This recipe for Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is a simple one that my family asks for all the time. Bacon and guacamole? Yes, please! This is super simple and we usually have all the ingredients on hand. You could even throw these on the grill in the summer time! Perfect for a keto or low carb diet. Join us in Keto Simplified for more recipes and tips for living a low carb lifestyle. BACON WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN WITH GUACAMOLE …
Are you following a low carb or keto diet? Even if you aren’t, who doesn’t love a refreshing Cobb Salad every once in awhile? This Cobb Salad Trifle is full of healthy fats, protein, veggies and will keep you satisfied for hours! Not to mention, this is a beautiful and impressive dish to take to your next gathering or picnic! You will definitely get those “oohs and ahhs” when people see this dish coming in! If you are following…
Get ready for your kids to go crazy over this S’Mores Cereal Snack Mix! This is a super easy cereal snack mix that combines the flavors of S’mores into an easy, portable snack. Fun for summer parties, after school snacks, or a Friday family movie night. This is also easy enough that your kids can make it mostly on their own. It does require a microwave so adult supervision is recommended for younger children. S’Mores Cereal Snack Mix…
Too hot for a campfire? No problem! Create a S’Mores Solar Oven from any flip top box (pizza box, gift box, doughnut box, etc.) It’s a science project and tasty snack all in one! S’MORES SOLAR OVEN SUPPLIES: 1 box with an attached flip top lid (pizza box, doughnut box, shoebox, gift box, etc.) Aluminum foil Plastic page protector or plastic wrap Tape Scissors Ruler or straight edge Pencil Bamboo skewer INGREDIENTS: For the s’mores: Chocolate candy bars Graham…
Toddlers can be such finicky eaters, can’t they? I am now enjoying my seventh toddler and while many things do get easier, navigating their picky food choices does not! This post is sponsored by Beech-Nut but all opinions are my own. I typically feed my babies and toddlers whatever we are eating as a family – with modifications, of course. In the past, I have shied away from “baby food” because of the questionable ingredients in some. But let’s be…
Summer is officially here in New England and we couldn’t be happier! Although we technically are year round homeschoolers, we do take a longer stretch off in the summer, and really look forward to it. We enjoy spending most of our days outside during the summer months and beyond. Because we live on the East Coast, there are so many things do do during the summer months that we otherwise can’t. We can visit our local splash pads and Dinosaur Place,…
This post is sponsored by The Hillshire Brands Company. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own. Mornings with lots of little ones can be chaotic. Add homeschooling into that mix and chaos can easily reign over the day, if you let it. Over the years I have learned how important it is to have a solid morning routine that sets up your day for success. Of course, this doesn’t always go as planned, because I am a mom…
We have heard it before: Gram for gram, fat has more than twice the calories of protein or carbohydrates, and eating too many calories leads to weight gain; therefore, people should eat less fat. Right? Not so fast. While reducing calories does work for short-term weight loss, sustainable, long-term weight loss is a bit more complicated. According to the The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, long-term weight loss depends on how the body processes and interacts with food and all its nutrients, not just its calories. How else could…
Thank goodness for this Instant Pot beef stew recipe! After starting a Keto diet, I was missing my favorite comfort foods. Typically, beef stew consists of lots of carbs, which isn’t something you want to indulge in when trying to maintain ketosis. Thankfully, this beef stew allows me to indulge without feeling any guilt! A traditional beef stew, with fall-apart tender beef, vegetables, and rich broth, is almost impossible to pull off on a weeknight. It can take two to three…
A Keto lifestyle during the holidays might seem daunting. But it can be done! You can enjoy the festivities of Thanksgiving while staying on the Keto diet and enjoying your food. “How is that possible?” you may ask. Well, with a little planning ahead and some delicious keto recipes that will trump all of the carb filled dishes that scatter the table. By surrounding yourself with healthier versions of your favorite keto holiday dishes, you will feel much better when…