Ask any Indian and they will tell you the king of all fruit is the mango. Most homes, in South India, that have fruit trees, will almost always have a mango tree, a papaya tree and a banana tree. I guess that's the reason I love this tropical smoothie recipe- it reminds me of home. Or as I love to tell the kids when I eat or drink something that invokes a special memory, "it's a hug to my throat." With our Texas summers continuing to be ...
Recipes
How to make a clear vegetable soup.
My mother will attest to my love-hate relationship with soups growing up. It would frustrate her no end to listen to me whine and groan about downing a mug of soup. A friend of hers assured her that things would change when I would grow older. Things would move full circle and sure enough, here I am today making soups for my family. Why? Because it's good for them! (I see all the mamas nodding in agreement.) This clear vegetable soup recipe, ...
Easy Peasy 4th of July Brownies to celebrate the holiday (+ Free Printable Independence Day Workbook for Older Kids)
I love partnering with fun brands that make the ordinary pop with personality. It's not hard to fall in love with Sweetworks especially if you're hardpressed on time or not confident you can decorate a cake. With just a little frosting and all the colorful Sweetworks assortments, you can have a sweet creation that looks fantastic. Circa 2015, my then 8-year-old and 4-year-old created this beautiful floral cake using nothing but ...
How to make your Popcorn Trail Mix healthier (+ Family Movie Night Ideas)
Our family loves Family Movie Nights. It's an evening to forget about everything else, cuddle on the couch, munch popcorn and watch a movie the whole family can agree upon. The kids love popcorn but there's something they love better... Popcorn Trail Mix! What's Popcorn Trail Mix? To put it simply, it's popcorn mixed with a bunch of other good stuff. Everything from pretzels, M&Ms, cheese crackers, and chocolate chunks to caramel ...
50 Easy Breakfast Ideas One Can Make In Under 20 Minutes.
Quarantining during this COVID-19 season has brought out the inner chef in so many of us. Of all the 3 meals, breakfast is by far my favorite, and to celebrate all things breakfast, I've compiled a list of 50 easy breakfast ideas you can make in under 20 minutes. I'm sure your family will appreciate the variety. Easy Breakfast Ideas- No More Excuses Way too many people skip eating breakfast, but medical benefits stack up in support of ...
The best after school Power Snack for athletes
When after-school activities follow right after school pick-up, you know the last thing you will want to pass your young athlete is a sugar-loaded donut. If your child craves something sweet, consider giving them a much better snack alternative... my no-bake, Peanut Butter Power Balls! This post is sponsored by Savings.com The best after school Power Snack for athletes These Peanut Butter Power Balls are a family favorite. (My husband ...
Disney’s Cinderella Anniversary Edition Is Here! (+ Cinderella Inspired Sugar Cookies and A Giveaway!)
I cannot even begin to count the number of times my sister and I have watched Cinderella, growing up. I'm sure you would agree, there's just something about Disney classics that have that extra special something in them. It was hence only natural I introduced Dottie to all my favorites when she was much younger. It was only when Disney sent us the celebratory Anniversary Edition pack that I realized Baby Girl had never watched the original ...