Quick & Easy Beef Burrito Skillet | Dinner Under 30 Minutes #KraftRecipes

Kraft Beef Burrito Skillet Quick 3

Last week I was stumped on what to make for dinner.  I was craving something new yet quick. After a search through my fridge I found I had all the makings for something taco related. This is a … [Read more...]

Sweet and Spicy Honey Nut Chex Mix | Gluten Free {Recipe}

Sweet and Spicy Honey Nut Chex Mix Gluten Free

When I visited General Mills last week with three other bloggers, we were showered with all kinds of wonderful food options. From vegan to all organic, there was something for everyone. One of the … [Read more...]

Crunchy Apple Fruit Salad from Betty Crocker

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I had the opportunity this week to visit General Mills and learn more not only about their cereals but about the faces behind the company. I had a fabulous time and it should be no surprise that they … [Read more...]

Let’s Get Zesty with Kraft Zesty Italian Anything Dressing {Giveaway} #GetZesty

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Kraft recently asked me to get zesty at home and sent me a sample of their Zesty Italian Anything Dressing. And who am I to refuse when they have The Zesty Guy almost begging me to participate? Oh … [Read more...]

Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw Recipe | Gearing Up for Summer #KraftRecipes

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My mom has always made her own dressing for coleslaw rather than purchasing it from a bottle. I'll never forget when I asked her for the recipe many years ago how she laughed and explained there isn't … [Read more...]

Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

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I can't take credit for this recipe. I really wish I could. Around 10 years ago my sister tried a recipe (similar to this one from Taste of Home) and in turn my mom tried it. To which they both told … [Read more...]

Pineapple Orange Spring Layer Cake Recipe to Celebrate Spring #KraftRecipes

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When spring hits and the days get longer and brighter, it is hard not to want to celebrate. In Minnesota winter feels like it lasts forever because it really is that long. So very, very … [Read more...]

First Birthday Party for Wesley | Cake Ball Cupcakes & Dome Cake {Amazon GC Giveaway}

First Birthday Cake Ball Cupcakes Dome Birthday Cake Rainbow

When trying to come up with a theme for Wesley's first birthday, I considered what he loved. It didn't take too long to settle on balls. He absolutely loves to play with balls. From shaking to rolling … [Read more...]

PB&J Our Way: Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins featuring Welch’s Natural Spread {Recipe} #PBJyourway

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When Welch's asked me to share my family's signature PB&J, I would typically say it is just your run of the mill sandwich. My two oldest boys, ages 5 and 6 are both rather picky eaters. Thankfully … [Read more...]

Easy BBQ Meatball Subs with Kraft Fresh Take #KraftFreshTake

Kraft Fresh Take Barbecue Meatball Sub Dinner

You may remember my Italian Parmesan Chicken Dinner earlier this month, featuring Fresh Take from Kraft.  Several bloggers along with myself were invited to be part of their Fresh Take Flavor Makers … [Read more...]

Ready for Easter With Nestlé Seasonal Easter Treats {Review + Recipe}

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Last Easter my Mother-in-law made the most wonderful Easter treats.  They were like little chocolate birds nests with jelly bean eggs in them.  The kids and I couldn't get enough of them and ate … [Read more...]

Bring Turkey to the Table with Top Chop Market {Recipe + Giveaway}

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I'll admit that cooking isn't my favorite past time. My husband is the chef in the family but I do try to surprise him once in a while with a meal ready and on the table when he gets home from work. … [Read more...]

Italian Parmesan Chicken Dinner with Kraft Fresh Take #KraftFreshTake

Kraft Fresh Takes Italian Parmesan Chicken Dinner

Kraft recently asked me and several other bloggers to be part of their Fresh Take Flavor Makers blogging program, thereby challenging us to come up with new and easy ways to use their Fresh Takes … [Read more...]

Brownie Toffee Trifle {Easy Recipe}

Toffee Brownie Trifle Quick Recipe

Last weekend my family headed up to my parents house to visit. We were greeted with three different types of delicious cookies, a lasagna dinner and this awesome Toffee Brownie Trifle. (This is … [Read more...]

A Ballerina Birthday Party Complete with Tutu Cake

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I don't have a girl and I may never have a girl. And I'm ok with that as I adore my three boys. But I'll admit that I volunteered to help my sister out for her daughter's 4th birthday because it … [Read more...]

Hearty Sausage Soup {Recipe}

Hearty Sausage Soup

A couple of weeks ago my mom shared this recipe with me with plenty of enthusiasm. If you know my kids well, you know they are rather picky eaters. But two things they really do love is sausage and … [Read more...]