I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I hope that all of you had an absolutely wonderful, intimate, peaceful, relaxing holiday. 

Not going to lie, working two jobs from home with two kids under 6 in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, and I’ve really slacked in all other areas of my life. (My work/life balance has never been the best).

I’m hoping that the new year brings me a little more of a routine, motivation, and ability to multi-task and accomplish all of the things I want to accomplish. 

Do you have any big plans for the New Year? Lofty goals? Affirmations you’re taking with you? ✨
THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social di THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social distancing and I still made enough for 10+ people. 

.....my bad. 

#foodblogger #nashvillefoodblogger #buzzfeast #eatmunchies #epicurious #feedfeed #foodaholic #foodbeast #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodinspiration #foodlover #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstyling #forkyeah #huffposttaste #instafood #seriouseats #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #bonappetit #eatingfortheinsta #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers #thanksgiving #thanksgivingplate
We don’t get out much these days and can get a l We don’t get out much these days and can get a little stir crazy, as I’m sure everyone has been experiencing lately. Jake and I decided to surprise Grayson (and Sawyer but mostly Grayson) with this Drive Thru @jurassicquest experience! Thank Goodness for some socially distant activities, am I right? JQ did an awesome job of creating this and making it feel safe for all who attended. And yes, I made sure to pick up some overpriced souvenirs 😂
We got lunch after and made a day of it...in the car. Hahaha.
Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 h Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 has been a hit! 

We *do* typically spend our Halloween’s at home—so it’s business as usual over here; doing fun stuff like baking and decorating cookies, and watching movies (Monster House and Hocus Pocus have been on heavy rotation this season), and we always get pizza! 

Only thing we’re missing is Jacob. 

Happy Halloween, friends! 

Stay safe, wear your mask, and practice social distancing...for the love of god. 🎃
Showed all the way up. 🔵 Showed all the way up. 🔵
How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday aft How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday afternoon? 

Grayson has been loving these @seapakshrimpco Shrimp Pals, which are essentially shrimp nuggets...and of course we had to add some of his favorite fruit, and a salad with homemade ranch dressing that I hope he at least ate a little of. Rounding it out with some chocolate animal crackers. 

Let’s be real, not all bento lunches have to be super complicated and unattainable. You know the ones. I put this balanced ass lunch together in 10 minutes (and that is including cook time). 

What is your child’s favorite thing that you pack them for lunch?
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I can’t believe it’s October already! 🎉 🎉

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. 

From the cool weather and cozy clothes, to the warm feel good meals that just hit the spot. (And of course, Halloween!) 

To celebrate, I got together with a few of my favorite foodies to give away $200 to Whole Foods. Grab some yummy groceries for your family on us to be delivered to your door, or peruse the aisles—whatever your heart desires! 

TO ENTER: Like this post, follow the accounts below, and tag your Whole Foods loving friends!

Giveaway ends Friday, October 2 @ 11:59PM. 

Winner will be picked and announced on Saturday, October 3.

*This giveaway isn't sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram or Whole Foods. Good luck!*

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This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, bu This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, but this meal needed to be shared because it was so damn delicious! 

Egg Roll in a Bowl (recipe courtesy of @bunsinmyoven) came together so easily, and only required a small handful of ingredients. *(Ground meat of choice-I used pork sausage, a bag of coleslaw mix, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Green onions for garnish)* 

I was able to throw it together, on a night where I was super stressed and trying to get dinner together in a hurry. This went from skillet to table in 10-15 minutes! 

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a long time now, and it’s definitely going into the rotation. 

As someone who works late into the evening, easy dinner recipes are CRUCIAL. That’s totally one of the reasons that I started blogging and sharing my recipes, to combine an assortment of delicious quick and easy recipes all in one place. 

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I’m definitely feeling myself and this new color. 

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You totally deserve the best at home hair color, made simple. (Click through the link in my bio to find out more information about grabbing your own custom color). 
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Food and Recipes, Motherhood and Parenting · August 14, 2020

5 Easy Back to School Lunch Ideas

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Back to School time is right around the corner, and whatever school will look like for you and your family this year (whether it’s traditional school, distance learning, or homeschooling), one thing is constant in a school day: Lunch Time. Lunch time gives our kids a chance to have a “brain break”, as I like to call it. They don’t have to focus on learning and can enjoy a nice break from the repetitiveness of a school day. Earlier this week, I ordered a curbside pickup of necessities from my local Publix, so I decided to put together 5 Easy Back to School Lunch Ideas, and I had a ton of fun creating these. (Grayson had fun taste testing them as well).

 

Although Grayson will be 5 this year, he technically doesn’t meet the cutoff to enter Kindergarten, so I will be keeping him home and homeschooling. Him being home does give us more time to focus on one on one learning. And I’m confident that extra time will ensure he’s ready for next year. He was really looking forward to going to school, and so I am trying to make it as “official” for him as I can–I did a store pickup for some essentials (a backpack with his favorite character, pencils, paper, etc). I even purchased a few different “bento” style lunch boxes, which is really what inspired this post.

There are a lot of options and ideas during the week, and of course you can change out veggie and fruit options to ones your kids enjoy. These choices are just what works for my kids, so they’re what I used.

Monday:

Chicken Salad Croissants, Crackers, a Veggie, and Cookies
5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
These chicken salad croissants were so fun to make, and the kids really enjoyed them. It’s a different take on the classic sandwich, is easy to eat, and I’m already thinking of new ideas that we can use our croissants for. Maybe little pizzas? That would be another great lunch idea!
New Thomas’® Mini Croissants are made with mess-free, flakeless dough and come in a plain variety, which really gives you the ability to use your imagination!
5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas

I paired the chicken salad croissants with some of our favorite cracker/chip hybrid, one of the kid’s favorite veggies, and a sweet treat.5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas

Tuesday:

Turkey Sandwich and a Pickle with Leftover Dinner Veggies
5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
You can’t really beat the traditional lunch meat sandwich, right? You’ve got to include it at least once– and it’s one of our favorite lunch staples in my house. With a slice of bacon added, because it’s Grayson’s favorite, this sandwich is just perfect for lunch time.

5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
The new Arnold® Organic Kids White made with Whole Wheat Bread featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse is the perfect size for little eaters, and both of my kids were all about it when they saw Mickey Mouse and Minnie Minnie on the packaging. Arnold® Organic Kids White made with Whole Wheat Bread is a soft, smooth, and slightly sweet bread baked for picky eaters with Simple Ingredients. It’s also a good source of Vitamins A, D, and E….giving you the nutrition you need and the taste you love!

5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
One of my favorite lunch time hacks? Use leftovers whenever you can! I paired this delicious sandwich with a pickle on the side, and then added some leftover steamed veggies from the night before.

Wednesday:

Soft Taco with Refried Beans and Cheese, Guacamole for Dipping, and a Sweet Treat
5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
This is another day where I used leftovers to create a really awesome lunch! Using Taco Meat from the night before, I created a “soft taco” with a flour tortilla wrap, I added lettuce and cheese inside. On the side, I paired it with some refried beans topped with cheese, and some guacamole for dipping.

The sweet treat this day was an Entenmann’s® Minis Brownie Chocolate Chip Cakes.
5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
These perfectly sized treats that allow you to indulge in moderation, and the individually wrapped packaging allows for them to stay fresher longer. We’ve always been big Entenmann’s® fans in this house, and this treat was no exception–it’s the best of both worlds, with the chocolate chip and brownie flavors combined.

Thursday:

Grilled Cheese Stars (with Marinara to dip), Fruit, and oatmeal snack bars
5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
Another lunchtime staple, the grilled cheese. You can make any sandwich one hundred times more exciting if you cut it into a fun shape. Grayson loves stars, and so this one was a no brainer.
I added a little marinara cup for dipping, and included some of his favorite fruit (pears).

On the side, I packed a pouch of the new Thomas’® Pick Me Ups soft-baked oatmeal squares. They are perfect for a lunch time snack and they’re even great as a grab-and-go breakfast you can feel good about!5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas
They do come in two different flavors, Trail Mix AND Chocolate Chip, and we definitely grabbed them both.

They’re made from real, high-quality ingredients you can taste and see like rolled oats, seeds, cranberries and chocolate chips. I love that they aren’t made with artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservative AND they have 13g of whole grains per serving. Best of all, Grayson loves them too! They are great for breakfast, pair really well with his lunch, and are the perfect anytime, anywhere snack.

5 Easy Back to school lunch ideas

Friday:

Breakfast for Lunch!

I’ve admitted, more than a few times, how often we do Breakfast for Dinner in this house. Truly, it’s the one meal that I know both kids will eat consistently, and it’s so easy to change it up.
To make this lunch box friendly, I made a homemade Bacon and Egg English Muffin. Being that it’s Friday, and the end of the week, I kept it simple with some more fruit (apple), and another Entenmann’s® Minis Brownie Chocolate Chip Cake…because they’re just that good.


What I love about this meal is that you can just prep it while you’re making breakfast that morning– two birds, one stone.

What are some of your favorite easy lunches to pack in your kid’s lunchboxes?

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I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I hope that all of you had an absolutely wonderful, intimate, peaceful, relaxing holiday. 

Not going to lie, working two jobs from home with two kids under 6 in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, and I’ve really slacked in all other areas of my life. (My work/life balance has never been the best).

I’m hoping that the new year brings me a little more of a routine, motivation, and ability to multi-task and accomplish all of the things I want to accomplish. 

Do you have any big plans for the New Year? Lofty goals? Affirmations you’re taking with you? ✨
THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social di THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social distancing and I still made enough for 10+ people. 

.....my bad. 

#foodblogger #nashvillefoodblogger #buzzfeast #eatmunchies #epicurious #feedfeed #foodaholic #foodbeast #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodinspiration #foodlover #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstyling #forkyeah #huffposttaste #instafood #seriouseats #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #bonappetit #eatingfortheinsta #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers #thanksgiving #thanksgivingplate
We don’t get out much these days and can get a l We don’t get out much these days and can get a little stir crazy, as I’m sure everyone has been experiencing lately. Jake and I decided to surprise Grayson (and Sawyer but mostly Grayson) with this Drive Thru @jurassicquest experience! Thank Goodness for some socially distant activities, am I right? JQ did an awesome job of creating this and making it feel safe for all who attended. And yes, I made sure to pick up some overpriced souvenirs 😂
We got lunch after and made a day of it...in the car. Hahaha.
Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 h Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 has been a hit! 

We *do* typically spend our Halloween’s at home—so it’s business as usual over here; doing fun stuff like baking and decorating cookies, and watching movies (Monster House and Hocus Pocus have been on heavy rotation this season), and we always get pizza! 

Only thing we’re missing is Jacob. 

Happy Halloween, friends! 

Stay safe, wear your mask, and practice social distancing...for the love of god. 🎃
Showed all the way up. 🔵 Showed all the way up. 🔵
How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday aft How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday afternoon? 

Grayson has been loving these @seapakshrimpco Shrimp Pals, which are essentially shrimp nuggets...and of course we had to add some of his favorite fruit, and a salad with homemade ranch dressing that I hope he at least ate a little of. Rounding it out with some chocolate animal crackers. 

Let’s be real, not all bento lunches have to be super complicated and unattainable. You know the ones. I put this balanced ass lunch together in 10 minutes (and that is including cook time). 

What is your child’s favorite thing that you pack them for lunch?
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#foodblogger #foodie #nashvillefoodblogger #bentobox #bentoboxlunch #kidlunch #kidbento #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodlover #foodstagram #fork-yeah #instafood #spoonfeed #bonappetit #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers
*GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED I can’t believe it’s Oc *GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED
I can’t believe it’s October already! 🎉 🎉

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. 

From the cool weather and cozy clothes, to the warm feel good meals that just hit the spot. (And of course, Halloween!) 

To celebrate, I got together with a few of my favorite foodies to give away $200 to Whole Foods. Grab some yummy groceries for your family on us to be delivered to your door, or peruse the aisles—whatever your heart desires! 

TO ENTER: Like this post, follow the accounts below, and tag your Whole Foods loving friends!

Giveaway ends Friday, October 2 @ 11:59PM. 

Winner will be picked and announced on Saturday, October 3.

*This giveaway isn't sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram or Whole Foods. Good luck!*

Follow:
@runlifteatrepeatblog 
@brandiamabisca 
@thegentlenursery 
@multiculturalmaven
@theurbenlife 
@manthatlooksgood 
@travellikeaprince
@carefree_mermaid
@courtneyblacher
@momfriendblog
This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, bu This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, but this meal needed to be shared because it was so damn delicious! 

Egg Roll in a Bowl (recipe courtesy of @bunsinmyoven) came together so easily, and only required a small handful of ingredients. *(Ground meat of choice-I used pork sausage, a bag of coleslaw mix, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Green onions for garnish)* 

I was able to throw it together, on a night where I was super stressed and trying to get dinner together in a hurry. This went from skillet to table in 10-15 minutes! 

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a long time now, and it’s definitely going into the rotation. 

As someone who works late into the evening, easy dinner recipes are CRUCIAL. That’s totally one of the reasons that I started blogging and sharing my recipes, to combine an assortment of delicious quick and easy recipes all in one place. 

•
•
•

#foodblogger #foodie #nashvillefoodblogger #buzzfeast #eatmunchies #epicurious #feedfeed #foodaholic #foodbeast #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodinspiration #foodlover #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstyling #forkyeah #huffposttaste #instafood #seriouseats #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #bonappetit #eatingfortheinsta #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers
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Not only were my roots graying, but my ends were so dull and flat. 

I’m definitely feeling myself and this new color. 

e-Salon creates a custom, professionally mixed hair color for you...delivered right to your door. 

You totally deserve the best at home hair color, made simple. (Click through the link in my bio to find out more information about grabbing your own custom color). 
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