Easy Blueberry Muffins

Bursting with fresh blueberries, these muffins are light, tender, and simple to make!

I love me a good muffin. I mean, who doesn’t love a fresh baked muffin? Especially one that's filled with fresh, juicy blueberries. For starters, the smell of muffins baking in the house is intoxicating. And then biting into one of these muffins, fresh from the oven, is just heaven. I love using fresh blueberries as often as I can, especially locally grown, but frozen will do the job as well.

Mint Chocolate Potato Chip Clusters

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Satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings with these simple Mint Chocolate Potato Chip Clusters! 

These little addictive bites are perfect for road trips or an everyday snack!

Do you have a summer vacation planned? Or do you have a special trip that you take every year? Every single summer of my childhood my parents and I visited my grandparents in Louisiana. My mom grew up there, met my dad working at the Fort Polk military base hospital, they got married, and eventually settled down in Michigan where my dad is from. With the exception of one or two flights, we always drove to Louisiana. It was about 1,200 miles from our house in Michigan, a 17 hour drive. We never made the drive in one day, we'd always stop for the night to have dinner and rest, and then get up the next day to make the rest of the trip. I should mention that I'm an only child, so these trips I spent in the backseat of our car listening to music, reading, daydreaming, or playing car games with my parents. These are lifelong memories that I'll never forget.

Cinnamon Almond Popcorn

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Satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings with this simple and delicious Cinnamon Almond Popcorn! 

It's a wholesome snack that the whole family will love.

Hey friends! I hope you all had a fabulous long weekend. I apologize for being kind of quiet, but life has been crazy busy over here. This past weekend I didn't do much relaxing, I worked a bunch outside getting ready for E's graduation party this Saturday. There is so. much. to. do. We pulled weeds, planted flowers, prettied up the landscaping, and so on. It was a hard few days on my old back I'll tell you that! But the yard looks great and that's one less thing to worry about. Starting tomorrow I'll be focusing on cooking since my mom and I are making all the food for the party. Pulled pork, summer salads galore, fruits, veggies, and yummy desserts. I'm tired just thinking about it!

Spicy Avocado Hummus

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Perfect for your summer gatherings and family BBQ's, this Spicy Avocado Hummus is 
nutritious, easy to make, and simply delicious!

Summer is right around the corner which means it's time to start prepping the deck for outdoor gatherings galore. I love to have friends and family over, fire up the grill, and enjoy dinner and an icy beverage outside. We spend time talking, laughing, and of course, eating! I try to serve simple and delicious food that doesn't take hours to prepare and is easy to clean up. The beauty of grilling is no pots or pans to clean, and I often make pasta salad, coleslaw, or other salads beforehand so they're ready when company arrives. I also like to serve dips alongside chips and veggies for snacking before dinner is ready. Again, anything that can be made or prepped ahead is key here.

Cherry Yogurt Power Smoothie

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This smooth and creamy smoothie is made with frozen sweet cherries and thick and tangy Greek yogurt. 

Full of antioxidants, protein, and fiber, it's a great way to start your day!

In this crazy busy world we live in, most people don't make time for themselves as often as they should. Myself included. I've been a single mom to my sons for the past 15 years and have raised them on my own. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade it for the world! But sometimes it can be exhausting. Working, take care of the kids, doing chores, etc. can be a lot to handle whether you're by yourself or have a partner to share in the everyday tasks. That's why it's so important to take time out for yourself every day. 

Sprouted Wheat Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

These healthy Sprouted Wheat Blueberry Yogurt Muffins are the perfect quick breakfast 
or snack and they’re ready to eat in just 30 minutes. What's not to love?

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Friends, I've been craving muffins like crazy lately. I don't know why, but I've just really been in the mood for muffins morning, noon, and night. They are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or quick snack, and they even work as a healthy alternative to dessert. These Sprouted Wheat Blueberry Yogurt Muffins are my newest creation and I have to say, they are the best blueberry muffins I've ever made.

Almond Butter Harvest Mix Yogurt Bowl

This protein packed delicious yogurt bowl starts with creamy vanilla grassfed yogurt and is topped with almond 

butter, harvest trail mix, and bites of sweet and spicy crystallized ginger. It's the best way to start your day!

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What's better than a bowl full of rich, creamy yogurt for breakfast in the morning? A bowl full of yogurt that's been topped with swirls of almond butter, a handful of harvest mix, and a sprinkling of crystallized ginger, that's what! I recently discovered my new favorite breakfast, folks. Yep, you guessed it. It's this yogurt bowl! Seriously, where has this been all my life?

I often eat yogurt for breakfast, most of the time topped with some crunchy granola. Recently though I got my hands on some new goodies from Woodstock Foods - their Organic Almond Butter and Hiker's Harvest Mix. Of course they are both amazing on their own, enjoying as a snack, but they are even more delicious when paired with the yogurt. The combination of flavors and textures is out of this world!

Puppy Chow Popcorn

This decadent sweet and salty treat is made by coating popcorn in melted peanut butter and dark 

chocolate, then tossing it lightly in powdered sugar. Puppy Chow Popcorn is a family 

favorite snack that's perfect for movie night or watching the big game!

You all know how much I love my popcorn. It's not just for enjoying on special occasions, I eat popcorn all of the time! It's one of my favorite snacks and I have a bowl just about every night. In honor of National Popcorn Day, which was January 19th, I wanted to share some facts with you about my favorite snack, as well as a new recipe. 

Popcorn is a healthy, whole grain snack food and it has no artificial additives or preservatives. It's sugar free and gluten free, plus it's low in fat and calories! I have a stovetop popcorn popper that I adore and use quite often, but when I'm short on time I also use the microwave. Whatever way you make it, it's a great snack choice for you and your family!

Creamy Guacamole Dip

This creamy and smooth guacamole dip comes together quickly and is a delicious summer snack or appetizer!

During the summer we entertain quite a bit. From family barbecues to Sunday dinners and even brunch, we often have people over. I love to grill because it's easy, the options are endless, and it doesn't require heating up the house. I also love to make simple side dishes and appetizers that don't need to be cooked or heated up, again keeping the stove off.

This Creamy Guacamole is my newest creation and quickly has become my favorite summer dip. Made with Stonyfield organic plain Greek yogurt, the traditional guacamole gets a tangy, creamy kick. 

Coffee Cake Muffins

If you love coffee cake, then these muffins are for you! Tender and moist inside with a crunchy topping, they are the perfect breakfast treat!

Muffins, man. They're all the rage. I love muffins. I also love coffee cake. So I thought, why not make a coffee cake muffin? Perfect for breakfast on the go. Also perfect for sitting at the breakfast table with a magazine while sipping on your morning coffee. I'd say these muffins are pretty versatile.

I also have a secret ingredient in my muffins. Wanna know what it is? OK, I'll tell ya. The secret ingredient is French vanilla yogurt! The yogurt makes the muffins incredibly moist and tender. Light and fluffy, I say. And the topping, well that's just downright delicious. Who knew that walnuts, sugar and cinnamon could be so darn amazing? It's the simple things I guess.

Cherry Walnut Granola

Homemade crunchy granola studded with walnuts and tart cherries is a perfect breakfast, especially over yogurt!

Do you make resolutions? At the start of each new year I always resolve to lose some weight. I'm pretty sure it's been the same resolution every year for as long as I can remember. I start out doing well but by the end of January it seems like I've fallen off the wagon. I know I'm not the only one that goes through this. I've heard from many of my friends that they go through this same routine, year after year.

So this year I decided to give myself a break and have a more attainable goal. Instead of striving to lose weight, I'm going to take baby steps and focus on eating better and trying to exercise more. My eating habits have definitely improved over the last few years. I cook dinner just about every single night, my family eats way less fast food, and I've incorporated more fruits and veggies into our diet. 

Havarti, Fig & Apple Crostini with Arla Dofino #Sponsored #MC #HavartiParty

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I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

We love cheese in our house. I mean we really, really love it. I use many different types of cheese in my recipes, plus I always have several varieties in the frig just for snacking. Knowing this, you can imagine my excitement when I was approached to work on a campaign for Arla Dofino cheese. Of course I jumped at it!

Since school is back in session, my goal was to create a healthy lunch or after school snack for my kids with Arla Dofino cheese. Made by Arla Foods, Arla Dofino has delicious cheese flavors including Havarti, Gouda, Edam and Fontina. All the cheeses are free of added hormones and crafted with quality, natural ingredients in an environmentally friendly way.