Snacks Make Me Happy

Picture this: hiking up a mountain, not for the views (though they were epic), but for… wait for it… an Arby’s burger! Yep, you read that right. The Adventure Begins! Okay, so it started with this van ride up the mountains. I had no clue where we were headed, but hey, that’s part of the …

Move over butter boards. There’s a new creamy food board in town, and it is totally delish! Cream Cheese Food Boards are the new TikTok viral trend, and you need to make one this holiday season. These boards are totally simple to make, and look fancy as hell. How To Make A Cream Cheese Food …

My little foodie heart is jumping for joy right now. People are making candles out of butter, and then dipping their bread and crackers into the melty part. I’m not even joking right now, it’s like food porn. It looks delish!! There are so many options with this butter, it’s insanity. You can just use …

Oh my happy Halloween horror haunts!! I am totally making this for Halloween. I don’t care if I have to plan a Halloween party just for the occasion. I’m totally making it!! If you are a fan of Halloween, horror, movies, food boards, or all of the above, you have to check out this Ghostface …

Oh my sweet candy craving. These look ridiculously tasty!! You can make candy straws out of rice paper, fruit, and sugar, and it’s totally easy. These would be so great as an after school snack for the kiddos! They would even make a fun project to get the kids involved in making their food, and …

Holy Big Mac, Batman. This is delicious! There is a viral food trend making its way across the internet, and it is a mashup of two of our favorite foods: Smashburgers and Big Macs. To make things even better, it’s been made into a TACO, and I think I’m in love. This recipe may look …

I am on this kick where I am making my own pickles like every single day. Ranch Pickles, Taco Pickles, Kool Aid Pickles, and even Boozy Pickles. I simply have to have them all, and they are super easy to make. Now, there is this new TikTok trend of making Old Bay Pickles, and this …

This is surprisingly tasty … Cottage cheese is having its moment right now. The new trend is to use cottage cheese in everything. It really boosts the protein content of food without adding a super ton of calories. We’ve previously seen cottage cheese made into Ice Cream, and it’s one of the main ingredients in …

Cottage cheese ice cream is taking over TikTok, and you need to try it! High in protein, low in carbs, cottage cheese is perfect for most any diet. People are now turning blended cottage cheese into a sweet frozen treat, simply perfect for that late night snack craving. It’s important to note. They are calling …

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had pigs in a blanket. The hottest new food trend on TikTok has been inspired by pigs in a blanket and is going viral for two major reasons that includes cheese, and the iconic pickle. TikTok users all over the social media app have been wrapping cheese around whole …

‘Tis the season for all things hot and chocolatey, am I right?!? From Hot Chocolate Bombs, to Adult Hot Chocolate, to Hot Chocolate From The Crockpot, to Special Hot Chocolate From Starbucks — it’s definitely the perfect time to indulge in that hot chocolatey drink. BUT, now you can turn that indulgent hot cocoa into …

You can make one — yes, ONE — ingredient caramel, and it’s just about the easiest, most delicious caramel you will ever taste. My grandmother was a nutritionist by trade, and a phenomenal cook — as grandmas are. When she passed, I inherited all her cookbooks and hand-written recipes — her most prized possessions. As …

I am totally in foodie heaven with all the charcuterie-type boards that are absolutely everywhere right now. Every single one of the food boards is hella gorgeous. But, being a vegetarian, I can’t partake in half of them due to all the meat they included. HOWEVER, did you know it’s totally possible to make a …

You can make a Movie Night Snack Board, and I really can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner! My family has done the whole movie night thing where we give all the kids individual boxes complete with candy, popcorn, and a drink. But, this is a fun take on those boxes. Perhaps a more …

Earlier this week I was enamored with the Butter Board concept. You know, smear tasty butter all over a board, add all kinds of toppings, and then dip your bread or crackers into that buttery goodness. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I am still in love with the idea of the Butter Board, but I …

People are hosting Bring A Board parties, and I’m all in. Sign me up! What is a Bring A Board party? Well, it’s just like it sounds. You make a snack board — Charcuterie, Fruit Board, Taco Board, Appetizer Board, Dessert Board, Chicken Nuggie Board, Candy Board — basically any board you can think of. …

You can make an awesome charcuterie snack board from The Dollar Tree, and you won’t believe how inexpensive it is! I am totally in love with all the charcuterie-type boards that have become so popular. They have come up with everything from Skeleton Charcuterie Boards, to 4th Of July Charcuterie boards, to Valentine’s Charcuterie Boards, …

Crusty French bread, slathers of butter, delish toppings — what’s not to love, here? There’s a new trending foodie fave on TikTok, and it’s the Butter Board. Excuse me if I drool a little. It seems these butter boards are inspired by a recipe in Josh McFadden’s book Six Seasons, in which softened butter becomes a delicious …

If you wake up with a sweet tooth begging for sweets, Little Debbie has a solution. Thanks to Kellogg’s and Little Debbie, the two have come together to make what we want most for breakfast, and that’s a sugary cereal! Turning a nostalgic snack into a modern day cereal, the iconic Nutty Buddy is now …

There isn’t much my kids will eat. I dread dinner every. single. night. Tell me I’m not alone. One thing they can agree on — and they wouldn’t mind if I made every night — is the quesadilla. Now, the quesadilla isn’t that hard to make. Tortilla, cheese, oil in the pan, cook. But, what …

I will admit it, I’m a big fan of everything Buffalo Ranch — especially these Buffalo Ranch French Fries off the McDonald’s Secret Menu. Let’s face it — McDonald’s fries rank up there in the top 5 of fast food french fries. In my book it’s: 1) Five Guys, 2)Whataburger, 3) McDonald’s, 4) Chick-fil-A, 5) …

This Copycat Shamrock Shake is easy to make at home and is the minty treat your life is missing. Copycat Shamrock Shake One of the most wonderful — and tasty — times of the year is when McDonald’s brings out their Shamrock Shake. It’s so freaking amazing!! The Shamrock Shake is full of minty, chocolatey, …

Buffalo Chicken Ranch Macaroni exists at Chick-fil-A, and it’s a glorious thing. Nope, it’s not actually on the menu, but that’s not going to stop you from enjoying the BEST macaroni ever invented. What Is Buffalo Chicken Ranch Macaroni? Well, let’s not make this more difficult than it has to be. It’s exactly what it …

One of the biggest accomplishments of my adult life was learning how to use chopsticks. Not even a lie. It was on par with learning how to whistle or how to well, whistling is really the biggest shame. One of those things that people never want to admit that they just don’t know how to …

Forget pumpkin pie and ditch the apple strudels because this Thanksgiving we’re introducing chocolate covered strawberry turkeys that will surely win over mom and impress Grandma at the dinner table! Considering the main course on Thanksgiving day typically includes indulging in our favorite comfort foods, this creative Thanksgiving dessert will make you want to skip …

Crafting delicious desserts for spooky season is apart of what Halloween is all about, other than filling pillowcases with candy and eating as much chocolate as our stomachs allow. Disappearing marshmallows with a few combined ingredients is a baking trend continually re-shared on social media hundreds of times and for a good reason. Conjured up …

The fall season is a time for crafting apple pie crusts, gutting pumpkins, crushing blueberries, and gathering pecans for a crunchy topping on a freshly baked pie. While there’s a long list of fresh fall pastries, this two ingredient fall dessert is easy enough to make when you don’t feel like creating a gourmet sweet …

Who’s following baseball this year? Who’s your team of choice?? I have TWO based on where I’ve lived in my life: The Dodgers and The Texas Rangers. We don’t yet know who’s going to be in the World Series, as it’s a month away, but we can totally start planning our World Series parties now!! …

Consider boiling water in a saucepan on your stove to harden your eggs yesterday’s news. This TikTok hack thanks to @lowarbstateofmind shows a better way of achieving a hardened inside. The TikToker who shared the cooking hack on social media might just change the way you cook hard-boiled eggs forever. The hack? Skip the boiling water and use an …

Next time you gut a pumpkin, make sure you save the pumpkin seeds so you can make this super easy 3-Ingredient Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe! We make this recipe every year and we’ve done this since before you could run out to the store and buy a bag of them. Somehow, they’re just better if …

Creamy batter made from flour, butter, and sugar combined with chocolate chips go together like peanut butter and jelly. Is it always grandma that bakes the best cookies or is it Kylie Jenner? Most recently, the reality star whipped up a few chocolate chip cookies in the kitchen and shared her recipe on social media …

Quesadillas are pretty much everything you enjoy to chew wrapped in one thinly sliced piece of bread. With that being said, Chef George Duran who is known for his past quesadilla hacks on TikTok has turned a popular sweet treat most commonly indulged over a fire stuffed into four folds of a tortilla. We typically …

Usually we carve pumpkins in the kitchen to turn into jack-o-lanterns but most recently, inspired chefs and hungry artists are carving bell peppers for Halloween. Similar to the color of pumpkins, orange and yellow bell peppers are best when carving a spooky face onto your main dish for dinner. Whether or not you prefer carving …

The culinary hat comes off for Disney when it comes down to creating incredibly good looking and mouth watering sweet treats all summer long at Walt Disney World Resort.  The happiest place on Earth is introducing a new type of treat that is a staple food during the summer months.  Disney introduced the new snack …

You know the foods good when your family is sitting down and absolutely no one is talking, simply because everyone is worrying about who is going to get the last piece of pie, or rib for this matter. Ribs are amazing to eat when you’re craving a savory meal and ready to get down and …

Buttered Saltine Crackers are the snack trend everyone is talking about right now. They are an easy 2-ingredient snack that you can make in seconds! Buttered Saltine Crackers I am not going to lie, until a few weeks ago, I had no idea Buttered Saltines were a thing. I guess it could be that I …

I was today year’s old when I heard of Buttered Saltines as a snack but apparently, it’s not a new thing. I am a 90’s baby and I surely don’t remember this ever being a thing but I am not here to judge. In fact, I am not even mad about it. Sure, I am …

It’s almost time for the Super Bowl, and you know what that means! It’s time to watch all those commercials think about what foods you’re going to bring to the table. Just because you have gone vegetarian doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice that Super Bowl Foodie Fun!! There are a plethora of easy and …

It’s that time of year when we all gather around the television screen to see the commercials watch the BIG GAME!! Besides the holidays, Super Bowl Sunday is probably the biggest day of the year for foodies everywhere. I just love all the yummy finger-type-foods that go along with the big day. Take a look …

I have been looking for some fun new things to make lately. Spending all of this time at home has be in a huge food slump, like everything is just blah and I need something new and exciting. This Christmas Tree Cake Dip is just what we need to kick up the Christmas and Holiday …

You guys, Thanksgiving is almost here, and I’m giddy!! I LOVE Thanksgiving. Not only is it the official start of the holiday season, but we get to enjoy delicious food with family — both relatives and friends. One of my absolute favorite Thanksgiving side dishes is a big bowl full of fresh cranberry sauce. I …

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Blue Bell is totally on top of it with its Christmas Cookies ice cream out to kick off celebrating early! This isn’t a new flavor for Blue Bell, it was out last year as well, but it is a limited holiday release. So if you want it, …

I was kind of having a sad down and out day until I found out that Caramel Fluff is a REAL thing! Now I need to order some! The Caramel Fluff is gluten-free too! My kids have always loved Fluffernutter sandwiches, so Marshmallow Fluff was always in our house. I always used it in hot …

Um, I’m not sure I want to share! Lindt has released a massive tin of their Chocolate Truffles, a variety in fact! At this point in lockdown, I think I would need to consume the whole thing to feed my feelings. I’m going to tell y’all right now, I would love this for Christmas. But …

If you know me, you know that I love food. I also love the way food is presented. That is why I LOVE food boards. They present yummy food is the prettiest ways. From french fry boards to pancake boards to halloween candy boards, if it’s food displayed pretty, I am THERE. With that being …

How am I ever going to lose weight being on lock down and having all of these amazing goodies coming out? I have been eating junkie nearly this whole year. Now Oreos is bring us a new flavor called Java Chip, I’m doomed. We can all agree that Oreos are awesome right? I don’t think …

If you have read any of my previous posts, then you know I am a huge pickle fan! From Pickle Beer, Pickle Moonshine, Pickle Cotton Candy, to Pickle Doritos, give me alllll the things pickle-flavored! Now Disney has shared its recipe for Fried Pickles and Zesty Dipping Sauce and I am so excited! I’ve never …

I have been making this ice cream since I was in junior high. I knew how an ice cream machine worked, and I didn’t see why I couldn’t recreate that on a much smaller scale. The salt makes the ice even colder, and that helps to freeze the milk, sugar, and vanilla into an ice …

My gut reaction is to say, “Y’all nasty!” But, if there’s one thing I’ve learned in the world of TikTok hacks, it is DO NOT judge something until you have tried it. I don’t know if this is considered a hack or just a food trend. You tell me what you think. First, you need …

Starbucks food is fan-freaking-tastic. I have always been a fan. But this new protein box has be super excited! According to Starbucks, this includes: Tender and juicy sous vide grilled chicken breast paired with roasted red pepper hummus and naan bread, accompanied with baby carrots and snap peas—a whole lot of protein to get you …

Have I mentioned that I love Starbucks? Their innovations just rock my world. Not only did they just come back with the S’mores Frappuccino, but now they have a Unicorn Cake Pop too! Talk about magical! Now, if only they would bring back the Unicorn Frappuccino too! I am most definitely going up there to …

We are halfway to Halloween people! This is not a drill! So what better time crack open the ol’ Disney cookbook and get to making some magical goodies? Disney has been releasing some of their famous recipes, due to the temporary closing of their parks. And now they have released a ton of their Halloween …

Any other Dippin’ Dots fans in the house? I can’t lie…I get them every time I go to the mall. I may not go along with all this “Ice Cream of the Future” stuff, but man is it good! Their franchise has decided to expand their horizons to bring us this new little goodie…snack balls. …

I love Airheads…and I love Snow Cones. Could it really be? Could dreams really be coming true? Is this the moment where two incredible things become one? (Pulling out my Spice Girl vibes). Why yes it is… The Airheads Candy brand is coming out with their newest innovative idea…Airheads Snow Cones. And I, for one, …

Y’all know I love ANYTHING Disney, so when D23 brought out this recipe for Mickey Pretzels, you can guess that I tried it IMMEDIATELY! Do you know what D23 is? It’s only the OFFICIAL fan club of of all things Disney! So, if they say, “This is how you make a Mickey Pretzel,” I’m going …

Y’all. Three words: Ice Cream Bread. Much like Peanut Butter Bread, this loaf is perfect and sweet. Who says ice cream can’t be for breakfast?!? This would make such a yummy slice of bread for your morning meal. It would also be perfect for a midday snack, or a fourth meal treat! Here are the …

You know what I always crave? It could be 3 o’clock in the morning, and I will wake up craving Mexican food. I had to come up with a way to satisfy that craving, so I came up with this SUPER-easy, 3-ingredient guacamole. It is seriously so stinkin’ good! 3-Ingredient Guacamole Ever 2 Ripe Avocados …

When I think of summer flavors, oranges and cream are one of the best mixtures in my opinion. It’s citrus, refreshing taste is JUST what I need in the heat of summer. So when I hear of any item getting a creamsicle flavor, I get excited! Twizzlers is best known for their strawberry flavored licorice, …

Mmm, chicken and waffles, I could go for a platter of chicken and waffles for breakfast today. When savory meets sweet, there’s no stopping your tastebuds on a flavorful ride of deliciousness! Well, if you like chicken and waffles as much as I do, you might actually fall in love with this new product by …

Peeps. Everyone has an opinion on Peeps. There has never been a more controversial topic around the family Easter table that has resulted in so much thrown ham. They are either a perennial Easter favorite or a much maligned “last treat in the basket” candy. Some adults have fond memories of these sugar coated marshmallows …

Disney has released the recipe for their iconic CHURRO, and I’m beyond giddy. I don’t know about you, but I have been DREAMING of a vacation, and tops on that list, of course, is Disney World! I have been doing everything I can to “pretend” like I’m there. I’ve put on my VR headset, and …

There is no child on EARTH more picky an eater than either one of my children. I’ve had to adapt, and become quite excellent at sourcing meals and snacks that my kids will actually put in their mouths. I am here, today, to share my knowledge of food with you that will actually satisfy a …

Everyone makes such a big deal about Valentine’s Day. I suppose it is the biggest holiday after Christmas, but there’s only so many red and pink hearts I can handle before I start questioning my sanity. So while everyone else is fretting about their relationship status and buying overpriced chocolate and teddy bears, I’m always …

To me, the Holidays are all about some cranberries. Okay fine, they are definitely about other things, but I love to think of bright red cranberries. I used to think I didn’t like cranberries. I was dumb, because they are awesome! They are sweet and tart and everything good all wrapped up in a little …

It’s easy to go to the store and pick up pre-made cookies. I know, we’ve all been there. You’re tired, stressed, the kids are driving you bonkers, and the idea of actually making anything more than your own bed (and even that, sometimes) seems completely masochistic and insane. But wait – don’t give in to …

Why is this just now a thing? Two dorm room staples just had a baby, and the STUFFED CHEEZ-IT PIZZA was born! You are hit with the smell of Cheez-It goodness before you even open the big red box. When you pull open that piping hot top, you find four big pillows of cheesy goodness …

It was a sad day. No more Thin Mints in the house–and they stopped selling…but these 3-Ingredient Thin Mint Cookies Make the Day Bright again! In just minutes, I have a whole new stash that I can enjoy straight from the freezer. These 3-Ingredient Thin Mint Cookies Make the Day Bright Let me be very …

These 15-Minute Loaded Potato Skins are the Appetizer of Your Dreams. Seriously. If you have a party or you just like to eat ‘skins for meal (like me), these are so fast, they’ll be your new favorite recipe. 15-Minute Loaded Potato Skins are the Appetizer of Your Dreams I seriously can’t stop thinking about these …

I can’t contain myself. These gold glittery Unicorn Suckers are this summer’s Perfect treat. They’re so easy to make, super sweet, and tiny–so they’re not a ton of sugar…well, unless you eat 10. These Gold Glittery Unicorn Suckers are This Summer’s Perfect Treat I don’t know why I’m obsessed with unicorn food. There’s just something …

I love it when science and snack collide. But, of all the things, these Black Hole Donuts blow my mind. Not only are they simple, and taste amazing, but they’re freaking BLACK HOLES. Get it? Sigh…I’m such a nerd. These Black Hole Donuts Blow My Mind Ok. So, I know this may seem a little …

I know, I know, they’re really kids’ food, but I feel like these Pink Unicorn Lollipops just get me. I love them. They’re simple, fun and sweet as can be. And I–I just can’t get over them! Pink Unicorn Lollipops Now, needless to say, I am a little bit in love with making my own …

For some of you, you already know I have a long-time love affair with the avocado. For others, this is your first introduction. But these 26 Awesome Avocado Recipes I’m DYING to try will definitely bring you onboard with this love and take you to new heights. 26 Awesome Avocado Recipes I’m DYING to Try …

There’s just so much meaty appetizer goodness that you’ll never be lacking for a mouthful of meat in these 20 Meaty Appetizers! I’m not kidding. There’s so much meat here…perfect for any party, get-together or just dinner, sometimes! LOL! 22 Meat-tacular Meaty Appetizers to Tickle Your Tastebuds Sometimes, you just need an awesome meaty appetizer. …

My kids were asking for a fun snack the other day and I made the world’s most adorable Unicorn Donuts! Sometimes, I just don’t know what’s going to happen when I start baking–and this time I surprised myself, for sure. World’s Most Adorable Unicorn Donuts When my kids asked for a snack, I seriously had …

These Chocolate Protein Granola Bars are my go-to for those mornings.  Sometimes, for breakfast, I just want something protein-packed so that I have enough fuel to get me through, because I know it’s going to be a long day. So full of flavor, but keeps me energized for anything that might come my way.  Chocolate …

Dude, I have a serious issue. I’m addicted to cheese. But, thankfully, there are these 26 Cheesy Appetizers to Feed Your Cheese Addiction. I’m officially in love. 26 Cheesy Appetizers to Feed Your Cheese Addiction When you’re throwing a party or even just enjoying a football game with the spouse, there’s a need for cheese. …

When I was a little kid, I was FASCINATED with what I considered “pretty” foods…now, I get it that “pretty” doesn’t always equal good choices and what I thought was pretty back then was a little silly. But one snack food that still fits in that pretty category as well as the good choice category: …

Whether you’re planning a Toy Story Party or just a movie night, these Ridiculously Simple DIY Toy Story Alien Lollipops rock. And I’m not kidding that they’re simple. Just a couple of ingredients a few minutes and you’re lollipoping it up! Ridiculously Simple DIY Toy Story Alien Lollipops Now, we were just doing a simple …

I wanted a really easy, but super tasty snack one afternoon and these Ritz Cracker Turtles came to mind–so easy and fast. My snack was in hand and ready to be devoured in less than ten minutes. Happy was my word of the day. Ritz Cracker Turtles Just one of those days here in Texas …

My kids have jumped with both feet onto the slime bandwagon. If it is goopy and stretchy, they are all about making it and playing with it. My daughter is such a slime snob (She thinks she is the slime expert), that she tries to improve any slime that was not made by her. She …

Look, I love Taquitos, okay. They’re totally yum, they take about a minute to heat up in the microwave, and they have always been one of my favorite after school snacks. So, naturally, I decided to turn them into pencils for an awesome back to school treat! These taquito pencils were so much fun to …

If you ever need a fun snack that really looks hard–but is actually super easy, these fun Peanut Butter Banana Egg Rolls are on the money. Seriously just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes, then you’re swimming in a banana-peanut butter gooey hot roll that is both filling, and kinda good for you. Plus, …

I needed a seriously good appetizer the other day for a party. This Mouthwateringly Good Bacon Blue Cheese Ball more than fit the bill. Knocked it out of the park and into the sky. So, if you need a great appetizer, this Bacon Blue Cheese Ball is calling your name. Mouthwateringly Good Bacon Blue Cheese …

Spring is just the funnest time play with pastels and enjoy a snack at the park. That’s what these Sweet Pretzel Bites bring to the party. But it’s more than just what the Sweet Spring Pretzel Bites bring–it’s the fact that you’re the cool mom that brought the awesome snacks. Because the competition to be …

When the newest season of my favorite show was announced, I started planning a watch party–and this Stranger Things Waffle Cake will be the centerpiece! Now, if only I could find some demogorgon chocolate… Stranger Things Waffle Cake Let’s be very clear, I don’t get a lot of time watch shows that aren’t rated G …

I love chocolate sometimes. It’s the cure-all for all my ailments. And these Death by Chocolate Mini-Donuts are on the top of my list of snake-oil cures this week. Death By Chocolate Mini-Donuts No, it’s not “that time of the month” so get your brains out of the gutter. But I am all about the …

Oh, Snap! Easy Infinity Stone Popcorn Balls were out in the universe, but now they’ve been gathered–and I am so happy about it. Mostly because now my husband is happy on movie-night. Long story…let me explain… Oh, Snap! Easy Infinity Stone Popcorn Balls See, I’d had a little move night with my kids one evening …

So, my enthusiasm for the Toy Story 4 movie knows no bounds. Seriously, I’m Ready for the Claw! with these Toy Story Alien Popcorn Balls. And I’m not kidding around–these are tasty, easy and fun. Totally worth the effort. Ready for the Claw! Toy Story Alien Popcorn Balls Do you ever get excited about something …

My kids are excited about Toy Story 4–and so am I. So I made these Out of this World Adorable Toy Story Alien Mini-Donuts because shared excitement should always include donuts. And if life wasn’t full of both Toy Story and donuts, I just don’t know if I’d want to be in it Out of …

Talk about the perfect nostalgic foodie experience. These Vegan Oatmeal Cream Pie Recipe take you back. Way back. And I’m not talking back to the sad days of high school and lunchroom cookies that might make you gag. I’m talking real flavor that brings you all the way back to elementary school with mom’s packed-lunches. …

When your kids are dying for a certain movie to come out, it’s time for Easy Wonder Park Inspired Boomer Bear Popcorn Balls to give them a tiny bite of patience. And, for me, making this super-fast snack was all about getting ahead of their game and showing them I’m excited, too. Easy Wonder Park …

It’s starting to get hot these days–I love cooling off with a Vegan Strawberry-Blackberry Smoothie Bowl. Because, seriously–it’s freaking hot. Even in the mornings. Because Texas. Vegan Strawberry-Blackberry Smoothie Bowl I’ll go ahead and be honest. It’s already starting to get hot here some days. And I know the worst is yet to come. But …

We just love a good gummy snack in my house, and these all natural gummy bunnies are completely delicious and also super fun to make! We actually use naked juice to make these so they are even healthier, and the kiddos get some of that crazy good-for-you deliciousness without even knowing what they are getting! …

I love my kids, but sometimes they are…well, kids. They make messes and tear things up and totally don’t understand “rules” some days. Other days, though, they’re like little magical unicorns of perfect-ness that I just want to snuggle and cuddle and call them George. But, any day, they are kids and I LOVE indulging …

Let me start by saying that I LOVE coming up with creative ways to get my kids to eat veggies. It’s like a diabolical plot to rule the world. Only, just my world. So, not super diabolical. Just a little diabolical. One of my favorite ways to trick them into eating veggies is these Magical …

Looking for a way to add a little zip to your dip? Raspberry + Jalapeno = Delicious.  This mixture has a uniquely tangy and spicy flavor that just grows on you (be careful–this taste experience can be habit forming)! We use rasberry jalapeno dip as a salad dressing and as a dip for fresh veggies. In fact, …

Growing up in the south you learn there are a few absolutes in life: tea is supposed to be sweet, and food is better fried. Of course, you’re learning these things from grandma’s who want to plump you up so they can pinch your squishy cheeks, but as much as those grandma’s loved us their …

Halloween treats and snack tables just aren’t complete without these super cute little Witch’s Broom Chocolate Covered Pretzel Snacks of awesomeness.   What You Need To Make Witch’s Broom Pretzel Snacks Milk Chocolate Candy Melts Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Pretzel Sticks How To Make Witch’s Broom Pretzel Snacks Line a cookie sheet with parchment …

Halloween is almost here and year after year we use it as an excuse to indulge in delicious treats. Sure you can wait until Halloween night when the kids do all the work getting the candy for you to raid OR you can make yourself this Halloween Chocolate Kettle Corn and satisfy that craving now. Your choice …

School starts THIS WEEK. My daughter is headed to eighth grade, and I just don’t know how many more summers we have to snuggle up on the couch with each other. So, I planned one last hurrah, we were going to make Haycorn together, cozy up on the couch and throwdown on the new season …