Author Archives: Whitney

Mini Banana Nut Muffins

Recently, Miss Ava and I hosted a playdate at the house.  I always love to cook for people, especially when they are in my home.  And when little kids are involved…snack time is never far away.  So Ava and I … Continue reading

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Miss Ava’s Big Girl Bedroom

Back in February, Miss Ava made the move to her new big girl bedroom!  Big bed, curtains, a big closet and more room for books and toys, oh boy!!

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Lentil Sloppy Joes

Today’s recipe is a fantastic twist on a classic kid meal.  Sloppy Joes.  Remember sloppy joes?  Did the lunch lady at school ever schlop sloppy joes onto your plate at school?  Well, eat your heart out lunch lady because these … Continue reading

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Healthy and Sneaky Carrot Cookies

Alright, if you haven’t noticed by now….I REALLY like cookies!  BUT I also prefer to keep my heart pumping properly and minimize the growth rate of my bum.  You know what I’m saying!?!  Today I have a recipe for some … Continue reading

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Red Pepper Candy

CANDY!!!!  Let’s talk about candy, shall we!?!  It’s artificially colored, full of sugar or high fructose corn syrup, and all kinds of nonsense.  Now don’t get me wrong….I was once a kid, and even in recent years, I’ve been known … Continue reading

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Lasagna Roll Ups

Let’s talk about pasta night.  Specifically. lasagna.  Yes, lasagna is easy; it feeds a crowd and it doesn’t require too many brain cells.  But check out this adorable spin on lasagna.  Thanks to Pinterest, I saw a picture of this … Continue reading

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Lentil Tacos

Does anyone else feel like they are spending about a half a million dollars at the grocery story every month!?!  Alright, that’s a slight exaggeration, but still!  It seems like some of the most basic stuff that isn’t pumped full of … Continue reading

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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter Filling

WOW!  Can you tell that a pregnant chick is writing this blog now?  The last three posts have all been about cookies!!!  Well, this recipe is probably the healthiest of the three.  These chocolate sandwich cookies taste super indulgent but have no … Continue reading

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Chocolate Waffle Cookies

Have you ever made a cookie in a waffle iron?  Well, I had never tried this.  Several years ago we visited family in North Dakota.  I had the most delicious cookies up there.  I asked for the recipe and OH … Continue reading

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Oatmeal Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Cranberries

Hi Friends! Today I’m talking about cookies.  These cookies are kinda sorta on the healthy side based on the saturated fat content.  Only 2 tbsp of butter.  BUT lets be honest here – these cookies have a good dose of … Continue reading

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