Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
Throw on an apron and get the kids in the kitchen. Below is a collection of tried-and-true family recipes for the little ones that are delicious for adults, too. You'll also find easy tips and tricks for meal planning and lunch packing.
This slow-cooker mulled cider recipe is a MUST-TRY holiday favorite. It’ll have you wishing for cold weather. One sip and you’ll agree . . . This hot mulled apple cider is literally WARM CHEER in a mug! A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring this heartwarming recipe. I’m telling you . . . There’s nothing more inviting than the smell of hot mulled cider wafting all throughout… Read More
Sheet-pan–roasted sausage and potatoes with apples! This easy, one-pan recipe — made with only 6 ingredients — is a quick and healthy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. BONUS: It happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly, too. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s family dinner recipe. On a busy weeknight, there’s nothing better than a one-pan recipe… Read More
Your house will smell amazing with this Crock-Pot potato soup. The slow cooker makes this meal super-easy: Just dice a few fresh ingredients, pop ’em into the Crock-Pot, and wait for the magic to happen . . . It’s literally comfort in a bowl. As the kids hang their backpacks after school I hear excited variations of: It smells soooOOOooo good in here.” “Yum… Read More
Your house smells amazing, six hours of simmering and it is time for supper. A slow cooker makes family dinners super-easy, but are you missing this crucial ONE step when you make one-pot meals? A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. It’s been one of those chaotic days . . . A forgotten errand. A misplaced permission slip. And an after-school… Read More
Hosting a craft beer tasting party will get your holiday get-together hoppin’. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. Learn how to host a craft beer party in three easy steps below! . . . The smell of fresh buttered popcorn fills the movie theater lobby. “Eleven adults and three kids, please.” I sit behind the glass window… Read More
Dinnertime doesn’t have to feel like a chore, with these fun family dinner ideas you’re sure to end your day feeling closer to your kids. Don’t miss more ways to make mealtime special along with an awesome selection of family-friendly recipes inside the hottest new cookbook for kids. POP QUIZ: What does dinnertime look like for your family? A) We… Read More
Grab the popcorn… It’s time for movie night! Below get three powerful tips on how to make TONIGHT the best Family Movie Night EVER. Plus, get five sweet popcorn recipes to munch on with your kiddos. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. “Can you pause it again?” I hit the button and the screen freezes, “What’s up?”… Read More
This delicious Slow-Cooker Stroganoff recipe makes dinner EASY… After a day of playing out in the cold snow with your family, it’s literally “comfort in a bowl.” A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for sponsoring today’s recipe. Be sure to check out the $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway at the end of the post! For me, the cold of… Read More
Turn that slow cooker on and spice up your life with this easy Crock-Pot Chili recipe. A big thanks to BUSH’S® Beans for sponsoring today’s heart-warming family dinner. Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year— Pulling out sweaters… Feeling the crisp fall breeze on my face… Getting “into the groove” with back-to-school routines… At our house, though, nothing… Read More
Skip the oven… This easy-cheesy, One-Pot Stovetop Lasagna is a delicious twist on a family-friendly classic. Big thanks to Crystal Farms® for sponsoring today’s recipe AND for offering a chance to win a Cuisinart® GreenGourmet™ Square Grill Pan below! Last fall, I fell in love with a vintage ’50s ranch-style home on the other side of town. The only downfall about moving there was… Read More
This easy-cheesy Grilled Monterey Chicken is the most delicious combo ever. (Cheese + Bacon + BBQ = YES) You’re going to want this on the menu this weekend FOR SURE. A big thanks to Crystal Farms® for sponsoring this cheesy goodness AND a chance to win a Grilling Prize Pack full of Cuisinart goodies! 5.0 from 2 reviews Print Easy-Cheesy Grilled Monterey Chicken… Read More
Once you try this grilled pizza hack, you might never leave home for Pizza Night again. Follow this simple trick and become a grilled pizza PRO—on your first attempt. This summer-fun post is sponsored by Crystal Farms® Cheese. Be sure to check out the Pizza Stone GIVEAWAY at the end of the post! . . . If you’re attempting grilled pizza for the first… Read More
Love at first bite. If you’re a grilled cheese fanatic, you’ve got to try this Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe. The secret ingredient? Cheese, of course. I’m going to be blunt, you’re making grilled cheese sandwiches all wrong and you need to stop. Once you’ve gone Inside-Out, you’ll never go back to a standard grilled cheese sandwich again. I promise–It’ll be… Read More
Looking for a slow cooker recipe for a hectic day? We’ve got you covered. This Hawaiian Pineapple Crockpot Chicken recipe is a sweet find. This recipe is part of our Down & Dirty Dinners Series. With each Down & Dirty Dinner recipe, you’ll find quick-unedited phone snapshots from everyday moms making dinner just like you. . . . Today was one of those… Read More
We’ve got you covered. This list of over 30 tasty brunch recipes will ensure your next family get-together is a success. A big THANK YOU to Crystal Farms® for sponsoring today’s collection of brunch ideas. When you were a kid, there was something magical about brunch… Mixing sweet breakfast treats with savory lunch staples all on the same plate was living on the WILD side. Even… Read More
This Slow-Cooker Beef Stew recipe makes dinner easy. Whip these five ingredients together (Hint: They’re not what you’d expect!) and you’re done. Best recipe ever. Your family will be BEGGING for more. It’s literally comfort in a bowl. A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for sponsoring today’s dinner recipe. I remember being a kid during Wisconsin winters like it was yesterday… Looking… Read More