my granny’s perfect white bread | #makeandtake

 join me for #makeandtake week to honor my granny and her amazing story.  you will want to try this perfect white bread recipe too. the best bread base for lots of great recipes! The story behind the perfect white bread Meet Norma Arnett. This is my Granny. My...

Sweet Hawaiian Pork Sliders

 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Farmer John California Natural Fresh Pork. All opinions are 100% mine. These Hawaiian Pork Sliders are so Easy to Make and are a Huge Crowd Pleaser with Sweet Brown Sugar and Pineapple Goodness! These are some of...

Low Carb Pancakes

Low Carb Pancakes That Are Fluffy, Keto Friendly, Have Just The Right Flavor, And Taste Like The Real Deal But are Guilt Free! Low Carb Pancakes So, for the past few years, I have been a protein shake in the morning person. But as my husband has been on Keto, and my...

Low Carb Sesame Chicken

This sesame chicken recipe is low carb, gluten free, and has so much flavor, I don't ever want to make the original again!Low Carb Sesame ChickenWe love Asian food. We really REALLY like Asian food. My husband and I have been really working together this past year to...

the best queso blanco dip recipe

this queso blanco dip is filled with spinach and flavor and a little kick. it's a party favorite and a must-have for cinco de mayo! The Best Queso Blanco... Here in Arizona, there is a Mexican restaurant that is one of the best there is, in my opinion. It is ALWAYS...

Baked Apple BBQ Pork Ribs

BBQ Pork Ribs in the oven for fall off the bone perfection! If you have ever wanted a recipe for baked BBQ Pork Ribs, this is  it! These ribs are so easy and so delicious! BBQ Pork Ribs in the OVEN I love ordering BBQ pork ribs from the menu at BBQ joints claiming to...

smoked bacon deviled eggs your family will love

These smoky bacon deviled eggs are salty with a little tang and crunch that I crave in the spring! what i look forward to more than anything though during spring... {besides the easter candy...} are deviled eggs. i freakin can't leave them alone. so i made a pretty...

Cauliflower Rice Jambalaya | Keto-friendly

This Keto Cauliflower Rice Jambalaya comes together in one large pot and is about 1/2 the calories of the rice version! It's an easy smoked sausage recipe that you'll be happy you saved for later! We have been making this almost once a week as part of our keto diet!...

Queso Blanco Chicken Tacos

This post was sponsored by Old El Paso, but all opinions are my own. Fall is coming and that means fall tv and sports will be back! In our two families, especially here in Arizona, we have a few huge sports fans. We haven't really had time up until now to spend on...

Over 25 Great ways to use up your thanksgiving leftovers

What to do with all of the Thanksgiving leftovers. I always find myself searching for these lists the day after Thanksgiving when I still have the turkey hangover and I'm ready for more... Thanksgiving. A time to get together with family, laugh, play football, and...

Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwiches

These sweet and tangy pork Hawaiian pulled pork sandwiches are where it's at! I am obsessed with Sweet Baby Rays and LOVE this new Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce on them! Having a really good BBQ pulled pork recipe in your pocket is key, and having a few really great slaw...

Lucy’s Sparkly First Birthday Party

I'm getting back to my favorite part of having a blog, aside from posting all of my projects and recipes, I love to write about my family and the fun things we do with them. My niece Lucy is one of the reasons we moved here too, to be near these cousins and so my kids...

5 and 90. An Epic Birthday Mashup

If you're born on the same day as Gramma Grapes, it means you get to have a week long party and enjoy lots of family around. When I was at the hospital, at 36 weeks with Boss and the doctor had just tried a cephalic version to turn him head-down, I was devastated. I...

No really, at-home hair color is where it’s at

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clairol Nice ’n Easy. All opinions are 100% mine. Since I colored my hair a few weeks ago, I have had a handful of friends and family ask me if I really do love my hair color and I'll tell each of them, YES! It...

arizona again

i have had a whole lot of emotions rolling through this head for months. it's been a rollercoaster, no, really more like a tornado. the short story is: we moved to arizona. because so many have asked, i'll just tell you why. in the few times that we visited our...

How to color your hair at home like a boss!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clairol Nice ’n Easy. All opinions are 100% mine. In the last few years, I have learned that as my family and responsibilities have grown, my ability to spend time and money on myself has slowly...disintegrated into...

A Grinch Christmas

christmas at my moms is never a small event. this year she planned a Whobilation complete with a visit from the Grinch and it was pretty fun! the food, of course, had to be on theme, and turns out it was the perfect meal for a Christmas Eve Eve. for the Grinch...

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i’m a mom of 4, and a lover of all things bright, beautiful, and COLORful! as a fitness and nutrition coach, i love helping others to reach their health goals, and i love food and renovating, whether homes or bodies.

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