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Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cheesecakes

This time of the year is our favorite time of the year for fruity flavored dessert ideas. My husband’s favorite dessert is cheesecake and with some sugar cookie dough and a couple bars of cream cheese in the refrigerator, I decided to make one of my favorite desserts…Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cheesecakes. You may be scratching your head about the sugar cookie part, so let me explain. One of the things I enjoy least about making pies is making the crust. So a while back, I started using store bought sugar cookie dough and using it as the crust for my… Read More

Homemade Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Did you know that during quarantine banana bread and similar recipes have been the top trending recipes on the Internet? Sounds like we’re all trying to use up those bananas we have on hand before they go bad! I’ve made these Banana Oatmeal Muffins every week this past month, so I figured it was time to share them with all of you! They’ve become a quick family favorite for so many reasons. First and foremost, they taste great and everyone happily eats them without complaint! #MomWin Second, they’re full of healthy ingredients and low in sugar, which is really important… Read More

How to Grocery Shop on a Budget

Hey guys! Abbey here. Today I have my friend Lauren on the blog! She recently posted on Facebook about how she feeds her family of FIVE for $110 a week!! Of course, I was curious, so she decided to document how she does it and share it on my site! Awesome, huh? Without further adieu…here’s Lauren sharing “How to Feed Your Family on a Strict Budget!” Hey guys! It’s Lauren. Recently, I posted that my weekly grocery budget for my family of 5 is $110 on my Facebook account and to my surprise many of my friends took an interest… Read More

Tips and Secrets to Online Grocery Ordering and Curbside Pickup

This post has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence. All brands and retailers mentioned herein are not affiliated with this promotion. All opinions are mine alone. #WeCreateItForward We’re in uncertain times right now, folks, wouldn’t you agree? The first few weeks of this pandemic had me worried because grocery stores were insane, items were selling out faster than they could be stocked, and it seemed nearly impossible to get what you needed on your grocery list. The staple items, bread, milk, eggs, meat, and canned goods, were like a scene out of Super Market Sweep…it was scary! Couple that with the… Read More

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

For Christmas this year my husband got me an air fryer and I’m still navigating how to use it correctly. Today I want to share with you a delicious Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Tenders recipe using just a few ingredients including fresh buttermilk, flour, salt and pepper, chicken, and pickle juice (yes, pickle juice!). We enjoyed this recipe by taking our fresh chicken tenders, slicing them up, and then tossing them in spicy garlic sauce and putting into a chicken wrap. It was delicious and this will definitely be a staple dinner idea again! Let’s walk through this air fryer… Read More

Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe

As we all adjust to are various Stay at Home and Shelter in Place orders across the nation and around the world, one thing I’m trying to do is be more intentional with my cooking at home. For example, what things can I make that either stretch into multiple meals or that can serve as the basis for several meals? How can I do less dishes and find ways to not constantly be in the kitchen cooking? What easy dinner ideas can I make so I am spending less time making dinners and lunches and more time with my family?… Read More

Sugar Cookie Chex Mix

One of my favorite things in the world happen to be bright, sprinkle topped sugar cookies! There’s something so much more fun about a dessert topped with gorgeous and bright colored sprinkles, amiright?! Today I want to share with you this deliciously easy Sugar Cookie Chex Mix recipe that is easy to make and your kids will love. This is a super kid friendly recipe and I am a firm believe that everything is so much better with bright, beautiful sprinkles on top of it!m Let’s jump right in! The recipe takes minutes to make and I had all the… Read More

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Bars

I have to say that I love sweets and I’ve been trying to eat better for the New Year. So I made this delicious recipe this weekend and HAD to because they were so soft and smelled so amazing. And let me just tell you, they didn’t disappoint one tiny little bit. Let’s check out these delicious Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Bars and see how easy they are to make! Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Bars I thought that these would make great Valentine’s Day dessert ideas for all of you having class parties or inviting friends over. Kids (and adults… Read More