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What’s on the Menu Monday IX?

So we took the week off from cooking because we were adventuring on a roadtrip to North Carolina! We had a great time and it was the perfect little vacation! The weather was beautiful and we got to go swimming and enjoy the time off from school. Now back to the kitchen! After enjoying ourselves on our trip, I asked my husband to have some fruits and veggies stocked when we got back. So we are ready to juice and get some healthy meals going. Which brings me to my new favorite ... VIEW POST

What’s on the Menu Monday VIII

So we had a busy weekend and I was kind of scrambling to put together a menu. Especially with new ideas. But here it is. Please don't judge my spelling of kebabs and omelettes...haha!! I didn't finish my coffee before I wrote the board and took a picture. My goal is always to use the leftovers we have in the fridge but transform them into something new so it's not really like leftovers. I hate wasting food! What's on the Menu Monday VIII Sunday - Ham Dinner - It's that time of year. ... VIEW POST

Peep this. Mommy’s Peep Treat

Peep this! Peeps! They are everywhere! Peep this, I turned my leftover coffee into a sweet caffeine treat!!!! MOMS- How many times a day do you microwave the same cup of coffee before dumping it or throwing it in the fridge for later?? I do this all the time. I did not feel like making this an iced coffee and I was too lazy to make a fresh pot. Throw the leftover coffee into a pot on the stove top... just add cocoa powder and a bunch of cinnamon. It's like a hot chocolate ... VIEW POST

What’s on the Menu Monday VII

Warm weather means the grill is coming out of retirement. I am always trying to change things up and make new things. Especially, when I find a new food that my little picky eater likes. Which is what inspired my "fried rice" couscous. Little man liked plain couscous so I am going to sneak in a few other ingredients. What's on the Menu Monday VII Sunday - Bean Burgers - Served with sliced avocado and tomatoes. Monday - "Fried Rice" Couscous - First, I sauteed some chopped celery, ... VIEW POST

Black Bean Brownies

OMG. I tried these for the first time this week. I can not believe I have never made these before because they are soooooo good. They are flour-less brownies. So I think that counts as low carb? Yes. I ate one for breakfast. One for a late night snack. A healthy snack on the go. And yet a chocolate and guilt-free dessert. My favorite part is the blender or food processor does all the work for this recipe. Black Bean Brownies What we need: 1 can of black beans3 eggs1/2 cup of ... VIEW POST

Dads. This one is for you.

Dads. This one is for you. So recently, I tried to take my daughter to church. I let her pick out our seats and she chose right in the center next to the table with the gifts. She wanted to hold the wine, which she thought was "cherry." A few minutes into the service, she was talking and so I decided to take her out of the room. We walked down the stairs and there were a few dads and one young boy. They were setting up this big race track. There were a bunch of seats lined up and a big ... VIEW POST