Manic: Trying to really stick to our New Year’s resolution to cook more meals from scratch using whole foods. One of the options that my very health conscious mother told me about is to use Tamari in place of soy sauce so I was anxious to give several recipes a try with the tasty Tamari. […]
Simple Super Bowl Party Food & Decor Ideas
January 29, 2015 By
Living in Phoenix is super fun this week with all of the Super Bowl fun around town. So I got in the spirit and looked on social media to find (and shamelessly copy) some great appetizer ideas that are football themed. The best part is just how simple these recipes are to prepare and set […]
Smart & Simple Super Bowl Party Grilling & Food Tips
January 18, 2015 By
Even if you are not hosting a Super Bowl party, you have got to check out these smart and simple food and cookout tips! Did you know that you can turn your regular ol’ grill into an easy to use smoker? Or how about spraying apple juice on the grilling meat to enhance the flavor […]
Simple & Scrumptious Holiday Recipes
November 28, 2014 By
Manic: Coming up with new and unique recipe ideas every holiday season. Hard to believe that the holidays have rolled around again. Managed: Worked with wonderful Shamrock Farms to share some terrific holiday recipes from our family and friends’ cookbooks using yummy Shamrock Farms ingredients like festive eggnog, creamy half and half, the irresistable Shamrock […]
Hot & Cool Coffee Bar Ideas To Entertain Holiday Guests
November 12, 2014 By
In the morning or after a nice dinner, a cup of java always sounds good and is a nice beverage to have on hand for your holiday guests. So take it up a notch and create a festive holiday coffee bar that is inviting and relaxing. Mix in decaf for your guests that may want […]
Easy 6 Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
November 4, 2014 By
The creative team from Shamrock Farms met me in my kitchen to help me share my family’s favorite super quick and easy chicken pot pie recipe that my gal pal gave me years ago. This is a perfect quick fix dinner, especially during the hectic holiday season and this is the dinner that my family requests […]
Excellent Eggnog: Ten Ways to Enjoy the Nog!
November 3, 2014 By
Manic: The official holiday season has arrived! Are you ready? Managed: Made a decision to relax and go with it this year. I’m going to stress less and enjoy the holidays this time around, so I’m kicking off the season with today’s article about experiencing festive and tasty eggnog ten different ways. Read on for […]
Need A Recipe? Check Out Our Handy Recipe Index!
September 14, 2014 By
Manic: The recipes on my blog! We have quite a few good ones, but the dinner ideas, cocktails, lunch recipes and more were all scattered about my website with no placement order. Managed: My awesome webmaster, Mattbob with Greenish Orange, organized my recipes into handy categories that include breakfast, dinner, snacks, desserts and more. So the […]
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Stuffed With Avocado Recipe
September 2, 2014 By
Manic: Me needing tasty and easy dinner ideas for a busy and picky family! Managed: Found this delicious recipe on Facebook and the entire family loved it. Yum! Here is the recipe so you can try it, too. To give proper credit, I traced this recipe, that I found on Facebook back to a cool […]
Kid & Mom Approved Lunch Box Menu Ideas
August 6, 2014 By
Manic: Coming up with lunch menu ideas day after day that both my kids and I can agree on since we want tasty, but healthy items. Managed: Brainstormed with my kids and came up with several ideas, like this one that is pictured. Watch my morning show segment below to see several other ideas, plus […]
Authentic New Mexico Recipe for Homemade Green Chile Sauce
July 28, 2014 By
Manic: Been so busy wrapping up summer and diving into back to school plans since my kids go back next Monday, that I haven’t had time to post on my beloved blog! Managed: So here is a recipe that I ran a few years ago that is my most read recipe on my blog ever. And […]
Better Beverage Ideas for Families
July 21, 2014 By
It is a constant struggle trying to keep my kids hydrated and away from the overwhelming number of sugary and unhealthy drinks that line store shelves and tempt consumers. They get so tired of plain water, so here are some healthy alternatives that we experimented with this summer. Of course, it is crucial to make […]
Smart Super Simple Summer Snack Ideas
July 12, 2014 By
Manic: Keeping hungry kids satisfied with snacks that are also healthy, hydrating and simple to put out when I’m in a rush. Managed: Remembering a great tip that managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton gave us that is simple and smart, so I recently shared it in a “Your Life A to Z” quick tip morning show […]
