The idea of flat cheese that you can wrap, roll and shape may seem strange to most people; it is. Still, it was worth experimenting with Folios Cheese Wraps. We were able to sample the three flavors of the Wraps: Cheddar, Parmesan and Jarlsberg. The packaging on the wraps offered a few serving suggestions, so…
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give them beef jerky this year :: #aSIMPLEchristmas
My husband and my son are both big meat lovers! At every meal, my 3 year old boy is always asking for seconds of whatever kind of meat we have. It’s pretty often that when I ask him what he wants for a snack that his answer is meat too! This isn’t always the easiest…
a simple recipe :: chicken parmesan casserole {freezer meal}
I’ve been having a hard time with my meal planning over the past couple weeks! We have been eating the same type of meals over and over and I’ve been looking for some new recipes and trying to bring back some of our old favorites into our routine! I came across a recipe a friend…
empower women by simplifying mealtime (yep, it’s a win-win)!
As most of you already know, I’m a bit of a foodie. I love to cook and bake–and I love to eat great food! But I like to keep it simple because I’m a mom with three kids and, like it or not, that means I’m busy! I also like to do what I can…
pancakes made easy :: pampered chef
Breakfast has become a favorite meal for both my kids! My kids eat three meals a day, but I can always count on breakfast being one that they will eat a good, solid meal! I love this because I know it’s a great way to start their day! Most days during the week they either…
a simple recipe :: sausage and potato soup
We’ve been enjoying an unusually warm October!! In some ways I’ve loved the chance to be outside without having to bundle the kids up, but it hasn’t quite felt like fall here. We have still been spending our weekends enjoying some of our favorite things about fall, though! Cider making, fall parades, carving pumpkins, and…
organic and dairy free after school snack with nocciolata
Now that school has been in session for at least a month, have you figured out a routine yet? At this point, we are trying to settle into a routine that works for our family. When you add in sports and dance, it really makes you sit back and think of how you really are…
super easy doggy “pupsicle” recipe
This week we are celebrating my sweet dog Harley’s SWEET SIXTEENTH birthday! I’m feeling so fortunate to have this precious dog as my right-hand girl for so long. With three kids we like to keep doggy birthday parties minimal. I want a yummy nutritious treat that my dog will love and maybe a few pictures…
tips for quick, healthy snacks for busy kids
Soccer season started! While we love soccer over here, having three kids on three different teams means a very busy fall schedule! I know I’m not alone. Whether it’s sports, school, scouting or any of the other thousands of activities, fall is just a busy time. As you all know, nutrition is very important to…
super simple protein-packed breakfast perfect for those busy mornings
My kids are some of the lucky few who start school after Labor Day. Which means TODAY is their first day of school! We’ve been so fortunate to have a nice, relaxing, fun-filled summer and, I have to admit, getting back into the swing of things for school is going to take a lot of…
red’s all natural burritos :: spice up summertime lunches
The kids have been home for summer break for a few weeks now. They are so done with sandwiches after an entire school year of sack lunches. In the summer we can branch out a bit more with our lunches. We’ve been spicing up our routine with Red’s Burritos for lunch OR we will have…
a {simple} recipe :: protein packed parfaits
Sometimes summer gets me a little off schedule. During the school year, we stick to a pretty tight schedule. Kids activities keep us busy so I do my best to meal plan in advance and we eat when it works for the whole family to make it happen. In the summer, I let things slide….











