My mom was visiting and made this green apple smoothie. The kids drank it up and asked for seconds! I loved the flavor as well and it has since been a staple in our house. We change the original recipe up from time to time depending what we have on hand. Here are a few…
Month of July FOCUS
Neighborhood ZOO Walk!
This is a great idea anytime but with us quarantined at home currently, this is a fun idea to get kids and adults out of the house walking and learning about different animals. I got the idea from a friend that posted her neighborhood doing it. I then threw the idea out to my own…
Misfits Market is a Game Changer
Seasonal organic produce delivered to my door!? Yes, please!!! I first learned of Misfits Market from my husband. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised! He knows I love a good deal and that I shop organic, so when he saw an ad about Misfits Market he messaged me right away. We read their story and…
Very Simple Veggie Sushi
I made this for a quick inexpensive dinner at the end of the month when my grocery budget was almost gone. It was a big hit with the kids and it has stayed as a monthly staple. Sometimes the kids help assemble the sushi rolls and other times I make them ahead and it is…
Lunch & Snack Meal Prep
On Sundays we meal prep! This is still very new to me with staying consistent at it, but lunch and snacks prepped on Sunday really make the week go smoother and help me stay on track! I prep for myself and my husband. To help me portion our meals it I use my trusty Portion…
Camping Meal Prep Ideas
Our family loves to go camping. It started with my husband and I tent camping when we first met. Then, we upgraded to my parents pop up camper when we had our two girls. We then upgraded to our now travel trailer that sleeps our family of five nicely. Camping is is very relaxing and…
Throw Together Chicken Filling
I have started cooking a whole chicken in my Instapot every Sunday. I then use the cooked chicken in various dishes during the week. Saves on time and makes dinner get on the table quicker. Tonight I made this chicken filling for our lettuce boats. I used what I had on hand and it came…
Cucumber Salad
With cucumbers in season, this is a wonderful dish to make for a light lunch or for a side for dinner. I am sure your friends would love it for a side dish at a gathering as well! Super simple to throw together, the longer it sits to marinate in the refrigerator the better the…
Road Trip Snacks in a Bag
Road Trip Snacks! We do not live close to family, so we find ourselves traveling a lot in the car. Most trips are around 10 hours long and I like to just get to our destination. Stopping for food breaks isn’t my thing, so I make snack bags and enough food to last for the…
Quinoa Tabouli Bowl (FIXATE)
I am still a beginner with meal prep on Sundays, but I am finding some meals that really work for me and make my life easier. I have been making this lunch in large mason jars for the past few weeks. I have not gotten tired of it yet! The flavor is so light and…