If you have an Instant Pot, you know just how you can use it for almost everything in the kitchen and that includes eggs! Here's how to make the most PERFECTLY cooked Instant Pot hard boiled eggs! Do you use your Instant Pot for everything? I admit, mine sat in the box for months. I kept relating it to the old type of pressure cookers and was terrified that it would blow up if I tried to use it. I kept seeing all these amazing Instant Pot recipes on Pinterest and even starting pinning them thinking "one day..." Well, I finally conquered my fear of my Instant Pot and I'm so glad I did because I now use it a few times a week. Actually, I'd probably use it even more if I would do better at meal planning. One way that I've been using my Instant Pot even more lately is just maintenance type cooking. I make Instant Pot Broccoli … [Read more...]

Kids love edible dirt cups and these are even more fun when made with Nutella and homemade cookie cups! Add in the cute candy carrots and you have adorable Peter Rabbit-inspired carrot patch cookie cups! Have you seen the new Peter Rabbit movie? It's getting rave reviews and I've heard great things from both kids and adults who have seen it! It's a lovely remake of a classic tale from Beatrix Potter that my family has always loved and today I'm sharing a fun new recipe inspired by Peter Rabbit! The Tale of Peter Rabbit - Beatrix PotterTY Peter Rabbit Plush - PETER RABBITThe Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board BookMeri Meri Peter Rabbit Party Bags If your kids love dirt cups, they'll love these. The "dirt" in our carrot patch cookie cups is actually made of Nutella and Oreos which is delicious enough it's own but when it's the filling in … [Read more...]

It's no surprise that family dinner night inspired by the newly released Lady and the Tramp will always include spaghetti! The movie that made spaghetti a family favorite is now on Blu-ray and I'm sharing 9 Spaghetti Recipes worth sharing! I received a copy of this movie to share a review. All opinions are my own. One of everyone's favorite Disney movies is back and out of the vault just in time for sharing with your family. Every member of the family will treasure this timeless tale—loaded with three versions of the film, classic bonus material and three all-new features—when it heads home on Digital and on Movie Anywhere Feb. 20 and on Blu-ray on Feb. 27. The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition offers three exciting ways to watch “Lady and the Tramp”—the original theatrical version, sing-along mode and Walt's story … [Read more...]

  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...]