This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #RefreshinglyHonestSnacks #CollectiveBias Oh fall, how I love thee. Things are getting back on track now that the fall routine is in full swing. School is in session, finally and this work from home mom can now tackle […]
Gluten Free Spinach Cranberry Pasta
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PastaPerfection #CollectiveBiasMany moons ago when John and I were just dating we tried a no carb way of eating, but when we returned to carbs later on, John made a miraculous discovery. Gluten was absolutely not his friend. Flash […]
Dukan-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Oat Bran Muffins
Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. During the first 2 phases of the Dukan high protein diet, the only carbs you’re allowed is a serving of oat bran, which is naturally gluten free. Gotta get that fiber my friends! I typically make it just as you would oatmeal with milk, but it gets a little […]
Romantic At-Home Date Night {Bruschetta Pork Tenderloin Recipe}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareWine #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Ever since we found a babysitter who we love and trust, John and I are pretty good about taking date nights out of the […]
Festive Rainbow Cake
My sweet baby girl LOVES to bake and design cakes and other treats. She adores making a HUGE mess playing in flour, and she recently discovered a new love of kneading fondant when we made her special football jersey football cake. She also adores rainbows so this rainbow cake project was fun for both of us. […]
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
This No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse is a perfectly delicious simple dessert for your next holiday gathering! We’re still in pumpkin season, right?! I wish it lasted all year long! I don’t often blog about food (although I have been more lately) and I have a bit of an obsession with pumpkin. So I’m going with it. […]
Minions Movie Night Snack Ideas
We have had some BIG minions fans in this house ever since the days of Despicable Me. Who can resist those silly characters! Ronin actually has an adorable minions comforter on his bed, and he even talked John into dressing up as a minion for Halloween this year. So funny! We’re definitely excited for the Minions movie Blu-Ray/DVD release tomorrow […]
Allergy Friendly Mango Cashew Cornbread Stuffing Casserole
Now that Halloween is over, who’s getting ready for Thanksgiving!? Haha. With all of our allergies around here, we immediately had to sort all of the peanut and gluten candy out of the candy bags. It’s our annual ritual because, well, we have to. Especially peanut because it’s an anaphylactic allergy for Ronin. But we also […]
Happy 8th Birthday Ronin! {Minecraft Party Ideas}
My Ronin turns 8 today. It’s shocking how fast it’s flown when sometimes the day-to-day seems like it’s dragged at a snails pace. Motherhood altered my life in innumerable ways and it’s not always rainbows and kittens. But when I add it all up, I wouldn’t change it for the world. I could not live without that smile, […]
Skylanders Inspired Portal Cake
What You’ll Need: Cake Mix Marshmallow Creme Chocolate Frosting Ovation Sticks (2 boxes) 2 Skylanders Figures of Choice Wilton 6 x 2 Inch Round Cake Pan Step 1–Bake & Cool Cake: Mix cake batter per instructions and pour into 6-inch round cake pan about 1/2 full. Bake and flip over to cool. (Cake will remain […]
Stunning Cake Tips and Inspirations in Cake My Day Book with Sweetworks
This is a Fashionista Event and a promotional item was provided to me by Sweetworks. Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic. I was never a baker, that is until Ellie came along. She’s always been interested in baking, has a HUGE sweet tooth (much like her mother,) and at the age of […]
Inspired by Big Hero 6: Baymax Rice Ball and Party Ideas
Have you ever had an animated film touch your heart? As a mom with littles, most of my current in-theater movie experience is family entertainment. Ronin and Ellie mainly enjoy animated-style films versus live action. But honestly that’s OK for me because these days there are some incredible animated movies, with characters and story lines that […]