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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Chicken Sandwiches

November 10, 2019 · 26 Comments

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…

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Greek Quinoa Salad

April 12, 2019 · 7 Comments

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…

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Easy Maple Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

November 8, 2018 · 10 Comments

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…

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Muffins

October 1, 2018 · 26 Comments

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…

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25 Healthy Back-to-School Snacks

September 12, 2018 · 29 Comments

25 Healthy Back-to-School Snacks

It can be a challenge to come up with healthy back-to-school snacks when fall rolls around.  Below I’m sharing 25 of our favorites to help make your school mornings a little bit easier! For full transparency this post contains affiliate links, meaning, I may earn a small commission if you happen to click on a…

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The Best Mocha Chocolate Cake

August 1, 2018 · 24 Comments

The Best Mocha Chocolate Cake

This Mocha Chocolate Cake is my favorite cake to bake when birthdays roll around! I feel like I am constantly asking time to slow down. Or speed up, depending on whether or not my toddler is throwing a tantrum…In this case, my oldest daughter recently turned 12.  She informed me that in one year, she…

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 2, 2018 · 11 Comments

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

  So these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies don’t technically qualify as healthy…but as Michael Pollan would say, “eat all the junk food you want as long as you cook it yourself” and “break the rules once in a while.” In honor of National Oatmeal Cookie Day on Monday, we did just that.  Although with a…

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Quick and Easy Ground Turkey Tacos

March 6, 2018 · 24 Comments

Quick and Easy Ground Turkey Tacos

Finding meals that the entire family enjoys can be a challenge, but these quick and easy ground turkey tacos are a winner!  At least a few times a month I like to make meals that my kids can customize to their liking.  This does not mean that I cook them something else.  I refuse to…

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Grandma’s Ice Cream Cake

January 21, 2018 · 2 Comments

Grandma’s Ice Cream Cake

Birthday season is finally winding down in my house.  Three birthdays around the holidays make things a little crazy around here!  Two of them are right after Christmas, just when I swear to myself I am going to start eating healthier.  Then I have to turn around and make two cakes!  While we try to…

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Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

January 14, 2018 · 17 Comments

Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

Tomato soup.  Those two words immediately make me think of a chilly, winter day.  As a child, tomato soup was not something that I enjoyed eating.  Isn’t it funny how there are some foods we refused to eat as kids, but now as adults absolutely love? For full transparency this post contains affiliate links, meaning,…

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Instagram post 2180064621250016960_6255546262 Hello Monday! Testing some new recipes this week with my favorite little helper! Over the years I have learned to embrace having my kids help me cook, but I know it can sometimes turn into a lot of extra work for us! 😂What is your biggest challenge when your kids help you in the kitchen? .
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Instagram post 2175668432555698130_6255546262 Today is feeling an awful lot like a Monday! Powering through with coffee and an energetic four year old. 😂 If you still have some menu planning to do for this week, try these slow cooker apple chicken sandwiches with apple coleslaw. Recipe linked in profile. So good and so simple!
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Instagram post 2144486346016883088_6255546262 A little Monday morning motivation to start off your week! On this last day of September I’m sharing some simple family routines that we have implemented this month to make going back to school a little bit easier. Link in profile. What are some  of your family routines this time of year? .
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Instagram post 2139400442969398073_6255546262 Happy first day of fall! 🍁 A little throwback to years ago when my oldest two were itty bitty. The seasons go by so quickly! I remember when going to the pumpkin patch, apple farm, etc., were so much fun! Now with the third kid I’m like, “do we really have to do that?” 😂 Currently working on a fall bucket list so that we remember to take our youngest on at least a few fall related adventures. What is on your bucket list for fall? .
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Instagram post 2022743882021808269_6255546262 Happy Monday my friends! With three super active kiddos I’m always trying to come up with easy and healthy meals for the week. This Greek Quinoa Salad is a winner in my house! Quick enough to make on a weeknight too - you can even make it ahead of time. Recipe link in bio. What is your favorite way to use quinoa? .
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