As a busy mom, my Crockpot Slow Cooker has been a staple in my kitchen for a long time. I had a slow cooker long before I had an Instant Pot or Air Fryer. Spaghetti with meat sauce is also a staple recipe in our house, so having an easy Crock Pot Spaghetti Recipe in my pocket was a must! This recipe was first published October 2015. It was updated with additional information and new photos July 2024. Crock Pot Spaghetti Recipe Crock pot spaghetti is not only delicious but also super easy to prepare. No standing over a hot stove needed! All you have to do is toss the ingredients into the slow ..read more

There are some foods that remind me of my childhood and just have comfort food factor. Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper is one of them. As I got older, I learned how to make an easy homemade hamburger helper. This Cheeseburger Skillet Pasta gives you the tasty goodness you’ll remember and is ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes! This recipe was originally posted May 2015. I recreated it and took new photos in July 2024. Easy Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet When you have had a long day and just want a dinner that you know your family will enjoy, pasta skillets are a great meal option! Why You’ll Love Thi ..read more

If you’re looking for a fun and easy dessert recipe that is great for kids of all ages, this Worms and Dirt recipe is perfect! It’s a blast around Halloween because it has a creepy vibe, bit it’s also fun any time of the year! I originally made this recipe using the Disney movie Frankenweenie as inspiration. It was a fun treat to enjoy while watching the movie together! But the combo of pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms are always a hit. You can make this recipe for parties, last-minute entertaining, or just for a sweet treat after dinner. We originally made this recipe for worms and dir ..read more

Do you love quiche but think it seems super complicated to make? This Bisquick Quiche recipe makes it easy enough for anyone to make. It’s perfect for special occasions like Mother’s Day, Easter, or Christmas but also for Sunday brunch at home! It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and then 35-40 minutes to bake. So in less than an hour, you’ll have a quiche that can easily be tweaked to your favorite flavors! Bisquick Quiche This recipe is easy because it doesn’t have a classic crust but it’s so easy to make and so delicious, you’ll probably find that you don’t even miss it! Trust me, cr ..read more

November is when the holiday season starts to pick up and kids have more time off school. If you’re looking for fun ways to bring your family together over the break, these November jokes are family-friendly. Sharing jokes can boost your child’s mood and create tons of silly memories with the whole family. Get your free printable jokes at the bottom of this post! They’re great for lunch boxes or for joke of the day. November Jokes for Kids Jokes can be a fun way to start the day or a fun way to spend some time together, especially during school breaks like Thanksgiving break. Besides lau ..read more

I love cooking frozen foods in my air fryer but I also love whipping up snacks from “scratch” too. If you have a pizza craving, Air Fryer French Bread pizza is an easy way to make a quick and delicious snack or meal. Air Fryer French Bread Pizza This pizza is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, which makes it great for busy weeknights, a quick lunch, lazy weekends, or anytime you need a tasty treat fast. Next time you have a pizza craving, instead of popping a frozen pizza in the oven, try making your own in the air fryer. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Easy to prepare. French b ..read more

Food crafts are so much fun to do with kids. They keep them busy and you can enjoy your snack at the end! We’ve made a few fish themed snacks including this one that is made with healthy ingredients.  If your kids are loving fish right now, check out some of our other fish crafts for kids! This post was originally posted on another site of ours (Easy Preschool Crafts) but was moved to The Simple Parent when we closed that site.  Easy Preschool Fish Craft (They Can Eat!) When it comes to fish craft ideas for the younger kids, we’re quick to jump on paper plates as a great material. T ..read more

This summer you’ve got another great option for keeping the kids entertained while you stay cool! The AMC Summer Movie Camp is offering $3 movies all summer long! This year all of the movies will be from Illumination in honor of the release of DESPICABLE ME 4 this summer. Read on for all of the details on how to catch more cheap movies with your kids this summer! AMC Summer Movie Camp Between June and August 2024, you can catch 8 movies that the kids love for just $3 per ticket (plus ticket). The movies will be shown at participating theatres on Mondays and Wednesdays.  This is a great w ..read more

If macaroni and cheese is a favorite comfort food in your house, then Baked Velveeta Mac and Cheese is a recipe that you should give a try. It’s super quick and easy to prep before popping it into the oven to bake. Baked Velveeta Mac and Cheese This is one of the creamiest and cheesiest macaroni recipes. It is an easy side dish option because you can you can pop it in the oven to bake while you make the rest of your meal. But it also works well as a main dish, especially if you add in a a protein or vegetables (scroll down to the bottom of the post for ideas on this)! Another thing that I lov ..read more

Bring the classic campfire s’mores experience to your kitchen without an open flame! You can just use your air fryer! Air Fryer S’mores are quick and easy to make. They also pack everything you love about S’mores — the gooey chocolate goodness. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe or read on for step-by-step directions, tips, and tricks! Air Fryer S’mores With these easy air fried S’mores, you don’t need skewers or fire. You don’t have to worry about burning your marshmallow. While you might not get that extra smokey campfire experience, you will still get delicious s ..read more