This week, the women from my church gathered to enjoy an evening of giving and sharing. The theme was Sacrifice of the Heart and each woman was to bring an ornament off her own tree to give to another. We weren’t to go out and buy an ornament, but select one from our own collection […]
Appetizers
Easy Fried Mozzarella Bites
As we near the holidays I am finding I have too many busy, frazzled kind of days. The kids are getting older, which means more band and orchestra concerts, ballet recitals, parties, and the list goes on. We haven’t had a quiet evening at home all week, but we’ve managed to find the Christmas spirit […]
Prickly Pear Pepper Jelly with Cream Cheese and RITZ
You know how some foods remind you of certain occasions, celebrations, holidays or gatherings? Turkey and pie screams Thanksgiving to most. Sugar cookies say Christmas, and ham and deviled eggs evoke thoughts of Easter. For my crazy fam, it’s not Christmas Eve without our traditional Chinese takeout, Ritz Crackers, cream cheese and pepper jelly. In […]
Toasted Ham and Apple Open-Faced Sandwiches
I am so over the heat. I’m not sure if this has been a record breaking hot summer, but it sure has felt like it. I can’t remember a summer where we have had so many days in the triple digits. I have been racking my brain for dinner ideas that won’t heat up the house, […]
Healthy Trail Mix for Kids and Independence from Hunger
Grocery Outlet is one of those stores that you just have to make a regular stop into, for the essentials, or simply just to browse what’s new. While many Grocery Outlet Bargain Markets carry some of the same brands and products on a regular basis, you can pretty much count on spotting something new each […]
Marinated Mushrooms on the Grill
As we continue to spend more days by the pool, and do more of our cooking on the grill, I have made a goal to get creative with our dinners. I am currently on a no-carb kick with my husband, so that means lots of meat and veggies for us. I get tired of just […]
Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Safeway, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine. I have a confession to make. Sometimes I use grocery shopping as a way to escape the chaos that is my life. Don’t get me wrong, I love my life, and I love my family. You know […]
Fresh Fruit Salsa
Living in Northern California there is an abundance of fresh produce. I feel blessed to be able to head to the store and purchase locally grown crops. When I’ve got to head to a grocery store to pick up said produce, my number one place to shop is Sprouts Farmers Market. These stores give the feel […]
Halloween Party Series: “Boo-tiful” Halloween Appetizers
Learn how to get your Halloween Party started with these fun Halloween Appetizers: “witches’ brooms” and some “Frightening Frog Spicy Taco Dip”. Plus, how to get all the ingredients at great prices thanks to an awesome “Stock Up Sale” from my sponsors at Albertson’s I love fall! I love fall weather, fall decorating, fall pumpkins […]
Tasty Ways to Add More Protein To Your Diet with Easy Turkey Pinwheels and Other Mealtime Ideas
This post brought to you by Butterball Every Day. All opinions are 100% mine. Over the past 18 months I have been trying to live a more wholesome lifestyle by eating better and exercising more. For me, part of this journey has included learning to eat the right combination of food to give me the […]