I had no idea what to expect when I got to the theater. With my 14-year-old for company, I went to see the Pixar movie Coco a few weeks ago, knowing little more than I could glean from the teaser trailer. I was sure that I would enjoy it because I have yet to see a Disney or Pixar film that I didn’t love. Coco not only met my expectations for a Disney?Pixar movie, it blew them out of the ...
Recipes
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Dip Recipe
This week we had a potluck with a bunch of other families one evening before church. I like to bring dishes that are tasty, snack-able, easy to make, and not too expensive to put together. This slow cooker broccoli cheese dip was a slam-dunk!What makes this broccoli cheese dip recipe unique is that I add a sprinkling of crunchy bacon crumbles on top at the very end. I like to serve ...
Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie for Busy Mornings
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser The National Milk Life Campaign. All opinions are mine alone. #MyMilkMyWay #CollectiveBiasIt’s true what they say: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! As a working mom with 3 small children, I have to make sure I take care of myself. Having a good breakfast is especially important on those days when I feel ...
Join the Summer Celebration with Chef Anthony Lamas at Macy’s
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.From Belmont Park to the Safari Park, there is so much to see and do in San Diego, especially during the summer. One of the hidden gems that foodies are sure to enjoy are Macy’s Culinary Council events. On July 29th, Macy’s has invited Chef Anthony Lamas to give us a peek ...
Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
We’ve officially hit summer in the our home. 3 weeks ago I envisioned my summer days being spent in the kitchen, spending hours dishing up elegant meals made with love and care. In reality, I’m having way too much fun soaking up the Southern California sunshine to bother with cooking dinner every night. But, the kids gotta eat (who knew?), even though it’s summer. I’d like to share with you one of ...
18 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Wouldn't it be great if you could slash your grocery bill? We've been living on a pretty tight budget for almost 2 years now and I can assure you I am excellent at getting the most nutrition for my money. The stores in our area don't offer a double coupons and rarely have sales, so we really have to work at it to find ways to save money on groceries. These 18 tips are the key to stretching your ...
Black Bean and Chicken Burritos
It was 2 days after Christmas and I had never craved fruits and vegetables more in my life. I think I ate my weight in Christmas cookies this year! I totally got off track on my meal planning, due to so many holiday parties and family gatherings. It’s time to get back to healthy family dinners, starting with these black bean and chicken burritos. But first, how about a little Christmas recap? ...
December Weekly Dinner Menu | Week 1
Especially during the Holidays, we try and stick to a dinner meal plan. I hate spending money on fast food when we could be spending it on gifts. Let’s stay on track of meal planning together! December Weekly Dinner Menu: Week 1 This week we’re getting our Christmas tree over the weekend-YAY! That, combined with a “Breakfast with Santa” event and the town Christmas parade, made this weekend ...
Family-Friendly Weekly Meal Plans
At the end of every week I take an hour or so and plan out our dinners for the following week. I try and get the weekly meal plans done by Friday night so we can do the shopping in one big trip on Saturday. I'm sharing some of the dinners we have on the menu each week so you can use them in your weekly meal planning. Why use weekly meal plans? Most people don’t plan their dinners for the week ...
Easy Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Did you know that October is National Apple Month? There are so many ripe apples just falling off of the trees in our town that I haven’t had to buy any. My coworkers are bringing them in to work and just giving them away! In honor of National Apple Month, here is my favorite fall recipe: Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake. It's got just a hint of cinnamon, plus a crunchy brown sugar topping. And the best ...