Pasta is a staple in our home, and I'm pretty sure it's true for many parents of picky eaters. My girls go through phases of wanting pasta everyday to not wanting it for a few weeks. Now that school is in session and our busy schedule is in full swing, pasta helps me create quick, healthy meals for dinner. The problem? While my girls are happy with plain pasta, my hubby and I like more variety. Perhaps a "dressed up" pasta. This is ...
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Easy Weeknight Food Prep Using Pasta! #PastaFits #MC #Sponsored
Anyone with a busy schedule or picky kids knows that pasta is a staple in the pantry. I always loved plain pasta as a child, but as I grew into adulthood I started appreciating different flavors and ingredients to compliment the pasta I was eating. After I had kids, I tried to make healthier dishes with fun pasta they would love. From homemade mac and cheese with a twist to sneaking veggies in pasta sauce, I've tried it all! I always find the ...
Hearty Beef Stew Recipe Featuring Gallo Hearty Burgundy #HBturns50
I wasn't always a wine drinker, and at one point I never thought I would be. So, when I would look at menus that would show the best wines to accompany certain meals, I didn't get it- couldn't you drink any wine with any type of dish- why were red wines recommended for red meats while white wines always seemed to go with fish? I guess I would never understand until I was introduced to the world of wines and their distinct personalities. After I ...
Share Your Creative Recipes! #DoUsAFlavor #MC #sponsored
They say "necessity is the mother of invention" and this holds true to so many things, including recipes. Don't you have days where you want something sweet and salty, but still want something healthy? This happens to me ALL.THE.TIME, and my kids are no strangers to odd cravings either. One of our favorite "created out of necessity" snacks has become a go-to after school or anytime dessert that I don't feel guilty about feeding my kids. I take a ...
Chai Tea, Any Way You Like It With Splenda! #SweetSwaps #sponsored
I've been taking small steps in my day routine to try and live a healthier lifestyle. I've swapped hunk food for healthy fresh fruit, minimized my coffee intake, and limit my sugar options. Since I do still love sweet foods and must have sugar in my coffee or tea, I have swapped my sugar with Splenda and have been experimenting with the different varieties they offer. Initially I tried just regular Splenda, but when I discovered they made ...
Delicious Tzatsiki Dip and Why It Should Be The Next Lays Flavor! #DoUsAFlavor #sponsored
When it comes to get togethers at my place, it seems that everyone gravitates towards the chips and dip. For this reason, I always have some Lays plain chips on hand, and for those that want a little flavor, I kick it up a notch with their Sour Cream & Onion variety. I remember my mom always having plain Lays out when we had guests, so it was only natural that I followed suit! One of my children's favorite meals is a Greek dish, chicken ...
We take our olive oil seriously… Quinoa with Shrimp and Spinach Recipe
"I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360 here!" In Greek culture, we use olive oil for more than just eating. We use olive oil soap for a variety of skin ailments. When my daughters were both plagued by cradle cap, our only successful remedy was pure olive oil, left on their scalp for a half hour and them gently combed out. We used olive oil to massage the skin and moisturize the ...
Why Natural Chicken Matters + Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe #NatureRaisedFarms #ad
Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area Ever since my first baby was born, I did all I could to learn about chemicals that are added into our foods. I was determined to keep my baby as toxin free as possible, and it seemed necessary that our food choices would need to be changed in order to make this possible. It’s easy to find organic ...