Nanny to Mommy

In our home, we’ve been trying to live more intentionally, cutting back on unnecessary spending, reducing waste, and using what we already have. That mindset is not only good for the environment, but it’s also been a game changer for our grocery budget. Kids grow fast, eat a lot, and if you’re anything like me, you hate throwing away food that could have been turned into something great.

That’s exactly how this homemade popsicle recipe came to be. I had a bunch of leftover fruit from a canceled Memorial Day charcuterie board. We had brought it to the pool, but no one really touched the raspberries or blueberries. Rather than let them go to waste, I decided to whip up a quick batch of fruit popsicles. And honestly? It’s one of the best (and easiest) ideas I’ve ever had.

I love baking with my kids. I know I have mentioned how much I love cooking with my kids more than a time or two, but it can be such a fun activity to do together for them to learn not only a helpful life skill, but it can be a fun science project as well to learn about changing properties. But sometimes I want to just create something easy with them. And these Easy Air Fryer Donuts are only two ingredients, but a huge hit the whole house enjoyed.

And I am so excited to share this super easy and very yummy recipe that I have decided to call Strawberry Brownies. They taste and have a texture like brownies, but I put them in cupcake liners to make them easier to serve when I made them for Easter. I saw a version of this recipe floating around for Valetine's Day and I thought I would take a shot at recreating them for a family get together. They were a definite crowd pleaser!

I hate wasting food. You can ask anyone I know. There are people starving all over the world. So, when it comes to what to do with leftover food from events, I am always thinking outside the box. Searching for what to do with leftover birthday cake, I found that you actually make cake pops with cake. You basically make a cake and frosting then it easy peasy from there. PLUS, cake pops are freezable! So, you could make a bunch of cake pops out of the leftover cake, pop them in your freezer, and save them for a later event or a sweet random surprise treat.

To make the cake pops, you will need left over cake, or you can make a sheet cake plus enough frosting to cover just the cake. I had a bunch of little bites that were about to expire. There was no way we were going to go through them in time and I definitely didn't want to waste them, so I decided to turn them into Vampire Cake Bites for a Halloween charcuterie board. I also already had some candy coating on hand from when I worked with Chocolate Pen so this basically a no brainer recipe for me to create.

I have never tried a hazelnut spread before. I know crazy, right? It is a thing that people have been going crazy over online, but I just never got on the hype. I recently had the opportunity to try out Once Again Nut Butter's Amore Hazelnut Spread. I was so excited to finally try hazelnut spread from a brand that I love.



I am in a Shelf Challenge right now. And basically the idea is to cut your grocery bill by being super creative and using up the items found in your pantry then save the savings. I have a ton of pancake and waffle box mixes for some reason. I have made a bunch of batches and frozen them, we have had breakfast dinner more times than I can count, but my favorite thing to do with pancake box mix batter is to make muffins for the kids. You can add anything you like: honey, fruit, sprinkles, etc. But this time I added Once Again Nut Butter Amore Hazelnut Spread.

Popsicles are our favorite summer treat. In fact, they are such a family favorite treat that we even eat them during the winter! They are easy to make and I am loving this fruit punch infused recipe I created.

Tampico is planning an exciting refresh to its brand later this spring, so in honor of its near 30-year history, we’re taking a look back with them on the past few decades and reliving our favorite moments. Join in with the nostalgia and fun and let us know what games, TV shows, foods and more you loved from your childhood in the comments!

There are so many things that I enjoy about being a mom. One of my favorites is sharing memories from my childhood with my children. When I was growing up, Saturday morning cartoons were a huge deal. Every other day of the week was busy with school and playing outside (which is also my children's favorite thing to do). It has been so cold here this winter, so we have been snuggling up on the couch more and streaming our favorite shows. I am a baby of the 80's and thanks to Netflix, we have been able to start introducing our children to the classics, such as Care Bears!

I decided to break out the Tampico, another classic “Splash From the Past,” that has been bringing delicious fruit juice drinks to kids (and moms) since 1989, and make some Fruit Punch Infused Popsicles to share with my kiddos while we watched the multi-colored bears that bring back so many wonderful memories from my childhood.

What kind of items do you like to leave out for Santa? Did you know in Australia it's customary to leave Santa a cold beer? In Denmark, Father Christmas expects a bowl of rice pudding waiting for him. In France, Père Noël receives biscuits and his reindeer get carrots. German children write personal letters to Christkind. While in Ireland, kids leave out mince pies and a Guinness for Old Saint Nick. Santa Claus is an amazing tradition shared through out the world in different and unique ways, but here in America it's customary to leave Santa milk and cookies.

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Halloween is the perfect time to let your creativity shine in the kitchen, especially when you’re planning fun and frugal treats for your little monsters. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, prepping for a school celebration, or just want to make snack time a bit more festive, these Tombstone Marshmallow Snack Packs with PEEPS are a quick and budget-friendly idea that will bring big smiles.

Made with just a few affordable ingredients, including snack pack pudding cups, crushed cookies, and Halloween-themed marshmallows, this no-bake treat is simple enough for kids to help make and spooky enough to impress at any ghoulish gathering!

Why You'll Love This Halloween Treat

Budget-Friendly: Uses inexpensive pantry staples and store-bought items.

No-Bake: No oven or stovetop needed, great for little hands and busy parents.

Customizable: Mix and match different flavors, toppings, and decorations.

Kid-Approved: Chocolate pudding, cookies, and marshmallows? Yes, please!