My Chocolate Sugar Cookies recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Hey hey friends! We are on the downside of the week -- thank GOD! I have another amazing dessert for you today for #SummerDessertWeek. My delicious Chocolate Sugar Cookies will have your mouth watering -- so are you ready for this ...
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Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings #SummerDessertWeek
My Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. To see my other two recipes in this series, click here: Rustic Cherry Galette and Blueberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels Several years ago, I tried my hand at making Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings and from the moment I had my first ...
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels #SummerDessertWeek
My Blueberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. It's day 2 of summer dessert week and today I have an amazing recipe for you that is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. This dessert may look over the top sweet, but with the addition of the puff pastry, every bite of ...
Rustic Cherry Galette #SummerDessertWeek
My Rustic Cherry Galette recipe was created was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Hey hey! It's the start of #SummerDessertWeek! I have been teasing these recipes over on Instagram for WEEKS now and I can finally share the recipes with you. To start things off, today I am sharing my delicious rustic ...
Cauliflower Fried Rice – Healthy and Full of Flavor
This recipe for Cauliflower Fried Rice is the perfect way to end a busy day. It's light, hearty, and absolutely full of flavor. You know those days that are hectic and busy and you just want a super quick dinner that completely hits the spot? My recipe for Cauliflower Fried Rice is one of those meals. I've been trying really hard to up my vegetable intake since I am eating better and ...
Blackberry Mint Spritzer – Refreshing Summer Drink
My Blackberry Mint Spritzer drink will quench your thirst during the hottest part of the summer! Y'all -- my mint is going crazy this year. We pulled up most of it last year thinking it wasn't going to grow back. During the spring as we were checking out our flower beds and making plans for what herbs we were going to plant, we discovered one small mint plant had survived. ...
5 Picnic Essentials You Cannot Live Without
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions about the product and the best picnic essentials are mine alone. #JifSummerSnacking #CollectiveBias One thing I decided to do this year is spend more down time with my family. Life has been really hectic the last couple of years, and work and taking care of people have literally taken over my life. One ...
Blackberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Summer is here and that means it is time for ice cream! I absolutely love making my own ice cream and this one for Blackberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is it. ...
Dark Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions and recipe for my Dark Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches are mine alone. #SoHoppinGood #BlueBunny #BombPop #CollectiveBias. Who doesn't love ice cream? I love taking it and adding my own spin to make fun and festive desserts to share with my family like my Dark Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream ...
Brazilian Limeade – The Perfect Summer Drink
This Brazilian Limeade drink will quench your thirst all summer long! While I was at Mom2.0 this year, I had the privilege of chatting with the amazing folks of Eagle Brand. Now, this post is not sponsored. I just truly LOVE the brand so I am sharing my take on the Brazilian Limeade recipe that happens to be everywhere these days. ...
Bruschetta Chicken – You Will Definitely WANT to Make This Dish
The other night I was craving something so delicious. I wasn't sure what it was -- until I made the Bruschetta Chicken I kept hearing so much about. You will seriously love this recipe. ...
3 Ingredient Hollandaise Sauce – THE Sauce You Need for Those Perfect Poached Eggs
You may remember last week that I shared a recipe with you about how to make the perfect poached egg -- but you know what goes great with a perfectly poached egg? My 3 ingredient hollandaise sauce. ...
How to Make the Best Raspberry Pancakes
Of all the berries in the world, I like raspberries the least. I am not much of a fruit fan in general. I force myself to eat an apple or two a day or have a glass of lemonade but I can’t really say I enjoy it. And still, raspberries hit the bottom of my fruit list. ...
Quick and Easy Cheddar Snack Mix
This post is written by me on behalf of General Mills. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. I love finding quick and easy snack mixes that I can throw together in a moment's notice – one that I know I can be proud of to serve to my family and friends. While at Sam's the other day shopping for some much needed supplies, I ...
3 Ways to Cut Your Meal Prep Time in Half {+ enter a giveaway for a 10pc set of Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE}
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid®. I am an organizer by heart. I love when everything is in its place, nice and neat and I can check it off my list of things to do. Meal prep is a lot like that for me. I like to have everything ready to go and on hand making it easier for me to feed my family and to cook some really awesome food. ...
How to Make a Perfect Poached Egg
Today I am sharing this easy peasy recipe for making the perfect poached egg. I don't know about you but one of my all time new favorite breakfasts is poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. You might remember me telling you about my first experience trying them when I ate breakfast at the Commoner restaurant at the Kimpton hotel in Philadelphia last year. Since then, I have not been able to ...
Creating a Fancy Mother’s Day Brunch on a Budget
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. Last year, my mother-in-law moved in with us. For the last 27 years, and especially the last 7 when my own mother passed away, she has been like a mom to me. When I needed a friend, she was there and she has never left my side. ...
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
I have been loving finding new meals to make where I only mess up one or two dishes. That is how this new recipe for Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas came about. ...
Sweet Corn Chowder – My New Favorite Soup
This recipe for Sweet Corn Chowder was sponsored by Sunshine Sweet Corn as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. One of my absolute favorite vegetables to cook with is corn. I think the reason for it is because you can cook it so many different ways -- creamed, whole, on the cob, in a salad, and my new latest favorite way -- in ...
Quick and Easy Pimento Cheese Bites
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mondelēz International Group. All opinions are entirely my own. One thing about me that you may not know is that I do not deviate from recipes very often. I stick to the rules – I am a rule taker not a rule breaker and for me, a recipe is a rule. My daughter on the other hand – she loves to experiment and that is how we came up with this ...
Bunny Butt Cupcakes {Perfect for an Easter Party at School}
These Bunny Butt Cupcakes are an inspiration from my daughter! She loves to make fun food so last year she created these and we finally get to share the easy tutorial with you! My daughter loves creating fun food. Last year, she baked a batch of our homemade chocolate cupcakes and made 3 different Easter cupcakes with you -- which I plan on finally sharing with you in the next week. The ...
Chicken Tamale Pie – The Perfect Weeknight Dinner
Recently while on Facebook, I saw a Delish video for Chicken Tamale Pie and y'all -- from that very moment, all I could think about was this dish. My mouth watered and I could literally taste every bite. I set out that afternoon to make this dish and of course tweak it to be my very own -- so thanks Delish for this tasty idea! ...
Chicken Caprese Wraps – The Perfect Lunch for Those Hectic Days
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc., Circle Foods LLC, and Pinnacle Foods Group LLC. All opinions and text are entirely my own. My life is busy. I am a blogger, a secretary for my husband and his business, a caregiver to my mother in law who lives with us, and a youth leader at our church. Not to mention my online work as a Virtual Assistant. But – I still find ...
Spiced Mocha – Making Coffee House Coffees at Home
Spiced Mocha - whether you drink it hot or iced is all the rage right now. If you like things with a bit of a kick, you are going to LOVE this recipe! ...
Mint M&M Brownies – The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Treat
Mint M&M Brownies -- the perfect St. Patrick's Day Treat -- especially if you use my homemade brownie recipe Before you know it, St. Patrick's Day will be here, so I thought I would share with you an easy recipe for Mint M&M Brownies. Instead of using a boxed version, I always make mine from scratch. ...
Have a Free Movie Night at Home Thanks to Tyson Foods
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. During the winter months I find I watch more television than any other times of the year. I think it's because it's so cold outside and when I am with my family eating all my favorite foods, well – movie night at home seems like the perfect thing to do. And now – when you buy select Tyson Foods products, ...
The Best Part of Waking Up — How Many Of You Can Hum Along To The Folgers Jingle
This post was sponsored by Folgers as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsement and testimonials in advertising. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. As a writer, coffee is definitely part of my day. I drink it to give myself a boost in the ...
Green Pepper Jelly
I don't know about you, but I love jelly jars. I think they are so cute and some of my favorites are the ones with the gingham tops on them. I set out to make my own jelly this past year and with the help of a certain book -- I was able to accomplish that goal with my first ever attempt at making Green Pepper Jelly. ...
How to Make Your Own Smoothie Packs
One of the things I am into right now is making my own smoothies. I have tried the ones at the gym and they just taste too watered down for me. Then I tried buying some of those smoothie packs in the freezer section of the grocery store, but have you seen the price of those things? HOLY CRAP! They are expensive. So -- I set out to make them at home. ...
Quick and Easy Meatball Kabobs
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RAGÚ® Homestyle Pasta Sauce. All opinions are entirely my own. When game day rolls around, I am all about quick and easy snacks I can serve my guys. I know that my husband LOVES meat snacks, so after seeing a friend create these Quick and Easy Meatball Kabobs, I knew I wanted to make them as well. ...