Tales of a Tired Mom

Lochiel Creek County Park Barnegat New Jersey Hooray! It's national play outside day! We are definitely going to be going on an adventure to one of our favorite local hikes today. It's a beautiful fall sunny day. We started doing this trail over the summer. There's a map right before you start and it shows the different trails and how long each of them are. We usually do the main loop but we have definitely taken the side trails as well. It is off a main road but once you get inside ... VIEW POST

Back to school. I need to start this off by saying...who are these big kids???? They can't possibly be my babies. I know a lot of parents struggled to make a decision about this upcoming school year. Virtual, in person, or hybrid. It is a crazy time in the world and we have to give our little ones credit for all they had to take on. And parents, no matter what decision you made for your family. You are doing a great job, too! My kiddies have been back to school for 2 weeks. They ... VIEW POST

Copycat Pork Fried Rice using leftovers. Guys!!! I made my first time lapse cooking video for this recipe!! Check it out here... Never waste leftovers. But it is always better when you can make a different dinner with it. Otherwise, the dog is getting a gourmet dinner instead. We had some leftover smoked pork and also white rice from take out. Only 5 ingredients needed. What you need: left over porkleft over white rice1/3 chopped onion2 eggs sesame oilsalt, pepper, olive ... VIEW POST

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