This is NEXT LEVEL pasta! Garlic Butter Pasta with Chicken, Bacon and Asparagus is quick and easy to make, but has flavor that tastes like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. This is one pasta dinner that the adults will enjoy every bit as much as the kids! This post is sponsored by Minerva Dairy. All recipes and thoughts are created here at The Pinning Mama! Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce – The EASY Way! There are few things that are more incredibly delicious or as entirely simple that pasta with butter. I can remember stirring butter into noodles as young as 4 years old. There is some magi ..read more

Destin Florida is known for it’s amazing beaches with snow white sand and crystal clear blue-green water that makes you feel like you are lost in the Caribbean. It is also an extremely family friendly destination full amazing experiences that you can experience together . Take it from me, we are local and have done it all, and today I am sharing some of our favorites with you! This post is created in partnership with Destin Ft Walton Beach and the tour showcased was provided free of charge. All advices and opinions are straight from our family’s experience. What to do in Destin with Kids Whet ..read more

This post is sponsored by Conagra. All fun ideas, recipes, thoughts, and opinions are cooked up here at The Pinning Mama. Unicorn Snack Mix is a ULTRA fun snack that your kids will LOVE helping you make! This is just one of many ideas for having a little fun and getting back into a routine no matter what this school year looks like for your family. See just how we make it and incorporate it into our routine below! Back to School – What does it look like? Back in the classroom 5 days a week. All virtual for the first 9 weeks. Delayed start. Hybrid model with some days in the classroom. Deciding ..read more

Southwest Sloppy Joes are a super hearty, crowd pleasing dinner you can make in just one skillet! Packed with ground beef, black beans, corn, green chiles, and the best southwest flavors, this meal is protein packed and full of flavor. This post is sponsored by Conagra All recipes and opinions are cooked up right here at the Pinning Mama. Southwest Sloppy Joes- The EASY Way With all the time we have been spending at home one of things I have really enjoyed is getting creative in the kitchen with what I have at home in my pantry. Meals using pantry staples don’t have to be tired and boring, th ..read more

Queso Chicken Casserole is comfort food at its finest!  This simple chicken casserole is LOADED with melted cheese, zesty Rotel® Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles, tender chicken, corn, and baked on a bed of refried beans. This delicious combo makes a filling dinner or an over the top delicious dip! This post is sponsored by Conagra. All recipes and ideas are cooked up right here at The Pinning Mama. The BEST Comfort Food Recipe! Born and raised in Texas, there is nothing I get more excited about than Mexican food. With Cinco de Mayo coming up we love to load up the table with al ..read more

With the newly released Silhouette Cameo 4, many are wondering what is new and exciting about this machine, and how does it compare to the Silhouette Cameo 3? I have got those answers and more as we explore exactly what the hype is on the new Silhouette Cameo 4. Silhouette sent me a Cameo 4 for the purpose of this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Silhouette Cameo 4 The Silhouette Cameo 4 was announced in May 2019 and is now available and shipping in 2020. This new machine is bringing several new highly anticipated features to the cutting machine. As someone that has cut with almo ..read more

Everything you need to know about the 2019 Silhouette Black Friday sale including sales and coupon codes for Silhouette CAMEO 4, Silhouette CAMEO 3, Silhouette ALTA, Silhouette Portrait, Silhouette Mint, Silhouette bundles, vinyl, heat transfer, blades, media, and all Silhouette accessories and software! This SALE only happens once a year and is THE BEST time to purchase a new Silhouette crafting machine! Silhouette Black Friday Deals 2019 If you are looking for a new Silhouette CAMEO, the absolute best time to buy is during the Black Friday sales.  Both Silhouette America and Amazon hav ..read more

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad puts a fun twist on your “normal” chicken salad. This recipe is loaded with tender chicken, cilantro, a touch of lime, red pepper, celery and finished off with a creamy dressing. This chicken salad is perfect in a lettuce leaf, by itself, in a sandwich, or fill an avocado with it. Delicious Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad I really really love chicken salad. It is one of my go-to lunches or a quick snack. I always like to have some on hand to eat throughout the week. One of my favorite things to do is change up my chicken salad flavors. That is how I came up with this ..read more

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a must see the next time you find yourself in the beautiful city of San Diego. This safari park stretches over 1,800 acres.  The beauty of this park is seeing animals in their own habitats and not behind bars or in cages.   The San Diego Zoo Safari Park My kids said this park was one of their favorites, in fact they said this was their top zoo. We felt like we were transported to another place enjoying our own safari searching for animals. This zoo covers a great amount of land so wear your walking shoes. Bring your strollers if you have younger kids ..read more

San Diego is full of amazing things to do with families, but my kids favorite things to do there besides the beach…. was go to the San Diego Zoo. This zoo has more than 3,500 different animals. This post contains all the tips and tricks we have learned about the zoo and what to do at the zoo with families.  The San Diego Zoo We recently visited San Diego and the zoo was one of our highest priorities. We were blown away by this zoo. As a family we have visited many zoos. This one was by far one of our favorites. It was one of the largest zoos we have been to. This zoo is focused on a ..read more