I’ve been planning to post these Chocolate Snickerdoodles- a fun remake of a classic favorite; but I also really wanted to make some yummy fall treats . . . then I had this brainstorm to make these into a fall cookie by adding the Pumpkin Spice Kiss.  I wasn’t quite sure if the flavors would match – but they did!  So here you have it- Chocolate Snickerdoodles all decked out for fall.  Actually the pumpkin spice goes really well with the chocolate, but you can make them with or without the kisses- either way, you’ll love them! Read More

When I first saw this salad, I have to admit I wasn’t sure about adding butternut squash; but I tried it and now I’ve found a new salad love . . .  Mmm, toss that butternut squash in olive oil, honey, then roast it until it’s gold brown, and it is amazing- it works perfectly in the salad {or it is a delicious side dish on it’s own}.  Now combine it with cranberries, toasted pecans, goat cheese – and yes, bacon – and you got an amazing salad! 

FYI: {as if you need more to convince you to try

My kids absolutely love granola bars.  They can eat an entire box in just one day.  It drives me crazy.  If we have granola bars in our house it is what they want to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacktime.  And I don’t mind the occasional granola bar, but they are not always the healthiest option.  Most granola bars are not as healthy as we think they are.  They are usually high in sugar, and I am always trying to find way to cut down my kids sugar intake {and my own}.

These bars contain no added sugar, no

We are having a typical Colorado fall.  Yesterday my kids were wearing shorts and T shirts; by the end of the week they will need boots and coats.  And of course they will be able to wear shorts again next week I am sure.  It is so funny because no matter what temperature it is outside in the fall you see a wide variety of clothing.  There are people who can’t wait to get out their fall wardrobe as soon as they can and there are those who can’t let go of their summer wardrobe.  You can stand in line