Blog - Sweet Life

Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Life Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Nature Valley™ through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Nature Valley™ Protein Granola, all opinions are my own. Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies I was addicted, obsessed with Oat and Honey Nature Valley™ Granola bars during my junior year in High School. They were the ultimate mid-day snack I would slide a few bars into my purse and proceed with what I thought was a busy day. From band practice to class to tennis practice I was ready to conquer my day with my granola… Read More

Mexican Breakfast Pizza

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sabra Dipping Co, LLC. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Mexican Breakfast Pizza Mi carino is all about breakfast. It’s his favorite meal of the day, the meal to kick off his day and the energy source to fuel him well past lunch. He often calls me while out running errands to ask if I need any eggs, do I have bacon or are there plenty of tortillas for the next day. For most part his daily breakfast plate is nothing over the moon fabulous – scrambled eggs with spinach and… Read More

Frozen Strawberry-Chile Margaritas

Frozen Strawberry-Chile Margarita Why not make your weekend celebration even brighter with these easy-to-make frozen strawberry-chile margaritas? These strawberry-chile margaritas start with real strawberries-plump, juicy and bursting with summer goodness! Add a heaping spoon of green chiles for a warm touch, no need to worry these margaritas are not spicy. The green chiles enhance the sweet goodness of the strawberries and leave a warm tingle on the tongue. Margaritas are one of my favorite year round drinks and if you’ve never made them from scratch, you’re really missing out. Prepared in the blender these margaritas are super easy and on the… Read More

SweetPotato Churro Bites

Sweet Life Disclosure: this is a compensated campaign in collaboration with California Sweetpotatoes and Latina Bloggers Connect. However all opinions and ideas are 100% my own. SweetPotato Churro Bites We’re doing the back to school dance or least I am. Summer flew by this year with traveling, spending time with the familia and staying up way to late, mama needs her sleep and boy am I ready to get back on a regular schedule. The first weeks of school two things are certain chaos and rain. Ever since I can remember it has rained the first weeks of school in our tiny South… Read More

Key Lime Blackberry Bonbons

Key Lime Blackberry Bonbons This sweet treat requires only 3 ingredients, a little patience and a WHOLE fun mess of sprinkles. I mean who doesn’t love chocolate covered sprinkles, but let’s mix it up, throw caution to the wind and give my beloved Texas wild blueberry a chance to shine. These tiny gems are plump, juicy and grow rampant here in South Texas. My mami had a large blackberry bush in her backyard when we were young and we picked to our hearts content all summer. Frozen with a sprinkle of sugar is how we enjoyed them, but today I… Read More

Paletas de Mango con Chile

Paletas de Mango con Chile Can it really be the last week of August? As I glanced down at my calendar this morning I feel as if this summer has been one of the fastest moving summers. The days have flown by, one day whirled into another and here we are at the end of August. The kids are busy prepping for another school year as mi carino and I are cleaning out the pantry, the closets and organizing for the kick off of a new school year. I miss summer already and have decided to hang onto every last… Read More

Simmered Pinto Beans

Simmered Pinto Beans It’s no secret that I adore pinto beans. I could live on solely a big steaming bowl of pinto beans topped with queso fresco and a drizzle of salsa for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The only problem is I am married to a man who desires a little variety in his life, bummer. I prefer to make my pinto beans from scratch low and slow, simmering away until they reach perfection. And I was under the impression that my entire family followed this golden rule of homemade pinto beans that was until I had dinner at my… Read More

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos In the mood for tacos? What about flavorful tacos that are easy to prep and can be made in the slow cooker? I’m all about ease these days, with summer winding down and a new school year upon us I am ready for easy meals that pack a flavorful punch. This slow cooker shredded chicken not only taste amazing but is very versatile as it can be used to create several dishes. Use this shredded chicken for burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos or tortas. The chicken is perfectly flavored with the help of my good friends… Read More