Meal ideas, meal prep and grocery list

What We Ate This Week- 5/2 to 5/6 Recipes and Meal Prep

Another 5 day dinner plan and grocery list for meal prep.

What We Ate This Week

Hi again. I'm here and ready to show you another week of what we ate. I hope last week’s meal ideas and recipes helped all you busy mamas get a handle on the craziness that is dinner time. If you missed last week, here is the post of what we ate for the week. I … Continue reading What We Ate This Week

What We Ate- 1 Week of Dinner Ideas

After talking with friends recently, I was asked about what we ate for dinners over the last week. After talking more, I've found people fall into two categories when it comes to cooking dinner. Those who make a list, grocery shop and meal plan...and those who wing it. When I say “wing it”, I mean … Continue reading What We Ate- 1 Week of Dinner Ideas

Workout Wednesday- Dumbbell Shoulder Burner

One of the most challenging things I’ve faced as a new mom is finding the time to workout. I love playing and interacting with Charlee while she’s awake, I feel a little guilty taking time for myself. Since I’ve started back at work full time, I’ve been exhausted and try to rest or nap when … Continue reading Workout Wednesday- Dumbbell Shoulder Burner

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

It's true that the way to a woman's heart is tacos. Quite possibly the way to a man's heart as well. So let's "taco" 'bout it! Why do we love tacos so much? They are such a causal and easy thing to make with variations that are endless! You can serve them up as an … Continue reading Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

Cherry Chocolate Paleo Truffles- A Copper Queen

Chocolate Cherry Paleo Truffles

Delicious treats that look pretty enough for a special occasion but easy enough for any day, these Cherry Chocolate Paleo Truffles are dairy-free, gluten-free and free of refined sugar!

Venice Title Photo

See Venice in 24 Hours

Good morning!  I finally put the finishing touches on my post about our Venice trip.  My goal is to tell you a little about what we did, where we went  and what we loved with some helpful info for you to use on your own trip.  Venice is such a unique place that is definitely … Continue reading See Venice in 24 Hours

Light and Easy Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Light and Easy Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Light and Easy Chicken Salad Lettuce WrapsChicken salad always reminds me of this time of year.  Although I have been done with school for a while and have no children of my own, the back-to-school time makes me think of all this sack lunches I ate over the years.  Gone are the days of dry … Continue reading Light and Easy Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Blueberry Maple Carrot Cake

Blueberry Maple Carrot Cake

Carrot cake counts as a vegetable right?  I say yes.  And mom always told me to eat my vegetables. I used to think of carrot cake as a dry, boring cake covered in an overly sweet frosting with little orange carrots decorating the top.  If given the option, I would breeze over this flavor in … Continue reading Blueberry Maple Carrot Cake

Protein Pancakes

Paleo Chia Seed Protein Pancakes

Paleo Chia Seed Protein Pancakes Pancakes.  An American breakfast staple.  And not just for Saturday anymore. In my house growing up, making a big breakfast wasn’t saved only for the weekends.  On any given Tuesday, we were awakened to the smell of sizzling bacon or fresh baked biscuits. Pop tart isn't even in our vocabulary.  As … Continue reading Paleo Chia Seed Protein Pancakes