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...

turning into my moms…

yes, moms.exhibit a} when i realized i had some fabric, and that it was girly,and that a girlfriend was having a baby girlfriend soon, i went for it.{this is one of those patterns that looks like a lot more work than it is. and i love that.} i think i'll call it baby...

its not a california vacation unless….

my dad gets to throw a frisbee,everyone gets some quality beach time....{which, to some, means building a "fortress" to save us all from water... }until everyone sleeps or until you eat at a real dive of a diner... yes those 3 plates are mine. no, i'm not pregnant.and...

a {real} vacation

this is not a real update of our {real} vacation,this weekend we blessed this little guy {jasper dylan moffat} in LA.so we had lots of cute people around and lots of fun things to do.we...went to newport beach, then to crab cooker {where i admit, i had...

things i {will} miss…

hearing you sing, "whoah-oh wait a minute mister boss-man" to my little guy...the hilarity of dating - a la maddi + your sister's tact {and all of the stories}your tender heart {i.e. waterworks}hearing you talk about working with SPED with that heart wide openyour...

a dandy lady

my granny passed almost exactly 10 years ago.i have been thinking lots about her lately.because my mom and sister are here for the week,we curled up together and read her life story on her birthday{2 days ago}.we cried. we laughed. we learned. "I have had a happy life...

6 months {or zero point five}

  this cute kiddo is zero point five years old{yesterday}has 4 teeth {and counting...}  sleeps swaddle free {finally...}grinds teeth,shrieks of laughter,makes LOUD yummy noises,takes 2 hour naps,and rolls from room to roomwe are all having too much...

the perfect storm

one of those mom moments served with a side of fear, guilt, and empathy.often, my baby will fall victim to the "trifecta," or in other words: the poop, tired, and hungry cry. when all things are causing the general feeling of "and now i'm really ticked off!"but...

a few of my favorite things….

if you really paint, like you are an artist, just walk away quietly, there is nothing to see here....i have been sort of whining about wanting to paint and cc usually giggles at the randomness, then his "i'm a supportive husband" voice sobers up and he says, "{cough}...

things i miss…

{in no particular order}drinking from the hoseclimbing treessecret admirersjelliesthe babysitters clubcapture the flag/kick the bucketriding a bike sans the helmetscrunchiesfirst crusheschoreographing rollerblade dances to amy grantdestinys childstars-style hair*best...

hey, i’m meg

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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