Military families often deal with unique financial difficulties. These Military Living on a Budget resources are specific to military families and their unique situations. Both Reserve and Active Duty families face deployments and their accompanying financial unpredictabilities. Active Duty families face the financial stressor of frequent moves, while National Guard and Reserve families have to […]
Spider Web Halloween Cookies
These Spider Web Halloween Cookies are easy and festive. Perfect for kids to create, a Halloween party, or for school treats. Spider Web Halloween Cookies Now that it’s officially fall, I am fully in the Halloween spirit! I hope y’all love all the spooky treats I’m cooking up this year. These spider web Halloween cookies […]
6 Tips to Help Your Whole Family Adjust to a Gluten Free Lifestyle
Switching to a gluten free lifestyle isn’t as easy as you’d think if you have other family members in your household. Whether you {or another family member} are gluten free due to celiac disease, a wheat allergy, or because you just feel better when don’t eat gluten, there are some challenges when you have other […]
Cooking Healthy on a Budget
Cooking Healthy on a Budget doesn’t have to be daunting. I’m sharing how I keep my budget in check and still manage to get healthy and delicious food on the table for my family. Cooking Healthy on a Budget I’ve got a few tips on cooking healthy on a budget. It may seem daunting when […]
Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Nothing is better on a cold morning than a big bowl of steel cut oatmeal….well, except a big bowl of Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal. I’m so excited to be working with Udi’s again this month to share this amazing recipe I created using ancient grains. Ancient grains are kind of a hot topic these days and […]
Menu Planning on a Budget
Menu Planning on a Budget doesn’t have to be scary. In fact the simple act of actually planning your menu will help you stick to your budget. But, I also have a few more tricks up my sleeve for staying on budget while menu planning. Menu Planning on a Budget Picture this if you will: […]
Margarita Lime Baked Chicken Wings
A healthier version of the Buffalo Wild Wings new sauce…these Margarita Lime Baked Chicken Wings will knock your socks off. If you haven’t figured it out by now, my family loves Buffalo Wild Wings and love several of their sauces. My all-time favorite is the Spicy Garlic sauce…it is to-die-for. It’s garlicy, tangy, and a […]
Bones and Blood Halloween Appetizer
This fun Halloween appetizer idea if super fun and easy. It’s ready in under 30 minutes. This Bones and Blood Halloween Appetizer is fun for kids of all ages! Is this not the funnest Halloween appetizer? My kids went INSANE over these fun breadsticks and gobbled up the entire platter in less than 5 minutes. I […]
6 Tips for Following a Gluten Free Lifestyle
Almost two years ago today, I had an extremely allergic reaction to something I ate while on vacation. After an elimination diet, several doctors appointments, medical tests, and lots of tears I got the results from all of the tests. No major issues, but I did test positive for several food allergies, including one that […]
Dr. Pepper Float Popsicles
One of my favorite childhood memories is making floats with my family. They are so easy to put together, and I love the combination of fizzy soda and ice cream. The concoction would foam up over the glass and I’d need both spoon and straw to devour it. Besides the classic root beer and cola […]
Chocolate Covered Bacon
For a decadent treat, try making Chocolate Covered Bacon. It makes great gifts and is a fun party food too! I have had so much fun creating fun and unique bacon recipes for Bacon Month. Make sure check out my other Bacon Recipes such as curing your own bacon, bacon habanero mojitos, bacon banana bread, […]
Bacon & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Next time you make a big batch of chocolate chip cookies…add some crispy bacon to the mix. These Bacon & Chocolate Chip Cookies will blow your mind. As if my Bacon Banana Bread wasn’t totally amazing, today’s Bacon & Chocolate Chip Cookies will knock your socks off. There is just something magical that happens when […]
