We just got back from California where we were visiting my family. It was wonderful, but traveling with kids is exhausting. I don’t care what you say. The airplanes, the time changes, the exploring and visiting, the new surroundings, it gets to them man. Or at least my kids. Maybe my kids are weird. The… Continue reading Paleo Turkey Meatballs, Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Traveling
So there is a long back story to this dish. Today is Cooper’s 2nd birthday. We started out his birthday strong. Mark made the birthday boy bacon and eggs for breakfast. After breakfast, Coop opened his three presents from us. This is a tradition my parents started with me and my siblings growing up. Three… Continue reading Egg Roll in a Bowl
So the biggest surprise of my life was pulled off today. My best friend flew from Arizona to Florida to SURPRISE me with a visit!! Like how did this even happen. If you know anything about me, I find out about EVERY single surprise anyone has tried to pull on me. No joke. Christmas presents,… Continue reading Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
My family is officially here!!! They drove from California to Florida to be here for the birth of our second kid and then they are staying SIX weeks to help out! I’m beyond stoked. Mark may have a different opinion… Cooking is the only thing that has distracted me from being uncomfortable and wanting this… Continue reading Salmon Leek Soup
I’ve been making Slow Cooker meals all week and I’m in love. My favorite part of the whole production (which isn’t even a “production”) is when Cooper wakes up first thing in the morning, I pick him up out of his crib and ask him if he wants to help me cook. He replies with… Continue reading Crock Pot Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
I had no idea what a Shepherd’s Pie was until a few yeas ago. It was after I met my husband, we were at a local British pub, and I saw it on the menu. A little back story real quick – this wasn’t a date night. This was one of those nights where you… Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie (Whole30)
Today is the 7th day Mark has been on “convalescent leave” since his surgery, and it has been AWESOME. Being a military wife basically means being a single mom most of the time. Between the 7 month deployments, your husband working 12+ hours a day and then them having 24 hour duty some weekends, it… Continue reading Breakfast Sausage Pizza Egg Muffins
This is the second time I have made this dish in the last 13 days (13 days is how long Mark has been doing this Whole30 thing for). It was actually the first Whole30 recipe I found and made. Well, besides just roasting some veggies and grilling up some meat on my own, and trying… Continue reading Sausage, Hard Boiled Egg, and Avocado Breakfast “Salad”
This is officially day 6 of doing Whole30. I should clarify this though, Mark is doing Whole30, not me. I’m pregnant and like pretzels too much. But, I am cooking all his meals, so I do participate, then. Because I’m pregnant and I don’t want to spend extra time cooking other things. Lots of things… Continue reading Sweet Potato Toast – Whole30
Guys. I am getting so good at this “making up recipes” thing. I’m shocked with myself. It’s taken me 26 years but I just realized…I am (sort of) creative! Homeschool paid off. Shout out to mom. Mark had a buddy coming over for dinner tonight so I wanted to make something heartier than just the… Continue reading Spinach and Sausage Spaghetti
Cooped in the Kitchen 