Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe There are just some evenings when I am tired of cooking. Of course, there are times when I enjoy preparing a meal for my family, but if I were honest, I would rather be doing something else, like watching a movie or playing a board game as a family. On those nights, I need a quick dinner. My go-to meal is a family favorite: deconstructed egg roll in a bowl. Ingredients: 2-Tablespoons sesame oil Four green onions (sliced, white and green parts separated) ½ cup diced red onions Five cloves of garlic 1-pound breakfast sausage (or ground meat) 1-Tablespoon Sriracha One bag of coleslaw mix 3-Tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos) 1-Tablespoon rice wine vinegar ...

Road Trip “Reads” :: Audiobooks for the Whole Family Hitting the road for that summer beach vacation, Thanksgiving trip to Grandma’s or Mardi Gras break to Disney World and looking for something to entertain the whole family? Try audiobooks.  Audiobooks are quickly becoming my favorite way to consume books. I’ve always dabbled in audiobooks, but recently I’ve been getting the audiobook and ebook for every title I read. I think audiobooks are a great tool to engage the whole family in a story.  I think we’re all looking for ways to connect with our kids in new and healthy ways. Reading is a great way to do so, but it’s not always easy to do. Summer reading or vacation assignments aren’t necessarily...

Get to "Reading" with Audiobooks June was audiobook appreciation month, and let me just say, I appreciate audiobooks. I’ve never been closer to meeting my reading goal as I am this year, and the year is only half over. I love audiobooks for a variety of reasons: they’re easily accessible, they allow for multitasking, it’s the equivalent of being told a story (and who doesn’t love being told a story). Audiobooks are also great for epic books that may be intimidating to read, or books set in alternate universes with made up words! I love to have both the audiobook and the ebook and either follow along in the ebook, or pick up from where the audiobook left off if...

Fromage Blanc :: What's That? If you’re hosting and need an easy dish or if you’re invited out and need an easy transport dish – are you always thinking, “OMG WTH am I going to bring?!” Well, I got you! This is quick, delicious and you’re guaranteed to always leave with an empty crockpot! It only has three ingredients! THAT’S IT! 2 blocks of Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 can of Rotel Tomatoes 16oz of Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage And it’s pretty quick too. So, if you’re hosting – it’s one of those things you can leave on and tend to your guests or other things. I always cook the breakfast sausage the night before and store in the fridge. That way, the...

Quick & Easy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese When it comes to preparing meals for our little ones, quick and easy is sometimes best. Especially if you have a hungry toddler like me. One of my daughter’s favorites is a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Instead of using your cast iron skillet, I found that it is easier to get a crispy grilled cheese sandwich when using the air fryer. It saves time and it comes out perfectly. I have listed the recipe below to get a tasty crispy grilled cheese that your little one will love. Grilled Cheese Ingredients: Unsalted butter - helps the sandwich lightly  brown without burning Sandwich Bread - I love using brioche bread but you can use...