Everyone knows one of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. But what to do with all those leftovers sitting in your fridge? Check out these great ideas that can turn your holiday leftovers into great meals. Grilled Ham and Cheese Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 slices bread (or use rolls for smaller sandwiches) 2 slices of ham 2 tablespoons of stuffing 2 slices cheddar, jack, Swiss, or American cheese Instructions: Heat half a tablespoon of butter in Continue Reading
Have Active Teens? 3 Recipes for Natural Energy Drinks
I have a very active family! We're not at the gym everyday (I try to go a few times a week) but we are always on the go and shuttling our kids to sports venues, after-school practices and/or games and spending our weekends outside. My husband & I have purchased energy drinks very scarcely over the years. Although I don't have a problem with energy per say, with energy drinks being a newer product (in the last 10 years) I also don't know the long term side effects it will have on me or my Continue Reading
Good Fat, Bad Fat and Avocados – Avocado Cream Sauce Recipe #saboreaunohoy {ad}
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Hass Avocado Board. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Growing up with several members of my family who suffer from diabetes, I learned a lot about healthy carbs, fiber rich foods, eating heart health and "good fats". You hear the term "good fats" fairly regularly but what are they and how can they improve your diet? Food containing monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats such as avocados, almonds, olives Continue Reading
Looking for an Easy P.M-A.M Transition? Bedtime Routine Checklist Printable #FuelforSchool {ad}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FuelForSchool #CollectiveBias I can almost hear my mom, "!Tiempo para la cama!". Every night before school we had to be prepared for school the next day before bedtime. There was zero fussing in the morning. No whining, complaining or crying before we left for school in the morning. It's not just because we knew better, but it's due to having the proper bedtime routine and morning Continue Reading
Shop & Give Back with Campbell’s Labels for Education® Program #1Millon4Edu #CollectiveBias {ad}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #1Millon4Edu #CollectiveBias Educar es como intentar mantener 35 corchos bajo el agua al mismo tiempo - Mark Twain Educating is like trying to hold 35 corks under water at the same time - Mark Twain I spent half my childhood in Los Angeles area and then in a small rural school system in Southeast Louisiana. Both had one common denominator - budget restrictions. I suppose all Continue Reading
Strawberry Banana Paletas Recipe – How to Make Frozen Fruit Pops {Ad} #DOLEcioso
This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and DolePackaged Foods. However, all opinions expressed are my own Nothing says summertime like frozen ice pops! When I was little, our Southern California neighborhood was filled with local paleta cart vendors. Everyday we would hear vendors chiming their bells and shouting "Paletas, Paletas". If I remember correctly, we paid $2.00 for a single paleta, but the fruity flavors is exactly what we needed to beat the Californian Continue Reading
Sleepover Fun with M&M’s® + Free Printable Slumber Party Invites #ShareFunshine #Ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareFunshine #CollectiveBias Hosting a slumber party is always a blast for the kids but for the Mom it takes a good bit of prep work to prepare for an upcoming sleepover. Having one child spend the night is fairly easy but adding additional children is a different animal! My daughter is almost 15 years old and has been to her fair share of sleepovers at her friends house. But Continue Reading
Quick Weekend Meal with Cheesy Italian Shells Hamburger Helper® #SaveonHelper #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hamburger Helper® . The opinions and text are all mine. I love the weekends! It seems like every weekend I make plan for some family fun but I always forget that I have teenagers. My daughter is notorious for making plans with her friends and failing to clue me in until the last minute. Sometimes she has friends spending the night at our place, other days she's out and about with her friends at their houses. So I Continue Reading
Tasting Tallahassee – 6 Must Try Food Experiences in Tallahassee #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Earlier this month, Tallahassee took me to a many wonderful museums and attractions. I visited some of Florida's finest museums that were bursting with rich history, and was transported back in time to experience some amazing historical artifacts with my own two eyes during my 4 day stay. As much as I loved visiting each historic destination on my itinerary, another part of my trip that I haven't gotten the chance to fill my readers in on yet were some of the delightful eateries I was able to Continue Reading
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Anniversary Dinner -Broussard’s Restaurant New Orleans #NOWFE #BayouTravel
My cup runneth over.... Every May my calendar explodes, but there is always room for lunch with friends. By friends, I mean new friends, amazing food and flavorful wine. That's exactly how I felt at the Barefoot Wines & Bubbly Anniversary luncheon at Broussard's Restaurant. For the last 10 years Barefoot Wines has been annual sponsor of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. As winemaker Jennifer Wall mentioned, Barefoot Wines is not only about wine....it's about the experience. The Continue Reading
Cruise Ship & Beach Resort Cocktail Inspirations – Summer Cocktail Roundup #BayouTravel
Tropical drinks and tiny umbrellas remind me of summer. In fact, the very first thing some people do when arriving to their beach resort or boarding a cruise ship is order their favorite cocktail at the bar. It's an instant reminder to leave your worries at home and that you are officially on vacation. To hold you over until your next beach or cruise vacation, we have compiled a list of some our favorite summer cocktails with complete recipes that will allow you to create the tropical drink Continue Reading
Travel Chat: Top Foodie Travel Destinations #BayouTravel
Are you planning to do some traveling during 2015? If you consider yourself a foodie or at least a lover of fine foods and cuisines, then you may want to add a few great foodie destinations to your travel list for this year. What's on this list? While certainly not complete, this list offers a taste (pun intended) or some of the best hot spots for great food and the finest in dining. Check out these choices and enjoy your travels -- and the culinary delights these hot spots have to Continue Reading