Busy season is upon us, well…almost. The prep for busy season has begun in my home however. That is why I am focusing on make ahead breakfasts. So I whipped up a big batch of egg muffins to have in the freezer. I thought what better way to ease the burdens of cooking then have …
Are you hosting your family’s Easter celebration this year? No sweat! Here’s 600+ Easter Brunch Ideas to help get you started – includes everything from the invitation to the party favors! Are you the lucky one that gets to host the whole family for Easter this year? Don’t worry – I’ve got your covered with …
Are you looking for a quick and easy breakfast that nourishes your body and tastes good? Then you are going to love this Apricot Cranberry Granola recipe! In less than 20 minutes, you can easily throw together a big batch of this delicious breakfast cereal. Just one batch is enough for 1 person to eat …
This homemade pancake recipe is one that we use on Sunday mornings for a big family breakfast. However, if this one doesn’t suit your taste buds, I have some recipes that are totally noteworthy for other fluffy flapjacks. Sunday mornings are a time for togetherness for us. We like to start the day off a …
Are you looking for a quick and easy gift that doesn’t cost a lot of money? Just add a bottle of maple syrup to a basket and a jar of Homemade Pancakes. It makes the perfect gift for anyone! Who loves pancakes? Just about everyone I know! But, not everyone has time to make homemade …
Getting the kids, the house and yourselves back into the routine of school can be challenging at the end of the summer. Early mornings, bus schedules, after school programs, homework….all of it. One of the last things you want to do is have to think about FOOD on top of all of that. Let us …
Looking for a sweet treat that can be served for breakfast or a snack? Make these Chocolate Chip Scones and your family will beg for more! My girls and I could eat scones everyday of the week. I don’t know if it’s our heritage (English, Irish, Scottish) that makes us crave them or if it’s …
Need a quick, easy breakfast or a delicious bread to go with your dinner? Try these amazing Sweet Corn Cakes – they’re perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Sweet Corn Cakes are a “healthier” take on Corn Fritters – which I dearly love – but they are so much better for you when they aren’t …
Hello – I hope your week is going well! Today, I’m sharing a whole-lotta different egg recipes that you can use for every meal of the day… Since, I (hopefully) gave you the little push you needed to get your own baby chicks, I figured it was only fair to show you how to use …
Topped with a vanilla orange glaze and filled with buttery cinnamon, these Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls take you right back to Grandma’s kitchen with just one bite. They’re perfect for Christmas morning or a special breakfast anytime of year. *UPDATED POST* – Every year for Christmas my family enjoys old fashioned cinnamon rolls for our …
Need a quick, easy breakfast treat for the kids? Try these homemade Snickerdoodle Scones – they’re amazingly delicious and ready in 20 minutes or less! A few days ago, my youngest daughter was complaining about not having anything “good” for breakfast. Mind you, we had cereal, eggs, oatmeal, pancake mix, frozen fruit for smoothies and …
Are you looking for the best blueberry muffin recipe ever? Look no further – you’ve found it! This old fashioned blueberry muffin recipe is quick and easy to make, plus it only requires a few simple, pantry ingredients and it’s ready in just 30 minutes! In my quest to reduce our grocery budget and to …
Love toaster pastries but hate the expense and the added sugar to your diet? Make your own homemade Poptarts instead – here’s 10 recipes to try! Okay, so you’re not going to get the healthy mom of the year award for serving your kids Pop Tarts, but who cares? They like them and they’ll love …
Hello! I hope your week is going well! Today, I’m sharing an oldie, but a goodie and I promise, this Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding is going to change your perspective on bread ends! I save the bread ends from every loaf of bread we eat. No one ever wants to eat the ends in my …
Looking for some new back to school recipes to surprise the kids with this year? Look no further! This post contains 22+ recipes that are not only delicious, but cheap and easy to make, too! It’s time! The back to school rush is on nationwide. Throughout the south, kids have already been back in school …
It’s back to school time! That means getting up super-early and “doing the flight of the bumblebee” to make sure everyone has everything they need…before the bus arrives. I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a breakfast person. But the truth is…I’m just not a morning person. I’m not one to jump from bed → to …
Use up your summer harvest with this delicious Maple Vanilla Zucchini Bread. It’s simple to make and it’s ready in just an hour. I don’t like zucchini or any squash for that matter. But, despite my distaste for your standard cooked squash, I love zucchini bread and zucchini pickles. It becomes something totally different when …
Need a quick and easy breakfast? These homemade glazed donuts require just 5 ingredients and they’re ready in less than 20 minutes! Do you ever eat a food that takes you back in time, to a place where everything was full of innocence and bliss? That food for me is a glazed donut. When I …
Share some sweetness with family and friends this holiday season with these amazing Maple Cinnamon Chip and Golden Raisin Scones. These Maple Cinnamon Chip & Golden Raisin Scones are so, so good! Really, truly! I love scones. I’ve made a lot of them in the past, but the flavor combination of these is the …
Happy 4th of July weekend! I hope you have lots of fun plans for the weekend, but if you find a little bit of time, be sure to try these Orange Marmalade Scones – you’re going to love them! Our Independence Day celebrations are sure to be different this year than those in the past. …
Hello! I hope you’re doing well. Today, I’m sharing an easy tutorial for how to make your own yogurt in a crockpot – you’re going to love this one! How to Make Your Own Yogurt in a Crockpot By Heather E. I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge fan of yogurt. My stomach …
Hello! I hope you’re having an awesome week. Today, I’m sharing some super yummy, allergy friendly, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies. We recently found out that our youngest daughter has a variety of food sensitivities, including milk and eggs. So, I’ve been trying out new baking recipes that are egg free and dairy free in …
Hello! Hope you’re having a great week – today, I’m sharing my favorite Peanut Butter Maple Smoothie recipe and I hope you love it as much as I do! As I’ve mentioned in the past, breakfast is not my favorite meal. I don’t mind eating it for dinner, but I don’t relish the thought of …
Make your own Homemade Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch without waiting for overnight dough! Hello – I hope you’re doing well! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to make homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch. Because, I figured by now, your family is probably driving you crazy to make some snacks. Am I right? I …
What could be a better breakfast (or lunch or dinner) than French Toast smothered in cream cheese and strawberries? This Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Recipe is perfect for any occasion! My husband and the girls love to have a big breakfast as often as possible, whereas, I’m not much of a breakfast eater. I’d rather …
Striving to get the kids to eat healthy is always of upmost importance however, it does not always come easy. Healthy meals for kids can sometimes take some coercion and creativity. I’ve pulled together some really great options that might help you in persuading the growing littles in your life to expand their cuisine and …
This yummy Bacon Spinach and Tomato Quiche recipe is easy enough to serve for dinner on a busy night, but fancy enough to serve for a brunch party, too! If you have backyard chickens, then it’s likely you have a TON of eggs right now. Spring has arrived and with the warmer temperatures and good …
Oh, are you going to love this Maple Smoothie Bowl recipe! Not only is it packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals to help you get through the day, but it’s sweetened with real maple syrup to trick your taste buds into thinking they’re having dessert instead of breakfast! And who doesn’t want …
Is anyone else not a morning person? This mama bear loves to hibernate. With three young kiddos – that just ain’t happening. I do, however, know how important starting your day off with a good strong cup of joe and some nutrition to fuel your body and motivate your brain is! I tend to lean …
Looking for a new side dish to add to your dinner menu? Try my Country Fried Potatoes – they’re crunchy and delicious, plus they’re simple to throw together on even the busiest night of the week. Breakfast is not my favorite meal of the day. I love breakfast food, but, I’d much rather have it …