School is nearly out for summer and many families like mine will be heading for a little pool time. So come out of hibernation, pack your bags, remember the sunscreen and poolside snacks because it’s about to get real fun. Simply, tasty snack foods are perfect as they require little preparation if any and most […]
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo as a mixed roots family
Thank you to El Monterey for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring me to share how we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. My home is made up of a variety of ethnicities. My origins span from both Native Americans and German where as my husband’s is Mexican and Norwegian. I often joke with the kids when the […]
El Monterey Signature breakfast burritos calm the morning rush.
Today’s post is sponsored by El Monterey, but celebrating #momwins is all on me! Breakfast in our home is one of the most rushed, unplanned meals of the day. It is often an after thought, a reminder to stop for a minute and grab a bowl of cereal or even a pastry before heading off to […]
Yo Mama Cocktail with NARANJA
The Yo Mama Cocktail with NARANJA Orange Liqueur is refreshing, tingle style cocktail. It is best served with an appetizer spread, fruit or no meal at all. This drink seems to be favored more by women and is one of my weekend drink of choice during the warmer months. Yo Mama Cocktail Ingredients: 1 1/2 […]
Sully Smash, Pura Vida Tequila Cocktail
The Sully Smash Pura Vida Tequila Cocktail is smooth, fresh, yet still manly cocktail. It is a perfect solution to the upcoming summer parties where both men and women will be present. This drink also works well with everything from appetizers to the fancier side of a planned meal. Sully Smash Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Pura Vida Añejo Tequila […]
Butter Nip Cake Shots
If you’re entertaining and planning on a crowd, these boozy little cake shots will be a serious crowd pleaser. The cakes are enhanced with butterscotch and Irish Cream liqueurs, and iced with a coffee liqueur and espresso whipped frosting. Attractive and addictive, these little cakes will be the hit of the party! Butter Nip Cake Shots […]
$200 and a Day in the Kitchen: 20+ Delicious Meals
Recently, I started this whole journey of meal planning, and devoting some time to prepare and shop for a “menu” for the week for my family. We were all sick of the old “open up the fridge and stare blankly only to discover that there were no fresh proteins, and eventually ending up resorting to […]
Happy Heart Day Jar
Happy Heart Day Sixlets Valentine’s Jar Materials: 1 package of pink Sixlets 1 package of white Sixlets Printable gift tags (click here for full size printable pdf doc) 4 or 8 oz mason jars Double sided tape Directions: #1. Wash and dry the jars. #2. Once the jars are completely dry, pour the pink and […]