Tag: kids

After-School Snack Time!! ((Hot n’ Ready Ham Roll-ups))

After-School Snack Time!! ((Hot n’ Ready Ham Roll-ups))

It is official, school is back in session. I have to admit – for the first time in several years, I am sad summer break is over. We had a great ((and very busy)) summer. The kids attended a few camps, we enjoyed our annual …

It is time for Junk!

It is time for Junk!

If your house looks anything like mine right now, you are probably as ready as I am to rid yourself of the sorted piles bags of candy treats. But, oh how the kiddos love their sweet heaps. Trading, sorting, saving, sorting, trading, sneaking, eating, saving …

Oozing Mummy Dog Family in the House!!

Oozing Mummy Dog Family in the House!!

Every year at this time we have a dinner tradition: “Oozing Mummy Dogs”. I have seen plenty of look-alikes floating around television, Pinterest and magazines, but I have never seen the “real dog”. The Oozing Mummy Dog, that is. Now, please don’t burst my bubble and …

When all else fails…make PLAY DOUGH!!

When all else fails…make PLAY DOUGH!!

Some days are diamonds…some days, well… some days call for making play dough! Today was actually a great day – the kiddos were pleasantly kind to each other and were very cooperative in getting their schoolwork done. Even with a nice pace to our day …

Loaded Sirup-filled Pancake Muffins

Loaded Sirup-filled Pancake Muffins

Summer has officially started in my ‘neck of the woods’… which means life has s-l-o-w-e-d way down. YAY!! To celebrate, the herd & I made breakfast together.

Birthright Stew

Birthright Stew

For those of you who have been following my recipes for a few years – this one should be familiar. I like to call it “Birthright Stew” – I will tell you why soon…

This Hobo Dinner just may change your life!

This Hobo Dinner just may change your life!

 The first time I had a Hobo Dinner was when I was 12. Mom, Dad, Mike & I were camping in the summer in CO. Once the tent was sent up, the campfire wood was gathered and the campfire was built, mom and I started …

Loaded Cheeseburger Potato ((and carrot)) Soup

Loaded Cheeseburger Potato ((and carrot)) Soup

The first dinner to be served to a kiddo with a mouth full of new hardware needs to be yummy & soft. So guess what I came up with?? Cheeseburger Potato Soup! Now, this may sound strange – but, when I think of cheesy potato soup, …

When the moon hits your eye…

When the moon hits your eye…

…it means you are starting dinner too late and speed cooking a big pizza pie – that’s amore´. It’s also amore´ because it’s quick and simple and under 10 ingredients!! Oh and it’s a healthy ninja recipe too!! 

“Taco Tico — Yahyahyah!”

“Taco Tico — Yahyahyah!”

Well, this makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Every time I make it, the kids chant “Taco Tico YAHYAHYAH!! Taco Tico YAHYAHYAH!!” over and over. I think it’s cute and funny for about one minute.

Shock and Awe, people!

Shock and Awe, people!

There is an unwritten list of foods we parents have – PLEASE tell me I am not the only one… You know, a list of the untouchables. The “Untouchable Vegetables”. “Those” veggies that I wouldn’t even dare to put on my kiddos plates, the ones …

Brownie NomNoms

Brownie NomNoms

This recipe has been a breath of fresh air into a much needed morning routine. I don’t know, I may be the only one who struggles to force-feed offer my children healthy food in the mornings. I have blended, I have toasted, I have mixed, stirred—and waved …