Summer is for poolside fun, and this make-ahead dip will help ease those swimming munchies! Here's Katie with her recipe (and join me in congratulating her on the recent arrival of her sweet daughter, Madeline Joy). ****************** Ingredients: 14 slices Center cut bacon, cooked and chopped (about 1 cup crumbled) 1 (8 oz) pkg Low fat cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup 2% Shredded cheese 1/2 tsp Onion powder 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 1/2 ... read more
6 Fresh and Healthy Summer Eats for #LoveYourLifeFriday
Hi Friends, Clare here. A lot of you are looking for snacks and meals that are healthy that you can eat during the summer. What I define as "good food" to eat during the summer includes minimal prep in the kitchen, no hot ovens or crockpots, and lots of fresh, in-season foods! Our kids are home with us too so we have to be mindful of them as well. Here are some of my favorite clean meals and snacks our family eats during the summer! 1.) Foil Packet Dinners Fire up your grill! Get foil out ... read more
11 Ways to Celebrate Dad
Father’s Day is just a week away. Take time to pamper the men in your life and show them just how much you appreciate all they do for you. This is a great time to celebrate both fathers and all the paternal role models in your life. These ideas are excerpted from my book, Everyday Confetti, co-authored with Glynnis Whitwer. No chore week. Declare a no-chore week leading up to or surrounding Father’s Day. Everyone else mows the lawn, takes out the trash, or changes the light bulbs. Give Dad ... read more
Summer Strawberry Pie for #LoveYourLifeFriday
Hi friends, April here! Today I'm sharing a recipe that up until now I've only shared with family. I'll give you the quick version of the backstory on this recipe. My husband grew up with an older couple living next door. They were the kind of neighbors that shared an egg or a cup of sugar when you ran out and they didn't expect anything in return. Early in our marriage I was looking for recipes at my in-laws home one day and came across this strawberry pie recipe from their neighbor. I ... read more
Bread Machine Bread Video Tutorial for Kids for #LoveYourLifeFriday
Hi friends, Lindsey here. I just love the way fresh bread smells. Even more, I love the way it tastes! My sweet kids love the way it tastes too! Sometimes we make it homemade, but honestly it's been months since I've made a loaf from scratch. Lately, we've been using our bread machine to save time. My second oldest girl, Grace, especially enjoys being in the kitchen. She has enjoyed cooking and baking ever since she was little. She delights in making new creations and spreading ingredients ... read more