What’s for Dinner? Mediterranean Soy Marinade
Soy para Soy! Translation, I am for soy! Are you? Tonight’s dinner is a family favorite. Chicken and rice. But,…
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A Fun ECard and a Party! Who’s In?
Silly E-Card Find a few minutes this week to make the Chef Boyardee E-Card! We laughed so hard, you will…
3 Great Recipes Using Jarred Herdez Salsa
With a jar of Herdez salsa and pretty much any protein, a mom can have delicious dinner ready. I find…
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Kids In The Kitchen! Do you do it? Do you let your kids in the kitchen? I do and I…
Chef Boyardee Cook-Along on Teachable Moments!
Chef Boyardee Cook-Along on Teachable Moments! I love to cook. My daughter loves to cook. We love to cook together.…
Produce for Kids Teams with Publix
Produce for Kids at Publix Walking into Publix you are first greeted with their abundant produce section. Colorful and fresh…
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We love pizza, especially homemade pizza, in this house. I’ve shared how our pizza toppings bar was a huge success…
Make a Pizza Toppings Fixin’s Bar
We all have our own favorite pizza toppings. I now know that they can be quite entertaining on a “boring…
Whiten Teeth with Gum
The Minty Ahhh! Ahhh. You know that refreshing sensation and taste in your mouth after brushing your teeth? How does…
A Breakfast Sandwich is a Mom’s Weekday Treat
Kids in school means mom has more time. Not always. It may just be 5 extra minutes before the tasks…
Planning Weekly Family Dinner Menu
Plan a weekly family dinner menu. It’s a smart mama move! Menu planning is a great way to maximize time…
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Stuffed mushrooms makes for a great appetizer! Mushrooms are a well liked veggie in this home. We use them in…
Family Fun with Games and Snacks
August is Family Fun Month! Have you been celebrating? I honestly feel like every month is Family Fun Month! Yes,…
Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog! It’s National Hot Dog Month!
This month more dogs will be grilled and consumed than any other month of the year. I’m sure the increase…
Cuban Frita Recipe That’s Packed with Flavor
A Cuban hamburger is called a frita. It’s a small burger – think like a slider – that is full…
California Grapes with Chef Michelle Bernstein
98% of grapes consumed in the United States are grown in California. I guess it’s fair to stay that California…
The Sargento Ultimate Cheeseburger in Miami
I’m a cheese girl. I love cheese, all types of cheeses. Slap a piece of cheese on a warm hamburger…
Put a stick in it California Fruit Flag
A recent staycation theme has been California. Due to budget constraints and a big move in July, we’re staying local,…
Soy Milk Smoothie Traveling Soy-ree with Giveaway
Opting for soy milk rather than traditional cow’s milk when making healthy fruit smoothies this summer is a Smart Mama…
Sautéed Onions or Juicy Pear? She Picked…
My 5 year old will eat sautéed onions but won’t go near a juicy pear. Yes, my daughter is an…
Oh Crap, She Needs Dinner NOW!
Busy day, but you’re organized. Then suddenly something springs up. You need to have your child ready in 15 minutes…
Crawdads an Unlikely Seafood Treat
At the Deering Seafood Festival earlier this year, I ordered Crawdads from The Golden Rule Seafood stand. I had no idea…
I Need More Fries for My Gourmet Ketchup
Ketchup. It’s pureed tomatoes and some spices. Yes, you can tell the difference between top brands and generic, but all…
13 Days to Celebrate the Earth
Although Earth Day is the most celebrated, it is most certainly not the only holiday intended to honor Mother Nature. …
Crock Country Correspondents Hit NYC
The Crock Country Chronicles (say that 3xs fast) is getting “smarter” with its newest correspondent, Smarty Pants Mama! Yes, Crock…
Unexpected Dinner Surprise of Pork Roast with Sweet Potatoes
It was one of those days last week. Tired. Not much in the fridge. An un-seasoned pork roast was in…