Slow Cooker Black Bean and Polenta Stew #SundaySupper

by mamapoole // January 5, 2014 // Comments off

I still can’t get over that 2014 is here. It’s already the 4th of January and I’m not really sure what happened to the 1st-3rd! I’m hoping to slow down the times just a bit. I love taking the New... Continue reading →

Oven Roasted Sweet Garlic Brussels Sprouts #HealthyChallenge

by mamapoole // January 3, 2014 // Comments off

An easy way to enforce new habits is to add them to your daily routine without taking out your old habits. For example, I used to love a bottle of Mountain Dew for breakfast. I truly did not need this... Continue reading →

Apple Chicken Sausage, Bean and Rice and Mistletoe Meltdown

by mamapoole // December 16, 2013 // Comments off

You’ve probably been wondering where I’ve been all weekend, since I blog daily. Then again, maybe not. Awkward! Brief rundown: I partied like I was a teenager on Friday …or maybe a rockstar. My little sis and I went to... Continue reading →

Mama’s Buffalo Chicken Salad

by mamapoole // December 13, 2013 // Comments off

First of all, I want to say, I LOVE receiving emails from MBB fans! It makes my heart pitter-patter. (Source Image) So when Sara P. wrote: “Mama, been a fan for a while and you disappointed me. I waited for... Continue reading →

Red, Green and Blue Salad and Ellen DeGeneres

by mamapoole // December 11, 2013 // Comments off

Being a stay-at-home has a lot of perks, don’t get me wrong…but it also has some disadvantages as well. Take for example the BIG factor like we are (choosing) to live off of one income. When I worked in the... Continue reading →

PB&J Roll Ups: #Healthy Kidfriendly Snacks

by mamapoole // December 10, 2013 // Comments off

You remember the other day when I mentioned I hate mud? Well…that didn’t last long. My son, who cannot read this, felt the need to prove me WRONG. At first, I was completely disgusted. I have to be honest. Mud... Continue reading →

Baked Pasta Pie

by mamapoole // November 30, 2013 // Comments off

When I was little, I can recall my mom in the kitchen making homemade lasagna. There were noodles laid out in paper towels all throughout the kitchen counters and all the cheeses were huddle together on the table waiting to... Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Traditions and Pumpkin Spiced Sticky Buns with Maple Syrup

by mamapoole // November 29, 2013 // Comments off

I hope ya’ll had a great Thanksgiving Day! I know we sure did. We decided to skip out on all families this year (can you imagine?) and stay home for our own Thanksgiving fun! Although we usually do visit different... Continue reading →

Baked Turkey Taquitos

by mamapoole // November 21, 2013 // Comments off

I’m sure you noticed (and if you haven’t, that’s cool too) but I have been cooking up some really easy and simple meals for dinner. (I usually post them on Facebook or Instagram in case you want to see what’s... Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Squash and Apples #SundaySupper

by mamapoole // November 17, 2013 // Comments off

It’s here! You know, only one of the greatest seasons ever, winter! hahahaha! Yeah, okay, I know not everyone loves winter, but I do! Bring on the cold snowy weather, that’s what I say. I love to snuggle up and... Continue reading →