Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are mine. #RealFlavorRealFast @SmithfieldBrand Does the busy times of Back-to-School have you fretting about dinner plans? Fret no more thanks to this delicious Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peaches recipe. It's ready in less than 30 minutes! With Back-to-School time approaching fast, it’s time to get serious about meal planning. It seems like when school starts everything gets crazy busy and the last thing I want to be stressing about is dinner plans. I do so much better about cooking when I meal plan. If I don’t have a plan, 4:00 pm springs on me and I start grabbing whatever I can find in the cabinet. If you do meal plan, I bet you’re the same way. If you don’t, you really should try it. I find tons of great, easy kid-friendly … [Read more...]
How to Pack a Lunch Box Printable
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine. Does packing your child's lunch box cause you stress? It never will again when you let them become part of the process with this How to Pack a Lunch Box Printable. Although I tried really hard to never have it happen, it happened. I raised two picky eaters. Now some days they tend to be more adventurous than others, but give them a choice and they'll always choose Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches for lunch. One reason is because they love PB&J's, but the other reason is that's really all the know to choose. So why don't I just pick what to pack in their lunch box myself? Been there, done that. Most of the time it works out fine, especially if there's a protein + fruit spread concoction inside, but sometimes not … [Read more...]
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToButterball #CollectiveBias Looking for a light lunch or dinner the whole family will love? These Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are perfect for any time of the day. My husband loves to get creative in the kitchen. But because he works so much, he doesn't often get to as much as he'd like. But when he does, oh you better look out. Not only does he usually come up with something really tasty, he usually has a pile of dishes to show just how it all came together too! I will say, though, when it comes out as good as this recipe for Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps did, I'll gladly clean up the mess. He got inspiration for this light and delicious meal from a dish that he had at a restaurant while traveling for work. He came home … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You Should Add Bagged Salad Kits into Your Meal Plan
This post was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. One of my best secrets is to use bagged salad kits in my meal planning and you might just be surprised why! Meal planning is the one weekly activity that I both love and sometimes loathe. It saves us a ton of money in our grocery budget, it saves me a ton of time from standing in front of the refrigerator at 4pm wondering "what am I going to fix for dinner", but it also sometimes causes me a bit of anxiety to try to come up with different meal options. Luckily you can find a ton of help with that last bit by browsing Pinterest and other sites and sometimes you can find help right in your grocery store aisles. That's exactly what happened with one of my favorite current side dishes … [Read more...]
Dairy-Free Fresh Peach Popsicles Made with Flaxseed Milk
These homemade fresh peach popsicles are the perfectly cool and sweet frozen treat for a Summer day. Made with Good Karma's Flaxseed Milk, they are dairy-free and so yummy. This post has been sponsored by Good Karma. All opinions are my own. When Sophia was diagnosed with a dairy allergy at the age of 3, I honestly felt like the world was crashing in on me. A bit dramatic? Maybe, but I had no experience whatsoever with any type of food allergies. While many areas of the country might be allergy-friendly, four years ago East Tennessee was definitely not. Luckily now things are a little easier to find, but at the time, it was scary. Of course, I figured it out and we survived and she has thrived living a life without dairy products. While I now realize there are different dairy-free options, at the time we went with Almond Milk … [Read more...]
Southwest Chicken Wraps Made with Coconut Oil Mayo
These Southwest Chicken Wraps are light and full of fresh vegetables and herbs. They're made with a delicious, creamy coconut oil mayo base and make the perfect summer lunch or dinner. This post has been sponsored by Chosen Foods. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite activities to do during the Summer is tending to our garden. It's also one of my favorite things about living in East Tennessee because I realize that not everyone has the space or weather to raise a garden. Actually, it doesn't take much space at all as we have 4 raised garden containers to grow our organic vegetables and herbs. I don't love going to the store, especially every couple of days which is what I have to do to have fresh produce on hand, but I DO love walking in my back yard and snipping off a few sprigs of cilantro for that night's dinner! Need a … [Read more...]
Delicious and Easy Chicken Taco Casserole
Are you ready to take Taco Tuesday up a notch? Make Taco Tuesday ANY night of the week with this delicious and easy Chicken Taco Casserole. This post has been sponsored by Simply Organic. All opinions are my own. One of my family's favorite days of the week is Tuesday. Why? Because we celebrate the 2nd day of the work week like all families should... with Taco Tuesday! Tacos really cure the work week blues around here, especially since we try to mix things up every now and then. Sometimes we set up a Taco Bar and sometimes we throw away the taco shells altogether and throw it all together in a fabulous casserole. I love the versatility of tacos and now that I've found Simply Organic's new Mild Taco Simmer Sauce, that's going to be even easier from now on. Simply Organic is a brand of 100% certified organic spices, … [Read more...]
20 July 4th Snack Ideas Everyone Will Love
I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Are you throwing a Freedom Fiesta? In the mood for red, white, and blue treats? These July 4th snack ideas are perfectly patriotic for any kind of party or celebration! Summer is right around the corner and one of my favorite things to do during the warmer months of the year is entertain. I love inviting family and friends over for back yard cookouts and BBQs. Even better is when you are celebrating something special like Independence Day! Of course these July 4th snack ideas are good for showing patriotic pride any time of the year too! I've got 20 fun snack ideas that all your party guests will love - no matter their age. Plus it's easy to decorate your outdoor festivities with … [Read more...]
Easter Bunny Inspired Recipe for Frozen Yogurt Pops
This recipe for frozen yogurt pops comes with an extra crunch. Plus they're in adorable bunny shapes which makes them perfect for Easter and Spring mornings and afternoon snacks! This post may contain affiliate links. "Who wants a popsicle for breakfast?!" It's my girls' dream question in the morning and believe it or not, I actually do give them popsicles for breakfast sometimes! Of course, they're not just any popsicles, but ones that I make at home and you can too. There are a ton of different variations and recipes for frozen yogurt pops. Tailor your flavors to what your kids like, obviously, but these are also a great way to have them try new foods. You can add in real fruit, chia seeds, and our favorite - granola. I am obsessed with these myself because I love the added crunch of the granola on the back! Now are you … [Read more...]
An Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Salad Recipe to Make Tonight
Fancy Mediterranean salad recipes sometimes seem as complicated as spelling the word Mediterranean. This is not one of those recipes. It's easy, delicious, and should be on your menu tonight! This Mediterranean salad recipe was inspired by a collaboration with Newman’s Own Organics. All opinions are my own. When we go out to eat at a restaurant I have to say that my favorite thing to order is usually the salad. I always try to pick one beyond a typical house salad because that seems to be the only kind I regularly make at home. So, when we're at a restaurant, I try to branch out and try something different. Lately though, in an effort to stay on budget and stick to a healthier diet, we are eating at home more than eating out these days. While I was planning our weekly menu I thought to myself "Why can't I step out of the regular … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cooking: 5 Ways to Use Your Instant Pot This Spring
Pressure cookers are great for comfort food in the winter, but don't store it away for Summer. Here are 5 ways to continue Instant Pot cooking in the Spring. This post may contain affiliate links. The weather is warm and you may be venturing outside to use your grill, but there are still great ways to your Instant pot this spring. Whether you use it to create a delicious side dish to go with that yummy grilled meat or make homemade yogurt for those morning smoothies, you can get the most from your Instant Pot this spring. 1. Brown Rice Salad A wonderful way to use your Instant Pot this spring is to cook up some brown rice to go with your grilled meat. Once the rice is cooked, stir in some feta cheese, sliced olives, chopped green onions, and a bit of Italian dressing. It's simple, quick, and makes you look like a culinary rock star. … [Read more...]
Dairy and Gluten Free Lunch Box Ideas featuring Daiya Foods
Don't let food allergies have you struggling with school lunches. Here are great dairy and gluten free lunch box ideas that any kid will love. This post was inspired by a collaboration with Daiya Foods. All opinions are my own. When my oldest daughter was diagnosed with a dairy allergy at the age of 3, it honestly shook our world. I hadn't given food allergies a thought before that time. But with that diagnosis, along with gluten intolerance, we had to make some lifestyle changes in the food we ate. It was much easier to make our foods safe for Sophia rather than serve her dairy and gluten free meals on her own. When I first started researching and shopping for dairy and gluten alternatives I kept coming across one name, Daiya. I read that Daiya Foods and cheeses were a great alternative because they had some of the same … [Read more...]
