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No Bake Shamrock Shake Cheesecake Cones

These No Bake Shamrock Shake Cheesecake Cones are a fun and easy dessert that comes together in minutes. Green sugar and a cherry makes this mint treat look just like the popular shake.

3 ice cream cones filled with green shamrock cheesecake topped with a cherry.

It's crazy how fast time is going these days. I mean it's the end of February already, and I feel like the new year just started. And it's not just this year that's going by fast. I feel like it was just yesterday that our kids were tiny, and now they are teenagers.

The other day we were driving home from church, and our son started playing one of his very first videos that he made playing computer games online. It took my husband and I a second to realize that it was actually him speaking.

The little voice on the video was so cute and young sounding. Now his voice is much deeper. It was crazy to listen to the younger one and then hear one from recently. Like I said time is flying!!!

I also feel like I just made these fun Shamrock Shake Sugar Cookie Bars, but that was a year ago too. Where has the time gone?

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Raspberry Baked Oatmeal

Looking for an easy and delicious breakfast to get you going in the morning? This Raspberry Baked Oatmeal is loaded with fruit and honey, and it's delicious hot or cold.

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Our kids love the instant cinnamon apple oatmeal packets. Well, they go in spurts with eating it. One month they will eat the entire box in a week or two, then I buy more and they don't touch it.

I should know by now that if they love it this month, that means they don't want it next month. It must be time to make another batch of double chocolate banana muffins. At least that's one breakfast that they never pass up.

I don't mind a bowl of warm oatmeal for breakfast, but if I'm being honest I prefer to eat mine baked. There is something so satisfy and delicious about an oatmeal square drowning in milk and honey.

Yes, I said drowning. I love to put some milk in the bottom of my bowl and drizzle honey over the top of the warm oatmeal square.

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Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins

You only need three ingredients to make these Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins. They are an easy and healthy way to start out the day. Grab a few for breakfast or even as a quick snack in the middle of the day.

This month we have had quite a few people visiting us, so we have gone out to eat more times than normal. It's been fun catching up with everyone, but I am the worst about ordering healthy food at fun new restaurants. When it's just once in a while, that really isn't a problem because I can right back on track with healthy eating.

But last week we had dinner out at least five different times. I totally planned on having a salad each time. That is until I looked at the menu. Then the pancakes, burgers, nachos, and tacos all sounded so much better. My jeans let me know that they were not very happy with me after all that glorious food.

I guess I need to really work on my self-control issues when it comes to eating out. Most places have delicious healthy options. I just need to stay strong. Most of the time anyway. I'm all for splurging on calories once in a while. [Read more...]

Behind BruCrew Life

Hey, guys! I thought it would be fun to get back to sharing all the extra pictures and activities behind BruCrew Life. I used to do this behind the scenes look and a top ten post more regularly. For some reason it just kind of slowed down to a few times a year.

But this week I had the urge to get back to some of the things that I used to share before doing recipes full time. It's a fun way to just show some of the randomness of life that happens in our house and how normal we are. Or maybe how abnormal we are. LOL!

Last month the kids were out of school for MLK day, so we headed to Universal for some rides and Butter Beer. Islands of Adventure is so pretty at night.

The kids decided that since the line for the Jurassic water ride was only 5 minutes that they wanted to go on it. It was like 57 degrees that evening, but that didn't stop them from going down 5 times in a row. The first few times they just got a few drips, but by the last ride they were soaked. Crazies!

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Dark Chocolate Latte

Skip the coffee shop lines and save money by making your own drink at home. Two times the chocolate makes this Dark Chocolate Latte the perfect afternoon pick me up.

My morning routine almost always involves a cup of coffee, a healthy breakfast, and some quiet time. It just gets me going and on the right track for the day. I can always tell the days that I don't start the day out this way because things seem to bug and bother me more. I'm definitely a creature of routine.

Even my warm hot sunny days start this way. I know, I know! Half of the US is covered in cold frigid snow, and I'm here talking about warm days.

Well...I do live in Florida, so I'm walking around in shorts and tank tops and going kayaking and going to the beach in 80 degree weather. It's a rough life, but someone has to live here. LOL!

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M&M's Brownie Batter Muddy Buddies

Make a bowl of this M&M's Brownie Batter Muddy Buddies for your sweethearts this week. This easy Valentine's snack mix is the perfect way to say I love you to your loved ones this week.

Say hello to my snacking downfall. Any type of easy snack mix that sits on my counter is dangerous. It's dangerous because it's too easy to just grab a handful every time I walk by.

If that snack mix is coated in chocolate and powdered sugar and loaded with little candies, one handful usually turns into two or three handfuls. Or more.

I try to hide it by putting it in a container that I can't see in or putting bread on top of the container, but it doesn't help because I know that sweet goodness is inside.

I'm pretty sure that's why it's been two years since the last muddy buddy creation! Two years!!!! I can't even believe that it's been that long since I made this pretty pink strawberry shortcake muddy buddies.

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Red Hot White Chocolate Cheesecakes

Two times the cinnamon candies make these Red Hot White Chocolate Cheesecakes a fun and spicy treat to make for your favorite Valentine.

I may have come down with something. The other day, my daughter and I went into Target for a few things. We left our house at 6 p.m. to drive to the store, and we pulled back into our driveway at 6:42 p.m. I know what you are thinking.

Did you forget something like your phone or wallet? Did something happen on the way to the store that made you turn around?

Nope. We actually went to the store, got what was on my list, and drove home in 42 minutes. That has to be some record for sure. Either that or I'm extremely ill and have no idea what I'm doing.

I'm pretty sure I've contracted some sort of illness because my trips to Target are never that short. We usually have to do one lap around the store, meandering through all the departments to see what is new. My cart usually has a few shirts, a few things from the $1 spot, earrings, bowls or mugs, and lots of candy.

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32 Pizza Inspired Recipes

Add these 32 Pizza Inspired Recipes to your meal rotation and watch your family smile. Pizza related food always gets two thumbs up around our table.

A collage of 12 different pizza appetizers.

Our kids request pizza at least five out of seven nights a week. Seriously! And I really think they would be ok with eating it that often too. Now obviously we don't, but I love finding ways to include those pizza flavors into their after school snacks or our dinners.

Over the years I have added pizza toppings to soups, cheese balls, sandwiches, pasta, and so many more things. I have a feeling that I can find more ways to add it to a few more recipes, so that's my goal this year.

Today I thought I would share these 32 pizza inspired recipes from our blog and others with you. There are quite a few recipes that would be awesome on your game day food tables if you still need savory ideas for the big game on Sunday. I know the only reason I show up for game day parties is to see what goodies I can fill my plate with.

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Peanut Butter Fluffernutter Cookies

Soft toasted marshmallows and candy bars make this batch of Peanut Butter Fluffernutter Cookies the perfect after school snack or cookie jar treat.

Well, it's Monday, and we are back to another week of work and school. Our kids are so funny. If you ask them what day tomorrow is they are going to say Friday no matter what day it really is.

They live for the weekends and sleeping in. Not that I blame them. I'm a big fan of lazy mornings where the alarm doesn't rule the day too.

But I also love the fresh start of a new week. It's like a brand new slate every single week just waiting to be filled with exciting things. Of course, I absolutely love my job.

I mean I get to stay home, work in comfy clothes, and make and share awesome things like Banana Caramel Cupcakes each week. Who wouldn't love that kind of job? You can see why I kind of enjoy Monday's, right?

One day maybe the kids will share my enthusiasm for the start of the week. Until then, I will have to bribe them with some goodies to get through the day. [Read more...]

Pepperoni Parmesan Chicken Rolls

Pepperoni Parmesan Chicken Rolls: gooey cheese, pepperoni, and chicken tenders wrapped inside a crescent roll makes an awesome little snack or quick dinner.

Two crescent rolls sandwiches on a white plate filled with gooey cheese, pepperoni, and chicken tenders.

"What's for dinner?" and "I'm hungry." are the most over used phrases in our house. You would think we starve our children because they are ravenous when they get home from school each day.

Of course, I would be hungry too if I had lunch at 10:30 am, and then didn't eat again until after 2:30 pm. We try to get the kids to take cappuccino chip granola bars and fruit in their bags because they are allowed to eat in most of their classes.

But they never do. So part of me isn't too worried about them. I figure if they are hungry enough they would probably start taking extra food with them.

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