Overnight Oatmeal Casserole (Gluten Free)

Moms around the world, suit up–it’s time. Moms around the world, suit up–it’s time. School starts & we’ve got help! Click To Tweet School is starting. While some of you may be jumping for joy, many of you may be bawling because you, me–we STRUGGLE with routines, baking, and getting every child out the door on time. Either way, I have a sure to please recipe that is not only healthy but a great way to start your day tomorrow. It is a gluten free baked oatmeal recipe. You have the option of putting it all together early in the morning or prepping …

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Camping Recipes Your Kids will LOVE

Ah yes, summer is here. That means long hot summer days, mixed with lazy afternoons by the pool or weekends spent in the woods being one with nature, a.k.a camping. In no uncertain terms am I an outdoors type of girl unless there are showers involved…and fluffy mats to sleep on–then I’m all about camping.  Not sure what I mean? Here is my idea of camping.    And here is my husband’s idea of camping.     And it looked a little like this.        In my stress of not having a shower and being in the woods, …

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Freezer Waffle Recipes (plus other freeze ahead breakfast ideas)

Mornings… SIGH. I am so not a morning person, I used to be before I had kids. This means I’m not exactly awake in the mornings, not to mention the challenge to get everyone out the door (on time!) to work and school makes for an interesting morning. This means I need to find ways to save time and still serve my kids a healthy breakfast. Freezer waffles are the perfect solution. You can make large batches ahead of time. Then in the morning, grab the desired amount of waffles and place in your toaster or oven. Viola! Breakfast is …

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When Pit Shaving is NOT Optional: 12 Tips to Clean Eating for Busy Families

The conversations at our dinner table go something like this. “What is it?” (all three kids are eyeballing the food as if it came from mars and poke it with forks to ensure it is actually dead). Me: “It’s food. Eat it.” Elijah: “MOOOM what IS it?” Me: “It Millet Loaf, created with love. Cheyenne (She needs to go to Junk Food Anonymous): “Can’t we just have normal food for once?” Me: “Sure,  we can have processed food that fills your arties with plaque, sets you up for cancer and diabetes. No problem. Maybe it will make y’all lethargic and …

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10 Sanity Saving Crock Pot Recipes

We never have enough time in the day for our kids and the biggest headache is supper time. I’m right there with you. So here’s an idea that has been working well for me. Crock Pot days. No–I’m not saying I’m a little off my rocker, I’m talking about that amazing tool sitting in your kitchen. So here’s a few of my sanity saving recipes that I use on a weekly basis, this prevents me from needing so many time outs from my kids (Yes… that was an intended plug for my book, Mama Needs A Time Out). Anyhow, the …

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Recipes from M.O.M.

Pizza Made Healthy Pizza is an all-time favorite for kids and adults, but it doesn’t have to be an artery-clogger to be good. Just change your ingredients a bit and you’ll enjoy the flavor without all the fat. INGREDIENTS: (Add your favorite veggies – here’s what we like) 2 Whole wheat pre-made crust 1 Jar Pizza Sauce (16 oz.) 2 Tablespoons Pesto Sauce 1 Medium Size Tomato – Sliced 1 Medium Onion 1 Can Large Olives 1/2 Cup Sliced Mushrooms (The taste better if you cut them yourself instead of buying them already sliced) 1 Cup Spinach (Rinsed & Dried) …

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