(Disclosure: This is a compensated post but all thoughts are my own.) I wrote a couple weeks ago about how I was cutting down on expenses to save money. I had a list of 8 things I was doing in the month of January and one of them was to eat less fast food and … Read more
With the big game coming up I wanted to share this perfect sandwich created by Executive Chef John Brand of Mokara Hotel and Spa and Ostra restaurant. Chef Brand created this recipe with LoSalt instead of regular salt which is an easy way to reduce sodium intake. Serves 6 people Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own.) My boys are leery of new foods and if I put any on their dinner plate they eye them, poke them, and smell them and then say “I don’t like this”. I remind them that they won’t know if they like something unless … Read more
(Disclosure: I am an Ambassador for Campbell Soup Company and ‘The Wisest Kid In The Whole World” campaign. All thoughts are my own.) There is nothing better on a cold day, especially one with a snow-filled morning of fun, than a bowl of soup for lunch. Since childhood I’ve enjoyed eating tomato soup with grilled … Read more
(Disclosure: I was provided a gift card from Sam’s Club but all thoughts are my own.) On Thanksgiving we were going to my mom’s for a big turkey dinner in the evening so we decided to stick with snacks for the rest of the day. We did this because who wants to fill up on … Read more
With baking season in full-swing I wanted to share these 9 tips from Country Woman magazine to help you make the perfect sugar cookie. I’ll be baking with the boys tomorrow so these tips came just in time! 1. Don’t Be Too Touchy: Use a light touch when handling the dough. Over-handling will result in … Read more
(Disclosure: This post is compensated but all thoughts are my own.) My grandpa was a farmer. I remember getting to visit him when I was younger and I thought it was so cool that he got to be around animals all day (especially horses because those are my favorite animals). I understood nothing abut what … Read more
Cinnamon apples are the perfect Fall treat. Enjoy! Ingredients: 6 Fuji or Granny Smith apples ¼ cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 3 tablespoons vanilla extract 6 cinnamon sticks Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Core apples to ½ inch of the bottom of the apples. It helps if you have an apple corer. … Read more