If you love s'mores this one is for you! Taylor and I made these marshmallow treats with the boys the other day and they had so much fun! What You Need: Jumbo Marshmallows Toothpicks Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips for melting (or any brand of chocolate) Graham Crackers (Fresh Thyme brand is dairy/soy free) Candy Canes Sprinkles Any other topping you like! Stick a toothpick into the top of each marshmallow you want to dip in chocolate. In a ziplock bag smas[...]
I just got done cleaning out our toy room...trash piles, donate piles, move down to the basement piles. We don't need anymore toys. Do you feel me? Here are my top 10 gift recommendations for the kiddos that are NOT toys! And I've linked my favorites and/or what we have bought for the kids. 1. Lessons. In our case it will be swim lessons, but there are so many options…gymnastics, a basketball league, ninja class, etc. This gives them a weekly activity where they can have fun, me[...]
Halloween is quickly approaching, which can also mean lots and lots of sugar. Now don't get me wrong, I let my toddler have some sugar, especially on special occasions, like Halloween night. But with school, parties, etc. Halloween seems to be celebrated for at least a full week, so I've created some healthier, lower sugar alternatives for both you and your littles. Most of these items are extremely allergy friendly as well! Boo Bark! I used SoChatti’s meltable chocolate. SoChatti is[...]
This turned out a lot better than I would have imagined! We actually loved it, and I cannot wait to make it again. I just searched for several pumpkin chili recipes, and couldn't find one where I had all the ingredients listed, so I took some ideas from a few recipes and it was really good. There is not a strong pumpkin flavor, but the texture is amazing and you get all the nutrition benefits of the of the pumpkin. What You Need: 1 lb. ground beef 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced[...]
Another Fall dessert coming at ya! This one is also dairy, egg, nut, and soy free! We went to Tuttles Orchards to pick apples and decided to bake up some apple crumble with them : ) What You Need: 4-5 Apples, sliced - can peel or leave peel on (we left on) 1/8 cup sugar Crumble Topping: 1/2 cup Butter, melted - we use Earth Balance Vegan Butter (to be dairy/soy free) 3/4 cup Sugar 1 cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Vanilla 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 pinch of Sa[...]
It's the first day of Fall, so naturally had to do something with pumpkin : ) I took the banana bread recipe I posted last year, and simply replaced the two bananas with a can of pumpkin and it was perfect! Find the recipe here! The recipe is dairy, egg, soy and nut free![...]
I've been loving dinners that are more interactive, more sharing or build your own type of thing. So thought I would do another one for Taco Tuesday tonight with fish tacos : ) What You Need: For the Fish: Cod Filet (I did 2 pounds for 2 adults and 2 young kids and we had more than enough) Olive Oil Spray Butt Rub or Salt & Pepper to Season (or other favorite seasoning) Juice of half a Lemon For the Slaw: 1/2 Bag of Slaw 1 Jalapeno, chopped (seeds & ri[...]
Okay, so originally I mentioned I would highlight a favorite product each day of the sale, and got some feedback that you rather have all my picks up front so you could shop once. You all are smart! I like this idea much better. So here we go, here are my Top 10 picks, and basically my current favorite Beautycounter products (except for CounterTime, which is my obsession, but not included in the sale). 10. Lip Gloss & Lip Sheers The lip glosses are smooth, not sticky and have[...]
Just a fun, healthyish snack that you can make this summer with your babes or for a cookout. What You Need: 1 Watermelon, sliced in rounds Your Favorite Fruits, cut into bite-size pieces Whipped Cream (we used So Delicious to make it dairy free) Any other toppings: chocolate chips, coconut flakes, melted chocolate, etc. Take your large watermelon slices and "ice" with whipped cream. Then decorate with your toppings. Slice and serve![...]
As a mother of two kids who are well beyond the Baby Led Weaning (BLW) stage, I will begin with a few disclaimers. I have only done BLW twice (since I only have two kids), but my success rate is 100%. I am neither a doctor nor a nutritionist. My husband is from Jamaica and thinks it’s funny that in the United States we give a special title of “Baby Led Weaning,” to what they call in Jamaica simply “feeding your baby.” When I spoke to my eldest child’s pediatr[...]