February 6, 2017

Valentine’s Day Heart Wands Snack Idea for Your Princess

Written by christie 23 Comments
DIY & Recipes

Spoil your little one with a little extra love and these Valentine’s Day Heart Wands Snack Idea for Your Princess. This post is sponsored by Frigo® Cheese Heads® String Cheese. All delicious opinions are my own.

Valentine’s Day Heart Wands Snack Idea for Your Princess

Everyday is a good day to be a fairy princess. Just ask my 4-year old! If there’s ever an excuse to get dressed up and carry a wand, she’ll be there. Valentine’s Day is no exception. Now that I have a little girl that has a deep passion for hearts, frills and everything girly, I needed a Valentine’s Day snack fit for a princess. These Valentine’s Day Heart Wands make the perfect snack for your little ones, with a touch of extra special LOVE! Ready to spoil your little princess?

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January 26, 2017

Healthy Lightsaber Snack Ideas for Kids

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Recipes & Reviews

In need of some inspiring snacks from your child’s favorite movie? Take these Healthy Lightsaber Snack Ideas for Kids on-the-go! This post is sponsored by Frigo® Cheese Heads® String Cheese. All delicious opinions are my own.

Healthy Lightsaber Snack Ideas for Kids

May the Snacks Be With Us.

I don’t know about you guys, but we had the hardest time coming out of Winter Break mode and jumping back into School mode. How do I get my son excited to hop back into our daily schedule? Fun snacks, y’all. And right now this kid is all about lightsabers. Between humming the music on the way to the bus stop and wearing his latest Galactic inspired outfits, Rogue One has officially taken over our household. So to fuel that Imperial March theme song playing in my son’s head, I’ve got a few Healthy Lightsaber Snack Ideas up my sleeves. Check out how Frigo® Cheese Heads® String Cheese is making our on-the-go snack time delicious, easy and full of lightsaber inspired fun!

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January 20, 2017

Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day

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Recipes & Reviews

Need a kid-friendly snack idea for Valentine’s Day that won’t give you mom-guilt? Try these Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day. This post is sponsored by Opal® Apples. All delicious opinions are my own.

Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day

How do you like them apples? My daughter just had her 33rd tantrum of the day…over the way I cut her apple slices. By the time I re-slice in the exact size and shape that my child will accept, BOOM. Brown apples. Bang head on wall, snack time is over. A natural non-browning apple, it’s like Mom’s “unicorn” snack. What if I told you that these apples actually exist and is kid-approved too? Find out how why our family loves Opal® apples and make these Healthy Apple Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day. Sayanora, brown apples!

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January 19, 2017

Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing

Written by christie 12 Comments
Recipes & Reviews

Do you need a drool-worthy appetizer recipe for Game Day that still stays within your healthy eating goals? Try these low-carb Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing. This post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club. All delicious opinions are my own

Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing

Betcha can’t have just one. The classic BLT, a flavor combo that never goes out of style. The New Year is here and so is my commitment to a healthier lifestyle: like eating better. That’s really hard for a girl that could live on bread and pasta. But in effort to stay on track this 2017 (I’m calling it kick my depression‘s butt year), I’m going low on carbs, high on taste. With game day here and appetizers out the wazoo, now’s a great time to introduce you to my new favorite low-carb bite. Time to make these Mini BLT Bites with Homemade Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing.

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January 13, 2017

Skinny Chocolate Stuffed Strawberries #PowerYourLunchbox

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Recipes & Reviews

Need a Valentine’s Day inspired sweet treat that won’t bust your New Year goals? Grab these Skinny Chocolate Stuffed Strawberries to #PowerYourLunchbox and make a difference in 2017! This post is sponsored by Produce for Kids. All delicious opinions are my own.

Skinny Chocolate Stuffed Strawberries #PowerYourLunchbox

Got a chocolate craving? Me too! A New Year means that I’m back on my workout/eating better schedule. The struggle is real…as in really hard. How can we satisfy our sweet cravings AND stay on track? Say hello to these Skinny Chocolate Stuffed Strawberries! All of the chocolate, no mom-guilt, and a “secret” ingredient make this delicious Valentine’s Day inspired dessert recipe a must-have. Kid-approved! Ready to make these sweets AND make a difference for Feeding America this winter? Let’s do this!

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December 13, 2016

The Secret Life of Pets Party Ideas + Blu-Ray Combo Pack

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Crafts & Recipes

The Secret Life of Pets Party Ideas + Blu-Ray Combo Pack

Guess what movie my kids are asking me to watch every day? Yup, they can’t get enough of The Secret Life of Pets, now on Blu-Ray and DVD! To celebrate all of the fun with Max, Duke, Gidget, Chloe and Snowball, our family hosted The Secret Life of Pets Family Movie Night complete with lots of The Secret Life of Pets Party Ideas!

Grab this tasty The Secret Life of Pets Puppy Chow Recipe (perfect for snacking on during the movie), party ideas, decor, and even “human treats” for your next The Secret Life of Pets party. You don’t want to miss the sweet picture of my toddler shaking the powdered sugar bag too – so great!

The Secret Life of Pets Blu-Ray Combo Pack Giveaway

Love The Secret Life of Pets as much as my kids do? Enter now to win a copy of the new The Secret Life of Pets Blu-Ray Combo Pack – the perfect holiday gift for the pet lover in your life! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 12/19. Here’s how to enter:

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December 12, 2016

Kid-Approved Christmas Grinch Punch

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Recipes

You are 3-ingredients away from the perfect Christmas punch for the family! Make this Kid-Approved Christmas Grinch Punch for your next holiday party. May contain affiliate links

Kid-Approved Christmas Grinch Punch

What’s green, frothy and the perfect addition to your next Christmas party? Yup, I have all of the Christmas feels today with this Kid-Approved Christmas Grinch Punch. Can you tell what movie our family has been watching lately? Oh yes, we can’t get enough of The Grinch and all of his Christmas antics. With this movie on repeat this season, I may be up to some Christmas antics of my own – sneaky mom style! I’ve put hidden veggies inside of this healthy Christmas Grinch Punch – making this sweet drink a fantastic way for your kids to enjoy a little guilt-free Christmas cheer. But shhhh! We don’t want to give away our Grinch-y secret, right?

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December 8, 2016

Hidden Veggie Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

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Recipes

Got a picky eater? ‘Tis the season for holiday treats with this Hidden Veggie Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake. This post is sponsored by DairyPure. All delicious opinions are my own

Hidden Veggie Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

SHHHH! I promise not to tell the kids if you won’t. Deal? It’s the holidays which means I am pulling out all of my favorite holiday treats this season, with zero guilt. Ok, maybe not zero….more like 0.0001% guilt. Anyway, what holiday treat gives me all of the Christmas-y feels? Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes. Don’t laugh. I’m a Florida girl. We require cold beverages in December, yes we do. But my kids on the other hand, they don’t need to be indulging on all of the extra sugar, candy and sweets. Where do I find the balance? This Hidden Veggie Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake. Best of Christmas, a dash of mom sanity, and happy kids – ’tis the season! Grab this mom-made and kid-approved recipe for the holiday season. And see that mom guilt melt away. (Melt, get it??)

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December 5, 2016

The Secret Life of Pets Puppy Chow & Family Movie Night Ideas

Written by christie 27 Comments
DIY & Recipes

Grab the family for pet-inspired movie night party and a yummy The Secret Life of Pets Puppy Chow! This post is sponsored by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. All family-fun opinions are my own.

The Secret Life of Pets Puppy Chow & Family Movie Night Ideas

Puppy Chow. It’s that moment when you combine the crunchy goodness of cereal with the sweetness of powdered sugar into a delicious snack, then add two finger-licking children – it’s basically like owning pets, right? Speaking of pets, we’re celebrating The Secret Life of Pets coming home on Blu-ray & DVD on December 6 with a pet-approved movie party! Grab ideas for your next pet-inspired family movie night plus this delicious The Secret Life of Pets Puppy Chow Recipe. Ready to have a doggone good time?

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November 17, 2016

Slow Cooker Coffee Cake Monkey Bread #PerfectCoffeeatHome

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Recipes & Reviews

Wow your holiday guests with this Slow Cooker Coffee Cake Monkey Bread for breakfast. This post is sponsored by BUNN. All delicious opinions are my own

Slow Cooker Coffee Cake Monkey Bread #PerfectCoffeeatHome

Can we talk about how amazing this combo is? The crumbly goodness of coffee cake. The sticky sweetness of monkey bread. And yes, all made in your crockpot. Can you smell the holidays yet? Time to wow your overnight guests with this Slow Cooker Coffee Cake Monkey Bread recipe – the perfect sweet breakfast to wake up to! Find out how easy it is to make your house smell amazing in the morning with this delicious slow cooker breakfast and #PerfectCoffeeatHome.
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