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.
A big thanks to Hidden Valley® for sponsoring today’s post. Below you’ll find an insanely delicious, Spicy Sautéed Spinach Dip recipe. Plus, check out 50+ more dip recipes: Use this simple tool to help you find the perfect dip to ROCK your next party. . . . Do you remember making paper origami fortune tellers when you were young? First, pick a number… Now, pick a color…… Read More
FYI: This post contains an insanely delicious chicken pot pie recipe that your family will demand you make over and over (and over) again. It is the ultimate comfort food. I’ve had a fierce craving for chicken pot pie. Earlier this fall, my husband and I sneaked away to enjoy a weekend in Bayfield. We enjoyed a quiet lunch at a funky, slow-food deli called The… Read More
There is nothing better than baking on a cold winter day, so today we’re going to chat about how to ROCK Valentine’s Day cookie decorating. GETTING STARTED: Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Before you move forward with the three Valentine’s Day cookie decorating techniques below, take a moment to check out this collection of tutorials to ensure you’ve got all the basics… Read More
Welcome to Sugar Cookie Icing 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Consistency, Coloring and Getting Started With Decorating Bags! My daughters and I have become obsessed with Rosanna Pansino and her online show Nerdy Nummies. This young woman is constantly making gustatory delights that wow us. Inspired by her awesome skills, we decided to try and take our holiday cookies a step… Read More
This recipe for slow-cooker Swedish meatballs is sponsored by Johnsonville Sausage. As the days start getting shorter and the nighttime temps drop, I begin to seriously *crave* winter comfort foods. The Crock-Pot takes a permanent place on my counter as slow-cooker recipes start to hold a regular place in our family’s weekly meal plans. I often find myself looking for traditional recipes that… Read More
This post on *slow* and simple holiday traditions is sponsored by Johnsonville Sausage. December is upon us, and I’ve already found myself getting lost in the hustle and bustle of the season. Last night, I sat down at our family calendar and penciled in the simple things I didn’t want to miss amid all the holiday chaos. I added dates for things like: making giant… Read More
These five Christmas pancake art designs are so simple, anyone can ROCK them — even the kids. This is the perfect family holiday tradition the week of holiday break. Making Christmas Pancake Art is the perfect family activity for a December weekend. It is also a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas morning with kids. Try it once and you’ll be hooked. Common Sense Disclaimer:… Read More
This Sausage Stuffin’ Muffins recipe is sponsored by Johnsonville Italian Sausage. When I was a little girl, one of my favorite meals was Sunday dinner at my grandmother’s house. Except our grand dinner took place right after church — at one o’clock in the afternoon. I loved the quirkiness of this tradition. The idea of eating a big roast complete with mashed potatoes and… Read More
Below are quick & easy ideas for feeding your family a meal “on the double” when your schedule gets hectic. Thank you to Barilla® for sponsoring this handy collection of one-pan, no-boil (and no drain!) pasta recipes for time-crunched parents — like me. Family schedules can get hectic during the school year. With two elementary-school-age kiddos now, I feel like our afternoons often… Read More
There’s nothing quite like golden brown potato pancakes hot off the griddle. Get our family’s kid-approved latkes recipe below. Follow the tips and instructions for perfect potato pancakes. So crispy, so good. It’s been rumored that my Grandma Gertrude made the best potato pancakes ever. Making latkes was a special summer occasion; she’d invite the whole family over and serve them… Read More
“Mom, you won’t believe what Mia did today,” she says with a hurt tone. I look in the rearview mirror as we pull away from school,”Why? What happened?” “At snack time she asked Rose and I if we wanted some puppy chow and then when we reached for it, she said, ‘I asked if you wanted some puppy chow, I didn’t say… Read More
Got kids? You’ll want to try out this simple oven baked chicken Parmesan. A few easy tweaks make this classic recipe EASY and kid-friendly without futzing too much with the delicious, well-loved traditional flavor. Check out the full recipe below along with seven tips for baking success. Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ragú® for inspiring this creative, kid-friendly recipe and some Saucesome family moments along the way. Let’s… Read More
So, you’ve consciously decided to reduce the amount of processed food in your home. Now it is time to get your kiddos on board. Help them understand the importance of the family dinner and real food with these ten simple steps… Our family has been slowly switching over to a real food diet. I’ve been making huge strides to ensure we… Read More
Six-minutes to bubbling cheese, fresh roasted toppings, and a perfectly grilled crust. This recipe makes grilled pizzas a simple and, if need be, quick dinner recipe for busy families. Yet, we decided to use this unique recipe as an opportunity to sloooooOooooOoooOow down. Below you’ll find the full recipe for Ragú® Family-Style Grilled Pizza, as well as five tips for… Read More
If you’re planning on grilling, this is a must-try side you can throw on the top rack. This Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread recipe is savory, simple and delicious. It is the perfect side for grilled pizza and would be a nice compliment to chicken or steak. Our family loves pizza night and recently tried our hand at grilled pizza. It was delicious, and… Read More
With hot summer weather comes a strong desire to make cold-brewed coffee. There is nothing quite like starting the morning off with an iced-coffee in hand. 5.0 from 1 reviews Print How to Make Cold-Brewed Coffee in Your Blender Author: CHOW Recipe type: Drink Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 12 hours Total time: 12 hours 10 mins Serves: 3½ cups Make… Read More