The December budget is always a tough one to balance! Especially during a poor economy when it has been hard to save anything extra each month for holiday giving. So what is a mom to do? Here are a few ways to make some extra cash in  the coming weeks for Christmas: 1.  Bake your most [...]

On busy days make up these sandwhiches ahead of time and you’ll have a no fuss, yummy lunch waiting for you! Italian Cold Cut Sandwich 1 pound of deli ham 1 pound of deli salami 6 slices of provolone cheese 12 slices of Italian Bread 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto Spread a thin layer of [...]

If you’re a mommy chances are that playdough is a staple item in your household–(and if not, it should be! it’s a great and wonderful toy for preschoolers, all sorts of sensory learning opportunities in it!) What you might not know is that it can be quickly, easily, and cheaply made from items you probably [...]

It’s that “lovely” warm then cold then warm time of year. I don’t know why that seems to bring all the nasty cold bugs out but it sure does! The kiddos just got over a yucky bug….which they so nicely decided to share! The past few days I’ve been looking for yummy, easy soup recipes [...]

I have a ladies potluck to go to this Friday and my favorite thing to bring to events like this are desserts–specifically cookies! That way I get to bake and eat them–and avoid eating ALL of them! Here are some super yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes that have fun twists to them! Chocolate Chip Cream [...]

Are you a spinach fan? I’ve always enjoyed it but don’t get to eat it much because hubby isn’t a fan. These two recipes look like they might win you over even if you haven’t considered yourself a “popeye” kind of person before! Not to mention how super healthy it is for you! Angela’s Spinach [...]

So I recently just bought a bunch of oatmeal with the intention of using it for a healthy morning breakfast….so far it hasn’t happened. These cookies on the other hand…look super delicious….I think I know what I’m going to do with all that oatmeal! Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup softened butter 1/2 cup [...]

As I’ve mentioned before I’m not much of a breakfast person. I do love  muffins for breakfast though! These recipes look delicious and since you make and freeze them ahead of time they’d be super easy to pull out of the fridge and pop into the oven for an early morning treat! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip [...]

Ever need something healthy, tasty, and easy for lunch? Try one of these salads! Chicken and Black Bean Salad 4 cups cooked cubed chicken 2 cups frozen corn, thawed 1- 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup diced Cheddar Jack cheese 1 cup chunky salsa 1/4 cup [...]

As a busy mom there’s nothing better than a quick and easy meal that is also nutrious to serve to your family! Quick Chicken Quesadillas 1 flour tortilla 1 slice of American Cheese 1/2 of a 5 ounce can of chunk chicken 1 Tablespoon chopped red bell pepper 1 teaspoon sliced green onion Top tortilla [...]