Category : Food

This blog post is sponsored, but all opinions are my own.

Whenever the weather is nice, you’ll find us in our backyard, soaking up the sun and creating memories as a family. Grilling often comes hand in hand with that – delicious shared moments between family or friends, celebrating the simple joys of the day.

While we have grilled up a storm this summer, we’re not ready to wind down any time soon so we are getting creative with our menu. Using the very best Ball Park buns, we’ve added a fun twist to our grilled classics. Available at Walmart, I sprinkled crumbles of Takis Fuego as a topping to our hot dogs, which gives a kick and crunch all in one bite. We all love a little spice around here (even Iris)!

The best part? How easy it is to up your hot dog or hamburger game. Adding the Takis to a plastic baggie, you can use any old kitchen utensil to smash the chips into the perfect sized bits. I typically add cheese and mayo, but top it off with a dusting of Takis takes my frank to a whole new level. Next time you’re at Walmart, I highly recommend stocking up!

This post is sponsored by Froneri/Nestlé but all opinions are my own.

I’m not sure what it is, but I always crave ice cream in the wintertime and this year is no different! In fact, this holiday season I’m getting creative with ice cream by making my scoops a little more festive. EDY’S®/Dreyer’s has several ice cream recipes that look as fun as they are delicious, so Iris and I decided to try our hand at the EDY’S® Melting Snowman Frosted Cookies. We live in the south so our ice cream name is EDY’S®, but for those of you who live west of the Rockies, you would know this ice cream brand as Dreyer’s.

Grabbing a carton of EDY’S® Classic Vanilla Light Ice Cream from Walmart, along with a few other candy and cookie basics, we got to work creating our “melted” masterpiece. Not only is this recipe super easy, but the results made me feel like a Pinterest superstar (which, let me tell ya, is very hard to do). Iris absolutely loved that it included an assortment of sweets and, me? I loved the ice cream, and of course, making sweet holiday memories with my kiddo. On top of the recipe being easy, it was also a breeze getting everything we needed from Walmart using my Walmart+ account for free delivery directly to my doorstep.

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This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Kraft Heinz

Maybe it’s because I was born and raised in Memphis, but there is nothing more comforting to me than a home-cooked, southern-style casserole – especially around the holidays. This year the celebrations are obviously going to be a bit different, which makes me appreciate time with family and friends more than ever. Being able to share a holiday meal with loved ones means more than it did just a year ago. I love the way my home warms with the heat of the oven and gathering of friends, and then when the entire house starts to smell delicious, you know you’re in for something good!

One of the best things about casseroles is there is always more than enough to go around and that’s especially true of one of my all-time favorites, the Cheddar Squash Casserole. Full of (you guessed it!) Kraft^® Shredded Cheese and fresh squash, it’s the ultimate comfort food to pair with any holiday meal.

Growing up with Kraft Heinz products in the kitchen, I find myself still using them in everything I can, and this recipe is no exception. Easily picking everything up at Walmart made preparing the dish a breeze. And what’s a holiday without a fun surprise? You can enter the #ShareTheHolidaySweepstakes by clicking here for a chance to win daily prizes of $100 Walmart gift cards and a grand prize trip to visit loved ones (a $2,500 value). Plus, as a special gift from Walmart, you’ll be emailed a link to download a free digital cookbook of holiday favorites (including this recipe!).
Now on to the Kraft cheesy goodness!

Cheddar Squash Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves 10, 114 gram servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium yellow squash
1 large yellow onion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons butter
1½ cups KRAFT Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
½ cup BREAKSTONE’S Sour Cream
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1½ cups crispy fried onions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease 8 x 11 casserole dish with olive oil.
3. Trim and halve squash lengthwise, then cut crosswise into ½”-thick half-moons. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
4. Melt butter in a large, nonstick pan over medium heat.
5. Add sliced squash, onion, and garlic and sauté until the veggies are soft.
6. Transfer squash mixture into a large bowl, adding 1 cup of sharp cheddar (reserving ½ cup for topping), parmesan, sour cream, and pepper to taste. Fold ingredients together until combined.
7. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of sharp cheddar on top, then evenly sprinkle the fried onions on top of the cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until top is golden.

This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are my own.

There’s just something about the change from summer to fall that brings so much excitement. The crispness in the air, the color of the changing leaves, and of course – FOOTBALL! In Arkansas, football isn’t just a sport – it’s a season all of its own. And living here in Fayetteville means that Saturdays are spent tailgating or homegating this year, with lots of delicious snacks and drinks nearby.

This season may look a little different, but we’re celebrating all the same. I recently made this University of Arkansas Baked Cheesy Pulled Pork Dip, which is full of flavor thanks to the Old El Paso™ Green Chilis that I picked up from Walmart. It’s the perfect game-day dip for any football fan, especially paired with some of my other favorite General Mills snacks. From Bugles™ to Betty Crocker™ brownies, General Mills has ya covered.

So even though we might not be at the game, we’re making sure our “homegate” experience is still top notch – thanks to Walmart and General Mills. And if you are a football fanatic (or even just a food fanatic!), you can take your homegating to a new level by purchasing three qualifying General Mills products in the same transaction during the purchase period below. Once verified, participants will be sent a $20 Fanatics Code while supplies last.

*Offer Purchase Period: 8/14/20–12/11/20. Limited quantities available. Submit eligible receipt for redemption by 12/31/20 or while supplies last. Open only to legal res of 50 US/DC, 18+ only. For full Terms and list of qualifying items, visit WeAreTailgateNation.com/Fanatics. Void where prohibited by law.

This post is sponsored, but all opinions are my own.

Like most moms, I’m not just one thing. Being a mother means that I wear many hats – planner, teacher, cleaner, driver, but the best hat of all – fun finder! As a mom of a growing girl, I’m always having to pivot and figure out new experiences for my fun-loving girl.

Even though it’s easy to get bogged down on everything we have to do as busy parents, sometimes we have to prioritize what we get to do – like making things fun, exciting, and sometimes downright delicious. That’s where the NEW Bomb Pop Middles® come in – a simple way to bring joy to these hot summer days. Now available at Walmart, these brand new flavors bring a tasty spark to an old classic (they have an ice creamy inside and gooey middle!). Like moms, Bomb Pop Middles® are #NotOneThing! With mashup flavors like Strawberry Raspberry Taffy, Chocolate Caramel Sundae, Chocolate Creme Sandwich, and S’mores – they deliver familiar favorites, but in a unique way.

Knowing that we have a fun, frozen treat in the freezer is one of the best feelings after soaking up some sun by the pool. Time to stock up on a few more boxes – click here to find them at a Walmart near you!