Tex Mex Roll Ups + Cilantro Lime Dip

Tex Mex Chicken Roll Ups

Looking for fresh, fun dinner ideas your family will love? I made these tex mex goodies last night for dinner, they were a hit! Shredded chicken, fresh veggies, and chipotle flavor make this a tasty and healthy dish. Dipping them in a tangy cilantro lime sauce just adds to the flavor. Also a great appetizer [...]

Fun With Fruit: Orange Strawberry Compote in an Orange Cup

Orange Bowl Strawberry Compote Fruit Salad

  I visited the Hyatt Mission Bay last year and previewed their new organic kids menu, which is available in most Hyatt hotels nationwide. They gave us a healthy cooking demo where they created these cute little fruit salads, in orange cups!     No need to fill up on sugary and artificial snacks. This [...]

How To Make Homemade Strawberry Applesauce

Homemade Natural Strawberry Apple Sauce

Do you ever wonder what exactly is in the food you eat? I mean, you can read a label, but do you really know what each ingredient is? Here’s an easier, and somewhat cheaper way to get applesauce for your family without all of the additions: homemade! We have been juicing lately, so we tend [...]

Chocolate Chip Oat Energy Bites {Recipe}

Chocolate Chip Oat Energy Bites

  We’ve got to get ready for school and work in the morning, so it’s no question that we’re up early and occasionally rushing out of the house. When it comes to getting kids ready in the morning, there’s always an unexpected set back. “But I’m too tired to get up!” “I can’t find my [...]

St Patrick’s Day Treats: Easy Green Whoopie Pies!

St Patrick's Day Green Whoopie Pies

  I love a celebration, we get all into the spirit around here! Will you be dressing up in St. Patrick’s Day clothing this year? In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the kids and I decided we’d try our hand at making green whoopie pies! These are extremely simple to make, you basically bake small cake rounds [...]

Surprise Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats

Surprise Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats

  We all love the famous Kellogg’s Rice Krispies treats, don’t we? They are just so delicious! Since Easter is on the way, I wanted to make fun Easter treats that my kids could also have a hand in. Remember these pumpkin surprise treats from last year? Consider me INSPIRED! I decided we’d make an [...]

Brown Butter Blueberry Pecan Whole Wheat Pancakes: A Family Favorite!

Brown Butter Blueberry Pecan Whole Wheat Pancakes

How do you keep things simple around your house?   When it comes to being a mom, I strive to keep things as simple as possible. From homemaking, cooking, work/schooling and child rearing, I like to follow a consistent schedule, keeping things easy and predictable. As moms, we have enough on our plates, so why [...]

Simple Southwestern Black Bean Chili Recipe

Good Chili Recipe

  I don’t know about you all, but I am a mama that is always busy and on the go. Being pressed for time, I look to easy recipes for dinner solutions that are quick, delicious, healthy and can yield enough for leftovers! My latest trial in the kitchen last night was a fun twist [...]

Avocado Lovers: Ways to Use Avocado + A Twitter Party! #ILoveAvocados

Avocados from Mexico

This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. – I LOVE avocados. I really do. I could eat them with virtually any meal, at any time of the day. I love them so much that I even purchased myself a shirt sharing the avocado love. It’s coming soon!   [...]

Super Bowl Game Day Recipe: Pepperoni Pie Squares

Pepperoni Pie Squares Game Day Appetizer

Mr. Food usually has some pretty good recipes, so it’s no wonder their Game Day favorites cookbook is so popular! Included is this awesome recipe for Pepperoni Pie Squares, a finger food that will probably fly off of the plate. If you are headed to a Super Bowl party, take this dish to the shindig [...]