My son recently turned one! We had planned this awesome Mickey mouse themed birthday for him complete with Mickey Mouse cupcakes. Alas, Hurricane Irma decided to show up and drown our plans for a party. As a native Floridian, I decided not to let a little rain get me down though. We still ended up making […]
Perfect Summer Sangria
Something that many of you may not know about me, is that what feels like a lifetime ago, I used to be a bartender. I loved making drinks and talking to customers. It was a fun job, but not one that I wanted to have after my oldest daughter was born. The hours were not […]
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
I may or may not have a slight obsession with Mexican food. Taco Tuesday is my favorite dinner of the week, and I am down to go to my local hole in the wall taco stand at any given time. That being said, I do like to change it up from week to week. This […]
Chicken Taco Zucchini Boats
So by now, y’all know that my love for tacos runs deep. Lately, I have been trying to eat healthier for myself and for the kids, so I am trying to cut out some carbs where I can. Well, the other night I decided to try out these Chicken taco zucchini boats, and guys, they […]
Veggie Mac and Cheese: Meatless Monday Meals
Here at Coffee Mom headquarters I have been trying hard to create a meal plan and stick to it. Something that I have found that helps out a ton is to do theme nights! It may sound cliche, but Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, etc seem to help make it all stick. This week for Meatless […]
Italian Stuffed Peppers
These Italian stuffed peppers are seriously perfect for a family dinner. Everyone in my family loves them, and they are so easy to make ahead of time and just have ready to throw in the oven. By now, if you have been reading my food blogs for a while, you know I like simple meals. […]
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken
At my house, instead of Taco Tuesday we do a Taco Friday. Fridays just seem like the perfect day to eat delicious tacos and relax after a long week of work. As you are all probably aware by now, I am slightly addicted to my crock pot. It is a wonderful appliance that just allows […]
Espresso Cheesecake Brownies
Ever since Christmas, my daughter has been obsessed with baking. She got this adorable bakers set that she loves to wear with a hat and apron. So since she is always wanting to bake, I decided it would be fun to try out a new recipe. We decided to try our hands at espresso cheesecake […]
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cookout season has officially begun. This is the time of the year for back yard cookouts and family get togethers. With this season comes the need to bring side dishes. I don’t know if you are anything like me, but I enjoy bringing something a little out of the ordinary. For my first cookout of […]
Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
I just love making desserts. They are always so much fun to play around with and try new flavor combinations. Recently, I had a party to go to but no clue what to bring. Everyone was already bringing sides and salads, so I decided on a dessert. At this point I scoured my pantry for […]
