# Life Transpires

> Balancing Motherhood: family-tested recipes, kid activities and crafts, and honest
> writing about motherhood, by Heather. All recipes are developed and tested at home.

## Recipes and Posts

- [4th of July Popsicle](https://lifetranspires.com/4th-of-july-popsicle/): This Red, White and Blue Popsicle is full of yummy fruit flavors, and with the colors it makes the perfect 4th of July Popsicle.
- [Aloo Matar (Indian Potatoes and Peas)](https://lifetranspires.com/aloo-matar-indian-potatoes-and-peas/): Aloo Matar is a delicious and easy to make recipe, making it a great introduction to cooking indian food at home. It is made with potatoes and peas.
- [American Flag Dessert](https://lifetranspires.com/american-flag-graham-crackers/): Celebrate Memorial Day or 4th of July with making your own American Flag for a healthy dessert using graham crackers, whipped cream, and fruit.
- [Easy Baked Ziti](https://lifetranspires.com/baked-ziti-easy/): Baked Ziti Easy is full of flavor and combination of the Italian sausage, and a light tomato cream sauce is delicious. It is a great weeknight dish.
- [Beef Bobotie](https://lifetranspires.com/beef-bobotie/): Beef bobotie is a classic comfort food in South Africa, it is a savory dish that is easy to make and full flavors. It is best served with a side of rice.
- [Welcome to our journey!](https://lifetranspires.com/blog-welcome-journey/): Life transpires, making the decision to become a mother was not easy, I had a flourishing career and was worried what the impact would be.
- [Braised Brisket](https://lifetranspires.com/braised-brisket/): A delicious recipe for homemade braised brisket that is juicy, tender, and full of flavor! Perfect for the next holiday or Sunday dinner!
- [Creamy Chicken Marsala](https://lifetranspires.com/creamy-chicken-marsala/): Creamy Chicken Marsala is made with crispy pan-fried chicken with sautéed mushrooms in a rich and creamy wine sauce. Easy to make in under 45 min.
- [Croque Madame](https://lifetranspires.com/croque-madame/): This recipe for croque madame is perfect for brunch, it is served hot and easy to make. The cheese, ham, egg and bechamel sauce make the perfect combo!
- [Cuban Grilled Chicken](https://lifetranspires.com/cuban-grilled-chicken/): Cuban Grilled Chicken is an easy marinade for grilled chicken thighs. It is quick and full of flavor, easy to prep the night before!
- [Finger Painting Ideas for Kids](https://lifetranspires.com/finger-painting-ideas/): Finger painting is a great sensory activity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. If you are looking for finger painting ideas, check us out!
- [Greek Bell Peppers with Feta](https://lifetranspires.com/greek-bell-peppers-recipe/): Are you looking for a recipe with bell peppers? Greek Bell Peppers with Feta make the perfect side dish to almost any meal!
- [Greek Meatballs](https://lifetranspires.com/greek-meatballs/): Greek food is full of delicious flavors, these Greek Meatballs can be served as an appetizer with Tzatziki sauce or as the main course.
- [Greek Rice (Spanakorizo)](https://lifetranspires.com/greek-rice/): The Greek Rice recipe is HEALTHY, EASY to make, and a perfect side dish. It is also a great vegetarian recipe, as well as for the Mediterranean diet.
- [Chimichurri with Steak](https://lifetranspires.com/grilled-chimichurri-steak/): Nothing says summer like grilled a nice, juicy steak on the grill. Served with chimichurri sauce and a side of green beans and tomatoes.
- [The Best Guacamole](https://lifetranspires.com/guacamole/): Learn how to make this tasty homemade guacamole, just like your favorite tableside restaurant. It is easy and quick to make!
- [Italian Meat Sauce](https://lifetranspires.com/homemade-italian-meat-sauce-spaghetti/): This is a traditional, homemade Italian Meat Sauce also called Bolognese. It can be eaten on top of plain noodles or used to make lasagna or manicotti.
- [Homemade Manicotti](https://lifetranspires.com/homemade-manicotti/): Manicotti is a scrumptious, traditional Italian dish full of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese stuffed noodle that is covered in an italian tomato sauce.
- [Homemade Window Paint](https://lifetranspires.com/homemade-window-paint/): Your kids will have a blast making their own window paint, decorating and creating art on the windows. The fun continues when they get to wash it off!
- [Kielbasa and Apples](https://lifetranspires.com/kielbasa-and-apples/): This recipe was a childhood favorite of mine and comes right from mom’s kitchen. It is quick to put together and kids love it!
- [Kielbasa and Baked Beans from Scratch](https://lifetranspires.com/kielbasa-and-baked-beans/): Make baked beans from scratch, this delicious recipe is easy to make and has instructions to cook on the stove top, oven or with a slow cooker.
- [Donation of Breast Milk](https://lifetranspires.com/milk-donation/): Did you know you can help save the life of an infant by donating your extra breast milk? I started donating extra milk with baby 3, wish I started sooner.
- [Muffin Tin Crayons](https://lifetranspires.com/muffin-tin-crayons/): Not sure what to do with those old broken crayons? Don't throw them away! Make them new again by melting them into 'new' crayons with muffin tin crayons.
- [Vegetable Pasta Salad](https://lifetranspires.com/pasta-salad/): Easy pasta salad recipe that is full of colorful vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoni, and made with Italian dressing.
- [Pesto & Prosciutto Eggs Benedict](https://lifetranspires.com/pesto-prosciutto-eggs-benedict/): Try this delicious twist on the classic Eggs Benedict, with pesto and prosciutto. Each bite is full of flavor and will be a guaranteed favorite!
- [Homemade Pina Colada](https://lifetranspires.com/pina-colada-how-to-make/): Escape to paradise by making your own homemade pina colada right from your own kitchen! Learn how to make this quick and easy, 5 ingredient recipe.
- [Pine Cone Bird Feeder](https://lifetranspires.com/pine-cone-bird-feeder/): Step by step instructions for making your own pine cone bird feeder. This is a great activity for toddlers, kids, tweens, and the grown-up kid in your life!
- [Blueberry & Brie Grilled Cheese](https://lifetranspires.com/recipe-blueberry-brie-grilled-cheese/): Forget your boring old grilled cheese and take things up a notch with a Blueberry and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwhich. The flavors are a perfect combination!
- [Bacon and Brussel Sprouts](https://lifetranspires.com/recipe-candied-brussels-sprouts/): This dish is full of yummy flavors and perfect for side dish at a holiday dinner. The bacon, maple syrup, and brussel sprouts are a perfect blend.
- [Scrumptious Apple Crisp](https://lifetranspires.com/scrumptious-apple-crisp/): Nothing says fall quite like a scrumptious Apple Crisp, this is an easy to make and low sugar receipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
- [Sidewalk Chalk Paint](https://lifetranspires.com/sidewalk-chalk-paint/): If your kids love drawing with chalk, try this easy, 3 ingreident recipe for making your own sidewalk chalk paint and save money!
- [Spaghetti Carbonara](https://lifetranspires.com/spaghetti-carbonara/): Spaghetti Carbonara recipe is a rich and decadent pasta dish. It can be made in about 30 minutes and is kid-approved. Enjoy!
- [5 Ways to Support Breastfeeding Moms](https://lifetranspires.com/support-breastfeeding-moms/): I love being a breastfeeding mom, but it isn't always easy! Here are 5 ways we can all support and advocate for breastfeeding moms!
- [Sweet and Smokey Dry Rub for Ribs](https://lifetranspires.com/sweet-and-smokey-dry-rub-for-ribs/): Smoked ribs are quintessential for a summer BBQ. This is the BEST recipe for a fall off the bone, using a sweet and smokey dry rub for ribs.
- [Sweet Potato Fries](https://lifetranspires.com/sweet-potato-fries/): This delicious recipe provides instructions for cooking sweet potato fries in the oven or fried. The seasoning is a perfect compliment.
- [Thai Chicken Noodle Soup](https://lifetranspires.com/thai-chicken-noodle-soup/): Try this easy to make Thai Chicken Noodle Soup today! It is one of our favorite dishes to make, full of flavor including cilantro, turmeric, and lime.
- [Thai Steak Salad](https://lifetranspires.com/thai-steak-salad/): Learn how to make this scrumptious Thai Steak Salad, topped with a sweet and tangy Asian dressing with garlic, ginger, sesame, and lime undertones.
- [The Bramble Splash Cocktail](https://lifetranspires.com/the-bramble-splash/): Refreshing drink made with chambord, gin and lemon juice over crushed ice, add a splash of pineapple juice for a slight twist on a classic bramble cocktail.
- [Top 10 Toddler Books](https://lifetranspires.com/top-20-toddler-books/): Toddlers love repetition, as a mom, we have all had to read the same book over and over again. These are our favorite toddler books, approved by mom!
- [Ultimate Grilled Cheese](https://lifetranspires.com/ultimate-grilled-cheese/): Forget your boring grilled cheese, this ultimate grilled cheese, is gourmet! Full of flavor and gooey yuminess with three different cheeses.
- [Red Beans and Rice](https://lifetranspires.com/vegan-red-beans-and-rice/): Red beans and rice is a great side dish to serve along with grilled chicken or a stand alone meal. Let it simmer all day in a crockpot to boost the flavor!
- [Margarita with Watermelon](https://lifetranspires.com/watermelon-margarita/): We love the watermelon margarita at Uncle Julio's and have finally created a copycat of their watermelon margarita, which is perfect for summer!
- [White Sangria](https://lifetranspires.com/white-sangria/): This is an easy to make, super tasty white sangria that is perfect for summer BBQs, for brunch or entertaining friends. It is sweet and refershing.

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- [Finding Balance in Motherhood](https://lifetranspires.com/)
- [Indoor Fun Activities for Kids](https://lifetranspires.com/indoor-fun-kids/)
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