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Kits include kid-friendly, easy, healthy 30-minute recipes designed for minimal cleanup.
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Recipes are developed by an award-winning San Francisco chef.
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You can choose any recipe you like each week, regardless of your meal plan.
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All recipes are approved by an in-house nutritionist.
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Packaging is carefully engineered to sustain freshness even after it arrives on your doorstep. Box should be refrigerated within 8 hours of delivery
- 1 1/2 cups white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves, ,minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed black paper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup hot and sweet cherry peppers, chopped
- 1 tub Sabra garlic hummus
- 1 tub Sabra spicy hummus
- 6 rice cakes
- 1/3 cup gorgonzola crumbles (for vegetarian version)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast ( for vegan version)
- 1/4 cup flat parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Long leggings
- Racerback bra
- A shelf bra camisole
- Crew socks
- Classic fit bikini underwear
- Light weight hoodies
- Men’s boxer briefs
Sun Basket: Delicious Meal Kits for Busy Families
June 7th, 2017I received these meal kits for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own.
Motherhood is no joke
Nothing has changed around our household other than the fact that I am no longer holding a full-time job as a pharmacy technician. Despite not having that job since September, my work load seems to have doubled. Perhaps it is mostly in my head but when you have three little kids running around and the house looks like a disaster, cleaning seems like number one priority. Now I know that is not remotely possible but I know there are a lot of mothers out there like me.
One of the things I purposed for myself is to relax and have fun with my kids. Now that summer has started for my family, activities are steadily adding to each day. I never imagined motherhood to be so busy. It is one that requires juggling many roles and doing them with a good attitude too! That is hard for me truthfully but I am a work in progress.
Mealtime craziness
I love cooking which is why I have a blog. I wanted to share the recipes I make on a daily basis. Some days, I am like any other mom who doesn’t feel like cooking or coming up with a meal. When Moms Meet challenged me to review Sun Basket meal kits, I knew I had to try them. When it comes to dinner time, it is mostly when my kids are the most demanding. It is crazy but I have chatted with other moms expressing the same frustration. Would it not be nice to have a kit that had all your ingredients ready for you to put together within 30 minutes?
This also gave me a chance to also get my kids involved in the kitchen with prepared bags to make into a meal. There is nothing like dealing with stress before having a meal. It should be a relaxing ordeal but this meal kit sure gave me a nice break from coming up with a meal plan on 2 days.
Sun Basket Meal Kits
These meal kits are delivered in 100% compostable and recyclable packaging which contain organic, non-GMO produce from the best farms and sustainably-sourced, hormone-free meats and seafood. Here are a few things that it features:
What I really liked about it is the fact that they offer family menus that feed 2 adults and 2 children with 2 recipes that I chose from their weekly menu. Since I started on Weight Watchers I have been vigilant what exactly I am eating. Sun Basket offers gluten-Free, paleo-friendly, vegetarian, breakfast and chef’s choice recipes. The recipes came with nutritional information as well and allowed for me to pick and choose even what I put in my own plate.
Meals for our Family
The first meal we enjoyed were the Turkey Kebabs with Carrot and Snap Pea Salad with Tahini Dressing. This came with couscous as an additional side but it was just too many carbs for me to enjoy. My kids enjoyed the new “pasta” with the kebab especially fun since they were stuck with a stick. It was quite amusing. Middle Eastern food is one of my favorite cuisine so this recipe won my heart. It was super easy to prep and cook. The Carrot and Snap Pea Salad required a little more work because I had to make carrot ribbons with my peeler. That was fun. It was just a fresh and delicious meal all together!
I chose a vegetarian meal as our second choice because we try to have one meatless meal a week even though I would like to have more than one. The Vegetarian Ramen Bowl was a nice tasty surprise. Before I had kids I used to eat a lot more tofu but after kids it all went away due to an aversion. Slowly I have tried to bring it back because it is really a great source of protein. The recipe from Sun Basket was great in many ways. I love international cuisines so this bowl hit the spot with the savory and spicy aspects. The tofu was baked and placed in a hot broth ending with a soft-boiled egg on top. The ramen noodles were the only thing I did not eat in excess. I had only a quarter portion and subbed with zucchini noodles. It was a great lower carb option and no extra work for me.
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Grilled Mushroom and Hummus Topped Brown Rice Cakes
May 10th, 2017I have partnered with Sabra to create these Grilled Mushroom and Hummus Topped Brown Rice Cakes as part of their Tastemaker program. While I have been compensated for this post, my opinions are entirely my own.
Snack time for a Busy Mom
One of the things I am learning as a mother of three young girls is that snacking is so necessary even for me. Many times I thought that not eating would be better especially since I was busy with the girls and life in general. Since I have changed my way of eating since January, I have learned that it is so different from what I imagined. Eating frequent healthy meals is a MUST!! Here I was planning snacks for my kids and forgetting about myself, not realizing I was doing myself more a disservice.
Self-love and self-care are words that I am learning to keep in my vocabulary. As a hypoglycemic, I was the worst person delaying my meals because I was serving everyone else. In fact, being a mom martyr was not my calling. Loving my kids meant taking care of myself and what made me a better person. Learning to eat healthy and having ready made snacks was essential for a happy household.
Meal planning on steroids
At the beginning of the week, I make an assessment of what I have in my refrigerator. If you open my refrigerator you would see it stuffed with vegetables. Some weeks it is overwhelming to think about preparing those vegetables but then I think of the rushed and stressful feeling of not being prepared in the week and then it is all worth it. I mostly roast and steam my veggies so they are ready to pair with either brown rice and grilled chicken or fish.
Snacks are also important to plan ahead especially if on the go with little ones. Having things prepared ensures that I can just quickly pack and head out the door. I do not like to dine out lately because I am easily swayed by making a wrong choice especially if I am terribly hungry.
The Unofficial Meal
Let me talk about my latest easy snack and my go-to Unofficial Meal. It is about 11am and 3pm that I have my normal every day snacks. I have seen my metabolism get back in track by adding and incorporating little pick-me-up so I could make it to the next meal. Sabra hummus is definitely helpful to have on hand because we are always eating hummus in our household. My oldest daughter, age 5, can eat a whole tub if I do not monitor but then again, hummus is so healthy and is usually the protein of the meal, so I cannot complain.
My Unofficial Meal is usually very satisfying and is focused on being vegan or vegetarian. I am all about filling meals so I like giving more bulk to my snacks by adding a good portion of fruits and veggies. I keep hearing that snacking is totally not necessary and that they are bad habits that keep people eating all day, but I really do not care about that statistic. I do what works for my blood sugar and my families.
Grilled Mushroom and Hummus Topped Brown Rice Cakes
When people ask me what my favorite snack is, I usually cannot really tell them because I am constantly creating new snacks and meals. Personally I think it keeps the healthy eating journey exciting in order not to sway to unhealthy choices. Something that I keep in my pantry are rice cakes. They have really gotten a “bad rap” for being so boring or unexciting but they are in fact so fun to eat and very low-calorie. When they are paired with the correct toppings, rice cakes can easily become a mini Unofficial Meal for you to share with your friends or loved ones.
I quickly sautéed some button mushrooms with white onions with garlic and then added sliced green and black olives and some sweet peppers. I then used my favorite Sabra hummus dip and layered the rice cake with 2 Tablespoons of hummus and about 1/4 cup of the mushroom mix. To make it vegetarian I sprinkled some gorgonzola or feta cheese on top or if I wanted it vegan I added some nutritional yeast. It is an amazing informal meal and was a hit with my husband too! After a day, I chilled the mixture and it was even more delicious chilled.
Recipe
May 13th is National Hummus Day so this recipe is an easy way to celebrate! Grab your favorite Sabra hummus dip and make your own Grilled Mushroom and Hummus Topped Brown Rice Cakes. If you are on Weight Waters, each serving is 3 smartpoints.
Need a few more ideas? Check out my Baked Turkey Sausage Pizza Bites, Spicy Mexican Sopes, Mediterranean Gorditas, or these Summer Vegetable and Basil Hummus Phyllo Pockets.
Grilled Mushroom and Hummus Topped Brown Rice Cakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients (6 servings)
Mushroom Mix
Additional ingredients
Instructions
Mushroom Mix
In a medium non-stick pan, heat pan on medium heat. Slice mushrooms and onions. Spray with olive oil and add mushrooms and onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Add the black and green olives and then the sweet peppers. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spread about 2 Tablespoons of either the Sabra garlic or spicy hummus onto one rice cake. Top with 1/4 cup of the mushroom mix and top with either 1/2 Tablespoon of gorgonzola or 1/2 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast. Repeat with the rest of the rice cakes. Sprinkle the cakes with chopped parsley.
The mushroom mix can be made ahead of time and served chilled and it is quite delicious.
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Cinco de Mayo and Friday Frenzy
May 4th, 2017Everyone excited for another holiday? Happy Cinco de Mayo folks. How will you be celebrating? Do you have recipes we could use for the fun foodie day? Link them up below and we’ll go check them out. Drinks, crafts, recipes are all welcome. Just make sure you invite your friends over so they can join in on the fun as well. Thanks!!!
Welcome to the Friday Frenzy. Your place to share the best of your crafts and recipes on the web. What makes us so special? Four blogs means quadruple the exposure for maximum traffic. But we can’t do that alone–we need each and every blogger to go and visit the other bloggers who link up. Go say hi to AT LEAST three of your fellow bloggers!
Friday Frenzy Link Party and Your Hosts:
Please follow your hosts 🙂
Laura at Little House Big Alaska – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
Rachel of Trampling Rose – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
Noelle of Opera Singer in the Kitchen – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
Kelly from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets & Treats – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
You GUYS! Check out this dream life outdoor dining room from Penny’s Vintage Home. In some other life I dream that I can put together a room like this. It’s so dreamy!
Right now though my life is more about getting control of junk and NOT losing it. Check out how the Thrifty Frugal Mom corrals stuff in her home. And on a budget thankyouverymuch! I was actually relieved to see I was partially doing it right.(WHEW!)
And how about a new and interesting side dish? These Salt and Vinegar Potato Wedges from Savory Moments look like something my kids would love. Ok fine I would love them too!
What have you been up to this week? Why not drop a couple links, new or old favorites, and share it with all of our readers? Be sure to also stop by and say hi to your fellow bloggers!
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Pact Organic Clothing for your Family + Special Discount
April 28th, 2017I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own.
Comfortable Active wear
As a mother of three I find myself trying to wear clothing that is as comfortable as possible. I mostly enjoy wearing all cotton clothing because it’s cooler and breathable. It also allows for some stretching room as well because with active kids there must be an active mom.
When I got married, I realized that my skin really was sensitive to any other material so finding great cotton clothing has been hard to find as great adorable price. When I received my samples from Moms Meet, I was super excited to learn more about the company. Every piece I opened felt super soft and so comfortable.
Pact Organic Clothing
So why organic cotton? One thing I learned on Pact Organic’s site is that organic cotton doesn’t pollute the soil or air and uses 71% less water and 62% less energy than conventional cotton. Growing organic cotton keeps farmers and their families safe because they are not exposed to toxic chemicals. I will be the first one to say that I had no clue about the process but then as I read I realized that the process is similar to organic product and meat. Why not make an impact on what we shop and wear by learning about the process. It is shocking to learn that organic cotton only makes up less than 1% of the world’s global cotton supply!
I received the following items:
I simply loved the feel of every article that I tried. They were super soft and had just enough stretch for the perfect fit. My favorite pieces were the leggings and the underwear before they did not ride down. They stayed in their place and felt so comfortable. The only downside, if you can call it that, is that I have to order a size smaller for a few of my items because I have lost a significant amount of weight. Always a good thing right?
Be the change
It is good to now have the option of choosing what is not only best for one’s skin but a company that strives to help others and the environment. I am definitely learning little by little but we can start small and increase as time goes by. Pact Organic clothing is really affordable and is available for the whole family. Now that there are kids with more skin sensitivities, their cotton clothing would be ideal for this.
My husband does not usually wear boxers but he thought that the boxers felt different but that they were nice and comfortable. Check out the rest of the line of clothing available for women, men, and children on Pact Organic’s website.
Special Offer and Discount
From now until August 31, 3017, you can save 25% on your whole order!!! I already have a list of other items I want to order to replace and even increase my stash of active wear and underwear, especially for the upcoming summer. US the following code to order online:
Singer25
To get to know the company a little more, check out the social media channels below:
PACT Organic – Facebook
Pact Organic – Twitter
Pact Organic – Instagram
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Friday Frenzy in Full Force
April 27th, 2017
Hi! Kelly here….from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats blog. I am your hostess for this weeks Friday Frenzy Link Party! Welcome to the Friday Frenzy. Your place to share the best of your crafts and recipes on the web. What makes us so special? Four blogs means quadruple the exposure for maximum traffic.
Friday Frenzy Link Party and Your Hosts:
Please follow your hosts 🙂
Laura at Little House Big Alaska – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
Rachel of Trampling Rose – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
Noelle of Opera Singer in the Kitchen – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
Kelly from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets & Treats – Pinterest – Facebook – Instagram
Happy last Friday of April! Yes…it is the last Friday in April. Where has the month gone?! Well I am hoping that April showers will bring May flowers, because I am totally ready for Spring. And the recipes and crafts from last weeks link party prove I am not the only one ready for Spring!
Thanks to all of the bloggers who linked up last week! There were so many great recipes and crafts, I had a hard time picking out my favorites…but here are a few that caught my eye:
The Banana Oat Blender Pancakes from Amy at Savory Moments blog. I LOVE pancakes and these look amazing…totally on my list of breakfast recipes to make!
I can’t think of a more perfect dinner than the Herb Roasted Chicken and Potatoes from Thrifty Frugal Mom. Just a few minutes of prep, then bake it off in the oven. Great for those busy weeknights!
And since I am all about Spring time (and I just so happened to get my Spring decorations up at my house this week!), I had to include this Free Spring Print that Cut Off in the Keweenaw shared last week:
Okay y’all…let’s get our Friday Frenzy on! Bloggers link up below!
