This post was sponsored by Tai Pei as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Ever have those days that go by in a blur? Before you know it, dinner time is here and you haven’t the slightest idea what to make. Or ever recall those times when you need a meal that doesn’t take hours to make with tons of steps and prep? Sick of your typical, everyday meals that you keep in rotation and want to mix it up? Yep, I raised my hand Read More
Holiday Gift Idea // DIY Herb Compound Butter
Still looking for a gift for idea for your babysitter, neighbor or foodie friend? I’ve got you covered. I whipped up a batch of DIY Herb Compound Butter and let me tell you—it is GOOD stuff. Well, it is butter, so there’s that. But with the herbs and flavors in these two recipes, it definitely kicks it up a notch. I made two types: Garlic Herb and Pumpkin Spice. I’ve included the recipes below. We actually made these at a MOPS meeting a while back, so I don’t have the original source of the Read More
Recipe // Black Bean and Rice Salad with Minute Rice
This post is written by my on behalf of Minute® Rice, a brand I use regularly. The post features a festive holiday recipe and a fun recap of an event I got to attend. Check it out! During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I feel like I’m always baking and cooking all kinds of things for parties, get togethers and entertaining, and that’s on top of our regular family meals. Anyone else with me? One go-to ingredient I always keep on hand is Minute® Rice. This pantry staple is Read More
Getting in My Veggies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyWayToVeg #CollectiveBias Just recently, I shared my tips and tricks for how I got my toddler to eat his veggies. But what about me? I know how good vegetables are for your body, and it’s one area where I know I can improve…especially after over-indulging at Thanksgiving where I ate all.the.carbs. So today I’m sharing a few ways that I sneak in my veggies. (Spoiler alert: I’ve found Read More
Recipe // One Pot Red Beans and Rice
I’m always on the lookout for easy dishes that I can make for dinner that don’t take forever to make. This one is ready in 30 minutes, packs a ton of flavor and is a one pot dish. Anything that minimizes dishes is a win in my book. (Dishes are the worst part of cooking in my opinion, who’s with me?!) (I used Kielbasa sausage and just a little Cajun seasoning so it wasn’t be too spicy for Bryce or me, but if you love the heat, use Andouille sausage and add more Cajun seasoning to Read More
How I Get my Toddler to Eat Veggies
Bryce, like most toddlers, doesn't willingly reach for vegetables these days. So I have to get a little creative in how I serve them up. Besides his go-to smoothie (which lately consists of a handful of spinach, frozen mixed fruit, a scoop of yogurt and chia seeds), I've found that serving vegetables mashed is the way to go. Something about the consistency perhaps? Whatever it is, as long as he's eating veggies, I'm happy! Plus, it's easy to make a bunch of it at once and create a nice stash in Read More
Killer Cobb Salad // Litehouse Giveaway
This post was made possible by iConnect and Litehouse Foods. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. Man, do I love a cobb salad. There is so much awesome stuff going on: crispy greens, eggs, bacon, tomato, fresh veggies, cheese, the list goes on. I’ve seen them made with an array of ingredients and all of them are heaven on a plate. The other day, I made a cobb salad for lunch that was to die for…something about the combination of the Read More
What’s In My Fridge // Weekly Shopping List Essentials
This post was sponsored by Weight Watchers as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. #NoStringsAttached #IC #ad Some days, I feel like I’m always on the go. Whether it’s a day at work, play dates or running errands, I somehow always get that afternoon snack craving. I have an unapologetically large sweet tooth, and I know that if I don’t keep healthy snacking options at my fingertips, then I won’t make the best Read More