A Working Mom's Guide to Food, Family & Fun
This week is Teacher Appreciation week and if you think you don’t have time to make something homemade and special for your little one’s teachers, think again. This quick and easy brownie recipe can be made in less than 40 minutes. The ingredients are simple, but still create a delicious treat for some of the [...]
I originally featured this party in Nashville Lifestyles Magazine in May 2011 and is making a reappearance on the blog to help get your creative energy flowing for your upcoming Mother’s Day brunch!!! “When it comes to party planning, I say it’s better to make it than to buy it. Digging into your own creativity allows [...]
Hola, Amigos! It’s that glorious day of the year where we get to celebrate all things Mexican ALL DAY!! That’s right….ALL DAY! Now, the thing about Cinco de Mayo is Seis de Mayo, which is unofficially known as National Recovery Day on which you will be slightly remorseful for your overindulgent fiesta, but for today [...]
It’s Derby Day!!! From the looks of things here in Nashville, I’m pretty content to not be at the races, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t celebrate with a Kentucky Derby classic the Mint Julep!!!! My aunt and uncle come rain, shine, weddings, or floods have a derby party every year and if the [...]
I absolutely can’t believe that we are here at the 1-year mark of High Heels to Hot Wheels!! Not only does it seem impossible that an entire year has gone by, I am also completely blown away with the growth of the blog from all the love and support from my family, friends, and readers. [...]
So like this recipe, I will keep this post short and sweet! Last week when EVERYTHING in our house was in boxes to move except for a very few essentials, I needed a quick and easy dinner. I honestly don’t know where the inspiration came from, but after scanning the kitchen for what I had [...]
If you’re reading this post and it is April 26th, 2013, the movers are at our house loading up our furniture as we make our way back to Nashville after 4 years in Clarksville. This is such a bittersweet day for us because we have made so many incredible memories at our home. I have [...]
Moving and I have a complicated relationship. The idea of it doesn’t seem like a big deal in theory, but when you get to the actual execution of it is when the harsh reality that it is never easy, fun, nor without surprises comes about face. I think so far in my life and only [...]
I recently shared this Easy Fruity Sangria that my sister-in-law brought to our Easter dinner this year for my monthly contribution on What’s Cooking with Ruthie. Angie is usually always told to “just bring a bottle of wine” to contribute to family meals because her lovely sister-in-laws (who will remain nameless) tend to take over [...]
I was recently asked to be interviewed by 1-800-bakery.com for their “The Baker & The Blogger” interview series on their blog. Not quite sure I’m worthy to be highlighted, but it was fun nonetheless and really made me think about my favorite recipes. I have posted the full post below, but you can also visit [...]
Welcome to my blog! I'm Amanda and I am a busy mommy! When the work day is over I drop my heels at the door, slip on my apron and kick domesticity into high gear! I love my family, I love food and I love to have fun. Join me and we can celebrate the joys of life that bring us together.
