Balancing Motherhood https://balancingmotherhood.com/ Easy recipes for busy families. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:04:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Balancing Motherhood https://balancingmotherhood.com/ 32 32 Easy Homemade Bread in Crockpot https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-bread/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-bread/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=72720 My Crockpot Bread is crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and made with just 6 simple ingredients. I created it because bread doesn’t have to be hard, and you shouldn’t have to babysit a loaf all day. My whole family devours it, so this recipe has come in handy more times than I...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-bread/feed/ 0 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes (Make-Ahead & Crockpot Favorites) https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-thanksgiving-recipes/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-thanksgiving-recipes/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=73215 This is my go-to list of easy Thanksgiving recipes, and it’s the one I come back to every November. You’ll find over 40 tried-and-true sides, desserts, and slow cooker favorites, all made with simple ingredients from the regular grocery store. Pick one dish or plan your whole menu, because nothing here is complicated. Start the...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-thanksgiving-recipes/feed/ 0 Old Fashioned Stuffing https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-stuffing-recipe/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-stuffing-recipe/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=72533 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 on top and soft and moist on the inside, with buttery celery and onions and a blend of poultry seasoning and fresh herbs. It uses just 11 simple ingredients and inexpensive...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-stuffing-recipe/feed/ 0 Butter Toffee Pretzels https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-toffee-pretzels/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-toffee-pretzels/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=72038 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 since last year, and a big batch never lasts long at my house. My Easy Butter Toffee Pretzels I first made these last year after seeing so many versions online. I...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-toffee-pretzels/feed/ 0 Easy Hot Cocoa Brownie Bites https://balancingmotherhood.com/hot-cocoa-brownies/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/hot-cocoa-brownies/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=71855 My Hot Cocoa Brownies start with a boxed mix and turn into bite-sized treats topped with toasted marshmallows and rich chocolate ganache. I make these for after school snacks and every party that needs a no-fuss finger food. They take about 20 minutes to prep, and nobody will guess they started with a box mix....

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/hot-cocoa-brownies/feed/ 0 Chicken Gravy  https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-gravy/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-gravy/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=72584 My Chicken Gravy Recipe is silky, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes! I make it with simple pantry staples and a whisk, and it turns any plain dinner into something special. Making gravy doesn’t need to be difficult, and this recipe is hard to mess up. My Easy Chicken Gravy Recipe for Any Night...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-gravy/feed/ 0 Mini Pumpkin Pies https://balancingmotherhood.com/mini-pumpkin-pies/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/mini-pumpkin-pies/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=72023 My Mini Pumpkin Pies have all the flavor of the pumpkin pie that’s been passed down in my family, with no slicing required. Each one is a single serving with a flaky crust and a creamy, spiced filling. With just six ingredients and a muffin pan, they’re easy to make and even easier to serve....

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/mini-pumpkin-pies/feed/ 0 Cranberry Brie Bites https://balancingmotherhood.com/cranberry-brie-bites/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/cranberry-brie-bites/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=71845 My Cranberry Brie Bites are the easy fall appetizer you’ll want on every holiday table! Creamy Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and a little fresh rosemary sit inside flaky puff pastry cups. With just a handful of ingredients and a mini muffin pan, they come together in about 15 minutes of prep. My Easy Cranberry Brie...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/cranberry-brie-bites/feed/ 2 Southern Green Beans https://balancingmotherhood.com/southern-green-beans/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/southern-green-beans/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=71787 My Southern Green Beans are slow simmered with bacon until they’re tender, smoky, and full of flavor. This is my favorite side dish at Thanksgiving, but honestly I make it year round because it’s that good. With just a handful of ingredients and one pot, it’s easy to pull off even on a busy weeknight....

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/southern-green-beans/feed/ 2 Easy Churro Muddy Buddies https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-churro-muddy-buddies/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-churro-muddy-buddies/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=25230 My churro muddy buddies are crunchy Chex cereal coated in creamy white chocolate and rolled in cinnamon sugar, and they taste just like a churro in snack form. I make them all the time when I need a sweet treat fast, and the bowl is always empty by the end of the day. With just...

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