Whether you're craving Italian comfort food, sweet BBQ goodness, or creamy, cheesy favorites, this list has something for everyone. Let your slow cooker do the work while you save time, money, and stress.
20+ Budget-Friendly Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Whether you're craving Italian comfort food, sweet BBQ goodness, or creamy, cheesy favorites, this list has something for everyone. Let your slow cooker do the work while you save time, money, and stress.
Cheeseburger in a Bowl: A Family-Friendly Low-Carb Dinner Win
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
This simple dinner recipe is kid-approved, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy families who need something delicious on the table in 30 minutes or less. Whether you're trying to cut carbs, eat more whole foods, or just shake up your dinner routine, this deconstructed cheeseburger salad is a total win.
Why You’ll Love Cheeseburger in a Bowl
Zesty Mexicorn Fiesta Dip: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Party Appetizer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
As a mom, I know firsthand the value of recipes that are quick to prepare but still bring people together. This recipe checks all the boxes: easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry or fridge. It’s also a no-bake, mix-and-chill type of dish, perfect for when your day is already overflowing with school runs, work, and everything in between.
Pesto Lemon Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
Monday, June 30, 2025
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Indulgence Trail Mix Recipe {The Best Trail Mix Ever}
Friday, June 27, 2025
Inspired by the popular Kroger Indulgence Trail Mix, this homemade version is a delicious, customizable treat that satisfies every craving: sweet, salty, and savory. It’s ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, long car rides, or as a special treat during family movie nights. Best of all, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
Camping Recipes: Walking Tacos – The Perfect Kid‑Friendly Meal for the Outdoors
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
If you’re planning a camping trip with kids, one of the biggest questions is always: What’s for dinner? You want meals that are simple, delicious, and fun to eat, without creating a huge mess or requiring a lot of equipment. Enter the classic camping favorite: Walking Tacos. These easy‑to‑make, customizable taco bags are the ideal camping recipe for families. Not only are they a huge hit with kids, but they also save time, reduce clean‑up, and make serving a breeze.
In this post, we’ll walk you through how to make Walking Tacos for camping, including tips for prep‑ahead, variations for picky eaters, and ways to make it even more fun for the whole family.
What Are Walking Tacos?
Back‑to‑School Food: Hawaiian Slider Sandwiches for Busy Families
Monday, June 23, 2025
Back‑to‑school season is upon us, and that means it’s time to think about quick, kid‑friendly meals that fit into a busy routine. Between homework, after‑school activities, and sports practice, many families struggle to find meals that are delicious, convenient, and filling. Enter Hawaiian Slider Sandwiches — the perfect solution for lunchboxes, after‑school snacks, or an easy dinner that kids and adults both love.
In this post, we’ll walk you through why Hawaiian sliders are ideal for back‑to‑school, how to make them, ways to customize them for picky eaters, and tips for making your prep as seamless as possible.
Taco Bell‑Inspired Power Bowls at Home: A Family‑Friendly, Meal‑Prep Win
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Over the years, I’ve discovered that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. I love making meals that work for the whole family, taste amazing, and can be prepped in advance. These Taco Bell‑Inspired Power Bowls tick all the boxes: protein‑rich chicken, flavorful Mexican rice, creamy sauce, crisp veggies, and savory black beans, all combined into one tasty and customizable bowl.
Better yet, making them at home is much cheaper (and healthier) than grabbing them from the drive‑thru. Let’s get started!
Why You’ll Love These DIY Power Bowls
Easy Crockpot Pineapple Chicken: A Freezer-Friendly Dump Meal for Busy Moms
Saturday, May 24, 2025
If you’re anything like me, your calendar probably looks like a chaotic game of Tetris. Between my daughter’s after-school play rehearsals, my son’s sports schedule, my husband's unpredictable work hours, nannying my niece and nephew a few days a week, and our church commitments, the last thing I want to think about at 5:00 p.m. is dinner.
Add in our 2025 goal of paying off debt and cutting down on takeout, and suddenly home-cooked meals have become a must, not a luxury. With inflation making restaurant prices soar, meal prepping has become one of the smartest strategies for saving money and staying sane.
Enter: this super simple, sweet-and-savory Crockpot Pineapple Chicken. It’s one of my go-to freezer dump meals that takes maybe 10 minutes of prep time, and I almost always have the ingredients on hand—especially when my husband impulse-buys multiple pineapples because they were "on sale." (Guess who ends up cutting them up?)
Crockpot Pineapple Chicken
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Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a Fun and Easy No-Bake Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Monday, March 10, 2025
A Brief History of Cheesecake
So, the next time you dig into a slice of cheesecake, you’ll know that you’re partaking in a dessert with centuries of tradition behind it!
National Cheesecake Day: A Family-Friendly Celebration
It’s also a fun way to let your kids personalize their slices with toppings of their choice. With a little imagination, you can turn this simple cheesecake into a creative masterpiece. After all, what better way to celebrate National Cheesecake Day than with a delicious dessert that has a bit of family history (and history in the making)?
Save Money and Eat Healthier: Homemade Pop Tarts Recipe for Parents
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Here’s a delicious recipe to create your own pop tarts from scratch. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also have control over the ingredients, ensuring they’re healthier and free from unwanted preservatives. And remember when you are re-creating recipes you find online; they do NOT have to look good to taste good.
Why Homemade Pop Tarts Are a Great Idea for Parents:
- Control Over Ingredients: Homemade pop tarts allow you to use healthier, preservative-free ingredients. You can choose natural jams, opt for a homemade crust, and avoid artificial flavors and colors.
- Fun Activity for Kids: Making pop tarts together can be a fun and educational activity for your children. They’ll love helping to assemble the pop tarts, and it's a great way to teach them about cooking and healthy eating.
- Versatility: You can easily customize the jam flavor or even add fun fillings like chocolate or cream cheese. The options are endless!
Baking Made Simple - No-Fuss Treats to Try at Home
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The key to stress-free baking is choosing recipes that require minimal ingredients and steps. You don’t need fancy equipment or professional training to make cookies, muffins, or breads. With the right approach, baking can be quick, fun, and enjoyable for the whole family.
This article will introduce simple, no-fuss baking ideas that anyone can try at home. Whether you have basic pantry staples or just a craving for something sweet, these easy recipes will help you create delicious homemade treats with minimal effort.
Magically Delicious Marshmallow Treats for St. Patrick’s Day: A Fun Family Recipe
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
I can’t believe how quickly this school year is flying by! Seriously, January felt like it lasted for an eternity, but now here we are, St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. And if you're like me, you're already thinking about how to celebrate the day with your family. This year, I’ve decided to switch things up from my usual fruity pebble marshmallow treats and whip up something a bit more festive. Enter: Magically Delicious Marshmallow Treats, or as I like to call them, Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats.
If you’re looking for an easy, fun, and tasty way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your little ones, this treat is perfect. It’s colorful, sweet, and made with just three ingredients. Plus, it’s a great way to involve your kids in the kitchen for a family baking session!
If you’re looking for an easy, fun, and tasty way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your little ones, this treat is perfect. It’s colorful, sweet, and made with just three ingredients. Plus, it’s a great way to involve your kids in the kitchen for a family baking session!
Why St. Patrick's Day is Perfect for Family Fun
St. Patrick's Day celebrated every year on March 17th, honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. While the day has religious roots, it has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, complete with parades, shamrocks, leprechauns, and, of course, food! For parents, St. Patrick’s Day is an excellent opportunity to teach kids about Irish history, folklore, and traditions.
In our home, we love using this day to create family traditions, whether it’s wearing green, making shamrock crafts, or enjoying delicious Irish-inspired treats like these Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats. This simple recipe is a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen, and it’s an easy, stress-free way to make St. Patrick’s Day extra special.
In our home, we love using this day to create family traditions, whether it’s wearing green, making shamrock crafts, or enjoying delicious Irish-inspired treats like these Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats. This simple recipe is a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen, and it’s an easy, stress-free way to make St. Patrick’s Day extra special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Meal Prep Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Instructions
Thursday, July 18, 2024
But let's face it, the thought of meal prep can be overwhelming and intimidating for many people. Where do you start? How do you plan? What recipes should you use? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
In this blog post, we will break down the process of meal prep into 6 easy-to-follow steps so that you can successfully prepare delicious and healthy meals like a pro. Let's get started.
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Easy Homemade Grinch Bites: A Fun Holiday Treat for Kids
Saturday, December 23, 2023
But before we dive into the recipe, have you checked out our other holiday favorites on the blog? From non-alcoholic holiday drinks to where you can stream your favorite Christmas movies with the kids, there’s something festive for everyone. And speaking of movies, what’s your favorite version of The Grinch?
Personally, I’m a big fan of the newer DreamWorks animated Grinch movie. I especially love the scene where the Grinch gets chased through Who-ville by the carolers, did you know that the carolers are voiced by Pentatonix? I’ve loved them ever since their early YouTube days, and their version of Christmas music always gets me in the spirit.
Now, back to these cute little bites of holiday magic...
Chewy Fudge Brownie Recipe Tips From the Experts
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The ingredients in most brownie recipes are some basic ingredients, including chocolate, flour, sugar, oil, eggs, or butter. However, the results can be thin and bendy, tall and light, gooey, chewy, or cakey; it all depends on how you bake them.
But the most thoughtful question of all bakers came up with - why do these results differ so much? So, first, let’s check out how to take care of the three basic ingredients.
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