Blueberry, Cranberry, & White Chocolate Cookies

This post is brought to you by Country Crock®. All opinions are my own. This time of the year is busier than any other time of the year for me. Between the incredible amount of things the kids have going on with school, lots of invites with friends, and squeezing in visits to both sides … Read more

Pumpkin Pie to Go in Mini Mason Jars

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away and I am already planning out what I am cooking. I am actually a decent cook. I typically make a turkey and several nontraditional sidedishes quiet easily. It’s the desserts that stress me out! Often guests will ask me what they need to bring and I’ll say very … Read more

Sleeping With the Fishes: Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe

Halloween Drink: Non-Alcoholic Childs Drink for Parties "Sleeping with the Fishes" Spooky Drink - Tutorial and Recipe located here

Proudly partnered with Mirium Shopper No matter whether you are hosting party after party or attending party after party, all the decorations, dress up, and recipes make Halloween one of my very favorite times of the year. It’s black magical, with plenty of reasons to great creative and let your hair down. For me, Halloween … Read more

Apple and Berry Pie Recipe

Last night a cold front moved in and my swiss colony magazine showed up, so that was enough for me to claim FALL HAS ARRIVED. And with it comes all the food you can eat….seriously…it’s like a total pass between October and next May. I also try to convince myself because I put fruit and veggies … Read more

Giant Skillet Chocolate Chunk & Marshmallow Cookie Recipe

These Delicious recipes are in partnership and courtesy of Mirium Shopper Looking for a dessert that will WOW? This Giant Skillet Chocolate Chunk & Marshmallow Cookie Recipe is absolutely it! Full of your favorite things like chocolate and, well, cookie, its a hit for af= family and a celebration. Fall is here, football is in … Read more

Peanut Butter & Honey Cheerio Bar Recipe

Yay! We are back to school and while I still have some Kindergarten sadness, having two kids in school has been a new balance on scheduling, planning and saving! While it’s only two days into the new school year, I have already figured out that keeping my kids mornings and afternoons running smoothly means packing good … Read more

Banana Bread Split Snack

In a short few weeks, I will be doing what many parents around the US will be doing: Sending my kids back to school. While it is exciting to get back on a routine and have some time during the day to get errands, work, and chores done alone, this is also the year my … Read more

Spice Roasted Figs with Hazelnuts and Vanilla Ice Cream

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Breyers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Happy Birthday Breyers Can you believe its been 150 years since Breyers was founded in Philadelphia? Back in 1866 when William A. Breyer hand-cranked his first gallon of ice cream, featuring fresh fruits and nuts, everyone was hooked. … Read more

Campfire Cookie + Free Printable Cookie Topper

This post brought to you by an Official Partnership with Mirum Shopper Growing up I can’t say I was an outdoor kid. In fact, much like now, you were more likely to catch me reading a book than sitting by a campfire. As I grew up I really began to be interested in the peaceful … Read more

Decadent Chocolate Brownie and Strawberry Milkshake

 This recipe created in partnership with Kroger, Promised Land Milk, and Breyers) When it comes to sweets, my family has their creativity on lock. They will turn down everything else for ice cream and when I said the word “milkshake” today, all ears were on me. Truth be told I should have said “after you … Read more

Star Spangled Cupcakes

Y’all, what is happening? Its like I blink and summer is half over. I know today is TECHNICALLY the first day of summer, but as a parent, I count the first day of summer as the first day my kids get out of school for vacation and that was a month ago. A FULL MONTH … Read more

Fairy Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Every week around our house is a new adventure. And while the ride of being a parent is wonderful, the fact is we are always, ALWAYS busy. Monday through Friday is a balance of work, household chores, homework daily, hauling the kids back and forth to school, sports, friends homes. I mean I HEAR that … Read more

No Cream Cones!

No Cream Cones: Party Favors without the mess

I love being inspired by all the other ideas out there and when I saw Paula Deen make cottontail cones for party favors, I knew it was a totally fun idea that I wanted to try. Perfect for parties and especially perfect for little hands (without the melty mess), No Cream Cones are a fun … Read more