Easy Beef and Cheese Empanadas | #Manwich Giveaway

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One thing about being a busy mom of three little kids is that dinner time is often a nightmare. Quick and easy meals are often my go-to solution, sometimes having to sacrifice taste in favor of a headache free meal. Myself, along with some other fabulous bloggers, have partnered with Manwich to give you a "Case of the Mandays" with easy, stress-free, and delicious recipes that are perfect for … [Read more...]

Halloween Fun | Goblin Brownies Recipe

goblin brownies

This post brought to you by Mars candy. All opinions are 100% mine. I can't believe it's almost Halloween! We usually tend to go slightly overboard during the holidays, and this year is no exception! It's beginning to look (and feel!) like October - the house is adorned with whimsical Halloween decor and the weather is finally cooling down! We have a baby peacock, a Mario, and a Luigi … [Read more...]

S’mores Nachos #Recipe – $50 Visa G/C Giveaway

smores nachos

There is nothing like summertime and s'mores. They just go. My children do not have the privilege of building s'mores around a campfire, like I did growing up, because we don't have a fire pit. Adam, at almost five years old, just had his first real s'mores a couple weeks ago. I know, I know, he has been deprived! I was recently challenged by Mission to "eat interesting" and come up with a … [Read more...]

Easy Peasy Meatball Sliders #Recipe

meatball sliders recipe

Things have been non-stop busy, busy since bringing our baby girl home from the hospital. There was still so much left on my Baby Bucket List when Little Miss Sophia decided to arrive 5 weeks early. One thing I didn't get around to doing was stocking the pantry and freezer with easy snacks and meals so I've resorted to easy peasy, 5 ingredients or less, recipes for when visitors come over to visit … [Read more...]

Strawberry Banana Trifle Dessert Recipe

strawberry banana trifle dessert

One thing I cannot get enough of during this pregnancy is strawberries! We go through so many containers of them a week, it's insane. Last week, for our Memorial Day get-together, I decided to make one of my favorite desserts using my new trifle dish and my favorite fruit. For as long as I can remember, a berry trifle dessert has accompanied every family gathering. With moist cake, fresh fruit, … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe

chocolate chip cookie dough browniess

A few months ago, I stumbled across this recipe and bookmarked it for when I would have the occasion to concoct those bad boys. Well, what better occasion than a Super Bowl get together? We had the savory: buffalo chicken dip, pizza, wings, and we just needed the sweet to complete the menu. These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies did just that. They were very simple to make and everyone raved … [Read more...]

Kia Sorento inspired BBQ Peach Glazed Pork Chops

Bright Silver kia

Last month, we had the opportunity to test drive the all new 2012 Kia Sorento for a week. Timing could not have been better since we plan on purchasing a vehicle in the next couple of weeks, to accommodate our growing family, and I had been eyeing the Sorento. Here are a few fun facts about the Kia Sorento: The Kia Sorento was Korean born but is manufactured in America at Kia’s U.S. … [Read more...]

Oreo Cookies N Cream No Bake Mini Cheesecake Recipe

oreo cookies and cream no bake cheesecake

One of my only cravings (and I'm ashamed to admit this!) has been oreo cookies. Oreos dunked in milk? Yes, please! I stumbled across a recipe recently for Oreo Cookies and Cream No Bake Cheesecake and it's been at the top of my "must make" list ever since. I love love cheesecake, but hate making it, so a no bake cheesecake is the perfect solution! This is SO easy to make too. And, really, there's … [Read more...]

Fabulous Christmas Cookies

christmas cookies

Every year, I have some what of a holiday goodies bake-a-thon and this year is no exception! From fun frosted sugar cookies (Santa's favorite!) to Jelly Thumbprint cookies, I spend hours and hours baking up Christmas deliciousness. I usually go to a cookie exchange party every December but (sad face) that won't be happening this year so I am baking just for tradition sake ;) I started today … [Read more...]