Are you spending too much on groceries every month? Years ago I was spending over $800 dollars a month to feed a family of six because I never had a menu plan. I would go to the store each week with a small list of essentials- milk, diapers, bread and come home with hundreds of dollars worth of food we didn't need. My biggest problem, lack of planning. This food would then sit in my fridge and ...
Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole
I was shocked at how much better the made from scratch, gluten-free green bean casserole tasted! WOW! It is infinitely tastier and full of real, pronounceable ingredients. Just once, give this homemade version a shot and let your taste buds thank you! Green bean casserole was one my very favorites growing up. When our focus on eating turned allergy friendly and real food based, I knew this was a ...
Soccer Birthday Cake
A soccer birthday cake is very easy to make. Even a beginning cake decorator will have this cake finished in under an hour. If you have a child who loves soccer (and who doesn't have this year's USWNT) this cake is perfect for a soccer themed birthday. When my children were young, I make many of their cakes using Legos or Playmobil. The "toys" would double as a gift for them and it make ...
Paleo Chocolate Cupcake
Love cupcakes but want a paleo, grain free version? This paleo chocolate cupcake is delicious, moist, and grain free! You don't have to ruin your paleo diet for the next celebration with these cupcakes. I am always striving to sneak some healthier foods into my kids' treats. Until now the paleo chocolate cupcake had been a work in progress. As I have gained more experience working with these ...
Great Steaks at Home
Have you ever been disappointed grilling your own steak? I have. After devouring steaks other houses (not restaurants) I learned there is a secret to grilling great steaks at home. After finishing a delicious steak dinner at my in-law's house, I decided to ask my father-in-law to share his secret. The steaks we had tonight tasted as good as any dinner I have had at a steak restaurant and I ...
20 Summer Snacks Your Kids Will Love
Summertime means the kids are home all day. If your kids are like mine during the summer they are always hungry. I've compiled a list of 20 summer snacks your kids will love. It seems that with the warm weather, playing outside, and swimming activities, my kids are always asking for snacks. These summer snacks are kid tested and mom approved. Since my children will literally eat ...
