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.
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 recipes and the generous giveaway at the end of the post. When you were a kid, there was something magical about brunch… Mixing sweet breakfast treats with savory lunch staples all… 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
Pairing wine with chocolate seems simple, but it can actually be a tricky endeavor. Luckily, you and your friends are up for the challenge! Below are 10 tips to ensure your relaxing “Chocolate & Wine Pairing Party” is a success. A big thanks to Brookside for sponsoring today’s “pairing” post.* Balancing family, work, and life requires constant re-adjustment. As moms, we sometimes get single-sighted and… Read More
You can laugh if you must, but I’ve been known to leave Costco with a cart filled with rotisserie chickens. I will buy 4-5 at a crack. To say I am obsessed with this fantastic cooking short-cut would be an understatement. Using the chickens I buy during one shopping session, I will shred and bag the rotisserie chicken into enough… Read More
Cooking for a holiday can be overwhelming, even for the uber-organized. Below are seven make-ahead side dishes guaranteed to save you time. Thanks to Crystal Farms® for inspiring today’s recipe collection and for hosting the BONUS Crate & Barrel Nesting Baking Dish and Serving Bowl GIVEAWAY at the end of the post! “It just isn’t a proper holiday meal if we don’t have ____________.” ← (Fill in the blank… Read More
Your family will love this fast Cheesy Ranch-Chicken Biscuit Casserole. Add a few more ingredients from the pantry, and you’ve got a Cheesy Bubble-up Chicken Pot Pie Bake. With either recipe, you’ll have a delicious family meal on the table in 30 minutes. Thanks to Crystal Farms® Cheese for today’s dinner inspiration. GET THE FULL RECIPE BELOW It’s not the heat that I don’t like; it’s the humidity…. Read More
Keep these protein-rich sandwiches on hand and you’ll never skip breakfast again: Make-ahead breakfast sandwiches you can eat with one hand when you’re running late. A big thanks to AllWhites® 100% liquid egg whites for sponsoring today’s post. I admit it, I skip breakfast more often than I should. It feels like no matter how early I get up, I’m always one step behind…. Read More