Kimberly

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I am a mom to Five Little Chefs who love to cook and create anything with their hands. Watching over 10 additional hands keeps me busy but is so much fun! We laugh and cry everyday, but then want to do it again the next day. That is how we know we are enjoying life!

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Pizza Pasta Skillet

One Pot Pizza Pasta Skillet is a recipe that can be made in 30 minutes. This is one of those easy recipes for busy families. Go ahead and add more cheese if you love it extra cheesy! Whenever I run errands I go in and out with kids in tow as fast as I can. If you have kids you know what I mean and why I do it. Recently I was able to go shopping without kids. I saw so many new things! Down the pasta aisle I found some really neat pasta, Barilla Pronto. The claim on the box is "One Pan. ...

Chocolate Coconut Pecan Brownie

Easy Chocolate Pecan Brownie recipe is made from a boxed mix. But wait, it is then taken to a new level by the addition of mini chocolate chips, coconut and pecans.  This is a fast way to make a good brownie. Just a few tips: Go ahead and use your favorite boxed brownie mix. Line your pan with foil and spray with non stick spray. When it is cooled lift it out holding onto the foil. It is so much easier to cut outside of the pan. Always check for doneness starting at 5 minutes ...

General Conference Packet Updates

As you may know in October 2015 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sustained 3 new apostles to the Quarem of the Twelve Apostles. I previously created a get to know the LDS Apostles. Now that it is outdated I had some work to do. These new 3 apostles have been so hard to search for and find fun facts. If you know of any other fun facts that would be great for this activity please let me know. Make sure you go back to the main Get To Know The LDS Apostles link.  (for ease I ...

Eat Smart Bok Choy

This time of the year when the weather starts warming up I begin thinking about summer. One way to get ready for summer is to focus again on good nutrition. To celebrate National Nutrition month my family is consuming Eat Smart's Gourmet Vegetable seven unique salad kits. All look amazing and taste very different...I know because I have tried them! We have been experiencing some different tastes because of the superfoods included in these kits but we have discovered new is also good! ...

Bunny Noses

Sometimes you just need a super easy after school snack to surprise your kids with. These bunny noses are just that...super easy. All you need are a few supplies when you are doing your weekly grocery shopping and 5 minutes before the kids walk in the door. Supplies: Mini nilla wafers Strawberry premade frosting Black skinny string licorice Scissors How to Make Bunny Noses Using some scissors cut the licorice into about 1" pieces. You do not need a ruler just eyeball ...

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese with Veggie Mobile

I like to empower my kids. I like to teach them to become self-sufficient. One way I do this is through cooking. I love teaching my kids how to make a simple meal. My 12 year old knows how to make Kraft Macaroni and Cheese all by herself. My 7 year old had a desire to make it for everyone. Instead of being in the kitchen myself showing her the way I thought I could empower my 12 year old to teach her sister. The best way to solidify your knowledge of something is to teach it to someone ...

12 St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Recipes

St. Patrick's Day is a FUN holiday! Rainbows, leprechauns and the color green everywhere is what this day is all about. I've compiled 12 great food and drink recipes to help you celebrate this year. St. Patrick's Day Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels by Five Little Chefs  St. Patrick's Day Pretzels by Momcrieff McDonald's Copycat Shamrock Shake by Kid Friendly Things To Do Mini Grasshopper Pies by Thristy DIY Diva Shamrock Oreo Truffles by Bam's Kitchen Mint Cream Ice Box ...

St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

Welcome!  Do you love celebrating fun holidays like St. Patrick's Day with food?! This Cinnamon Sugar SOFT PRETZELS recipe is amazing! These pretzels smell and taste just like the mall pretzels. Every now and then we invite a bunch of kids over for a late night. They ALWAYS want something to eat. Instead of having food available for them we make it fun and let them create their own pretzels. Not only is it a fun activity but kids love it because they can make their own and then eat it ...

Lime Sugar Cookies

Crispy Lime Sugar Cookies are sweet and refreshing. This recipe is a perfect treat for families or parties such as St. Patrick's Day. We tinted these cookies green to make it fun for the holiday. Do you serve green food or even rainbow food like this fruit parfait for your St. Patrick's Day meal? My Little Chefs find it really fun especially after doing our St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt. This sugar cookie recipe is just for the Dad in our house. He loves lime and he loves crispy, crunchy ...

Toasted Sesame Balsamic Asparagus

Asparagus is one of those last minute side dishes that I love because they are easy recipes. Usually you trim the ends splash a little oil and a few extras on top and bake for 6 minutes. That is about how long it takes for all my little chefs to wash their hands and get to the table. By the time they are sitting down the asparagus is ready to enjoy hot. This Toasted Sesame Balsamic Asparagus is just that. Roasting results in crisp, tender stalks with a nutty, earthy flavor. Toasted Sesame ...

Baked Cheesy Sausage Penne

Baked Cheesy Sausage Penne is ultimate comfort foods. Use penne pasta, italian sausage and lots of mozzerella cheese to make it as cheesy as you want. Dinner is easy on the table within an hour, making for a great weeknight meal. Baked Cheese Sausage Penne This pasta dish is great for a crowd. It can be made within an hour when you have unexpected company. Grab an extra pound of italian sausage and freeze it for your next meal. The other ingredients are more common and probably already in ...

Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnovers

Whenever I pass by the bakery we see the amazing danish pastries. They are flaky and crisp on the outside with a fruit filling. Guess what? Danish recipes are not that difficult when you use frozen puff pastry. When you need a quick and easy recipe to impress make these Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnovers. Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnovers Any dessert or recipe that doesn't require a huge list of ingredients is a good thing. This raspberry cream cheese danish has 5 ingredients. If you are like ...