Like most kids, my children love dessert. And, me? Some days, I want to cut sugar completely out of our lives because sugar is the devil. And, other days, I bake large batches of cookies after my kids go to bed because sugar is EVERYTHING and I want it all to myself. The struggle is real. After saying "no" to my kids begging for dessert for the millionth time, I knew that I had to set some continue reading...
Crockpot Turkey Chili – Gluten-Free, No Beans, Clean Eating
This crockpot turkey chili is the answer to all of our problems. Well, maybe not all of our problems, but it is certainly the answer to what are we going to cook for dinner? I don't know about you, but I've got a tribe of tiny people who have very particular ideas about food. One is sensitive to dairy. One only eats things smothered in cheese. And, one is starving the second he walks continue reading...
The Gingerbread Fudge Recipe Grandma Should Have Taught You
I'm a sucker for all things cute during the holidays and this gingerbread fudge fits the bill. Tasty. Chocolatey. And, oh so tiny, these little bites of fudge are the perfect gift for neighbors, grandparents, and for YOU! Because the ingredients are simple, kids can help to make these as well which just makes this gingerbread fudge even better. I feel like my first real bite of fudge was continue reading...
10+ Healthy Halloween Treats that Kids Will Love!
"Mom, can I have just ONE more candy?? Please?" I feel like I've been hearing that a lot this year. Along with lawns littered with carved pumpkins, flying bats, and fake spiderwebs, Halloween gives access to colossal amounts of CANDY. For kids? This is the best time of year!! For parents? It's a time when we're saying, "NO,""Not today," or "You just had some" almost daily. But, it continue reading...
How to Make Monster Pancakes
I am NOT a Mom who goes all out during the holidays, but I do try to make a few things special for my kids like making jack-o-pizzas on Halloween night (pumpkin shaped pizzas that we decorate with topping faces) and heart-shaped sandwiches on Valentine's day. If you've been to Happily Ever Mom before, you know that I like to set traditions that I KNOW I can do year after year. Life can get continue reading...
{Kid’s Crafts} Butterfly Handprint Garden Pot
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro Gro-ables for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I love doing simple spring time kid's crafts. When Miracle-Gro Gro-ables reached out to us (a Happily Ever Mom sponsor) it inspired us to buy some pots and start crafting! Gro-ables have small seed pods that have everything you need to grow fruits, veggies, and herbs. Just plant, continue reading...