The Seasoned Mom

Our Week in Meals #41 – Back to School!

August 20, 2017 by Blair

Hey, friends! Welcome back to another roundup of Our Week in Meals! I hope that you've been enjoying a fun summer weekend! For those of you who are new to the blog, Our Week in Meals is where I share a little bit about what we’ve been up to over the past week — as it relates to our meals each night. This series gives you a glimpse “behind the scenes” at some highlights from our life, shows you how I balance a busy schedule with feeding my family, and offers a few new ideas for your own weekly ...

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Divan

August 18, 2017 by Blair

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This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Divan is an easier, faster version of the classic dinnertime favorite! Broccoli and chicken are layered with a creamy, cheesy sauce and finished with a breadcrumb topping. It's simple, it's delicious, and it comes together in just minutes! If you haven't noticed, I love a good challenge when it comes to the kitchen. And I'm not talking about the kind of "challenge" that involves complicated, multi-step gourmet recipes; hard-to-find ingredients; or disastrous ...

End-of-Summer Ice Cream Cake Party Play Date!

August 17, 2017 by Blair

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We're celebrating the end of another fun summer with an Ice Cream Cake Party Play Date! This simple gathering makes time with friends special, and closes the season with a sweet finale! After all, is there anything better on a warm day than an ice cream cake in the sunshine? As you all know, we've spent our summer hosting (and attending) multiple play dates each week. After I enrolled the boys in summer camp at the beginning of the season, they quickly decided that camp was NOT for them. ...

5-Minute, 5-Ingredient Blackened Salmon

August 16, 2017 by Blair

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Spice up your next healthy seafood dinner with this easy 5-Minute, 5-Ingredient Blackened Salmon! It's a classic Southern favorite that's crispy on the outside, moist and buttery on the inside, and loaded with zesty Cajun flavor! I was listening to a podcast the other day and the topic of salmon came up. We all know that it's full of healthy fats and it's a good source of protein, but this particular person said, "I don't care. I just find salmon to be SO BORING." Oh, honey. I just ...

Doritos Nacho Cheese Taco Bake

August 14, 2017 by Blair

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An easy twist on Mexican food for dinner, this Doritos Nacho Cheese Taco Bake is a fun casserole that will make your family smile! Lean ground taco meat and veggies are topped with shredded cheese and crumbled Doritos tortilla chips for a delicious, flavorful, and simple one dish meal! You guys, this Taco Bake is the easiest way to serve tacos to a crowd! Plus, with little kids, there's no need to worry about the taco shells breaking, the contents falling out of the tortilla, or messy ...

Our Week in Meals #40

August 13, 2017 by Blair

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Well, that's a wrap, folks! Our last week of summer vacation has officially come to an end as my two older boys get ready to head back to school this week!! While I loved all of our adventures this summer, I will be honest and say that I am DEFINITELY ready to return to a regular routine. Bring on the fall (and everything apple, pumpkin, and cinnamon)! Before we jump too far ahead of ourselves, it's time for the weekly roundup of Our Week in Meals! For those of you who are new to the ...

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Caesar Pasta

August 11, 2017 by Blair

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Easy dinner alert! There's no need to even boil the pasta for this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Caesar Pasta! With spinach, roasted red peppers, and plenty of garlic, this creamy chicken casserole is a flavorful one dish meal that only requires about 10 minutes of prep. Well, friends...I'm in the final countdown for Back-to-School around here. It's hard to believe, but since my boys finished school in the middle of May, they're already gearing up for the start of the new year on Tuesday!!! You ...

Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins + Easy Lunch Ideas!

August 10, 2017 by Blair

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With back-to-school season just around the corner, it's time for many of us to start thinking about school lunches again. Today I've pulled together an awesome resource that includes a few of my kids' favorite easy lunch ideas (beyond sandwiches), as well as a simple recipe for wholesome Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins. The sweet little wholegrain treats are full of nutritious, organic ingredients for a perfect prep-ahead breakfast, an easy addition to lunch boxes, or a delicious fall ...

30 Days of Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall

August 9, 2017 by Blair

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With busy schedules and cooler temps, fall is the perfect time to pull out that Crock Pot and throw together some cozy, easy dinners! There are so many versatile and nutritious ways to prepare dinner in the slow cooker in order to make your weeknights less stressful. That's why I'm excited to share these 30-Days of Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall! I have pulled together a full month of good-for-you recipes in a complete meal plan — with a free printable cookbook included! I hope that you'll ...

Amish No Bake Cookies + a Last Summer Hoorah!

August 7, 2017 by Blair

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Wet Ones® Hand Wipes. The opinions and text are all mine. These Amish No Bake Cookies are a rich combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats -- and there's no need to turn on your oven! It's a recipe that's near and dear to our hearts, and a family-favorite dessert that we have enjoyed for years. In today's post I'm sharing these special sweet treats, along with some of the messy ways that we're celebrating our Last Summer ...