Holiday sensory play activities are wonderful to have on hand during the holidays because they not only help children build a variety of skills but also incorporate many items you likely already have around the house, or can find more readily at the store this time of year. I’ve written about our family’s love of loose parts play and sensory play activities. So it was only a matter of time before we developed holiday sensory play activities, too. Friends, I cannot even tell you how much I ... continue reading...
Holiday Sensory Play Activities
Side Notes & Shenanigans: November 2018
Ooh, it’s that time of year when technically it’s still fall but Christmas is just around the corner. Which basically means winter is nearby, too. And if the current chilly temps are any indication, I may not be totally off base here. So grab a blanket, your woolly socks, and a cuppa joe, and let’s dive into the Thanksmas season that is fresh upon us! WHAT WE’RE EATING: Currently, K-Hubs and I are face-deep in the two most recent recipes on the blog: Dairy-Free Eggnog Cranberry ... continue reading...
Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas
Who says margaritas are only for summer? No one at this blog!!! And these Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas are the delicious proof. Made with fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils, agave nectar, lemon and lime juices, orange liqueur, and tequila, these margaritas will add a festive flavor to your holiday season! I intended to make a festive holiday salad, complete with cranberries, pomegranates, walnuts, and some sort of leafy green. And then, oops, I turned the salad into a cocktail. ... continue reading...
Dairy-Free Eggnog
This delicious Dairy-Free Eggnog tastes just like a cinnamon roll and is easily enjoyed either warm or cold and with or without rum! It’s rich, creamy, ready in minutes, and just as easily enjoyed on a Saturday morning as on a Friday night! Who wants a mug of eggnog that tastes just like a cinnamon roll in beverage form? If you’re hand is up, then this Dairy-Free Eggnog recipe has your name on it! Full of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, almond milk, and coconut cream, this isn’t your average ... continue reading...
Spicy Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
Cumin, oregano, and garlic bring out the flavor in these Spicy Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers! Top with tomatoes, avocado, black olives, and countless other ingredients! I was a senior in high school when I tasted my first stuffed pepper. And I remember being in awe of how delicious it was in spite of how simple it had been to make. Since then, I’ve played around with stuffed pepper ingredients, and today I present to you Spicy Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers! They are so mouthwateringly good, and true to ... continue reading...
Easy Paleo Apple Chicken Salad
Easy Paleo Apple Chicken Salad tastes like a guilty pleasure treat without the guilt. And the apples, avocado, celery, onion, walnuts, and chicken breasts ensure it’s chock-full of nutrients, healthy fats, carbohydrates, and protein, all in one meal! Serve it atop a bed of lettuce or by itself. Use cubed or strips of chicken and generously season them with pepper. Add a few more walnuts for added crunch because, seriously, those walnuts are the star of the show. And don’t forget the optional, ... continue reading...
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice take the taste up a notch in this Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole recipe, while the roasted pecans epitomize the holiday season. This delicious side dish also happens to be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, too! Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole is a family staple during the holidays. Twinkle, who was about four years old when I first made it, shouted, “Blech! It tastes so GOOD, Mama!!” Since she went back for seconds and then proceeded to ask for ... continue reading...
Pomegranate Pear Salad
This Pomegranate Pear Salad with walnuts and a honey lime dressing is the stuff incredible salads are made of! It’s a delicious paleo salad recipe made with fresh ingredients, sure to please the masses! How do you feel about pretty salads that are full of festive flair? Like, let’s say this salad is full of citrus and berry flavors, onions (for a savory kick), succulent spinach, and crunchy walnuts, topped off with a honey lime dressing? Would you be all in for that? Because I totally am. ... continue reading...
Paleo Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
Chicken, vegetables, spices, a crockpot, and, voila, you have a Paleo Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup dinner recipe right at your fingertips! If you need a warm bowl of dinner on a cold, windy night, then Paleo Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup has your back. It will warm your heart for sure. And I'd go so far as to say it will warm your soul. Yes, for real, Paleo Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup will warm the innards and fill your belly. It's the answer to cold weather's call. It's ... continue reading...
Cinnamon Swirl Muffins
These Cinnamon Swirl Muffins are grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and ready in about 40 minutes (including baking and cooling times)! They're sweetened with 100% pure maple syrup and are so warm and fluffy, they’ll turn just about anyone into a morning person! Spiriteds, we have made these Cinnamon Swirl Muffins no less than four times in just under two days. I didn’t think I could love a muffin as much as I love these. But, alas, I do, and so do K-Hubs, Toodle, and ... continue reading...
Best Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing
Fresh vegetables, thyme, and sage make this the Best Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing! Full of robust flavor, it's ready to go in 45 minutes! I am dying to know, does your family do the big, traditional sit-down dinner during the holidays? Or is it finger foods all the way? Between our families, K-Hubs and I experience both throughout the season. In case your family is a little like our families, today I'm sharing a paleo recipe for holiday stuffing, perfect as a side dish for a traditional ... continue reading...
Side Notes & Shenanigans: October 2018
Happy Monday, all! October is almost over, and we have the gorgeous falling leaves to prove it. Also, in spite of the beautiful leaves, I admit I’m a little sad to see October go. It was a whirlwind month, and just why do things have to come to an end anyway? Because they do, Morgan. Fine, fine. But I go into November already nostalgic. Like, could we invent a tweener month, perhaps Novtober? That could work, right? Octember? That’s not weird at all, correct? Hmm, needs work. Anyway, we ... continue reading...
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