Hearts never go out of style. I made this no bean chili with some heart shaped cornbread. It doesn't have to be the day of love to make heart shaped foods! . Since this February has been a little cooler, I thought it would be perfect to serve easy kid friendly chili with guiltless heart...
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Healthy Pop Tarts
Everyone loves a toaster pastry for breakfast, but the pre made, foil-wrapped rectangles we know and love offer little in the way of nutrition. In fact, these adorable breakfast pastries are easy to make nutritious. I loved pop tarts growing up! By making a healthier filling with less icky ingredients and packed with nutrients, these...
Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
If you’re as big a pasta fan as my family is, you have probably faced this dilemma at least once: red sauce or white? On one hand, alfredo is rich, creamy and delicious. But marinara is a robust, classic comfort food. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose. This tomato creamy chicken pasta recipe combines the...
Shrimp Scampi With Pasta
Shrimp scampi with pasta is the perfect date night meal! It looks and tastes restaurant quality, but is quick and easy to prepare. You’ll want to make extra, because this date night delight also makes a fantastic lunch. My kids have a fairly decent sophisticated palate and love this easy shrimp scampi pasta too! Lemon...
Vegan Pudding
Looking for a light and nutritious breakfast recipe you can essentially call dessert? I've got you covered. Since the holidays, my kids have had a sweet tooth, and this satisfies their cravings. It's not sweet like ice cream, but still tastes great! Check out these vegan pudding beauties, these are definitely not store bought. Jump...
Gluten Free Meatballs
Sweet and sour is one of my favorite combinations. It is so appetizing to the taste buds tastes great. Making this instant pot sweet and sour meatballs recipe is nostalgic to my childhood, when my family made sweet and sour pork growing up. This isn't your traditional tomato sauce Italian meatball, but it's a great...
The Best Easy Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe!
As young eaters build their palates, it seems like nothing satisfies quite like a crunch! Kids love munching on crispy, crunchy textures. And Mac N Cheese? Everyone knows that’s a huge staple in any kid’s diet. What could be more nostalgic and comforting than creamy mac n cheese? Add a vegetable in this easy mac...
Travel and Money Saving Tips At Disney Aulani
My family recently took our first trip to the Aulani Disney resort and we had an incredible time! It was the perfect place for the whole family. There were plenty of activities geared toward our kids, but with lots of nice elements for adults as well. We were welcomed "home" with open arms the minute...
Chicken Adobo Instant Pot
Chicken Adobo is a traditional dish and a staple in any Filipino household. It’s pretty much an equivalent of what spaghetti is for Italians and burritos and tacos are for Mexicans. I’ve just made your life a bit easier because this chicken adobo in an instant pot or pressure cooker. Not to worry, I've also...
Hot Chocolate Spoons
The holidays are officially here! I always have an eye out for great gift ideas. I like to give things that are thoughtful, useful, and personalized by me. Anything my kids can take part in is also a bonus. These hot chocolate spoons are one of my favorite homemade gifts! They’re cute and everyone loves...
How to Pack a Kid's Suitcase Efficiently
I’m so excited I get to begin preparing for our next family trip! We are heading to the beautiful Disney Aulani resort. We have some really fun things planned for the whole family. The less fun part? How to pack kids suitcases efficiently is a commonly asked question and I have the answer for you!...
The Best Homemade Play Dough
With gift-giving season in full swing, I’ve been on the hunt for ideas for fun, inexpensive gifts my kids can give to their friends. I didn’t want to waste money on cheap, packaged toys that kids would soon break or throw away, or with more sugary sweets. Plus, my kids are in the ‘helping’ phase...
Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to a chocolate chip cookie, look no futher. This flourless chocolate chip cookies recipe is so tasty and also lower in carbohydrates than it's traditional counter part. It's kids approved, husband approved, and friends love it too! I mean what's not too love!? Honestly, IF all lo-carb foods...
Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to a chocolate chip cookie, look no futher. This flourless chocolate chip cookies recipe is so tasty and also lower in carbohydrates than it's traditional counter part. It's kids approved, husband approved, and friends love it too! I mean what's not too love!? Honestly, IF all lo-carb foods...
Vegetarian Lasagna Rollups
What is better than lasagna?! It has pasta and cheese – both are two important food groups. The best part for me is that adding veggies to the recipe isn’t just a healthy choice; it also majorly adds to the yum factor. Anytime I can find a way to serve vegetables that is both healthy...
Easy Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Veggies
This easy sheet pan teriyaki salmon and veggies is one of those recipes that is actually good enough to replace your favorite take out or restaurant meals. There is something so comforting and satisfying about a good teriyaki sauce, and in this recipe, I’ve taken that classic flavor and made it into a healthy meal...
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
Thanksgiving is upon us, and we all know what that means…LEFTOVERS! Leftovers are fun for the first meal, and then after that, they become something everyone is just trying to get rid of. With these turkey cranberry pinwheels recipe, using up the rest of that turkey is easy and enticing. Leftover sandwiches are classic, but...
Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata
This easy lemon chicken piccata is as easy as it is tasty! Campbell’s cream of chicken creates the base for a sauce that is both bright and creamy. This recipe cooks pretty quickly, making it perfect for those hectic weeknights when home-cooked meals seem impossible. Thank you Campbell's Soup for sponsoring this easy recipe! This...
Banana Bread Muffins
Is there anything more comforting than banana bread? These banana bread muffins are a healthier take on the classic favorite baked good. It's also more kid friendly and a great alternative to banana bread. You’ll feel good about serving these for breakfast, or enjoying them as a treat any time of day. Your home will...
Easy Chicken Marsala
This easy chicken marsala recipe is great for those meal times when you're seeking a comfort meal. It is packed with fulfilling protein and flavorful spices to satisfy your aching stomach! In just under 40 minutes, you will have yourself something exquisite that is high in nutritional value, leaving you completely pleased with your meal....
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Pumpkin spice is oh so nice! This delicious baked pumpkin donuts recipe is perfect to pair with that latte or frappuccino that only comes around once a year. With this Pumpkin Spice Donut recipe, you can satisfy your fall cravings even beyond this beloved season. Donut flavors are often repetitive. It is not common to...
Homemade Veggie Burger
Dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes and there are vegetables incorporated in it! This homemade veggie burger is perfect for those burger lovers needing a break from traditional meat based burger. Hamburgers can be high in fat. While traditional hamburgers definitely has its time and place, I love to offer different types of...
Healthy Banana Split Ice Cream
Banana splits have been such a popular dessert choice for so long! The calories, however, are no joke! This sugarless AND vegan healthy chocolate ice cream recipe will leave you with the pleasantries of the yummy dessert and will leave you guilt-free. Banana splits are loaded with toppings that easily add up. Between the ice...
Homemade Sushi
Sushi has both a modern and traditional flare, but it can be difficult for the kiddos to realize just how classy this dish is! That is what makes this homemade sushi rolls dish is so appealing. Wrapping sushi in your favorite child’s color can both expose them to other cultural foods, or get them involved...