My husband and I have been on a mission to find fruit snacks that are free of high fructose corn syrup and artificial coloring. Have you noticed Red #40 is in almost everything these days? Even things that are not red! And Yellow #5 and other dyes have been in the news a lot lately as well. If you do a little research on these dyes, you'll want to limit them where you can. ... Read More
Pumpkin Bread (including a Starbucks copycat recipe!)
It's officially fall and I am so excited for all-things-pumpkin to be in our midst again! My favorite treat is pumpkin bread from Starbucks. They actually carry it year-round, but at 400+ calories and 39 grams of sugar per slice, I have to save it for special occasions (or for those "I don't care what's in it, I want it anyway!" days). If it was free and made of air, I could ... Read More
Easy Prep Crock-Pot Recipes
I wish my Crock-Pot was this cute! So the kids are back in school and we have our routine back. I've kind of missed a routine. Summer spontaneity is fun, but it feels unorganized and chaotic after awhile. Although school has begun, I know you're still very busy. You're either: a) busy with your baby/toddler/non-school aged children b) working outside the ... Read More
I heart Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Pasta Salad recipe
Sun-dried Tomato/Corn/Asparagus Pasta Salad Daily Momtivity has you covered for your next potluck, barbecue or baby shower. This pasta salad is so yummy...and very easy to make! I fell in love the first time I tried this dish. First of all, I love sun-dried tomatoes, and anything creamy? Well, what's not to love?! The recipe can be found on Food Network.com, but ... Read More
Pimento Cheese, Please
While searching for a simple sandwich spread at the grocery store I came across some pimento cheese. I bought some, and at $3.99 for a small container I sure hope my family liked it! Turns out my husband and 15 mth old just loved it! After eating it myself I liked it too and decided that I could make it myself and it would be tastier. Guess what? I did and it was WAY better ... Read More