If you haven't noticed, I like Smoothies. From this Tropical Smoothie to this Pina Colada, Smoothies are a great way to get some fruits and veggies into you. Plus it's fun to trick your kids. Be honest. It is. They don't realize they are drinking something that's good for them. All they know is that it tastes amazing! This smoothie doesn't actually have peanut butter cups in it, but it sure tastes good anyway. You can use Greek yogurt like I did or you can use regular yogurt. I love Greek, it … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Oatmeal Apple Bites
Now that school is back in session, I feel the need to make great snacks that my kids will love when they walk in the door. I love hearing about their day and what better way than over cookies and milk? These Oatmeal Apple Bites are healthy, too, so I don't feel bad letting my kids have another one. They are so good with the bits of apples baked into them. My son especially can't get enough of these. Oatmeal Apple Bites Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 11 mins … [Read more...]
Arby’s Grand Turkey Club Sandwich
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby's for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I can tell you right now that Arby's is one of my favorite fast food restaurants. I always order the Beef 'N Cheddar with Curly Fries. Alway. It's just what I love. I top it off with a little Horsey Sauce and I am happy. When I used to work at a bank, there was an Arby's right next door. Guess where I had lunch at least once a week? Yep. My husband is a Beef 'N Cheddar kinda guy and that … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
School is back in full swing and my kids are loving it. Emma can't get enough of Kindergarten and I tried to tell her that she is done, only 1 week is required and now she can stay home with me. She didn't fall for it. Hannah is having a blast at middle school. Good for her. I hope she continues to love it and gets to skip the drama. You think she'll be that lucky? Preston is ho-hum about school. He would rather be farming with his dad. Have your kids gone back yet?Here is this week's most … [Read more...]
Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks is now one of my favorite bread stick recipes. These are so simple yet so delicious. We eat them up fast in our house. Make them along side some pasta like my favorite Red & White Pasta or with pizza. Have you ever tried Grilled Pizza? You must! I mean look at that cheese. I love it. It rocks my socks. Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 12 mins Total time 17 mins Author: Mandy Bird Serves: 8 … [Read more...]
Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
This Banana Cream Pie Smoothie tricks your taste buds into thinking they are getting a treat. But really, it's a healthy smoothie. You could make this into a milkshake if you wanted by using vanilla ice cream instead of the yogurt, but I never said that. Nope. I did not. Â I know it may not look like it from the recipes I post, but I really am trying to eat healthier. I absolutely believe in the saying, "All things in moderation". Well, except when it comes to drugs or alcohol (I don't … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
My kids went back to school this week. Including my little Emma who went to Kindergarten. It's a big deal for me. Huge. Because since it's so rural where we live, the Kindergartners go all day. Our school district goes Mon-Thurs and have Fridays off, which is nice. So Hannah gets on the bus at 7 am and doesn't get home until 4:15 and then Preston and Emma get on at 7:30 and get home at 4. Long days for our kids. Emma was so ready to go to school. She didn't even get nervous as I left. … [Read more...]
Easy Dinner with Manwich and giveaway
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich. All opinions are 100% mine.Growing up, if we had Sloppy Joes it was with Manwich. That is what I used when I first got married, too. It was familiar and so easy. Just a pound of ground beef, a can of Manwich and some buns and you were done! I loved it. They now have 3 flavors: Original, Bold, and Thick & Chunky. There are lots of other ways to use Manwich than for Sloppy Joes. You can find Manwich Recipes on the backs of the … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Dream Cake
We are so glad to be back with our friends at Mandy's Recipe box. I have a recipe that is perfect for a nice summer meal, but won't take much time in the kitchen. A little advanced prep and you will be ready to go! I like cheesey movies. Formulaic, cliche and predictable. One of my favorite scenes in thousands of cheesey movies is the girl who is a bit of a tomboy who gets dressed up for the dance. When she enters the room transformed, the boys turn and stare. They say, "Mary, is that … [Read more...]