Shell's Sentiments

Eggs and bacon getting a little boring for breakfast?

I am not positive how many days we have been “safer at home”. Frankly, I have lost count. I would rather focus on the days before us than dwell on the days that are behind us. ‘

I don't think I have ever really had quiche before. But during this pandemic time, I need some help with some creative food options. It also helps that there were some prep and baking time involved to help eat away all this time we have now.  I wasn’t sure if my kids would even eat it, but hey at least we were cooking together and wasting time away. I kept things simple this go-round. 

How many people are feeling a little Guilt right now? I will admit I have a little bit of survivors guilt going on. Guilt an emotion that many will not acknowledge knowing. Right now I am ov

To put it simply I am tired. We have been home for 28 days. 28 days where we have little to none interaction with the outside world. I am emotional and mentally tired. I am not just processi

I love it when my kids ask me to make something in particular for dinner.The stress of making dinner decisions every night is beyond frustrating.My oldest daughter requested this Chicken and sweet potatoes dish that I make. Well with the great quarantine of 2020 I didn't have any chicken. So I decided to mix things up a bit and use a steak.They love this recipe just as much.

Since everyone will home with me for eternity, ok maybe not that long, we are having to up our snack game. We eat a decent amount of fruit. One because it is easy but two I try to limit the proce

Take this opportunity to teach your kids how to work through their emotions. 

Stressed? Anxiety high? Tensions high?Did you know that by allowing your bare feet to touch the ground it is a calming method.

Homemade granola balls DONE! Less than 10 minutes. The best part is I pick the ingredients that go in.The joy of having a child with a tree nut allergy is you HAVE to get creative with the food options. If you want any resemblance of healthy eating habits in their diets.