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A mom on a mission to feed her family of five in simple, satisfying meals with a healthy touch.

12/22/2021

This week I got the opportunity to sell some sample products at our Marketplace! I was a nervous wreck but was so thankful to the love and support. A humble beginning for sure, but you have to start somewhere! Shout out to for snapping pics of my first sales and my little big guy Carter for helping me behind the booth (more like trying to take the money 😂).

11/08/2021

My sister said my breakfast this morning look nasty. What y’all think?? I think she just an egg over easy hater 😂😂😂 And I had so much going on with the kids I overcooked my egg!! I like my yolk ruuuunnnnyyyyy not fried. How do you like your eggs???

10/28/2021

Mr. Ed thoroughly approved if this morning’s smoothie. Copycat Chia Banana Boost recipe from
I’ve literally made this almost everyday for two weeks! It’s soooo good.
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup oats
1 roasted banana
2 Tbs shredded coconut
1 Tbs chia seeds
2 Tbs chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon #
2 Tbs peanut butter
2-3 pitted dates, chopped
1 1/4 cup ice
Maple syrup or honey to taste

Blend and enjoy. Feel free to use milk of your choice, or swap the peanut butter for some crunchy peanut butter or frozen/fresh fruit like strawberry.

08/28/2021

The boys and I stopped by one of our favorite spots for donuts: Marge’s. Marge even gave Carter an extra donut which he gladly accepted. Thanks to the lovely Wilma for helping this mama walk our donuts to the car! 🥰 We stuffed our faces on the way home, but some of us get a little messier than others. Meanwhile, Chase was exhausted from watching us indulge 😂 Next stop, Metro Cruise!

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08/04/2021

Can someone please tell my baby that he’s growing too fast and needs to slow down so mommy can stop crying over his crib at night? Thanks.

06/26/2021

Yesterday was amazing celebrating my baby sis getting married!!! It was so great to see so many friends and family. A night we won’t forget.

05/28/2021

Today was a very special day. We closed on our first home. Beyond excited and grateful that God worked things out in our favor because there were so many obstacles along the way. Looking forward to creating new traditions and memories in our home and accomplishing even more. 🏡

05/10/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to Mommy. You love us fiercely and your support and generosity to your kids and grandkids is unbelievable. Love you to the moon and back then back to the moon again because that’s how much I love you!!!

Thanks to God for the two blessings he gave me who call me mommy. I’ve never been this tired in my life but I wouldn’t trade this role for anything in the world. Got your backs until the end of time! 😘😘😘

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05/06/2021

How quickly one month goes by!! I’m late with my introduction, but welcome to the world little one:

Name: Chase aka Baby Brother/ Chase Dinero/ Thing 2
Favorite Things: Sleeping
Least Favorite Things: Being awake for any reason other than eating
Favorite Foods: Mommy’s Artisan Milk

03/10/2021

Never underestimate the emotional power of a stack of diapers. It’s an expecting mother’s joy. I walked into work and literally hugged this stack of Huggies for about 3 minutes and almost started crying (but I’m an O.G. and can’t get caught slipping 😂). Thanks work fam!!!!

02/15/2021

My little guy had his first Valentine's Day date with his GiGi. He wasn't quite on his best behavior, so I'm not sure if he'll get a callback for date #2, but that's why I'm starting him early, so he'll know how to treat a lady one day. 😂🥰

12/29/2020

Ate so much junk the last few days I had to get it together. Tofu scramble and fresh pressed beet juice (don't judge, it's really good...if you like beets, lol). Got a juicer from my lovely mother for Christmas and plan to put it to serious work.

09/05/2020

Made my very first açaí bowls with homemade granola. It came out great and was exactly what I needed.

06/29/2020

Cousins sleepover was exhausting, but so much fun! We made English Muffin Pizzas and S’mores (in addition to all the snacks). & stuck around just long enough to eat all my Taco Dip 😩 and tried to burn my kitchen down, but the kids had minimal issues, lol. Ended the evening with movies and hit the pool the next day. Kiddos grow up so fast so be sure to enjoy the family time you have 😍

06/21/2020

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and a special shout out to my hubby who showers us with love on a daily basis, works hard to provide for us, and if nothing else, makes sure we eat as much as possible 🧁🍔🍿🍨🍪 (especially ice cream) 😂😂. We love you and hope you have an amazing Father’s Day.

06/16/2020

Sheet pan chicken with sweet potatoes, beets (yes, beets are delicious!), onions, and peppers. Sorry I let you down 😔 Maybe next week. But this was good 😋

4 Chicken Legs (or you preference)
2 medium Sweet Potatoes, large dice (or regular potatoes)
2 medium Red Onions, large diced
3 large beets, large diced
1 large Yellow Pepper, large diced
drizzle of Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

Marinade
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Lime Juice (can sub lemon)
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (more or less to taste)
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 415 F.
In a small bowl combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, olive oil, honey and lime juice. If marinade seem to thick, and a little olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
Combine in a large bowl with chicken legs. Cover and let marinate at least 30 minutes (2-24 hours ideal)
Remove chicken and place on sheet pan or baking/roasting dish. Add sweet potato, peppers, beets, and onions to the bowl with leftover marinade (you can also reserve about 1 tbsp of the marinade and toss veggies in this if concerned about contamination). Add a drizzle of oil and pinch of salt and pepper and thoroughly mix.

Place veggies on tray around chicken. Place in oven and bake, basting the chicken with its juices every 10-15minutes, for about 45 minutes or until juices run clear and (internal temp for chicken 165F). If using smaller chicken parts, you may need to reduce cooking time or oven temperature slightly. The marinade and cooking temp will help produce a nice char on the chicken.

Recipe thanks to Don't Go Bacon My Heart

06/13/2020

After a long week, a nice refreshing cocktail is just what we needed. This blended drink is made with fresh pineapple but feel free to substitute frozen if that all you have:

1 ripe pineapple, peeled and cored
1 1/2 cup rum
1/2 cup agave nectar (optional but adds sweetness)
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cups ices
1 liter ginger ale

Blend all ingredients except ginger ale. Pour into pitcher and give a nice stir. Add ginger ale, stir and serve.

@ Grand Rapids, Michigan

06/10/2020

It took me so long to get my hands on a bag of flour during these crazy times that I’m just now joining the baking frenzy. Because I’m known to literally eat everything I bake, I decided to kick things off with guilt free blueberry muffins made with whole wheat flour and yogurt. What should I bake next....

06/09/2020

I skipped yesterday, so these black bean tacos are a perfect way to balance the week and not miss . This is another really easy recipe that goes a LONG way so it’s great for families or having leftovers for later in the week. The beans are even better the next day so you can also make them ahead of time.

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (about 2 cups)
1 cup of your favorite salsa
1 ½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Avocado Cilantro Crema:
½ avocado
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1 cup fresh cilantro
1Tbs lime juice (more if you’re feeling real zesty!)
1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
8 tortillas (I prefer corn but flour would still be tasty)
Additional taco topping of your choice

In pot over medium heat, combine beans, salsa and spices. Simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. If the beans get mashed or mushy it’s okay and up to your preference.
While beans cook, blend avocado, yogurt (or sour cream), cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a food processor until cilantro is incorporated fully. (This took about 3 or 4 minutes of blending in my little struggle processor, lol.) Add salt and pepper to taste and more lime juice if needed.
When beans and your avocado cream are ready, assemble tacos on shells.

Thanks at for a yummy and easy recipe!

06/08/2020

Does breakfast ever just get old to you? I sometimes get tired of the same breakfast over and over again. This breakfast pizza is a way to at least throw a different “spin” on the typical breakfast ingredients. The great thing about a breakfast pizza is you can top it with whatever you’d like. Since this was my first time, I kept it simple with eggs, bacon, and cheese. I found I prefer to mix the sausage gravy with the marinara, because I get the best of both worlds. This recipe is super flexible and forgiving so adjust things to your family’s taste. I’m looking forward to trying different combinations in the future.

14 inch Pizza Crust (store bought or make your own)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
½ cup Marinara Sauce
½ cup Sausage Gravy
3-4 large eggs, scrambled (I scramble them soft/runny because they’ll cook more in the oven)
5-6 slices of bacon, diced and cooked
½ cups mozzarella cheese
½ cup cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. (If you haven’t already cooked eggs and bacon, use your preheating time to do so).
Brush Pizza crust with olive oil, then cover with desired amount of marinara and/or sausage gravy (I did one pizza half and half and the other with the marinara and sausage gravy mixed. It’s all about preference.)
Add scrambled eggs and bacon, then top with your desired amount of cheese.
Bake for about 8-10 Minutes until cheese it melty and edges of pizza are golden.

06/04/2020

When I was pregnant and preparing for my son, putting together a library with books featuring kids like him was a priority because I wanted him to see someone like himself in his stories. We also have books with characters that don’t look like him.

To my non-black friends with littles trying to figure out how to personally make changes for a better tomorrow, think about the images your children see. Is your child’s library reflective of the larger society? Do you provide them with the opportunity to see positive images of people of color on a regular basis? If not, I’d challenge you to find books that feature little black and brown kiddos and add them to your libraries. When reading the stories, ask them age appropriate questions about race and their interactions with people outside their race. Help them learn to respect and appreciate other races.

Here are a couple of my son’s faves (he’s 13 months).

“Joshua’s Night Whispers” by Angela Johnson is in his top two favorites because it’s an easy read for a 13 month old and is perfect for bedtime.

The Leo series by Anna McQuinn. While not a black author, we both love this series (his sister Lola has one too 😊) because it talks about the real life activities in babies lives.

“Full, Full, Full of Love” by Trish Cooke

“Chocolate Me” by Tate Diggs is
actually a story about a black kid being picked on because of his skin color. It’s above My littles head but would be great to get an older child to talk about race.

What are some you recommend?

05/28/2020

I am one of those people who hate eating chicken without some type of sauce. So this Creamy Chicken & Spinach recipe was a winner for me. My guys loved it and after I so lovingly deconstructed the meal for baby, he flipped his plate over and mixed it up 😫.

2lbs Chicken Thighs (you can use breasts as well)
1 onion diced
2 Tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup roasted red peppers
1 tsp cumin
1/4 chili powder (adds more flavor than heat)
1 cup half and half
4 cups spinach
3/4 cups Parmesan Cheese
salt and pepper

1) Heat olive oil in skillet on medium high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper on both sides then place in skillet. Allow to brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, reduce heat to medium and cook until juices run clear. Remove from pan
2) In same skillet, add diced onions and red pepper flakes and sauté until onions are softened.
3) Add roasted peppers, cumin, chili powder, a pinch of salt and half and half and allow to simmer on medium low heat for about 2 minutes.
4) Add spinach and cheese to skillet and mix to incorporate. When sauce begins to simmer, add chicken back to pan. Let simmer for about 5 - 8 minutes while pouring sauce over top of chicken. Remove from heat.
😎 Serve with pasta, potatoes or side of your choosing.

Thanks to .sheff for the recipe inspiration!

@ Grand Rapids, Michigan

05/26/2020

In the battle between Little Bear and Breakfast, I kind of feel like breakfast won. While allowing my son to feed himself definitely gets messy more times than not, I enjoy letting him explore his food and learn how to feed himself. It’s really helped with his motor skills and makes it easier for me to be able to eat along with him. A quick rinse in the bath and we were ready for the day 😂

05/26/2020

After eating roughly 15 hamburgers, I still looked at hubby and said, “Throw these shrimp kabobs on the grill!” I ate several with a side of hamburger, lol. Happy Memorial Day!

05/24/2020

Created this in home date night dinner for my sissy and brother in-law for his birthday. Stuffed Shrimp 🍤 & Bacon 🥓 Wrapped Shrimp for appetizer and Balsamic Glazed Lamb Chops, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli for meal. Recipes will be posted on blog.

@ Grand Rapids, Michigan

05/23/2020

Anyone else going to be pigging out on hot dogs and burgers for the next few days? I figured I’d kick off weekend with a healthy lunch of grilled salmon with Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad before things go downhill.
Quinoa Salad:
1 cup cooked Quinoa
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced tomatoes 🍅
1 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbs chopped mint
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs lemon juice or more for taste
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup crumbled feta (I forgot to add 😩)

Combine all ingredients in bowl and toss with lemon juice and olive oil. Serve with grilled salmon. And yes, I feed little guy the same thing. The salad got messy, but I love introducing him to new foods and flavors.
@ Grand Rapids, Michigan

05/19/2020

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas for Meatless Monday. They got husband approved which is a challenge with the meatless meals. He said “This is really good,” three times so I know he meant it. Little bear was covered in enchilada sauce but he ate everything on his tray!!!

05/05/2020

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Afternoon round of drinks for mama and papa bear features the easy breezy Tequila Sunrise:

2oz Blanco Tequila
4oz Orange Juice (I used Orange Pineapple 😜)
Grenadine

Chill glasses or use ice. Pour tequila into glass, add orange juice. Slowly drizzle grenadine into glass. Garnish and enjoy!

Happy Cinco De Mayo!!!

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