Tales of a Tired Mom

Spinach Artichoke Campfire Dip. Another quickie. I was headed off to a kids free camping trip. YUP. You read that correctly. NO KIDS. Camping trip with my husband, my brother and my sister in law. I wanted to bring food that I could have prepped beforehand so that I could truly relax as much as possible. Everyone knows about my chip and dip obsession so you know I had to make at least one to bring. Spinach Artichoke Campfire Dip This recipe is super easy because all you ... VIEW POST

What's on the Menu Monday XVII? I know it's not Monday. But its officially summer vacation and we had a slow start to the week. So I went shopping yesterday and I started meal prepping this morning. Sunday - Clams and yellow rice - I don't feel like making a full on paella so I think I am going make the clams and yellow rice. Monday - Breakfast for dinner - Another one I love doing when I can't think of anything for dinner. Pancakes, waffles, bagels, or even just cereal and fruit ... VIEW POST

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. So I have really enjoyed taking the "Always Eat After 7PM" book challenge. One of the best things about this rule breaking diet is being able to cater to yourself and make it your own.  “Fact is, most diets are extremely narrow with regard to food choices and variety, and many even limit entire macronutrients altogether over the course of the entire program (think low-carb ... VIEW POST

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. How am I doing with the "Always Eat After 7PM" challenge? My number one goal is to be the strongest and healthiest version of myself. For the most part, I eat healthy. I cook everyday. I am always creating new recipes to get more veggies into meals. And that is something that I enjoy doing for myself and my family. But I am human and I love my snacks. The biggest change I have ... VIEW POST

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Cauliflower Rice Summer Salad Sometimes I get sick of eating meat and I like to make some new recipes without it. Also, olive obsessed and could probably just eat a can straight. But first I would put them on my fingertips, obviously. Plus it's BBQ season and this is a great veggie/bean recipe or summer salad to bring to a party. So this is definitely a vegetarian recipe, it might even be vegan, I am not exactly sure. Let's start this super easy recipe, all pantry and freezer ... VIEW POST