I have received information and materials from McNeil Nutritionals, LLC the makers of LACTAID®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. I scream, you scream, we all scream from ice cream. Yes, I said from. The reason for this is because I’m lactose intolerant and while I love this dreamy and creamy frozen treat, it definitely doesn’t love me back. I’m happy … [Read more...]

I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360  here! It’s definitely been a summer worthy of cool drinks around here. We drink a lot of water, juices, and most of all iced tea. We used to drink soda, but it’s been over a year at this point, so we’re not looking back! When Tazo invited me to try out their Iced … [Read more...]

Did you know that the worst thing you can do to cool down your mouth after eating spicy food is drink water? Seems strange, since water is the antidote for fire, but the truth is that water only distributes the heat further throughout your mouth, making it feel even hotter than it is. The best thing to do to cool your mouth down is to take a swig of a dairy product – … [Read more...]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PotPiePlease #CollectiveBias To me, Pot Pies are just one of those foods that go with the holiday season. We’re always so busy baking and shopping and attending this Christmas party and that Christmas event at school that we really don’t have time to make big meals … [Read more...]

Are you getting ready for Easter? We are! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like it’s the same old same old in the Easter baskets every year. Not that I don’t love a good jellybean, but the endless chocolate rabbits, peanut butter eggs, and marshmallow Peeps gets a little predictable, and here, we like to SHAKE things up a bit. This year, I’m trying something new. … [Read more...]

I have received information and materials from McNeil Nutritionals, LLC the makers of LACTAID®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. Dairy envy sucks, right? Sure it does! Dairy envy is when you’re out with your girlfriends and they all order a creamy mocha latte and you’re STUCK getting a black disgusting plain cup of coffee. YUCK!! It makes going … [Read more...]

Tired of filling your child’s Easter basket with chocolate bunnies and PEEPS? Who isn’t right? Um, that’s very boring! If you’re looking for a Easter treat that’s fun and tasty, this Bunny Munch Trail Mix can’t be beat! It’s super simple to make and it’s VERY yummy! Simply mix-in a low sugar cereal like Chex and some multicolored marshmallows, and you’ll have yourself a tasty … [Read more...]

Southern cooking is a staple for most of us, but it’s extremely EASY to get in a cooking rut, especially if you’re cooking the same OLD, boring meal every single day (and that’s no fun, right?). So, why not break out of your boring routine and make these flavorsome dirty rice and andouille stuffed bells? They’re very tasty and perfect for any Mardi Gras celebration/s! This … [Read more...]

January is Natural Citrus Month (yes, there’s such a thing a Natural Citrus Month!), so why not create some delectable citrus recipes featuring oranges? In addition to being delicious, did you know that Oranges contain all the vitamin C your body needs for the day? How awesome, right? On average, an orange is only 62 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, which … [Read more...]

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with W​eave Made Media® Smithfield® and Farmland®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #G​etUpandGrill #GetFiredUpGrilling h​ttp://my­disclosur.es/RgFrEH I absolutely love grilling season! It’s too hot to cook inside, so I like to fire up the grill and keep the heat outside where it belongs. Grilling … [Read more...]

Okay, I was am on the whole Nutella bandwagon. I mean what’s not to LOVE about a jar of chocolate-y goodness that you can slather on anything or dip stuff into to be chocolate covered? Well, there’s a new “thing“…cookie butters. Um, have you heard of them? Basically you puree cookies, and cream until it’s a SWEET, decadent treat in a jar. My favorite is Oreo. Who doesn’t LOVE … [Read more...]

We eat a lot of chicken in our house and we’re always looking for a way to LIVEN it up and try something new. Chicken is something I prefer well seasoned or marinated and this Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa is a fresh new favorite! Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Fresh Pineapple Mango Salsa Ingredients for marinade: • 2 cups pineapple juice • 2 tbsp soy … [Read more...]

Our friends at Horizon Organics are encouraging Cooking with Kids and asked us to share some ideas for healthy, simple snacks and meals the kids can help prepare. I love cooking with my kids and it has become one of their favorite things to do too! If you ask both of my older children about their favorite things to do, they’ll answer cook and bake and the kitchen is their … [Read more...]

Have you ever planned a barbeque, and then been rained out? Craved a burger — but there was so much snow on the ground to where you couldn’t get to the grill? Or maybe you live in an apartment or condo, where grills are against the “rules.” Um, I think I may have found the solution to your grilling problems! We received a Stephen’s Stovetop BBQ Grill in exchange for this … [Read more...]

As long as I can remember, baking has always been a part of our holiday tradition. I baked with my mom, she baked with her mom, and my kids bake with me. I think it’s that way in most families. Holiday baking is a family tradition. #MemoriesInTheBaking We’ve had some kitchen mishaps over the years – there was the year that we burned the cookies, the year that we ran out … [Read more...]