Tales of a Tired Mom

Kids Bento Box Lunch Ideas It's that time in the school year where I am running out of ideas for the kid's lunches. A lot of foods that they eat at home, they will not eat if I pack it for school! So it kinda leaves me running out of ideas. Along with the bento boxes, I also pack extra snacks. Just in case. No one wants a hangry child! Here are a few of my last bento box creations. Very simple. Bento Box 1 PB&J (shaped like a gingerbread man because my daughter is obsessed ... VIEW POST

Thanksgiving "Shepherd's Pie" using leftovers Get ready for the shortest post and step by step recipe. We are enjoying again thanksgiving today but wanted to share my recipe. Great to use up the leftovers and even throw in the freezer to bake another day. I made one for each of my guests to take home today! Thanksgiving "Shepherd's Pie" using leftovers What you need: -turkey -gravy -stuffing -cranberry sauce -corn -mashed potatoes you can really add or subtract ... VIEW POST

Cheesy Taco Spaghetti Squash Check out my step by step video of this recipe on my Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/pin/752734525226406574/ Cheesy Taco Spaghetti Squash What you need: Spaghetti SquashBlack BeansTaco SeasoningShredded Cheddar Jack Cheese What to do: Cut spaghetti squash in half. Scoop out seeds and insides. Season with salt, pepper and olive oil. Bake skin side up until tender to the touch. Using a fork, take all of the spaghetti squash out of skin and ... VIEW POST

Hot Honey BBQ Sticky Wings Fun Fact. My oven has been broken for months so I have only been able to cook using the broiler. This is definitely a grill friendly recipe as well. Hot Honey BBQ Sticky Wings I have a step by step video on Pinterest for this recipe. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/752734525226278768/ What you need: Chicken WingsFrank's Red Hot SauceSticky Fingers BBQ Sauce (or any bbq sauce you like) What to do: Season chicken wings with salt, pepper, and ... VIEW POST

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN RECIPE IDEAS So apparently yesterday was NATIONAL ROTISSERIE CHICKEN DAY. We celebrated a day early because it is what my daughter wanted for dinner. She insists that we are "getting a turkey." Also pictured is my son's dinner of champions. Does your rotisserie chicken look like this after dinner? No? Just me, okay. My daughter only likes the chicken legs and wings. She doesn't eat the breast and my son doesn't even look at the chicken. I am always okay with ... VIEW POST