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When it comes to Easter candy, all I ever wanted as a kid (and pre-teen…and adult) was Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs.  There’s just something about the saltiness of the peanut butter and sweetness of the chocolate.  You can keep the … Continue reading →

Chicken is probably the most versatile and well-liked meats in America.  It’s a staple for most households – including ours.  I’ll admit this recipe for homemade baked chicken tenders takes a little more time than popping a few frozen tenders … Continue reading →

Just the title of this recipe makes my mouth water.  My sweet tooth has been in high gear lately, so I apologize for another sweet recipe.  OK, maybe I don’t. It’s kind of rare to find existing dessert recipes that … Continue reading →

My kids have never tried traditional store-bought pudding, but they LOVE chocolate in other forms – dark chocolate pieces, whole wheat chocolate chip cookies, you name it.  So, when their aunt found this recipe (on allrecipes.com) and sent it to … Continue reading →

I’ve had intentions of jumping on the smoothie bandwagon for a while.  So, the other day I decided to finally put some of that frozen fruit I have to use and make a batch of smoothies.  The kids were really … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard the expression “every child is different” when it comes to anything that has to do with child development – potty training, school performance, basketball skills, learning to walk and talk. Eating and trying new foods is no … Continue reading →

My kids are just a couple months away from turning 3, but I’m already getting anxiety about sending them off to school.  Yes, there are the obvious reasons: Separation anxiety.  Mainly for me.  I know the kids will be fine. … Continue reading →

A blog reader recently reached out to me looking for an alternative to store-bought mini muffins for her young boys.  One variety of the mass-produced, pre-packaged mini muffins contains 25+ ingredients including monocalcium phosphate, potassium sorbate, and sodium stearoyl fumarate.  … Continue reading →

Before we made a switch to real food almost three years ago, my husband and I relied on convenience packaged foods.  Back then, if we read any label at all it was just to identify fat and calories.  We’ve learned … Continue reading →