In my quest for a healthy family...

As I was making my way through the isles at Big Lots ( one of my favorite stores), I came across a cook book. It had a cute retro flare to it. Being that it was only 3 dollars I decided I need to get it. Upon coming home and reading it I realized that it was an innovative way to bring more vegtables into your families diet. Ive always struggled with a fun way to get the kids to eat vegetables. In a way this book is kind of a "hide and seek" with vegetable's. The author uses different puree's and adds them into foods. She even adds spinach to her brownies!
Deceptively Delicious
So the last couple of days I have visited the local grocery stores and farmers market. I stocked my refrigerator full of fresh vegetables. Yesterday and today I started the process of making purees. I tested a modified version of Macaroni and Cheese 1. I have to say the whole family loved it. My husband, being a vegetable lover, seems a little skeptical. I think he would rather see salad on his plate.
So it's day two and we are making rice balls.

Welcome

My name is Maryah Lilly. Due to different online forums, over the years, I'm often known as Sweetndandy. Over the last year I have been able to establish myself as the part time student, working, stay at home mom! I am often juggling my time between school, working and keeping up with household chores. I have become passionate about providing my family with affordable healthy meals. We try to eat at home atleast 6 days a week. Being so busy the meals that I do make have to be quick. I usually do not spend more then an hour making dinner.
So in my search to save money, eat healthy , save time, and make yummy meals , I am always trying out new recipes. I have to admit though, I have a big sweet tooth. So I can not promise that all my recipes are healthy :)
I am hoping that this blog will help out other busy moms.