Once you try this Slow Cooker Pork Ragu & Fettuccine, you’ll want to add to your meal plan! The great thing about slow cooker dinner recipes is that you don’t have to do any of the hard work. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting and you just reap the rewards. This Slow Cooker Pork…
These chocolate banana mini muffins pack a lot of flavor and fiber into kids’ lunchboxes! Making your own homemade muffins costs a lot less than purchasing them at the grocery store. I love to bake little lunchbox treats for the kids. But instead of just sugar, I include fruit and fiber. The cocoa in these Chocolate…
Kids love the holidays, but many don’t enjoy what comes next–writing all those Thank You cards! I look for ways to make it more fun more my kids, especially now that they can write their own. I expect them to write 2+ sentences for each card, which can take quite a while when there are…
These Paint Stick Snowmen are a great way to use up little scraps and whatever bits & bobs you have around the house. Don’t worry if you don’t have these exact supplies. Just use what you have. My 6-year-olds loved this simple craft! Materials: Give the paint stirrer a coat of white paint. When dry,…
Looking for a fun recipe for parties, football games, or an afterschool snack? Try these Whole Wheat Pizza Pinwheels. I got the idea from this Pillsbury recipe, but I made it healthier by using my own Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, which adds fiber and takes out the trans fats and preservatives that come with refrigerated…
With a couple of hours and a couple of dollars, I made a cute $5 DIY Owl Costume for one of my 6-year-old daughters. Even better, this is no-sew! I love finding ways to celebrate the Halloween season with my family while staying on a budget. Halloween doesn’t have to be expensive. Just like last…