Autumn is HERE and the temps have finally dropped in the Midwest. THANKTHELORD. We’ve been spending more time outside and we actually just bought a TV for the back patio so we can hang out there after dark. If your kids are like mine, Netflix is LIFE, and the novelty of watching…
15 Minute S’mores Bars
This post is sponsored by Post Consumer Brands, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. HONEY MAID and the HONEY MAID design are registered trademarks of Mondelez International group, used under license. Halloween is just around the corner and I’m gettin’ all Martha Stewart over here in preparation. Just kidding. If a…
Secrets to Get Toddlers to Love Healthy Eating
This is sponsored by Enfagrow® Toddler Next Step™ Cooper just turned three and if I had one word to sum him up at this age, it would be: I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T. Dealing with a tiny toddler who wants to be his own boss has been, ahem, a trying time. He doesn’t want to nap, he doesn’t want to sleep…
DIY Skeleton Rice Krispie Cake
We recently celebrated Cooper’s 3rd birthday (how did that happen?!) and his birthday party theme request was… skeletons! Yes, in August. Weirdo. After double triple checking that he wouldn’t rather have a Spider-Man or Paw-Patrol party, I went searching for skeleton party stuff that wasn’t too scary. I’m not a baker and I didn’t really…
Fun and Easy Watermelon Pizza Bar
This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. But the words and story are my own – I’ll only share things I really love. #SummerSoStrong #CollectiveBias Today is the first day of summer! Weird since its felt like summer for weeks now, but now it’s official ;). One of our favorite…
Easy Rainbow Hummus Appetizer Tray
This post is sponsored by Sabra but the content & story are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support this blog 🙂 If you’ve ever been to a restaurant with 3 kids under age 5, you’ll understand why we avoid going out to eat anymore… holy tornado of hot mess! To avoid public…
The Best Snacks for Breastfeeding
This post is sponsored by Lorissa’s Kitchen but the content & story are my own. Enter to win one of 10 prize packs full of Lorissa’s Kitchen goodies here. I’m in my 28th month of breastfeeding (over 5% of my life!!!) and in that time I’ve learned a thing or two about feeding the nursing hunger…
Easy Iced Coffee + Genius Coffee Ice Cubes
I’m sharing #NESCAFE in my life as part of a NESCAFE sponsored series for Socialstars™. Summah is HERE and that means… more time with all three of my kids simultaneously! Cue dirty little feet, massive tantrums over who is driving the Power Wheel, and tons of battles over applying sunscreen. But also lots of picnics on the lawn, snuggles…
The Yummiest Guacamole Recipe Ever
I totally missed posting this for Cinco de Mayo last week but lets be real, guacamole is amazing all summer long so I’m going with it. I love making guac in the summertime – perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and just binge eating with chips. My guacamole recipe is super tasty, fresh, and easy. And it…
Easter Brunch Two Ways – The Best Ham Ever + Ham Bone Soup
Ham is one of the best holiday foods – but after dinner is over and the ham is eaten, don’t toss it! Wondering what to do with the rest of the ham? Use the ham bone for soup! I’ve got an amazing, easy slow cooker ham bone soup recipe to share with you. When CUREMASTER…