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Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

01/06/14 | Dinner, Recipes, slowcooker, Soup

"This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information." This Creamy Chicken Taco Soup recipe is so easy and makes your house smell good all day long because it's made in the slow cooker, or crock pot.  If you can't tell by looking at my recipes, I kind of like soups and stews.  This really is more like a White Chicken Chili or Stew because it's a really ...

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5-Minute Dinner Rescues for Busy Families

06/20/25 | Uncategorized

Let’s be real—there are nights when dinner just sneaks up on you. You’ve been running around all day, helping with homework, chasing toddlers, folding that never-ending laundry mountain… and suddenly it’s 5:47 p.m. and everyone’s starving. Sound familiar? That’s when you need solid dinner rescues—something fast, easy, and kid-approved to save the night. These are my tried-and-true 5-minute ...

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Easy Hands Free Risotto with Bellini

07/16/17 | Bellini Recipes, Dinner, How To, Main Dishes, Recipes, Reviews, Sides, Sponsored

Easy Hands Free Risotto with Bellini

“This post is sponsored by Bellini Kitchen Master. All opinions are my own.” I love to make Risotto but it's usually very time consuming and and you have to stand there and mix it and slowly add broth as it cooks. It's not a practical dish for busy moms. UNTIL NOW! I am beyond excited to share with you one of my most favorite products of all time. The Bellini Kitchen Master. The Bellini ...

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5 Hacks that Make Life Easier with Small Kids + $10 off $50 Grocery Walmart Coupon #GroceryHero

12/12/16 | Babies, Christmas, coupon, deals, Family, Holidays, Home, Kids, Organize, Parenting, shopping, Sponsored

"This post is sponsored by Walmart, but of course, all opinions are my own! Read my disclosure policy for more information." When you have small children. Life is crazy. I mean, you have these mini humans that like to throw fits about everything. For example, when my daughter was young we were inside the store getting our groceries and I bribed her. (Yes, I use the heck out of bribes.) I ...

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5 Minute Monogrammed Pumpkin~ Oktoberfest Guest Post

10/27/15 | Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Home, Home Decor, Thanksgiving

Five Minute Monogrammed Pumpkin

It's Tuesday and we have another amazing guest post for our Oktoberfest! Please welcome Salvage Sister and Mister. They will be showing us how to monogram a pumpkin in less than 5 minutes. So cute! . . . . . . . . Do you ever feel like you want some FALL décor but feel like it's too much work? We have your back!! Here is a super quick and easy DIY that will give you instant curb appeal. 5 ...

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Hot Dog Boats Recipe

04/09/15 | Dinner, Main Dishes, Recipes

Hot Dog Boats Recipe

This recipe is one of my kids favorite comfort foods. I learned this recipe from my sister who was a very busy mom with small kids. It's one of those "What the crap are we going to eat for dinner tonight?" recipes. It's fast, easy and the kids love it. And although it's not the healthiest dinner, that's OK with me. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do to get the kids fed. I ...

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