Have you tried to make instant pudding with a dairy alternative only to find yourself with a bowl full of soup? Fret no more, it IS possible to make almond milk pudding and here's how! When Sophia was diagnosed with a milk allergy at the age of 3, I thought the world was ending. I had no clue about any type of food allergies or dairy alternatives. Before we learned that news her favorite foods were cheese quesadillas, cheese puffs, and well, anything with cheese. I just knew it was going to be SO hard to help her go dairy-free. Turns out, it wasn't. Luckily even 4 years ago, there were plenty of dairy alternatives available. The only problem was that we had to travel out of town to get them. Living in a rural area in East Tennessee, our stores just didn't carry allergen-free products like bigger cities. Fast forward … [Read more...]

Do you need a last minute Valentine Treat to take to your child's classroom party? Baked, and not fried, these Red Velvet Donuts are perfect because they're so easy and delish! The kids will love the sprinkles and bright colors! At my girls' school they can only have one party every year so Valentine Treats are a big deal. I was in charge of planning Moreaya's Kindergarten Party this year and couldn't have been happier about it. I just love all the bright reds and pinks and the fact that I get to shower her and her little friends with fun love crafts and Valentine treats! We'll be playing lots of Valentine-themed games, like Tic Tac Toe with these adorable printable cards, and having Conversation Heart stacking contests, but the best part are the treats, right?! Of course all kids love cakes and cupcakes, but I wanted to come up … [Read more...]

 This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. If you love a quick side dish, you're going to love this Instant Pot Broccoli. Steam up perfect broccoli florets in under 5 minutes with minimal effort with your Instant Pot! My family loves Asian dishes. I would say it's because of the fact that my husband is Filipino, but I think I love them as much as he does. I often make my own fried rice and various dishes, but I'm always looking for ways to making weeknight dinners more simple to save time. Last November I discovered Ling Ling Fried Rice Entrees and I've been buying them ever since. I love sauteeing a bag for myself for lunch, but lately I've been incorporating them more into our family dinners to give myself a little break on time - and because they're so delicious. The girls and I … [Read more...]

If you're looking for a breakfast that the whole family will love, look no further than these easy Stuffed French Toast Roll-Ups. This Cinnamon French Toast recipe comes with a sweet topping and is one that you'll want to make again and again! Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean the baking and cooking has to be. Winter time is one of my favorite times of the year to cook - I guess it's because the cool weather has us inside more and I don't mind heating up the house by cooking in the kitchen like I do in the warmer months. And one of my favorite meals to cook is breakfast. I love to get up before the rest of the house and enjoy a cup of coffee, sometimes while I'm cooking breakfast and sometimes before. It's the one meal of the day that the whole family almost always agrees on - because who doesn't love breakfast … [Read more...]

This Gingerbread Smoothie is the perfect way to celebrate the Holidays - with classic gingerbread taste and a ginger snap cookie crunchy topping! This post was created in partnership with Ninja® Intelli-Sense™ Kitchen System with Auto-Spiralizer™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions within are my own.   Christmas is in the air... can you feel it?! We went out this weekend and bought a real tree for our family room and have been busy baking Christmas goodies too. I think one of my favorite things about Christmas is definitely the smells of the Holiday. What comes to mind when you think of Christmas scents? I always think of fresh pine, sweet cookies baking, and cinnamon and gingerbread! I recently got a major upgrade in my kitchen to help with preparing all … [Read more...]

When it comes to feeding my family during the week, I look for meals that are easy, delicious, and come together fast. Meatballs subs are a family favorite for all three reasons! It seems like every week of the year just gets busier. Soccer season is winding down, but that means Girl Scouts and school programs are starting to get more frequent. Days are getting shorter and cooler, which means less play time outside and more time trying to keep the kids from making a mess with all that energy that needs to escape! During the few hours after school we have to make time for those ball games, school events, homework, and somewhere in the middle - dinner prep! That's why you'll most often find easy, quick dinners on our weekday menu. One of my family's favorites is a fun and easy take on an Italian classic. While I would love to … [Read more...]

Have a Ninja Coffee Bar then you need these Ninja Coffee Bar Recipes! Get ready to make the most delicious coffee drinks, lattes, and cappuccinos all at home with these amazing and easy Ninja recipes. I received the Ninja Coffee Bar at no cost to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. It's one of the season's most popular drinks, and one of my favorite Ninja Coffee Bar recipes, and you can find it on the menu at just about every coffee shop in town. But what happens when you'd like a Pumpkin Spice Latte sometime in the year when it's not October? Or when you just want to enjoy a PSL in your yoga pants at home! You become your own barista with this amazing new brewer from Ninja... the Ninja Coffee Bar. When my husband saw another coffee brewer on our counter the morning after the Ninja Coffee Brewer showed up on our … [Read more...]

Love pumpkin? Love Nutella? These recipe for easy pumpkin muffins will satisfy both of those cravings in one! A delicious pumpkin muffins with swirls of Nutella is a perfect breakfast or snack for any time of the year. We're in the midst of pumpkin season. I have to admit, I fall right for everything pumpkin. Put orange letters on a product with a bit of cinnamon and spice and I'll buy it. I think it's the warm feelings have for the cool season as the leaves start falling. Fall carries a bit of a romantic feeling for me! So these easy pumpkin muffins shouldn't be a surprise at all. I've been making Pumpkin Spice French Toast in the mornings on the weekend and I've been looking for something a little more school morning friendly. These muffins are perfect to make and serve for a few days after. They even freeze well too! The … [Read more...]

If you're on the pumpkin everything train this Fall, or anytime of the year, these Pumpkin Spice French Toast Roll-Ups will become a morning [and afternoon and evening] treat that the whole family will love! My family loves Saturday and Sunday mornings. It's the 2 days of the week that I always get up and actually make a breakfast. Sure, I sometimes serve eggs on weekdays, but on the weekends, I like to go all out! French Toast is one of our favorites and this Dairy Free Almond Milk French Toast recipe is a staple that we have at least once or twice a month. But with the Fall and the idea of #pumpkineverything, I just HAD to put a pumpkin spin on our favorite!   So I can't take total credit for these ah-mazingly delicious Pumpkin Spice French Toast Roll-ups. Hubby cooks, rarely, but it does happen on occasion and when it does... … [Read more...]

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! Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are mine. 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 meals on Pinterest and sometimes, I get a … [Read more...]