Recipes – Page 2 – This Florida Mom

Kids in the Kitchen – Cowboy Bean Salad – Low WW Points

Published on September 16, 2019December 31, 2020 by MARIANNALeave a comment

I have no idea what made me think of this recipe. It is one of those things that I know I made in Home Ec ages ago and loved… but isn’t something I think I have ever made since.

Sidenote: is there still a such thing as Home Ec?

One of my favorite parts about this “salad”, I use that word loosely, is the crunch on top. Normally in the past I would have used Doritos… but since discovering Fit Crunch Protein Puffs, I have fallen in love with them and the protein they offer. They are the perfect compliment to this meal.

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Campfire Eclairs – Perfect for Your Kids to Make

Published on July 27, 2019December 31, 2020 by MARIANNA1 Comment

So after we built our fire pit in the back yard I was trying to come up with new and different ideas for foods to make over the fire. I have to give credit to this idea to my friend Laura who is currently camping across the country this summer. I saw this on her Instastories and knew I needed to make this on our recent stay on the farm. Continue reading “Campfire Eclairs – Perfect for Your Kids to Make” →

Summertime Favorite – Jello 123

Published on June 28, 2019December 31, 2020 by MARIANNALeave a comment

I was shocked when I posted a poll on Instagram about Jello 123 and most people had no idea what I was talking about. How is this even possible? One of my favorite memories was spending a full day outside soaking in the summer sun, coming in for dinner and knowing that dessert was Jello 123.

Apparently they stopped making in in the mid 90’s… Booooo

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Summer Smoothie Bowls – Self Care for Mom

Published on June 23, 2019December 31, 2020 by MARIANNALeave a comment

I’m a mom. You know what that means? It means somewhere along the way I have stopped putting myself first. It happens. I feel like it happens to anyone who starts chasing after tiny feet. We are more consumed with the health and wellness than ours. That is the definition of MOM.

But this mom is running on empty a good deal these days. That’s why I said this summer was the summer of self care. It’s something I’ve been desperately needing.

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Key Lime Clusters – Easy Pool Side Snack

Published on May 16, 2019December 31, 2020 by MARIANNALeave a comment

Every year around the same time Publix (our grocery store in Florida) comes out with their Key Lime Pie commercials. I was never really a fan of Key Lime Pie simply because I never had it around as a kid. I think it just didn’t exist in my world until I moved to South Florida.

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Eggplant Street Tacos – Meatless Monday

Published on April 28, 2019December 31, 2020 by MARIANNALeave a comment

Meatless Monday isn’t really a thing around here. Every day is meatless for me. 🙂 But even with that sometimes I get into a rut with my meatless selections. I do love eggplant though. So when our awesome across the street neighbor brought over these eggplants I knew I wanted to use them in tacos. Continue reading “Eggplant Street Tacos – Meatless Monday” →

5 Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day with Kids

Published on February 13, 2019February 14, 2019 by MARIANNALeave a comment

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that people LOVE or hate, simple because they can’t think of what to give or what to do.

Have no fear… here are a few simple and fun ideas to make sure your Valentine’s Day is one to remember.

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Conversation Heart Chocolate Cookies

Published on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 by MARIANNA1 Comment

Do you ever wake up one morning and have absolutely no idea it was supposed to rain all day? I even looked at other places around the state to go. 75% of Florida was covered in water, so staying in and working around the house seemed like the thing to do.

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Candy Cookies – Make These Tonight

Published on November 8, 2018January 21, 2019 by MARIANNA23 Comments

With as much as I am a sugar addict… I know when there is too much in my house. I also know I have to get it out as quickly as possible.

This candy has become a problem.

The kids ask for it every day, I eat it every day… and somehow it hasn’t made a dent in it. I’m swimming in sugary candy goodness. It’s a love-hate relationship. Continue reading “Candy Cookies – Make These Tonight” →

Super Simple Cornflake Almond Butter Lunchbox Cookies

Published on September 9, 2018January 21, 2019 by MARIANNA1 Comment

Looking for a super simple new recipe to include in your kiddos lunchbox? Then here you go. Seriously ANYONE can make these. It’s almost the same way you would make rice Krispy treats except for completely different ingredients and a completely different flavor. Although, you could make these with peanut butter… almond butter has such a sweeter flavor, that makes them that much more special and delicious. Continue reading “Super Simple Cornflake Almond Butter Lunchbox Cookies” →