With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I thought I would share a recipe for a great tasting healthier version of a Shamrock Shake because we all need some of that in our lives right about now, right! My family loves anything mint-flavored and this smoothie does not disappoint. This Paleo and Vegan Shamrock Smoothie is thick and creamy and is the perfect afternoon … [Read more...]
Spark the Season: Johnsonville and Brian Urlacher at the Chicago Polar Plunge
This past Sunday I had the great opportunity to be a part of the 17th Annual Polar Plunge in Chicago benefitting Chicago's Special Olympics. If you have never heard about this amazing event, well let me fill you in! People from all over raise money for the Chicago Special Olympics and then plunge into the freezing water of Lake Michigan in just a bathing suit or in a crazy … [Read more...]
No Bake Energy Bites Recipe
Please don't kill me but today I'm sharing one of our favorite snacky-time recipes...our No Bake Energy Bites Recipe. They are an oldie but a goodie here at our house and have been a fan favorite of my kids for it seems EVER! These little balls of energy are freakin' awesome and just like a certain potato chip, you cannot eat just one. I swear, I've tried and it's not … [Read more...]
HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Made Simple
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company. All opinions are 100% mine. I was lucky enough to spend a couple of days at the beginning of December getting to travel to Hershey, PA with a bunch of other wonderful bloggers to visit the home of HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate and learn all about the history of Milton Hershey and how The Hershey Company … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Chana Masala
This classic Indian dish is a definite favorite in our household. We cook chickpeas with tomatoes, onions, and garlic and many other aromatic spices to make a flavorful vegetarian dish that works well all by itself or served with rice or warm naan. This Instant Pot Chana Masala recipe has been a life saver in my family because it only takes 15 minutes to cook and when you … [Read more...]
Chuck E. Cheese’s Birthday Party Experience
A couple of weeks ago we had a "Half Birthday" celebration for my two girlies at Chuck E. Cheese's. I know, half birthday, right?! My girls have summer birthdays and with vacations and camps and everything else going on in the summer it's hard to figure out a good weekend to do a party, let alone two (or three if you count Oliver's birthday!) So sometime in the winter, … [Read more...]
Dairy Free Chai Tea Smoothie
If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's that I have an absolute infatuation with Chai Tea! I love the spicy flavor and the warm cinnamon notes. When I was pregnant with Oliver I used to crave Chai Tea Lattes so much that I'd order one or two a week. Nowadays it's a real treat for me to get a Chai Tea Latte...they are so darn pricey (whhhhyyyy!???) Well, I've … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Italian Beef
Ahhh! Yet another glorious Instant Pot recipe for you all today! Are you excited? If you are from Chicago you know this sandwich well, it is crazy delicious and one that you if you are a visitor to the Windy City you just have to order when you travel here...it's comfort food at it's finest. This Instant Pot Italian Beef is super easy to make and there is absolutely no … [Read more...]
The Powerpuff Girls Paper Plate Masks
*This post is in partnership with Hulu. All opinions and creations are 100% my own, as always! You guys! This has to be one of the cutest Kids Crafts I've done in a while. Do you remember the cute girl-centered super hero cartoon, The Powerpuff Girls? Well, classic episodes of The Powerpuff Girls are now streaming on HULU and to welcome them to the land of streaming all … [Read more...]
Disney Beauty and the Beast Live Action Toys
OMGoodness!! Who here is excited about the new Beauty and the Beast live action movie coming out in March? Me! Me! Me!!!! I have always loved the story-line to this movie and, personally, cannot wait to see the new release starring Emma Watson as the strong and fearless Belle. I love that Belle was always more interested in reading books, learning, and looking for … [Read more...]
Instant Pot French Dip
Here is another super yummy dinner you can make in your Instant Pot, hooray for more recipes in the Instant Pot! I love this Instant Pot French Dip recipe because you only need a handful of things to make it which means less things to forget at the store to get dinner on the table, lol. Are you always forgetting something at the store too? Oh good, it's not just me! My … [Read more...]
Balloon Animal Love Notes
You guys! I am so excited to share this super cute Valentine's Day idea with you today! This is such fun way to tell your kids or your significant other you love them and you are thinking of them on Valentine's Day (or any day of the year!!!) If you love silly animal puns you are going to love these Balloon Animal Love Notes! They are just so cute and those little faces on … [Read more...]
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