Good morning friends! Last year I put together a list of our fall favorites from Trader Joe’s. So many people found it helpful that I thought I would do it again this year. I always love seeing what other people are buying at our favorite grocery store and thought you would too! Many of these…
The Best Salted Chocolate Caramel Bars
You know when you find something SO amazing that you have to share it with everyone you know? These salted chocolate caramel bars are that thing! I made them for the first time in June for our Bunco night. Super excited to get back to in person Bunco after over a year hiatus due to…
Meatless Monday: Tips for Your Teenage Vegetarian
We now have a teenage vegetarian in the house. About eight months ago, my teenager announced that she was going to become a vegetarian. She had done her research and had some solid reasons why she wanted to make the change. We don’t eat a lot of meat around here anyway, so it wasn’t that…
Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet
How did autumn arrive so quickly? Summer flew by in the blink of an eye and we are now waking up to shorter days and crisp, cool mornings. Even though our family routines look a little different this fall, I still try to rely on meals that are healthy and easy to prepare. I also…
Summer Berry Breakfast Parfaits
Summer is in full swing here in Oregon and I am soaking up every minute of it with my family. I honestly can’t think of a better place to be in the summer. Not only do we have unbelievable weather, but we also have an abundance of local berries available at our grocery stores, farmer’s…
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Chicken Sandwiches
Fall came early to the Pacific NW this year. With that quick transition I was inspired to start cooking up my favorite fall recipes a little sooner than usual. Each new season brings so many delicious foods to enjoy. Pumpkins, apples, squash, and sweet potatoes are just a few of the fall staples that I…
Trader Joe’s Fall Family Favorites
There are so many things to love about fall. Pumpkin patches, apple farms, the crisp cool air, cozy sweaters, and the arrival of the Trader Joe’s Fall Fearless Flyer. So much goodness packed into 24 pages! For full transparency this post contains affiliate links, meaning, I may earn a small commission if you happen to…
Greek Quinoa Salad
With warmer weather comes a craving for lighter meals. Longer days and sunnier skies also signal baseball season in our house, which means I need dinners that are quick and easy. This recipe checks both of those requirements off of my list. If I am being completely honest, quinoa isn’t a kid favorite in my…
Easy Maple Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
This maple glazed chicken and sweet potatoes recipe is super easy to throw together on a busy weeknight! Recently I discovered the simplicity of sheet pan dinners. Right now I am all about easy, healthy dinners for my family. With multiple activities going on for my older kids most nights a week, trying to squeeze…
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Muffins
To add to the internet explosion of all things pumpkin spice related this time of year, today I’m sharing my whole wheat pumpkin spice muffins. I am always trying to make healthier versions of some of our favorite snacks, and this recipe was a big win with my entire family. One of the things I…
