When bananas become overripe, I automatically think banana bread. I'm not a huge fan of this dense bread with it's extreme banana taste, but the family eats it. When four overripe bananas stared me down from the counter the other night, I decided to try something new. Instead of … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Almond Butter Cookies (Paleo and Gluten-Free)
I made myself a sweet treat the other day of Kid-Friendly Almond Butter Cookies that are gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, use just 6 ingredients and dirty 1 bowl. "Sweet" is a bit different to me now that I am working with honey, real maple syrup, and coconut sugar as sweeteners. So, … [Read more...]
Mom Hacks: Multiplying Muffins
What if you could turn this: Into this: If I make regular muffins from scratch or a mix, my kids usually waste half of one, make a huge, crumbly mess. I've learned to take that exact same recipe or mix and create mini muffins - multiplying my 6 muffins to 24 and 12 … [Read more...]
Monster Truck Birthday Party on a Budget
December is a hectic time to host a birthday party, especially with a new baby in the house. Last year, we rented a local rec center gym, bought a Costco cake, and let the kids run free for an hour on tricycles, slides, and a bouncy house. This year, our budget is a … [Read more...]
Easy Powdered Sugar Recipe
It happened again. I went to make homemade cream cheese frosting and found myself missing one key ingredient: Powdered Sugar. One option is, of course, to run to the store. The other option? Google it. I'm always amazed by quick homemade substitutions and Google saved me from a … [Read more...]
