This is a sponsored post in partnership with Quaker. All opinions are my own.

With summertime fun in full swing, we are always looking for more tasty snacks. Why? Because kids ask for snacks non-stop! So I figured if we are going to be serving snacks, why not make them fruity and fun? These new Quaker Chewy Fruity Fun Granola Bars are just right to create animal-themed, under-the-sea snacks!

Delicious Chicken + Rice-A-Roni Bowl Heat & Eat Bowl Recipe

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Rice-A-Roni. All opinions are my own. 

Sometimes it seems like life never stops. There's work, kids, school, sports, and everything else that keeps you busy each day. Have you ever been so rushed trying to remember to do everything before you left the house for work that you actually forgot something simple, like eating a meal? I've been doing that often lately. I don't have a magic solution for slowing life down, but I have figured out a plan to make sure I save time with a delicious recipe at the beginning of the week that I can use to save even more time during lunch the next day! This Chicken Rice-A-Roni Heat & Eat Bowl recipe will be your go-to when you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal on those super busy days.

The key to this meal is the new Rice-A-Roni Heat and Eat Rice. This rice can be kept in your pantry and you can pack it in your bag to take to work. They cook directly in their microwaveable pouch in 90 seconds, you can have fully-cooked rice in any of its three delicious flavors -- Garlic and Olive Oil, Herb and Butter or Spicy Spanish. While the convenience is definitely a plus, Rice-A-Roni Heat & Eat Rice have a lot of great flavor that make them a great base for this tasty bowl.

The other half of this meal consists of leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Below are all the instructions you will need to save precious time and cook your lunch for the next day, all in one convenient bowl.

How to Make Red, White, and Blue Nachos on Your Grill!

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Red Sun Farms. All opinions are my own.

Nachos are obviously a tasty addition to any meal, party, or barbecue! However, did you know that they are incredibly easy to make on your grill? You can use this backyard grilling idea when you don't want to leave the fun that is happening outside or when it is just too dang hot to cook inside. This is especially true during the summer months so today I want to give you some ideas for themed 4th of July red, white, and blue nachos. 

This dish is actually perfect for any patriotic event that you are celebrating. Just pick up some Red Sun Farms tomatoes, peppers, and a few other ingredients and you are ready to amaze your friends and family with this recipe!

How to Make a Transformers Autobot Sandwich!

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Transformers. All opinions are my own.

When I was growing up, there wasn't a show or a toy that I enjoyed more than Transformers. The idea that a car, plane, or boombox could turn into a robot ready for battle was pretty much the coolest thing imaginable. My friends and I would play with our Transformers robots for hours on end. One of my favorite Transformers robots that I owned was the Dinobot leader Grimlock, but of course, Soundwave and his cassette tape Decepticons were hard to beat. The ultimate dream was always to collect every Destructicon to build the mighty Devastator!

While I have passed on my love of Transformers to my kids, we have never taken the opportunity to watch the animated series together until now. We have obviously taken Bumblebee into battle and had imaginary clashes over Cybertron on the living room floor. However, there is something about watching the show together that helps the story come to life. That is why I'm celebrating the new Transformers Father's Day playlist on YouTube with an Autobots sandwich recipe!

How to Make a Salmon Under the Sea Food Art Dinner Recipe with Your Kids!

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Near East. All opinions are my own. 

Making dinner doesn't have to be a chore when you cook alongside your kids. My oldest has been learning to cook since she was little and my 11-year-old son has just taken an interest in it. Since we have been teaching him the basics in the kitchen, we thought it was time to show him how to make a special dinner complete with a little added food art flair! 

Simple and Easy 2021 Father's Day Gift Guide - A Gift For Every Dad!

 This is a sponsored post in partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods. All opinions are my own.

Do you ever find that Father's Day is the hardest holiday to buy gifts for? Your dad, and those in your life who are like a father, are always saying that they have everything they need. Well, I'll let you in on a little secret. As a dad myself, I can say that they may have most everything that they need but they don't have everything that they want. Just don't freak out because I found some options that will work for any dad, and the great news is that they are all at one store.

For the Dad Who Needs More Than Cargo Shorts

How to Make a Super Mario Bros. Food Art Bento Lunch!

 

Super Mario Bros. never goes out of style, right? Super Mario Bros 3 was my favorite video game as a kid and I still believe it is the best game ever. When the Classic NES came out my youngest loved many of the games but the Mario Bros. were his go-to. Of course, Super Smash Bros. is a winner with all of my kids. Let's not even get into the 80's movie The Wizard starring Fred Savage. The Power Glove anyone? So it was time to make my kids another Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach lunch! Read below to find out how to make this school lunch for your Nintendo loving kids.