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    Easy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms

    April 14, 2020 By Vicky 6 Comments

    These Easy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms will change your morning routine for the better and give you a great start to your day. Mornings can be chaotic, and it always helps to have some tried and true breakfast recipes. With everything going on each morning, is it any wonder that moms often skip breakfast […]

    Cooking Cheesy Beef Taco Crescent Cups with Kids

    April 10, 2020 By Vicky 6 Comments

    Today we will be cooking Cheesy Beef Crescent Taco Cups. If you enjoy beef recipes like these, be sure to give this Mexican Sopes Recipe a try. If your child is home from school, one of the best things you can do with them is get in the kitchen and get cooking. Kids can learn […]

    Shaving Cream Easter Eggs

    April 8, 2020 By Vicky 1 Comment

    Easter is coming up, and we have been thinking about new and creative ways to dye Easter eggs. Dying eggs is one of those traditional spring activities for kids. But making Shaving Cream Easter Eggs are a new twist on an old classic. We have played with shaving cream a lot in the past. I […]

    Free Easter Worksheets for Kindergarten

    March 27, 2020 By Vicky 5 Comments

    If your kids are looking forward to Easter and you are looking for resources to support home learning, you need these Free Easter Worksheets for Kindergarten. Free printables and worksheets will keep kids learning while having fun! If you have a new Kindergarten student be sure to check out Helping the Shy Child Prepare for […]

    Easter Bunny Dirt Cups

    March 23, 2020 By Vicky 4 Comments

    If you are looking for a fun Easter snack that you can serve and even make with your kids, then you need to try these Easter Bunny Dirt Cups. Made with Oreos and pudding, they are super simple to make and a great treat to celebrate Easter. Why Easter bunny chocolate dirt cups are awesome […]

    Easy Loaded Smashed Potatoes

    March 13, 2020 By Vicky 5 Comments

    If you've enjoyed loaded potato skins or a loaded baked potato in the past, you are in for a treat. These Easy Loaded Smashed Potatoes have all the baked potato flavors you love in a simple side dish. Sometimes you don't have time for baked potatoes, but you still want to enjoy some yummy potato […]

    The Best Samoa Cupcakes

    March 6, 2020 By Vicky 6 Comments

    Are you a fan of Girl Scout cookies and easy desserts? Many of us anxiously await that time of year when delicious Girl Scout cookies will be sold. It is a chance to stock up on favorites and make a yummy treat like The Best Samoa Cupcakes ever! The famous Samoa cookie inspired today's recipe. […]

    Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

    March 4, 2020 By Vicky 16 Comments

    Dinner doesn't get much easier than crock pot recipes like this 3 ingredient recipe for Hawaiian BBQ Chicken. You just need to plan ahead of time, then throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and a few hours later, you will have a delicious meal. You'll love the taste! If you love barbeque, be sure […]

    Easy Cake Mix Butter Pecan Cookies

    February 20, 2020 By Vicky 7 Comments

    Looking for a quick and easy after-school snack? Cookie recipes really don't get much easier than these Easy Cake Mix Butter Pecan Cookies. You just need 4 ingredients to make these and the pecan flavor cannot be beat! If you are a cookie fan, you also don't want to miss our M&M Cookie Sandwiches, our […]

    Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

    February 12, 2020 By Vicky 5 Comments

    I have been trying to get my family to eat less fast food and more home-cooked meals. It has been a struggle, but that changed when I served up these Baked Bacon and Cheeseburger Sliders. If you want a new take on your regular sandwich recipes, try these! They taste better than fast food sliders […]

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    I’m Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, sharing easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I create meals that bring people together and kid-friendly learning activities inspired by my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education.
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