Parenting tips and product reviews from a green mom of 3 crazy kids!
If you are looking an easy, healthy treat for next week’s Memorial Day, I highly suggest making up these cute kabobs! They were a breeze to put together and were gone in just a few minutes, devoured by my kids and myself! What you need to make Memorial Day Fruit Kabobs: kabob skewers (I had regular bamboo skewers but would love to buy some reusable ones someday!) organic strawberries organic blueberries bananas Wash the berries before using. Then slice the {Read More}
*This post is sponsored by Collective Bias and Seattle’s Best Coffee* Let’s just say that mornings and I…well, we don’t get along very well. I have never been a morning person so before having kids, I would sleep in till 10, noon or even later (crazy, I know)! Of course, having three kiddos has changed this for me and I have had to adapt and force myself to become more of a morning person (which most moms can relate to).. {Read More}
Easter is tomorrow and I know that if you are like me, you are running to the store, snatching up things last-minute for Easter Brunch, dessert and Easter basket fillings! Here are 11 of the cutest and yummiest sweets recipes that you can make today, for whatever celebration you have going tomorrow… Just take a peek at these amazing recipes before you do that mad-dash to the store.. 11 Hoppin’ Easter Sweets Recipes: Easter Egg Rice Crispy Treats from And {Read More}
Rice crispy treats are ALWAYS a hit, for kids, as well as adults! I am always doing them with each different holiday and so I thought sprinkle-decorated Easter eggs would be perfect for Easter! These can be done with kids, but don’t be afraid of a bit of a mess from the sticky marshmallow and sprinkles.. What you need: *This recipe makes 1 dozen crispy eggs. 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 4 cups mini marshmallows or one container of marshmallow {Read More}
I was compensated for this sponsored post made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. This year especially, I have been trying to make more of an effort to get my entire family eating better, kids included! This has definitely not been easy at time.. (You will know what I’m talking about if you have a picky child (I have two!) or if you sometimes like to indulge in fast food.) Thankfully, with help from Tyson® Grilled & Ready® {Read More}
Looking for something sweet for St. Patrick’s Day?! These lovely blogging ladies know how to create delicious treats that aim to please so just watch out – you’ll be eating enough sugar that would fill up an entire rainbow in no time! Rainbow Cupcakes from Simmworks Family Blog {pictured} St. Patrick’s Day Party Mix from And Then There Were 5… {pictured} Mint Grasshopper Candy Bark from 7 on a Shoestring {pictured} Mint Pudding Cups from East 9th Street {pictured} Mini {Read More}
These mint chocolate cupcakes are perfect for St. Patricks Day! They are packed full of mint-y goodness and their small size is just right for kids and adults alike! Cupcakes: Make chocolate cake mix per instructions on the box. Dice Andes mints and add to batter. Once all ingredients are combined, fill cupcake wrappers 2/3′s of the way full. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Once toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, take out of oven and {Read More}
I absolutely love making {and eating} cake pops but this time, I decided to try something a bit different. Making these out of crumbled white Oreo cookies is must easier than baking and crumbling cake and the delicious taste can’t be beat! These yummy Easter Cookie Pops are a wonderful addition to any Springtime get-together! What you need: – 1 package Golden Oreo cookies – 2/3 bag white chocolate chips – 1/2 container vanilla frosting – a variety of Spring-themed {Read More}
Green smoothies are trendy right now and there’s a reason… They are incredibly delicious and have a healthy filling of fruits and veggies! YUM! Smoothie makings {serves 2}: – 2 cup organic spinach – 1 cup frozen berries – 3/4 cup plain, greek yogurt – 2/3 cup apple juice – 1 ripe banana Blend all ingredients in blender and serve! For best results and fully-pureed spinach, blend spinach and juice together first and then add in the rest of the {Read More}
This year, for Saint Patrick’s Day, if you are in need of a quick, easy and delicious sweet snack, this is the perfect party mix for you! With just the right amount of sweetness and mint, this is every Irish-lovers dream! Ingredients: 6 cups Chex cereal 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup white chocolate chips 2/3 cup powdered sugar 12 Andes mint candies 2 packages mint M&M’s 1/4 cup butter First, melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave {Read More}
