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Main Dishes· Recipes· Under 30 Minute Meals

Quick & Easy Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls

October 26, 2021

The first time I tried KFC's mashed potato bowl I was hooked and knew I wanted to recreate this easy meal at home. These quick and easy loaded mashed potato bowls are a perfect quick weeknight meal idea (add it to your meal plan journal) and everyone can make their bowl how they like it which is

Recipes· Side Dishes

Easy Mashed Potatoes with Skin Recipe

October 26, 2021

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and for the first time in years, I am hosting. I have started planning the menu and mashed potatoes are, of course, a Thanksgiving staple. Can you believe people have been most likely dishing up mashed potatoes since the 1700's. I'd say it's a tried and

Halloween· Seasonal Activities

Simple Boo Your Neighbors Halloween Activity

October 13, 2021

It's almost time for Halloween and who doesn't love an excuse to ding dong ditch? If you live in the midwest, you might be familiar with May Day. This activity is similar and a great way to create community in your neighborhood and spread a little joy this Halloween season. Boo Your

Main Dishes· Recipes· Under 30 Minute Meals

Homemade Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

October 6, 2021

Burrito bowls are one of our new favorite easy recipes in our weekly meal planning rotation (grab your meal planning journal here). I don't know why we haven't done them sooner since my family loves anything Mexican and this is a nice switch up that in my kid's opinion is similar to walking

Appetizers & Snacks· Breakfast· Recipes

Simple Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

September 28, 2021

It's fall y'all! This time of year puts me in the baking mood. What about you? One of my kid's favorites after school snacks in the fall are these insanely simple 3 ingredient mini pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. Their other favorite fall snack are these apple nachos. One batch of these

Appetizers & Snacks· Recipes

Quick & Easy Layered Taco Dip Recipe

September 2, 2021

Growing up my mom made this super quick and easy layered taco dip recipe. It tastes so delicious you would never know it takes less than 10 minutes to put together. It's a perfect easy recipe for barbecues, a simple side or appetizer to take to a party, or the ultimate tailgating dip. Every time