Mardi Gras is just a minute around the corner and if you live in the Gulf Coast, you have probably been getting ready since last year’s celebration ended. Around here its a big deal- school shuts down, parades go on every day for 3 weeks, and its ball after ball of fancy dresses, tuxes, and Mardi … Read more
Make donut holes with homemade buttercream icing into cute little love bugs, perfect for Valentines day treats, classrooms, or party platters. Starting with your donut hole recipe, its easy to get creative with icing hair, mini eyeballs and little edible feet. Full recipe on how to make homemade doughnut holes below! With Valentines Day coming … Read more
I cannot believe it’s near the end of January and our next holiday is nearly upon us: Valentine’s Day. One of my very favorite holidays due to the delicious candy I shouldn’t be eating, I also love what it stands for; reminding the people you love the most how much they mean to you. Now typically … Read more
Looking for a perfect Game Day recipe? Chicken Tortilla Soup is just that! A perfect creamy tortilla soup recipe for any night makes an especially tasty and hearty meal this year. Easily made in large batches, this soup can be done in under 20 (check out some of my tips) and is a homemade classic … Read more
Y’all, Mardi Gras is EARLY this year, that means if you are doing any Mardi Gras crafts or getting ready for the parades and balls, the time is NOW to start your Mardi Gras crafting. And what super fun holiday it is too. For those of you that don’t live in a “mardi gras celebration” … Read more
This weekend Charlotte and I spent some time concentrating on making fun Valentine’s Day crafts and I wanted to share some fun ideas that are easy to make and generally from materials you already keep in your craft supply bucket. It’s a DIY Flower By Hearts Card Tutorial! First things first…gather your kitty… Kidding. We … Read more
I love going out to eat but I don’t love what it does to my waistline or my wallet. Fall in the same boat? Next time you are craving a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme do the right thing and make a Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme instead! Growing up my dad used to do the whole double … Read more
This post was sponsored by Country Crock®. All opinions are my own. Prepping for the season yet? I know I am with Christmas mere days away. And I love nothing more than to send someone out of my house with a mason jar full of delicious cookies after a full meal and a long day … Read more
Sponsored by Mirum Shopper. The older I get, the more my skin changes. I have red spots that were never there before (and the esthetician said are permanent), my skin is ALWAYS dry no matter what $200 bottle of moisturizer I buy, and wrinkles show up day by day. Listen, gals, this too will happen … Read more
This post in Partnership with Beneful When it comes to the holidays, we are always talking about food and travel. Both of those things are awesome and we do a lot of them around here from October through New Years. But one thing we all fail to really talk about is our pets during this … Read more
I know I am bouncing around this season, from dinner to dessert, it’s just that the season is all about cooking and baking! Today I am so excited to share with you this totally delicious, perfect for families, Mozzarella Chicken with Quick Homemade Sauce. With the bulk of the time being to cook the chicken, … Read more
These slow cooker chicken fajitas are amazing. Simple and ready for your favorite Mexican toppings, you cannot go wrong with tonight’s dinner menu. Grab a printed recipe version by scrolling to the bottom. Cooking, cooking, cooking- that’s what the months from October through Jan sure seem like. Unfortunately, somewhere between Thanksgiving food and Christmas food, I … Read more
This year Trolls was such an anticipated movie. With several well-known stars and a cast of colorful characters, it brought back the nostalgia from when I was a kid to the modern day era. I haven’t gotten to see it yet, but my kids both went with their grandparents and totally raved. I know that the … Read more
There is nothing more fun than grabbing my kids and husband and all sharing a plate for dinner. To just put away the devices, ignore the homework and sit down to have a home cooked meal is special and even more so in our busy (but wonderful) household. If you are looking for a meal … Read more
It’s holiday time and we are just two weeks away from anther delicious holiday meal. You may be asking yourself how you can satisfy a crowd of people this year and I have the solution! If you look below, you will find 10 filling holiday recipes here (Sponsored and Provided by DairyPure®) that will help give … Read more