Hi Friends,
You heard it here first, February is National Snack Month! You already know how much I LOVE the international snack box Universal Yums where they send you snacks from a different country each month. Best monthly box I’ve ever found, and the kids love it (they know what the box looks like and get excited to open it when it arrives).
Snacks play such a big part in our daily lives - from packing Ben a snack for school (he knows who packed his snack - mom or dad, lol) to personal favorites (trail mix - which I keep on hand at work in a container at meeting tables, no joke) to literally creating a snack box and calling it “dinner”.
This week we posted the BEST easiest, most delicious dip, 5 ingredient pepperoni dip - just in time for the big game coming up. And whenever I hear ‘dip’ I always think of the song with ‘when I dip you dip we dip’…sorry for the earworm if you get that reference lol.
If you’re looking for some recipe inspiration for snacks and game day food, we’ve got you covered:
Snacks:
Seed crackers - only 5 ingredients and great to add to any snack board. Gluten free!
Date almond butter pepita bars - a healthy homemade snack if you want to mix things up a bit.
Snack boxes - we all use this as inspiration of what to pack the kids (and ourselves) on a daily basis.
Chocolate coins - a fun snack to make with the kids and use any mix of ingredients you have available in the kitchen.
Elote popcorn - jazz up your traditional popcorn with a super easy seasoning mix.
Seasonal snack mix - mix this up with your team’s favorite colors
Game day recipes:
5 ingredient buffalo chicken nuggets - made in the air fryer, plus oven instructions included.
Cheesy jalapeno dip - a favorite of anyone who tries it; great for the big game
Buffalo cauliflower nuggets - we love this dish as a vegetarian option for gameday
Cheesy sausage and spinach dip - you know that spinach dip that everyone loves? Well, this is an amplified version of that delicious option.
If you’re looking for a main, might I suggest a chili bar? Or how about beef dip sandwiches?
New on the Blog
5 ingredient pepperoni dip - just in time for the big game this weekend, this easy dip will be gone in minutes
Slow cooker lentil & vegetable soup - set it and forget it. Make this comforting meal over the weekend and enjoy it for lunch all week long.
Catching up with the Kelnhofers - the latest life update of what Phi and her family are up to.
Love List - mindfulness exercises can be as effective as medication a new study shows, a must-have Lego set, some news about Marie Kondo and great jeans for everyday!
Meal plan - this weeks’ plan includes bonus recipes to give you ideas and inspiration for Valentine’s Day
How to throw the Ultimate Galentine’s Party - grab your gal pals and throw the best part on the block.
Reader Recreation
These raspberry swirl brownies are the perfect treat for your Valentine’s Day celebrations. Love seeing what this reader made!
Personal Stories
Check out this months’ Catching Up With The Kelnhofers to see moments from Phi’s family life in January
February Giveaway
For our February giveaway, we would love to know - what’s your favorite sheet pan meal? To enter, simply leave a comment on the post for these amazingly delicious sheet pan Greek potatoes with chicken sausage and zucchini.
The winner will get a $25 Amazon or Starbucks gift card - winners choice!
P.S. What are your valentine’s day plans this year? Just hit reply and let me know!!