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CHEESY MEXICAN CROCKPOT CHICKEN & RICE

October 20, 2014 by Carisa

When I was young, we had a very simple chicken and rice recipe that was one of our easy go-to meals. After I moved out, I made this meal frequently because it is pretty inexpensive… But I got bored and started playing around with the recipe adding different flavors and add ins. Then one day […]

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Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Dinner, Favorite Recipes

50 EASY DINNER IDEAS

October 20, 2014 by Carisa

50 Easy Weeknight Meals--families will love them and they come together quick... From Messes to Memories

Today I’m teaming up with 50+ amazing bloggers to bring you 50 Easy Dinner ideas. These meals also all look delicious! I’m so excited to try all of these creative and fun meals. These are the kinds of meals that you prepare when you are running around like a crazy person and want to get dinner […]

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Filed Under: Budget Friendly, Favorite Recipes, Healthy Tagged With: easy dinner ideas, round-up

PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MILKSHAKE

October 2, 2014 by Carisa

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Protein Milkshake from Messes to Memories

I love Peanut Butter!! Seriously, I converted my daughter to love dips through Peanut Butter and apples. Peanut Butter and banana toast is one of our favorite breakfasts. I spread tons of Peanut Butter on my waffles and sandwiches… Way more than I should according to my husband! I even put Peanut Butter in shakes […]

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LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD

September 30, 2014 by Carisa

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Almond

This Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a soft, moist and sweet treat with a crispy, crunchy crust! A secret ingredient will keep the whole family wanting more!

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HOMEMADE OREO SPIDER COOKIES

September 26, 2014 by Carisa

For the past 6 years, we’ve had a pretty steady tradition of making delicious homemade Spider Oreo Cookies around Halloween time. So when I was thinking of a craft that I wanted to share for the Craft Lightning series, I couldn’t think of anything more crafty and delicious! This is a super easy craft… 15 […]

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Filed Under: Dessert, Holiday Crafts, Kid Crafts & Lessons

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