Low Carb Mini Yogurt Parfaits are a fun and delicious snack or dessert option if you're trying to limit the sweets this year. Yogurt alone is a great treat, but when you pair it with your favorite low carb cookies, you're in for a treat. We have closed out our first week of 2016, and I hope … [Read more...]

This White Chocolate Lemon Peppermint Chex Party Mix is an ode to the famous Baltimore Lemon Stick so you just have to try it! White Chocolate Lemon Peppermint Chex Party Mix:  Tis the season for parties and peppermint and today I'm sharing a fabulous new recipe that I created based on a pairing … [Read more...]

This Chocolate Raisin Apple Granola Bars post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Kellogg’s Origins. All opinions are my own. My children are bottomless pits. There is no other way to say it. I never understood why parents described their kids as "garbage disposals" or accused them of "eating us … [Read more...]

This Halloween Chex Mix Recipe Candy Corn is easy to make and even easier to get rid of! Your party guests will gladly devour this for you. Today I am sharing two of our favorite Halloween recipes. The kids love to cook, and they especially love to make fun treats for the holidays. Today I … [Read more...]

When everyone started going gluten-free, I shook my head. Why on earth would they think cutting wheat out of their diets would help them? I couldn’t imagine losing such a valuable source of fiber, not to mention my whole wheat peanut butter sandwiches (ate those bad boys every day). Then I started … [Read more...]

I love eggs and meat for breakfast as much as the next guy, but sometimes I have to mix it up a little. Based on my initial low carb goals, this meal would pack the highest amount of carbs for the day, which is why I have it for breakfast. I could eat it any time, but I prefer to have my highest … [Read more...]

The first time I had this French Cream Dip was several years ago at a baby shower one of my friends threw. I was hooked from the beginning. I've made it several times since then and have even found a way to make it a little bit quicker. It is great with fruit, especially pineapple and strawberries. … [Read more...]

Dawn Hoover, the columnist from Spice of Life, sent this Marinated Cheese recipe to me. She makes this a lot around the holidays and for company. I know the holidays are almost over, but its a great recipe to keep on hand for an appetizer for a party. This is great served on crackers, or for those … [Read more...]

Yogurt and fruit is such a great way to start your day and this Yogurt Parfait is delicious. Or just a snack for that matter! The one great thing about doing this blog is getting to eat all of the great food that I make. And, let me tell you...these went quick today! Some type of yogurt is usually … [Read more...]

The first time I made these Chewy Granola Bars, I was pregnant with my first daughter. I could not get enough granola bars. I bought Nature Valley, Special K, Fiber One; I loved them all! I came across this recipe in the Rachael Ray Magazine one month and decided to give it a try. Couldn't be … [Read more...]

These Cranberry Almond Granola Squares are amazing! When I was pregnant with my first daughter, Ella, I loved the Special K granola bars. I thought they tasted like a jazzed-up Rice Krispie Treat. This recipe totally took me back. I love the gooey-ness the marshmallows give this granola bar. Its … [Read more...]

These Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Yogurt Recipes have been compensated by #CollectiveBias and its advertiser #MullerMoment. All opinions are mine alone. Yum As someone who strives to eat healthily and live a healthy lifestyle, I have a confession to make... I can eat an entire pint of ice … [Read more...]

With the holiday season in full swing, I am looking for holiday snacks to enjoy with my family. During the holidays my family cooks a lot of food for the main meal, but before and after that event, we prefer to keep it as simple as possible. My family enjoys making holiday snacks and treats that … [Read more...]

I totally forgot to take a picture of these Pecan Goody Cups! I made them the day before and had to keep Clay and my stepson off of them Saturday night! The little size was just perfect for popping in your mouth. I did change it up by chopping up the pecans and adding them to the filling. They … [Read more...]

I made these Kids Yogurt Cups because Ella is starting to learn her letters and loves saying what name corresponds with each letter. So, needless to say, Alpha-Bits is popular around here. This week Publix had them B1G1 along with the Yoplait Yo-plus yogurt. The Spice of Life columnist, Dawn Hoover, … [Read more...]

Orange “Creamsicle” Parfaits Recipe: My kids LOVE fruit, and I’m so glad they do. I try to enforce healthy snacking habits with my children, so I always opt for fruits as the sweet snack of choice around our house. Sometimes I like to surprise the kids with snacks that they think are “unhealthy”, … [Read more...]

I absolutely love summer smoothies. Don't get me wrong, I drink smoothies all year long, but in the winter, they make me cold, and leave me standing in front of the fireplace after drinking them. In the summer, everyone is trying to loose weight, or stay in shape, so I thought you might like some … [Read more...]

    Healthy Peach Ripple Popsicles Are you looking for healthy summer treats for yourself and the kids? Why not try these simple whole food peach popsicles? They are both easy and affordable, and your kids will beg for more. My kids were thrilled when I made these. They ask for … [Read more...]

Have you ever considered trying a healthy homemade trail mix recipe, instead of buying the pre-packaged trail mix? I love trail mix, but I am also one of those people who like to leave things behind that I don't like. That's why my trail mix bag would have nothing but raisins in it when I'm … [Read more...]

This is such a great Cheesy Corn Bites recipe! Especially with the Super Bowl around the corner. Not to mention, it puts those Tostitos Scoops to good use! I found this one several years ago and have made it a couple of times before. It only calls for a handful of ingredients, all of which I had on … [Read more...]

Before this week I had never considered making a Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball! I didn't know people made dessert cheese balls, heck I didn't even know you used cream cheese! I just knew I liked cheese balls, and wanted to make one. When I got this recipe in my inbox, I couldn't wait to try it . We … [Read more...]