Slow Cooker Chicken Fiesta Soup
This delicious, slow cooker chicken soup is not only gluten free and dairy free (if you don’t add cheese at the end), but it freezes beautifully either before cooking or after. Packed with fresh...
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Our free Weekly Menu Plan is here to help you save time and money, eat healthier, and bring your family together around the table. Here’s what you’ll find… Recipes You’ll Love: Our family-friendly...
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Our free Weekly Menu Plan is here to help you save time and money, eat healthier, and bring your family together around the table. Here’s what you’ll find… Recipes You’ll Love: Our family-friendly...
View ArticleChocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
This Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookie recipe comes from our friend, Lauren Smith, author of Taste of Amercia: 50 States, 50 Cookies. We’re thankful she’s sharing this delightful cookie recipe with us...
View Article5 Ways to Prepare for Your Child’s Heart for Easter
What comes to mind when your children think about Easter? I wish I could say that my kids get excited about the fact that Jesus conquered death and sealed the deal on eternal life through him, buuuut...
View Article10+ Great Summer Reads to Add to Your Book List
Spring has just begun here, but I’m already dreaming about summer. The warm summer months must include a few non-negotiables in my book (no pun intended): sitting by the poolgrilling and eating dinner...
View ArticleHow to Grill Asparagus
The flavor of this simple, grilled asparagus recipe will amaze you. The crispy, slightly charred ends are a perfect contrast to the tender fresh asparagus stalks. In 5-7 minutes, you can serve up one...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
These healthy, whole wheat banana chocolate chip muffins are YUMMO. Seriously. Don’t let the whole wheat factor make you think they are going to be compromised. Plus, they are freezer-friendly and an...
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View ArticleKansas City Getaway: 5 Must-Try Local Places to Eat and Drink
My husband and I live smack dab between Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri. We have snuck away for numerous getaways to both cities over our 18 years of marriage, but Kansas City has our hearts....
View ArticleSurviving the Family Road Trip: 10 Audiobooks to Make the Miles Fly By
By Katie Bangert, Contributing Author I dread road trips. If you ask my family who is the worst behaved in the car, their response is unanimously “Mom!” Every. Single. Time. Afflicted with the...
View Article35 Takeaways from Our Trip to Disney World
After our first trip to Disney World, we learned quite a bit! Here are 35 tips, tricks, and hacks for young families traveling to Disney World. Last May, we went to Disney World as a family for the...
View ArticleChocolate Sweet Potato Banana Bread {Freezer Meal}
Ah, sweet breads. Forgiver of all added-in leftovers and hidden fruits and veggies. Your family is going to love this pretty darn healthy Chocolate Sweet Potato Banana Bread! I had leftover pureed...
View ArticleStrawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
This super nutritious make-ahead Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats takes just minutes to put together and tastes surprisingly like the dessert. A perfect breakfast recipe to have on hand when...
View ArticleWeekly Menu Plans + Top 5 Hy-Vee Sales (7.19.19)
Our free Weekly Menu Plan is here to help you save time and money, eat healthier, and bring your family together around the table. Even if you don’t live near a Hy-Vee, you can still use our plan for...
View ArticleThe No-Fail Way to Cook Bacon
An easy step-by-step guide on how to cook bacon in the oven. Less mess and better bacon! Skip the Mess: Bake Your Bacon! For years I tried to cook bacon either in a frying pan or the microwave. What a...
View ArticleAvocado Aioli
Avocado Aioli is a super flavorful dip or spread that jazzes up all types of recipes from Oven Fries to raw veggie sticks to sandwiches. Try our short-cut method to make your own homemade avocado...
View ArticleGourmet BLTs with Avocado Aioli
A BLT sandwich is as good as the ingredients that make it up. Here’s how to take your average BLT to the next level! Warning: Do NOT try this recipe if you don’t want your BLT bar to be set extremely...
View Article6 Rugs from Amazon I’m Loving
I love how much a great rug can change the look and feel of a space. I recently updated all of the rugs on our living space and wanted to share with you 6 affordable rugs from Amazon I’m loving! Since...
View ArticleWeekly Menu Plan + Top Hy-Vee Sales (8.30.19)
Our free Weekly Menu Plan is here to help you save time and money, eat healthier, and bring your family together around the table. Even if you don’t live near a Hy-Vee, you can still use our plan for...
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