Bean and Rice Healthy Chili

by mamapoole // October 25, 2012 // Comments off

I feel so good that I am back up and running. Sometimes I get into these fogs where I’m distracted and redirected to a different place than where I really want to be. Does that make sense? I am re-focusing... Continue reading →

#SundaySupper Pumpkin Maple Pie

by mamapoole // October 21, 2012 // Comments off

This #SundaySupper is very special to me. Chantal has given 20 lucky bloggers in our group a beautiful Easy As Pie dish for a #Bakeforacure event. I was very excited to be one of those twenty bloggers and was given a very... Continue reading →

Black and White Chunky Chili

by mamapoole // October 17, 2012 // Comments off

Every cold weather needs a warm chili, am I right? I think so! It’s kind of humorous in our house because I never make chili the same way twice, except for this one. I usually change things up and add... Continue reading →

#SundaySupper Spicy Black Bean Soup

by mamapoole // October 14, 2012 // Comments off

Some of my favorite comfort foods are usually carb packed – you know, mac n cheese, pizza, vegetable pot pies! Oh yes. But as the cold weather sets in, my comfort turns to soup and lots of soup. Broccoli and... Continue reading →

Mint Chocolate Pudding Cake

by mamapoole // October 12, 2012 // Comments off

I will admit, as much as I love a homemade cake, I also love to semi-homemade bake when I don’t have the time or the ingredients! Although I try to avoid telling people that it’s “semi-homemade” so if you would, just keep... Continue reading →

#FoodieFriendsFrieday Linky Party #16

by mamapoole // October 11, 2012 // Comments off

Welcome back for another GREAT Foodie Party! This week’s Sponsor Gift is a set of Organized Kitchen Labels from Clean Mama Printables. You can visit their Etsy Shop HERE… Don’t forget, you DO NOT need to link up a recipe... Continue reading →

Protect yourself this winter with Jojoba Oil

by mamapoole // October 10, 2012 // Comments off

It’s here. The cold weather is settling in and the hot cocoa and marshmallows are coming out. Please also add gloves, a hat and scarf too! As the weather changes and becomes colder, my skin changes as well. My hands crack... Continue reading →

#SundaySupper Rice and Fig Mini Pumpkins

by mamapoole // October 7, 2012 // Comments off

I’m so excited to say, “FALL IS HERE!” And believe me, I love it! Jumping in the leaves, pumpkin picking, colors of the trees, making comfort food and finally being outside to play! This weeks #SundaySupper theme is “All Things... Continue reading →

Match the Rainbow Tot Activity

by mamapoole // October 4, 2012 // Comments off

I was glancing through a random search and came across this project. I wish I could link it to a site, however; it didn’t give me any links! I found this craft to be educational and fun and could not... Continue reading →

Baked Penne with Fresh Basil

by mamapoole // October 2, 2012 // Comments off

I wanted to surprise my sister-in-law with a no cook dinner tonight by making her family something. I always like when dinner shows up at my door step, so I wanted it to show up at hers. She’s an amazing woman.... Continue reading →