Chocolate Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana Bread

I found this freezer-friendly recipe at MoneySavingMom.com. It was a quick and easy recipe that turned out delicious! We put half in the freezer for later, but really enjoyed the portion we kept out. One thing I love about this bread is that it actually holds together...
Easy Energy Bites

Easy Energy Bites

     This is a recipe I found on Pinterest, though the actual pin linked to a different recipe. Isn’t that frustrating? Anyway, I had the ingredients on hand and I wanted to try it out. They turned out pretty good for a guilt-free snack....
Monday Money Tip: Summer Reading Programs

Monday Money Tip: Activities at the Park

If your town has a park, there are plenty of opportunities to keep the kids busy this summer for little to no cost. You can play sports such as tennis, baseball, or basketball.  Toss a frisbee, or play frisbee golf if your park has a course. Go for a walk, hike,...
Ham & Cheese Roll-Ups

Ham & Cheese Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 pkg crescent rolls Sliced ham Shredded cheese Directions: Roll out crescent rolls and top with ham and cheese. Roll up and bake according to package directions. I thought it made a nice meal along with some pretzels or chips. Or, just a good snack...
Favorite Apple Bread

Favorite Apple Bread

This recipe is my favorite apple bread. I found the original recipe on Taste of Home and tweaked to suit our tastes.  Ingredients: 1 egg 3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice 3/4 cup apple sauce 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp baking...