How to Make a Charcuterie Board
I'm no expert when it comes to charcuterie, although I do love to say it with my fine french accent, and make delicious meat and cheese board for guests! I had to look up what the actual definition of CHARCUTERIE was. According to Wikipedia (the source of all my...
30 Minute Recipe: Mexican Quinoa Skillet
Taco Night is a once a week thing over here, but I use the word "taco" loosely and should probably just say “Mexican”. Taco night for us can consist of anything from actual tacos, to quesadillas, to any sort of concoction that involves taco seasoning. Whatever it is,...
Vegan Pineapple Up-Side Down Cake
Happy February! I love the start of new months, with new goals and new holidays to celebrate! This is the perfect recipe for a Valentine's Day dessert or a "healthier" option for any weekday dessert. It still has sugar, but there is only seven ingredients, so its got...
Reaching your 2017 health goals #Giveaway
Friends! I hope this hump day, as well as this year, is treating you well so far! We are a couple weeks into 2017, and I feel like (according to my Instagram feed) everyone is on that health train and going in the right direction! Although they sometimes...
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
Hi friends! Happy 2017! This is my first post as "Alex, the real housemom" and the first post of 2017 on the blog! I couldn't be more excited for all of the new material that I have coming to you, plus all that awesomeness you've been enjoying for the past couple...
Mocktails to Celebrate
Friends! I can't believe we're about to celebrate a new year! With three young kids, New Year's Eve is a little different these days. Staying up until midnight may be a challenge in it's own, but having a kid-friendly party isn't! Get a party-pack full of hats and...
Whole Wheat, No Sugar Added Banana Bread
Whole Wheat, no sugar added Banana bread to add to your baking lineup this winter as a healthy alternative! Friends!!! My friends! How have you been?! I hope great, seeing that it's SO CLOSE to Christmas time. AH! We recently got back from a short trip to NYC, the...
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato & Chicken Stew
This Sweet Potato & Chicken stew puts a healthy and delicious twist on the traditional chili for Fall/Winter nights! Make and share at your next football gathering for a quick meal for everyone to enjoy. Hey there! The cold weather is upon us, even here in...
Chicken Sausage with Vegetables…Maybe the easiest dinner you’ll ever make!
The easiest dinner you will ever make, using ingredients you always have! Vegetables sauteed in chicken sausage juices, covering a bed of your favorite rice. Hey friends! I know I've been in and out lately, but tis life. Current news: Penelope is officially three...
Idaho Potato Cuts Class by #SundaySupper
A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a #SundaySupper event sponsored by Idaho Potato. I got to hang out with Spuddy Buddy and Dr.Potato , enjoy delicious food, and learn cooking techniques at the #IdahoPotatoCutsClass with other amazing social media...
Hey there! I’m Alex, author at Alex the Real Housemom! I am a wife to my high school sweetheart and a mom of three wonderful littles! I hope you find this site to be a great source of family fun, quick and easy recipes, and parenting humor! Alex the Real Housemom means being fit in all aspects of life: mentally, physically, and spiritually. Not only do I support and promote healthy eating and physical activity, I encourage exercising the brain and soul…sometimes in the form of yummy eats!
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
I'm no expert when it comes to charcuterie, although I do love to say it with my fine french accent, and make delicious meat and cheese board for guests! I had to look up what the actual definition of CHARCUTERIE was. According to Wikipedia (the source of all my...
30 Minute Recipe: Mexican Quinoa Skillet
Taco Night is a once a week thing over here, but I use the word "taco" loosely and should probably just say “Mexican”. Taco night for us can consist of anything from actual tacos, to quesadillas, to any sort of concoction that involves taco seasoning. Whatever it is,...
Vegan Pineapple Up-Side Down Cake
Happy February! I love the start of new months, with new goals and new holidays to celebrate! This is the perfect recipe for a Valentine's Day dessert or a "healthier" option for any weekday dessert. It still has sugar, but there is only seven ingredients, so its got...
Reaching your 2017 health goals #Giveaway
Friends! I hope this hump day, as well as this year, is treating you well so far! We are a couple weeks into 2017, and I feel like (according to my Instagram feed) everyone is on that health train and going in the right direction! Although they sometimes...
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
Hi friends! Happy 2017! This is my first post as "Alex, the real housemom" and the first post of 2017 on the blog! I couldn't be more excited for all of the new material that I have coming to you, plus all that awesomeness you've been enjoying for the past couple...
Mocktails to Celebrate
Friends! I can't believe we're about to celebrate a new year! With three young kids, New Year's Eve is a little different these days. Staying up until midnight may be a challenge in it's own, but having a kid-friendly party isn't! Get a party-pack full of hats and...
Whole Wheat, No Sugar Added Banana Bread
Whole Wheat, no sugar added Banana bread to add to your baking lineup this winter as a healthy alternative! Friends!!! My friends! How have you been?! I hope great, seeing that it's SO CLOSE to Christmas time. AH! We recently got back from a short trip to NYC, the...
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato & Chicken Stew
This Sweet Potato & Chicken stew puts a healthy and delicious twist on the traditional chili for Fall/Winter nights! Make and share at your next football gathering for a quick meal for everyone to enjoy. Hey there! The cold weather is upon us, even here in...
Chicken Sausage with Vegetables…Maybe the easiest dinner you’ll ever make!
The easiest dinner you will ever make, using ingredients you always have! Vegetables sauteed in chicken sausage juices, covering a bed of your favorite rice. Hey friends! I know I've been in and out lately, but tis life. Current news: Penelope is officially three...
Idaho Potato Cuts Class by #SundaySupper
A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a #SundaySupper event sponsored by Idaho Potato. I got to hang out with Spuddy Buddy and Dr.Potato , enjoy delicious food, and learn cooking techniques at the #IdahoPotatoCutsClass with other amazing social media...