Think About It Thursday - FALL in Love

I always think of myself as a 'Summer Girl'...but I think I'm really an 'Every Season' sort of girl. By the time one is ending, I am so ready and excited for the next to begin! I have especially been feeling like that this week. Yesterday I added some burgandy and mustard yellow mums to the front planters and they are making me so happy! Today I'm making some pumpkin bread for the kids' teachers. (I could live on all things pumpkin for the next two months!) What are some of the things that make you Fall in Love with fall? ~Erin

Hot Mulled Cider // from The Pioneer Woman

Heirloom Sweater Boots // from Spool 72

Caramel Apple Cheesecake // from Annie's Eats

Pumpkin Donuts // from Pick Fresh Foods

The Perfect Scarf in Pumpkin // from Northernly

Fall Subway Art Printable // from Bombshell Bling

Find more on our {Fall In Love Pinboard}

Think About It Thursday - Lunchbox Love

I don't know about you, but packing school lunches is one of my LEAST favorite things about motherhood. It gets so monotonous. And when you have a picky eater on your hands (aka :: a stubborn, 1st grade, boy who hasn't eaten a sandwich EVER in his life!) it gets tricky too...So I decided to start Thinking About creative lunch recipes before school starts. I'm hoping some of these recipes will meet all our family's needs - fun for me to prep and pack and actually CONSUMED at school, rather than returned home smooshed in a ziploc!!

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars from Fifteen Spatulas //

What kid doesn't love chocolate chips? I love controlling what else in there too!

Corndog Muffins from A Healthy Slice of Life //

A perfect alternative for my non-sandwich eating kid!

Peanut Butter & Jelly bars from The Chic Site //

My girls complain that PB&J sandwiches get sqooshed...I'm thinking these bars will hold up better, but still be one of their favorite flavors!

Mac N Cheese Muffins from The Daily Meal //

Again, my picky eater loves Mac N Cheese...

Sandwich Skewers from The Favorite Five //

Anything on a skewer just tastes better, right?

Pizza Roll Ups from Recipe Chatter

Pizza for lunch at school? That I can make ahead? Yes, please!

Hope these recipes help you get out of your lunchbox rut too! Can't believe it's almost that time of year, again. You can find many more recipes and lunchbox inspiration on our

Lunchbox Love Pinboard.

Check out our AWESOME, colorful, and superior constructed Lunchboxes HERE.

For everyone sold, one is given to a child in need!

Happy Packing!

Tip Tuesday - Beat the Heat!

Looking for a way to beat the Summer heat? Check out these tasty Popsicle and ice cream recipes on Tatertots & Jello. I think those Caramel Macchiato ones are calling my name! 

"Planted Carrot" Pudding

We went to a neighborhood barbeque last weekend, to kickoff Spring Break, and I was asked to bring dessert. I wanted to make something "Spring-ish" and decided on carrot cake. But then I thought the gaggle of kids that would be at the party would appreciate something more kid friendly...so I came up with these Planted Carrot chocolate pudding cups for them! (Variation on the potted flower or gummy worm pudding cups you might have seen before.)

To make this dessert you will need:

• clear plastic cups
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding
• milk
• chocolate oreos
• vanilla frosting
• orange food coloring
• italian flat leaf parsely

Follow the directions on the box to make the chocolate pudding and divide between clear plastic cups before chilling. Before serving, top with chopped up Chocolate Oreos and an orange frosting "carrot" in the middle of the "soil." (I used a piping bag to get the swirly look to the carrot - but you could just as easily add a dollop of the frosting to the middle of the oreos with a teaspoon.) Add a sprig of flat leaf parsely to the top of each carrot to finish off the look and ENJOY!

They were super easy and fast to make and a big hit with the kids. A perfect treat for Easter or any Springtime event. I hope you have as much fun making and eating these as we did! -Erin

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