This is a sponsored post by Cooked Perfect. These simple-to-make slow cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are incredibly delicious, and the perfect meatball appetizer for game day or anytime. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a larger crowd. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I come from a family of die-hard…
Tricks for Enjoying Halloween Candy in Moderation
Have you noticed how candy is such a big part of our holiday traditions? Halloween, in particular, is a holiday that is steeped in tradition with candy as the focal point of the celebration. Candy is such a wonderful treat, and like most things in life it is best enjoyed in moderation. As parents we…
Make Upcycled Bird Feeders + Backyard Bird Watching Tips
Summer is the perfect time to make memories with your kids. My family loves to make crafts together, but a quick Pinterest search for crafting ideas can leave parents overwhelmed! Just remember it’s not about making everything picture perfect. It’s about making time to be together. Your kids won’t remember a crafting “fail”; they’ll remember…
Baked Pumpkin French Toast with a Maple Glaze
Today’s recipe for make-ahead baked Pumpkin French Toast with a Maple Glaze is such a treat. It’s perfect for the fall and holiday season or anytime you want an extra special breakfast without a lot of work. Today’s recipe is sponsored by PAM Cooking Spray. I’m excited to partner with them because I use so…
Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Throughout most of the U.S. it’s been a brutally cold week. For many of my friends who live further north, snow days have been a regular occurrence this winter. Don’t fret, because I have the perfect snow day recipe for you. Your kids are sure to love this Cheeseburger Soup recipe! Don’t you just love…
Washi Tape Halloween Mason Jars Craft
Today I am sharing a very simple Halloween craft using washi tape and mason jars. As soon as I got up this morning, I knew I was finally going to do something with that Halloween washi tape I picked up at Michaels a few weeks ago. At first I thought I was going to make…
Pumpkin Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
I should have added “To Die For” to the title of this blog post, because seriously these pumpkin bars are that good. They are moist and soft with a maple cream cheese frosting that puts them over the top. I think I like these even a little more than my pumpkin cream cheese muffins. These…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
The holidays wouldn’t be the same without an array of freshly baked pumpkin goodies like Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These aren’t your typical muffins. These pumpkin muffins are moist, fluffy, and have a layer of sweet cream cheese in the center, along with a crunchy nut topping. Seriously, what more could you want? Last month,…
Halloween Bento for Kids
Halloween is by far my favorite holiday for being creative. I really enjoy creating fun monsters and ghoulish snacks for the family, friends, and for our Halloween parties. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on a bit of a bento kick lately and thought it only fitting to make a fun Halloween bento for…
Monster Jello Cups
Sometimes the simplest ideas turn out to be the cutest thing. That’s pretty much what happened with these Monster Jello Cups. I had a box of green jello that was just screaming monster to me, so I set out to find a simple Halloween snack ideas. Luckily fate, rather Bing search, sent me to Cute…