Author: livinglovingemptynesting
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders (Perfect for Two)
I love a good sandwich. I guess maybe it’s because I grew up eating sandwiches every day for lunch. As a result, sandwiches became comfort food for me. I still enjoy a classic cold cut sandwich made with bread, cheese, cold cuts, mayo, or mustard. However, now that I’m older sandwiches that have layers of…
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Packing up Your Child’s High School Memorabilia
While my child is at college, I want her to feel like she can return home and have the comforts of her own room anytime she wants. Because of this, I have chosen to keep her room as it was in high school. This includes all of her high school memorabilia. However, once she graduates…
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Spicy Tots (Perfect for Two)
Spicy Tots are so good!! These tater tots have a spicy kick with the help of pre-made packaged taco seasoning. They are served with ranch dipping sauce doctored with a little hot sauce to amp of the spicy kick. Throwing these Spicy Tots together is quick and easy. Make these tots along with your favorite…
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Breakfast Burritos (Perfect for Two)
Breakfast Burritos are one of my very favorite breakfasts! They are flavorful, satisfying, and keep you full all morning long. These burritos are a great combination of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber! The eggs, cheese, and sausage give the burritos their great source of protein to help keep you full all morning. The tortilla gives the…
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Getting A Good Night’s Sleep As A College Student
Getting a good night’s sleep in college can sometimes be rough! Kids in college have wild schedules when they try to work around class schedules, work schedules, and social life activities. Your child’s roommate may be an early bird while your child may be a night owl. All these things can lead to not enough…
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No-Bake Oatmeal Scotchies (Perfect for Two)
I’m such a cookie lover. There are not too many that I have tried that I don’t love. There is something about a handheld dessert that you can just grab one or two (or more) and be on your way! No-bake cookies are a great option in the summer when you don’t want to heat…
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Avocado Chicken Salad Wraps (Perfect for Two)
There is no better lunch in the heat of the summer than a salad. Salads are cool, refreshing, and light. All things that are suited for meals during those hot summer months. But, if you are on the go, a salad is not a great option as it doesn’t transport well. Well, I’ve got a…
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Fostering Healthy Snacking In Teens
Eating healthy is not typically the first thing on teen’s or young adult’s minds. It’s hard to instill the benefits of healthy snacking in teens when they have little desire to eat healthy and they are on the go all the time. But if they are not taught now to seek out healthy snacks, they…
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Nutella Strawberry Cheesecake (Perfect for Two)
Nutella and strawberries…one of my favorite sweet treat combinations! I’ve always been a fan of chocolate-covered strawberries. But sometimes I’m impatient and chocolate-covered strawberries take more time than I want. So I resort to a quick and easy substitute, Nutella and strawberries. It’s a great solution to my impatience! One day as I was going…
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Berry Spinach Salad (Perfect for Two)
Berry season, one of my favorite seasons! You really can’t get much better than fresh fruit. It’s almost as good as dessert. When ripe and in season, berries are so sweet they could substitute for dessert. This is especially true in the summer when we are craving cool foods that are light and don’t weigh…