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Ah, Halloween! All the fun of fall (apple cider, pumpkin spice, crunchy leaves, crisp weather) plus jack-o-lanterns, decorating, dressing up, getting scared silly, and, of course, trick-or-treating. So much fun, but so. much. candy. What do you with all your kids’ candy? They eat some, and obviously you eat some. I mean, wandering around following …

You may have noticed that pumpkin spice memes are beginning to fill your Facebook feed. I am not going to complain, even if it is currently 80 here in Illinois. I am here to enable your pumpkin spice obsession, people. Plus, you know, pumpkin is in season now and all, and you can find it …

Why go dairy-free in your eating habits? Here’s a few common reasons … Dairy sensitivity or intolerance Gut healing Nursing mama starting an elimination diet to help baby’s digestion, mood or skin Reduce calories I’m on the very forefront of exploring dairy-free eating and I’ve been learning a lot about alternatives and culinary styles that …

My husband has always claimed that he doesn’t like cinnamon cookies. Until now. After catching him eating a second and third of these churro cookies (after claiming he wasn’t going to like them), he had to admit that these were REALLY good. “Like-one-of-my-favorite-cookies-good”, he said. I was shocked. He isn’t one to try new things …

Zucchini, zucchini everywhere! One of the most versatile members of the squash family is in full season right now and there is so much you can do with it. We Brits call zucchini “courgette”, so it took me a while to figure out what zucchini was. Zucchini is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can …

Between Little Debbie and Hostess, I’m not sure which snacks I ate more of growing up. While I was a big fan of the Little Debbie Nutty Bars and Snack Cakes and the Hostess Cupcakes and Ding Dongs, the Cosmic Brownies from Little Debbie seems to be a favorite in my house right now. The …

With school starting in just a few short weeks and things starting to get busier, an easy dinner idea is always welcome. A recipe that can be tossed together and cooked in less than 30 minutes? I’m in. This Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is just that and so much more! This family-friendly dinner dish …

It’s time for dinner salads. When warm weather sets in and the days are longer, I find myself wanting to be outside in the evenings instead of trapped in front of a stove cooking dinner. Before kids, dinner for my husband and I on these summer evenings was olives, wine, cheese, and maybe some crackers. …

It’s that time of year again – time for another homemade birthday cake! No store bought cake here! This is a tradition that I have been doing for each of my children for 16 years. Yep, my oldest turned 16 this week. I’m not old, you’re old. Last year was the Rainbow Sprinkle Funfetti Cake …

Have you ever made a summer sandwich? When I became a wife and mama, I had elaborate dreams of homemade meals each night served with an entree, a side or two or three and a sweet little treat. In reality, that happens maybe every other week. And I’m finally okay with that fact. Even more, I’m …

Looking for a quick, yummy and easy dessert for the entire family to enjoy. Well, I didn’t need to make one last weekend but I wanted to, and believe me, my family wanted me to as well. That’s why I’m sharing these Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Balls recipe with you today. We are a big peanut …

Cookie dough is one of the most popular food groups in our house. We do cookie dough in all forms – baked to make cookies, raw without eggs to make edible cookie dough and in frosting form. While there are all types of frosting you can make, cookie dough frosting is a great choice when …