Overnight Oatmeal: 5 Ways

Good morning! Join me at Modern Parents Messy Kids today with five ways to make overnight oats: traditional soaking, grab-and-go baked oatmeal, DIY oatmeal packets, crockpot oats and refrigerator oats. There’s certainly something for everyone (unless you are grain-free or you don’t like oats.. then you’re out of luck.) What’s your favorite way to eat […]

The Nap Date (for busy parents)

Today I’m sharing my favorite secret weapon for dating your spouse after you have kids: the nap date! Come see how I put it together in under 30 minutes!

Home Cold/Flu Remedies and Foods that Boost Your Immune System

This week at MPMK, I’m sharing my favorite cold and flu remedies and a big list of foods that will boost your immune system. It’s amazing what the right foods can do for your body and your health. Come and visit!

Holiday Hosting for Every Appetite

Join me at MPMK today where I’m giving 5 tips to hosting guests with alternative diets, food allergies or other dietary restrictions. It doesn’t have to be a huge headache if you do a little planning. (Or it might still be a headache, but at least your guests will know you love them very much!)

18 Things You Didn’t Know Your Slow Cooker Could Make

I know ya’ll are loving some slow cooker recipes these days. Did you know you can make more than just pot roast in there? Um.. yeah. You can make BREAD in there. And cheesecake. And Chex Mix. The creativity out there on these internets is top notch, am I right? Pop over to MPMK to […]

Chicken Satay Lettuce Cups and Thai Chicken Taquitos

For a fresh take on double duty dinners, visit me at MPMK today! There, you’ll find the recipes for Chicken Satay Lettuce Cups and Peanut Sauce. Then pop back to Oven Love for the Thai Chicken Taquitos recipe (posted yesterday). Then get ready for two dinners that will blow your pants off. (I mean that […]

Thai Chicken Taquitos

I felt like a real genius with this one, you guys. This crazy Thai/Mexican fusion taquito idea just popped into my brain and would not leave until I made it happen. All I could think about was peanut sauce for days. Days! Then another idea called Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps became best friends with the […]

Mr. Nick’s Homebrews: Kölsch

Mr. Nick (that handsome fellow I share a last name with) is here to talk about home brewing! I know I’ve mentioned it before, but he’s been brewing beer at home for a while now and we’re finally ready to share it with you. (Meaning we finally got off our butts, took some photos and […]

18 Easy Afternoon Snacks

 Need some new snack ideas? Come visit me over at MPMK today for a round-up of 18 easy snacks. Your afternoons just got a little more special.

Salmon Quinoa Salad

Hop on over to MPMK today- I’m sharing this simple salmon quinoa salad. Yum!