Living & Loving Together
Welcome to the heart of our home! Here you’ll find a mix of stories, routines, and ideas that keep our family moving and connected through the busy seasons of life. From simple ways to make back-to-school mornings smoother, to easy family dinners like pizza pockets, breakfast sandwiches, and beef & cheese burritos, this space is all about making everyday life a little easier and a lot more meaningful.
You’ll also find after-school treats (like banana bread and chocolate “milkshakes”), cozy evening routines, and the little traditions that help us slow down and enjoy time together. My hope is that as you read, you’ll leave encouraged, inspired, and maybe even with a new recipe or routine to try with your own family.
5 Things I Eat Everyday
5 Foods I Eat Every Day to Stay Healthy and Energetic as a Mom to Three! As a busy mom of three, staying healthy and energetic is essential for keeping up with my family’s daily demands. Over time, I’ve discovered five foods that I make sure to eat every day. These...
Sheet Pan Pasta Bake
Skip to recipe Sheet Pan Pasta Bake Ingredients: 16 ounces of whole wheat penne pasta 1 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce 16 ounces of pre-cooked turkey meatballs 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 package of...
Sheet Pan Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Nuggets
Skip to recipe Sheet Pan Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Nuggets Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast tenderloins 4 cups cornflakes, crushed (you can use a ziplock bag and mallet or food processor) 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp...
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
Skip to recipe Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese 1 cup low fat cheddar cheese 1/2 red onion, diced 1 tomato, diced 3/4 cup BBQ sauce of choice (pay attention...
Sheet Pan Honey Parmesan Pork Tenderloin
Skip to recipe This meal comes together so effortlessly, and is one that everyone always loves! I like to buy the smaller 2 pack of pork tenderloins- I think the meat is more tender than a larger loin. I also buy the pretrimmed green beans to save time! The baby yukon...
Sheet Pan Chicken Primavera
Skip to recipe Cody and I went on our first date to a small Italian restaurant in the best little town.. Stillwater, Oklahoma! He ordered pasta primavera, and told me that was one of his favorite dinners. This is such an easy way to prep this dinner- especially with 3...
Sheet Pan Tex Mex Chicken
Skip to recipe This sheet pan chicken zucchini is perfect for Taco Tuesday! It is loaded with veggies, and flavor! You can eat it on its own, put it in a tortilla, or on top of a bed of lettuce! It is also great with cilantro lime rice to make a bowl! So many great...
The Ultimate Sunday Family Prep Checklist
Start Your Week Strong: The Ultimate Sunday Family Prep Checklist As the weekend winds down, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought of a busy week ahead. That’s why I’ve created this Sunday Family Prep Checklist—a simple yet effective way to get your family...
Pizza Roll Ups
Skip to recipe These are a MUST MAKE!! So simple, so delish and you and your kids are going to love them!!! Pizza Roll Ups Ingredients: 8 8-inch tortillas (I used the sundried tomato and basil) 8 mozzarella string cheeses (I do reduced fat) Turkey pepperonis (I do...
Chicken and Bean Burrito
Skip to recipe Chicken and Bean Burrito Ingredients: 16 ounce can refried beans , pinto or black 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken 1 bell pepper of choice finely chopped ½ cup salsa 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup...
Crispy Chicken Wraps
Skip to recipe Everything about these is delicious! I love these air fried chicken tenders - they are so crispy and they don’t get soggy! You can use them on their own for kids lunches, or make then into a wrap! Here are 5 of my favorite combos! Base: Wraps (tortilla...
Mini Turkey Tacos
Skip to recipe Looking for some more snack ideas to pack for your kids lunches? Check out my 8 Snackle Box Ideas! Mini Turkey Tacos Ingredients: 1 box mini pie crust - will come with 14 pies 2 TBS olive oil 1 lb lean ground turkey ½ small zucchini 1 large carrot 1...