Mom Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Cold and flu season is upon us (not to be confused with the never-ending COVID season.) This chicken and rice soup is the perfect meal when you're feeling under the weather. Our family was hit hard this past week with a virus. I whipped up a big batch of this comforting chicken and rice soup. It’s a family favorite year-round, but especially when we aren’t feeling well. It’s easy to make and will have you feeling better in no time! INGREDIENTS: 1 yellow onion (diced) 1 bag celery (washed and sliced) 1 bag carrots (washed and sliced) 2 TB butter 2 48-oz boxes of chicken broth 2 rotisserie chickens (this is also really yummy with leftover Thanksgiving Day turkey!) 1 tsp...

Halloween is almost here, and we can’t wait! Of course, we love to dress up and trick or treat but what we are most excited about is all the fun, sweet treats that Halloween is centered around. While Halloween is known for children overdosing on sugar, there are a few ways you can attempt to create a healthy(ish) balance with more savory treats that still incorporate some Halloween fun. MUMMY HOT DOGS hot dogs crescent rolls candy eyeballs This one is so simple, and the kids can help out with this one. Unroll the crescent rolls then cut it into strips. Wrap the strips around a hot dog and place on a baking sheet. Bake according to package. Once baking is...

Getting my kids to clean up after themselves is one of my least favorite responsibilities. Especially after months of being at home more than usual, I found myself resorting to just bribing my three and five year old to stay in another room and play quietly while I would listen to a podcast and clean their disaster zone room for them. Isn’t it a total delight to find several day old cups of milk and used pull-ups under the bed?  While that method worked, in theory, I want my kids to be responsible little people and tidy up one mess before moving on to another. I want to say, “Alright! Time to clean up!” And with a snap of my...

Here in the south we all know the drill: watch the forecast, make an evacuation plan, stock up on supplies. We know to put our patio furniture in the garage and pull our potted plants inside. We have estimating how much gas to get for the generator down to a science. Even with all these preparations, one thing remains … what do we do with our bored children? They can’t play outside and many have had more weather related school closures this year than ever before. And scarier than any Halloween spook is the threat of no electricity and (gasp!) no WiFi. So while you’re out and about gathering supplies for this latest storm, here are a few extras you...

Nothing makes me feel more nostalgic than sitting around the table with family, enjoying a meal that I grew up loving. One of our favorites and one that has been passed down from my grandmother is her famous Zucchini Boats. I have vivid memories of watching my Grandma prepare these in her kitchen and the highlight of watching them bake with the oven light on. It's a simple recipe that requires little ingredients. Zucchini Boats 1 lb. Hamburger 2-3 Large Zucchinis 1 Yellow Onion 1 Green Pepper 1 Red Pepper 1 cup Instant Rice 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5oz) 3 stalks of Celery Parsley or Fresh Basil Salt & Pepper Cheese (of choice) for topping Directions: 1). Preheat oven @ 350* 2). Cut...