You know how every time a storm comes through the kids get a little crazy? Are mine the only ones who seem to lose their minds when they are stuck inside the house for a couple of days?! The weather this week has trapped us at home for a couple of days. I didn't realize how much I rely on our time outside each day. I nearly lost my mind from the constant bickering. We did … [Read more...]
Meal Ideas for Family Swimming and Grilling Days
Are you excited about summer? Around here summers are for family swimming and grilling so I am always on the hunt for barbecue ideas Every weekend ends with me at the grill while the kids tire themselves out in the pool. My kids don't do well without the rigid schedule of the school day. They get cabin fever and fight -- then fight some more. Since my husband … [Read more...]
Vanilla Blackberry Smoothie Recipe
Do you get a little tired of drinking the same smoothies every day? I do too. After a workout, nothing is as refreshing as a cold protein shake. But after a while, it can get a little boring. Since I'm trying to limit my sugar intake, my protein shakes double duty as a tasty treat. Giving up sugar is hard. I even went so far as to eliminate it from my coffee which is a BIG … [Read more...]
Lightning Quick Dinner: Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Are your nights busy with youth sports or other extracurricular activities? The Instant Pot is the answer to that problem. But let's take it a step farther. How much easier for your life would it be to take advantage of the quickness of an electric pressure cooker for one meal with more than enough leftover to freeze for a later one? Much easier, I promise. This post was … [Read more...]
15+ Healthy Cheerio Balls, Bites, and Bars
I wholeheartedly believe making healthy snacks for kids. A family favorite in our house are healthy Cheerio balls. Since we made these Peanut Butter Banana Cheerios Balls, we've tried different flavors and toppings. We even make them for holidays! We just made St. Patrick's Day Cheerios Balls and Valentine's Cheerio Snack Balls a month before. The … [Read more...]