When I ran this a few months ago, a lot of my readers told me that they loved this healthy latte recipe that is simple to make in the busy mornings. I’m running it again because I added a new ingredient, nutmeg and it is even tastier now, so check this out! Have you heard […]
Why I Mostly Love Blue Apron Home Delivered Recipes
March 16, 2015 By
Manic: Dinner! Coming up with tasty and healthy dinner ideas night after night that my family will eat and that I can get prepared in time for their busy schedules. Managed: My friend told me about Blue Apron, which is a unique delivery meal service. The one pictured below is the Blue Apron Ricotta & […]
Three Tasty Tamari Chinese New Year Recipes To Try
February 3, 2015 By
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simple Smart Snack Swaps That Taste Great
April 8, 2014 By
Manic: My continued quest to find smart family food swaps my family will eat. This was my New Year’s Resolution and for the most part, we are sticking to it! Managed: Success (on most days anyway) as I share a yummy chocolate banana milkshake recipe that tastes like ice cream but has none of that […]
Happy New Year! Celebrity Chef Recipes To Try in the New Year
December 31, 2013 By
Happy New Year! We wish you a safe celebration tonight and a wonderful day tomorrow….and a year filled with good health, lots of laughs and great food! Speaking of good food, here are my two favorite recipes from managedmoms.com that we posted in 2013. If you are like me, one of your New Year’s resolutions […]
