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Old Fashioned Stuffing

My Old Fashioned Thanksgiving stuffing is the recipe my family has made for decades, and it’s not Thanksgiving without it! It bakes up golden…

Butter Toffee Pretzels

These Butter Toffee Pretzels come together in one saucepan with 5 ingredients, and there’s no candy thermometer needed. I’ve made them again and again…
Alicia, author of Balancing Motherhood.

Hi, I’m Alicia!

Welcome to Balancing Motherhood. where I share easy recipes for busy families.

Everything you’ll find here is kid approved and something that any home cook can manage!


slice of pumpkin lush on white plate

PUMPKIN LUSH

This is our most popular Thanksgiving recipe! It’s a great alternative to pumpkin pie.

Layers of delicious pumpkin and cream.