Happy National Pecan Day!! I have to be honest, I love the national day stuff! I think it's a fun way to learn about something or try a new recipe. For instance, did you know that Pecans aren't actually nuts? (I didn't!) According to Wikipedia the Pecan is technically a Drupe! A Drupe is a fruit with a single stone or pit, surrounded by a husk. I didn't used to like Pecans, but as I grew up … [Read more...]
Easy Holiday Sugar Cookies
The holidays can be really overwhelming. It seems like these days there are more and more "must do" activities that even your favorite family traditions can start to seem more like something that needs to be done as opposed to something you look forward to doing. I have really fond memories of baking Christmas cookies with my mom growing up. She would make 4-5 different kinds of holiday treats … [Read more...]
Crowd Pleasing Patriotic Parfaits
With summer quickly approaching so is BBQ season. During the summer I go to at least 4-5 events where I am tasked to bring something, and my favorite thing to bring is little individual patriotic parfaits. For me nothing says summer like this healthy treat. Not only is it really easy to make, but kids and adults both really enjoy it making them the ultimate crowd pleaser. You can make it in a … [Read more...]
Eat A Rainbow: Acai Bowl Recipe {Serves 2}
We have all heard the saying "Eat A Rainbow" meaning that when you are creating your meals each day you should add a wide variety of fruits and vegetables of lots of color to your meals. I love this super simple acai bowl recipe to start our day by eating a rainbow! A few months ago on Instagram I noticed everyone in my steam seemed to be sharing these delicious healthy breakfasts or snacks … [Read more...]
Boo-nilla Halloween Milkshakes!
It is a tradition in my little family to make these sweet Boo-nilla Halloween Milkshakes every year! We started my daughters first Halloween and have kept it going. We are big milkshake lovers also so it was a perfect fit for us! This is such an easy treat to make - you might be making it every Halloween season too! You will need: Clear cups (I suggest plastic for the little … [Read more...]