This post may contain affiliate links. Have you been searching for Christmas gifts that won't break the bank? These handmade Christmas gifts are not only cool, they are super creative! I was walking through Target the other day and couldn't help but notice how every aisle was decorated for Christmas. If you're like me, the stress of figuring out what to buy for my family and friends is ...
10 Clever Home Organization Hacks
If you have a hard time keeping up with the housework and messy chaos, then take some time to read a few clever home organization hacks. As the holidays are coming up quickly, family will be arriving and make it harder for you to keep things organized and clean. I have found some brilliant organization hacks to make life less complicated. No matter the size of your living space, these ideas can ...
S’mores Krispie Treats
Do you want an easy no bake dessert you can make quickly? These yummy S'mores Krispie Treats came out so tasty. The mixture of rice krispies, golden graham crunch, soft marshmallows and chocolate bits all drizzled with fudge sauce hits all the marks. What's not to love? I thought by adding additional ingredients like the graham cereal would overpower the taste of the rice krispies. I was ...
One Pan Pork Chops and Rice
In a rush? Do you have 5 minutes? You can prepare this One Pan Pork Chops and Rice meal and pop it in the oven within 5 minutes. I love how easy this tasty recipe is with only 5 ingredients! Even though I've been trying to eat more low carb meals this week, this was a special request from my husband. He phoned it in mid-day with a "pretty please." Of course I agreed, because I could still eat ...
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
I've been on a low carb kick lately, and with the California weather cooling down, it was time for a hearty beef stew - hold the potatoes! This recipe was one of the most flavorful beef stews I've ever made. It was a trial and error process. I initially added bacon, but quickly realized it was pointless because you can't taste it. Thus, my beloved bacon has been omitted from this recipe. With ...
Sausage and Heirloom Tomato Frittata
There has to be a first time for everything, right? Well this was my first attempt at making a Frittata! I'm not sure why I've never tried to make one before. It is easy to whip up and is as delicious as it looks! During my weekly grocery run, I always grab a basket of heirloom tomatoes. These little tomatoes last for at least 2 weeks, compared to grape tomatoes. This leaves me with a lot of ...
Spicy Turkey Chili
It's the best time of the year again! The cooler weather makes me crave soup, but not just any soup. Spicy Turkey CHILI! Chili is my go-to soup choice. I switch up my main meat source frequently. It can be chicken, ground beef or even shredded pork on occasion. It all depends on what I'm craving. This time I felt like lean ground turkey was calling my name. No matter what meat I ...
Cauliflower Sausage Casserole
For all you low-carb eaters out there, this one is for you! I have been making this exceptionally tasty Cauliflower Sausage Casserole for nearly two years. I am so excited to share this recipe with you!! When I started doing Atkins a few years ago, I wanted to find a dish that could substitute my love for potatoes, without all the carbs. Cooked cauliflower is an excellent alternative ...
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
These Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes with pumpkin cream cheese frosting are every pumpkin lovers dream. I decided that today was the day I was going to whip up a halloween inspired treat! On a whim, I was rummaging through the $1 bin's at Target (which I do often) this weekend and spotted these cute little Frankenstein and Pumpkin stickers. I immediately became inspired to plop them on a ...