Offering kid-friendly dips alongside fruits, veggies, and new foods gives kids the creativity and want to take a bite or two!Kids love to dip. Whether it’s because they can make a big mess on their plate or that there’s some element of fun that comes along with the eating … [Read more...]
How to Make One-Pot Pasta
Learn how to make a simple, flavorful weeknight meal using fresh ingredients, whole grain pasta, and one simple one-pot pasta formula. Pasta that’s cooked in the same pot as veggies, protein, and seasonings is a winner dinner IMO. My one-post pasta formula is … [Read more...]
No Bake Nut Lover’s Bars
No Bake Nut Lover’s Bars are a combination of smooth peanut butter and chopped nuts, packed with healthy fats and protein, and topped with a drizzle of hazelnut spread.I remember the first time Joey ate nuts. When he was 8 months old, I was making French toast and spread … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Slow Cooker Italian sausage, peppers, and onions simmers for hours to create one simple meal that is delicious served over pasta, crusty bread, or potatoes.I tend to start writing my slow cooker recipe posts with, “before kids I loved the relaxation that came with … [Read more...]
5 Self-Care Tips for Moms
Something happens when you become a mother: you not only bring a new life [that you love unconditionally] into this world, but you take a back seat to their needs.I too did this when Joey was born, then Anthony, but slowly I’ve found little ways to still take time and do … [Read more...]
