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Dad’s Review Of The Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playhouse

We were sent the Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playho]use to review. My 3 year old daughter and I LOVED playing with this toy. Bluey is such a great show for the whole family to enjoy and it was fun to bring the story to […]

Tips for Taking Your Tiny Baby or Toddler to Disneyland

Tips for Taking Your Tiny Baby or Toddler to Disneyland

The most common question/request we get is asking for tips for taking tiny babies or toddlers to Disneyland. Hamm’s first trip to Disneyland was in October 2017 when he was a little less than 2 months old. Although he will never remember it, we took […]

Quick and Easy Burrito Bowl With Minute Rice Cups

Quick and Easy Burrito Bowl With Minute Rice Cups

Disclaimer: This blog post is sponsored by Minute Rice however all opinions are my own.

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#ad If you are looking for a quick, easy, and nutritious meal, then this burrito bowl recipe is a delicious option. The great thing about this recipe is that it can feed a family of four and it’s great to meal prep for future on-the-go meals. To make this recipe as quick and easy as possible, I highly recommend using @minutericeus Rice Cups. They are perfectly portioned to provide just the right amount of rice for your meal and also only take one minute to cook in the microwave. Minute Rice Cups are currently available in 4 fun flavors with additional flavors coming soon. I love how quickly you can create this recipe with Minute Rice Cups. These cups are also BPA-free and 100% recyclable. Shop now on @Instacart. #minutericepartner #whatsyourflavorite

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If you are looking for a quick, easy, and nutritious meal, then this burrito bowl recipe is a delicious option. The great thing about this recipe is that it can feed a family of four and it’s great to meal prep for future on-the-go meals. 

To make this recipe as quick and easy as possible, I highly recommend using Minute Rice Cups. They are perfectly portioned to provide just the right amount of rice for your meal and also only take one minute to cook in the microwave. 

Minute Rice Cups are currently available in 4 fun flavors with additional flavors coming soon. The current flavors include: 

  • Minute Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice Cups are fully cooked aromatic Jasmine Rice lightly seasoned with zesty and natural flavors, including lime juice, cilantro, and sea salt. 
  • Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups are a tasty blend of onion, green peppers, and mild jalapeños that will spice up your meals. 
  • Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cups offer a homestyle taste with carrots, onion, and garlic. 
  • Minute Yellow Rice Cups is white rice that is lightly seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, and turmeric for a delightful taste. 

For this recipe, I used Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cups but I know it would be tasty with any of the available flavors which you can get here.

Minute Rice 5 Ingredient Burrito Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 packs (4 servings) of Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cups
  • 1 pound chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 can of corn
  • 1 can of black beans
  • ½ cup of salsa*
  • Additional toppings optional such as sour cream or guacamole

*You can add more or less salsa depending on the desired flavor

Instructions

  • In a large skillet add beans, corn, and salsa and simmer over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes
  • Mix in your cooked and shredded chicken and let the chicken warm up over medium-low heat for a few minutes
  • Cook the Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cup(s). 4 to make 4 servings or just 1 for a quick individual serving meal
  • Dump the cooked rice into a bowl and top with the chicken, corn, beans and salsa mixture
  • Garnish with whatever other topics you desire such as my personal favorite, Sour Cream
  • Enjoy

You can save the extra chicken topping mixture in the fridge and easily heat up another Minute Rice Cup at another time for a quick and easy meal. 

I love how quickly you can create this recipe with Minute Rice Cups. These cups are also BPA-free and 100% recyclable. 

How To Set Up and Play 4 Square Pickleball

If you went to a public elementary school there is a good chance you grew up playing the classic playground game 4 Square. I know I absolutely loved the game as a kid. That is why I decided to try making a four-square version of […]

Dad’s Review of The Magical Portal House

Disclaimer: We received a free stay at the Magical Portal House in exchange for social media and content creation. However, all opinions in this review are my own. We stayed at the Magical Portal House for 3 nights in February 2023 and we ABSOLUTELY LOVED […]

Sweet & Easy Recipes with Minute Rice Cups

Disclaimer: This blog post is sponsored by Minute Rice however all opinions are my own.

Minute Rice has two new flavors to its line of perfectly portioned single-serving BPA-free microwavable rice cups: Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups & Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups. In this post,  I will be sharing 2 Sweet Recipes you can make with the Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups. Minute Rice Cups are perfectly portioned to provide just the right amount of carbs for all-day energy, without overeating. 

Minute Coconut Cream & Mango Rice

Ingredients 

  • 1 Can Coconut Milk
  • ¼ Cup Sugar
  •  ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • Diced Mangos
  • 1 Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cup

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix Coconut Milk with Sugar and Salt, set aside
  • Cook Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups according to instructions on the package. 
  • Add the cooked rice to a bowl and top the rice with a coconut cream mixture(you can add as much or little as you would like)
  • Finish your bowl off with diced mangoes and enjoy

Minute Cinnamon Roll Rice

Ingredients 

  • 1 Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Cinnamon 
  • 1 Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups

Instructions

  • Cook Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups according to instructions on the package. 
  • Add the cooked rice to a bowl and top the rice with sweetened condensed milk(you can add as much or little as you would like)
  • Sprinkle on some Cinnamon, stir, and enjoy

The Cinnamon Roll rice is really so delicious and I hope you enjoy both of these recipes. I love how quickly you can create any of these recipes with the Minute Rice Cups which are ready in 60 seconds. They are also a perfect portion to provide the right amount of carbs, without overeating. Minute Rice Cups are also BPA-free and 100% recyclable. 

The Hottest Toys You Need For Your Kid’s Easter Basket This Year(2023)

*Disclaimer: This blog post is part of a paid partnership with Moose Toys but all opinions expressed are my own.  Are you wondering what toys to get your kids in their Easter baskets? In this post, I will be sharing 5 of the hottest toys […]

We Stayed At The Magical Escape Vacation Home Near Walt Disney World

We Stayed At The Magical Escape Vacation Home Near Walt Disney World

We were invited by TheEnchantedVilla to be the first people to stay and experience their new vacation home called “The Magical Escape”. It was such an AMAZING experience and the home is seriously incredible. In this post, I will be sharing my full review with […]

How To Make Free Time Productive and Enjoyable

How To Make Free Time Productive and Enjoyable

Free time. Something that not many of us have an abundance of, particularly in recent times. Whether it’s work, parenting, household chores, or just trying to keep up with friends and family, I don’t think it’s any surprise that we are all busy. Sometimes it can feel like doing something for yourself is bad, or that you aren’t doing enough if you are taking time to relax. I’ll save the talk about the necessity for having separate “you” time for another post, but if you are someone who feels like you always need to be doing something productive, here are some ways you can enjoy your free time and feel productive while doing it. 

Multitask

If your to-do list includes things you need to do around the house, throwing on your favorite TV show or musical album while you fold laundry or wash dishes can make the task seem less painful while also giving you the opportunity to do something you enjoy. If you have kids who are old enough to help, make the task fun by turning on some music and dancing around while you stay productive!

Walk Your Dog

If walking your dog is on your to-do list, or if you find yourself feeling guilty for not getting your pup out for a walk as often as you should, this is a wonderful way to accomplish more than one thing at once! Getting your dog some exercise will cross that off your to-do list, but in the process, you are also getting yourself exercise. If you prefer a higher-intensity workout, you can jog with your dog or do lunges as you walk. The time you spend walking your pet is also a wonderful time to catch up with friends and family on the phone, or even make work calls if you’re able to. Throw in your headphones and get going. You’ll start to look forward to walking your dog each day!

Hire Professional Help

Believe me – I know the feeling of wanting to do everything yourself. The reality is that we’re only human and sometimes we need help! The added benefit to this is that hiring professional help for tasks on your to-do list will give you extra time to do things you enjoy. If you’re financially able to, hiring a housekeeper to help with chores around the house can save you so much time! If you have a move coming up or have heavy items to need delivered or removed from your home, hiring a moving company can save you time (as well as potential injuries from trying to move things yourself). Looking for help in Utah? Movin’ is a Utah-based moving company that has great reviews and can help free up some time for you, with peace of mind. They do it all from residential moving to packing and they are even professional Salt Lake City UT long distance movers, too.

Enjoy Family Time

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It’s no secret that while having a family is an amazing thing, it can sometimes be a lot of work! Between entertaining kids, making sure everyone is fed, getting people places on time, maintaining relationships with family members you don’t see every day, and trying to get some sleep in between, it can be overwhelming. When you start feeling overwhelmed, remind yourself the why behind what you do. You love these people! If a shirt ends up wrinkled, or a pizza is a little burnt, try to laugh it off and turn it into a good memory instead of stressing about being perfect. This time with your family will be much more enjoyable for you, as it should be!

Accept Being Unproductive

It sounds cliche, but life doesn’t have to be productive 100% of the time. The sooner you can appreciate that you do not have to always be productive, the more you can enjoy the little things in life like spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, eating a good meal, etc. without worrying about what you could be getting done instead. You only get one life, so enjoy it!

3 CUTE HOLIDAY TREATS WITH OREO AND NUTTERBUTTER COOKIES

3 CUTE HOLIDAY TREATS WITH OREO AND NUTTERBUTTER COOKIES

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by NABISCO, but all opinions are my own. Walmart Create. Share. Give. 2021 Disclosure: No Purchase Necessary. Open to residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 18 and older. Submit a recipe (and optional photo) by 11:59 p.m. ET on 11/29/21. Void where […]

15 Costume Ideas from Disney’s Tangled

15 Costume Ideas from Disney’s Tangled

isney’s Tangled. We have created all of these costumes so I can share pictures as well as a brief description of how we created each costume. Some of them are pretty obvious but we also got creative to share some costume ideas you may not have thought of.