Ghosts in the Graveyard has been a tradition since I was a kid. My mom and I used to make this recipe together every Halloween. Now I get to pass on that same tradition with my kids. I have changed up the ingredients to match my passion for better ingredients, avoiding the hydrogenated oils, high…
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Spooky Halloween Food
When the kids were younger I seemed to have more energy to host Halloween parties. You can see some of the fun games I created in my Halloween Game Ideas blog post. I have not hosted a party in a while, but maybe next year? You never know! Here are a few spooky food ideas…
Tricks to AVOID the Treats!
With three kids, this is the time of year I see so much candy come home in their backpacks!! I will say, I am super proud that my kids do not eat it before getting home. They choose to wait and ask first if they can have it. With that being said, I am a…
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…
Tuna Avocado Mash (131 Method)
If you have started to follow my 131 Method Journey posts then you know how amazing all the recipes are in the “lifestyle”program. This has been a recipe I make once a week when avocados are in season. The seasons vary but they are typically in season from spring to fall. This recipe is simple…
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…
Zoo Scavenger Hunt
The Zoo is such a fun place for kids! I have not met a kid yet that does not like animals. There is just something fascinating about watching them! The Zoo also changes each time we go! The animals are doing different things each time, so it keeps things interesting. As a parent, I enjoy…
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…
FREE Summer Fun Calendar
Schools are starting to get out for summer, so I wanted to share a fun calendar that I put together last year for my “We have HOPE” parents. It has lots of FREE and inexpensive ideas to do during the summer with your kids. I put it into a calendar form, so you can print…