Did you receive an Instant Pot for Christmas this year? Here is a recipe to try! Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana: a super comforting and delicious dish perfect for this chilly season. If you are just trying your new toy out, I love my Instant Pot! It makes every recipe easier, so if you don’t have […] The post Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

The perfect dinner for the chilly season is a simple soup and sandwich or salad. This homemade cream of mushroom soup is super comforting and and incredibly easy to make. Honestly, it takes more time to order takeout! Including chopping veggies and washing the pot and blender you’ll have dinner done in  30 minutes (or […] The post Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

How many pounds of mashed potatoes do you think will be eaten next week? Possibly hundreds of thousands of pounds? Who knows. What I do know is that you don’t need to settle for bland mashed potatoes.  This recipe results in super creamy, velvety and rich mashed potatoes. Top with with extra herbed butter to […] The post Herbed Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

Monkey bread is one of my favorite breakfasts/desserts. This Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is sweet, it’s spicy, it’s perfect to make and share with the family… Basically it’s everything a good Fall recipe should be! Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread The great thing about monkey bread is that’s a great recipe to get the little ones […] The post Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

When I first became a mom, it never crossed my mind that my life would eventually revolve around my children’s mental health. In our case, it comes with the territory in adoption. You can prepare by reading all the books, but you never can fully understand until you are in the thick of it. Having […] The post What To Do If You Think Your Child Has a Mental Health Condition appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

When I’m craving dessert, I always turn to oatmeal. It’s the perfect vehicle for a variety of yummy toppings like peanut butter, chocolate, fruit and nuts. PLUS, oatmeal is nutrient-dense and a whole lot better than other dessert options. When my kids are hungry for a snack, I always suggest oatmeal. This chocolate peanut butter […] The post Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

This is a sponsored post on behalf of the American Red Cross. A few weeks ago, while preparations for Hurricane Dorian were being made, I shared “How to Help During Natural Disasters.” that included tangible ways to help during a disaster. Many of us feel helpless when we hear about the devastation of natural disasters […] The post The Life-Saving American Red Cross and How You Can Help appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

This is a sponsored post on behalf of the American Red Cross. Hurricane Dorian has already devastated the Bahamas and the damage will only continue. Earlier this week while I was sitting on a call to become an official volunteer with the American Red Cross, volunteers were deploying in anticipation of the category five hurricane […] The post How to Help During Hurricane Dorian & Other Disasters appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Mondelēz International Sports moms spend countless hours chauffeuring kids to events and practically live at the ball fields. Their weekends are spent at the track, auditorium, or field watching their kids play or perform and then have to sit and wait hours to watch again.  With five kids […] The post Everything Sports Moms Need for Long Weekend Tournaments appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more

Do most of your conversations with your teenager involve you talking while they continue to stare into their mobile phones? They are hooked on to their gadgets and you often wonder what they are up to. Conversations are a thing of the past because your child prefers spending time with his/her phone rather than going […] The post How Social Media Is Affecting Your Teen’s Mental Health appeared first on Busy Mommy ..read more