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.
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
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 holiday side dishes guaranteed to save you time. Thanks to Crystal Farms® for inspiring today’s recipe collection. “It just isn’t a proper holiday meal if we don’t have ____________.” ← (Fill in the blank for YOUR family…) Candied yams? Homemade stuffing? Mashed potatoes and gravy? Fresh cranberries? (Or maybe jellied… 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
Here are 5 insanely easy, make-ahead, egg-white muffin recipes that will give you a morning protein BOOST. Be sure to check out the Calphalon Nonstick Omelet Pan giveaway sponsored by AllWhites® 100% liquid egg whites at the end of the post, too. These five make-ahead (so you and your kids can just “grab and go”) egg-white muffin recipes are guaranteed be a HIT with your family. School… Read More
Sometimes it’s less effort to handle the cooking ourselves. But what could we gain by embracing the mess and encouraging contribution in the kitchen? The other day my 7-year-old dropped a full jar of jam on the floor, smashing it. Organic jam mind you, because don’t you know that organic sugary condiments are pretty much health food? Ha! But the… Read More
You have to make these crazy-easy, loaded potato bundles on the grill this summer. Find three ways to transform a potato into a new family-favorite below. Thanks to Crystal Farms® for inspiring today’s post. When you’re camping, there’s something about dinnertime that’s absolutely blissful. Perhaps making dinner is more relaxing and fun because your day-to-day worries have been left at home. Or maybe… Read More
Are you bored of your normal salad routine too? Check out this great salad pairing guide below. . . . When the warm summer weather hits, I begin craving salad. After a while though, I finds myself eating the same combinations over and over again. Sometimes we get stuck in our patterns, which is why I’m loving this handy salad pairing… Read More
These no-bake snack bites are the perfect punch of protein. The cocoa-peanut butter energy balls combo tastes like a healthy peanut butter cup. The kids love em! We love no-bake energy bites. They are the perfect on-the-go snack and you can modify the recipes you find to make them as healthy or as sweet as you want them to be. This week… Read More
Below are seven habits that lead to wasting money at the grocery store (without even realizing it). I still remember being dazed and staring at the number. My husband and I had been saving receipts all month as part of our “get out of debt plan.” The only way to change your spending habits is to know WHERE your money is going. As… Read More
This carrot pancakes recipe is a delicious (and simple) Easter breakfast option. Enjoy them with traditional maple syrup or topped with cream cheese glaze. Nom. Nom. Nom. Easter may be the one time of year where your kids are keen on the thought of putting veggies in pancakes. Call them Easter Bunny Cakes and I guarantee they’ll be amused. Save Time The best part… Read More
Chicken breasts, ranch dressing, Italian dressing, and garlic are combined to make a delicious and easy dinner recipe. This Grilled Garlic Ranch Chicken is the perfect solution for a busy-weeknight dinner. A big thanks to Hidden Valley for sponsoring today’s post. PRINT RECIPE . . . Save Yourself TIME — Double This Garlic Ranch Chicken Recipe Tonight Slowing down to enjoy family dinners… Read More