taco bake (vegan optional)

taco bake (vegan optional)

This recipe came from a book of local and family recipes that was giving to me by my aunt. Several months ago I came across it and discovered it’s the perfect quick meal for my family! As many of you know I’m vegan, so I have included (in parenthesis) the vegan ingredients I use to prepare this meal for myself! All you need is:

2 tubes of crescent rolls (make sure they are vegan friendly-not every store has these)

1lb. of ground beef (vegan beef-less crumbles)

taco seasoning

1 can of refried beans (vegan- without any animal additives…obviously)

1 12oz. bag of sharp cheddar or Mexican blend shredded cheese  (vegan soy shredded cheese)

**When making this vegan, I like to spice up the recipe a little with some chopped onion, tomato, black olives and garnish with fresh avocado. It helps add a little more flavor!

Taco Bake

*If the middle of the dish is still not cooked throughout, I will cover with aluminum foil and cook an additional 3-5 minutes

Enjoy!

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a Lady or Gentleman? baby shower

a Lady or Gentleman? baby shower

This past weekend we were beyond excited to celebrate Stephanie’s pending arrival! Two of my good friends and I, Christine and Muffin, worked together to  throw Baby Egan a little welcome party. Since Steph does not know if she is having a boy or a girl I came up with the “Lady or Gentleman” theme and designed the invitations and signs to match!

Lady or Gentleman?

We made Lady or Gentleman name tags so everyone could wear the gender they are predicting!

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Christine put together the adorable favors! Mini champagne bottles with personalized labels!

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We also had these menu cards and cupcake tags!
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Muffin had this beautiful tree that was perfect for Christine’s idea that we each write an inspirational quote for Baby Egan as a keepsake.

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We also each brought a onesie, reflecting our personalities, for Steph to guess whose it was!
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Some of my favorite people…..Muffin, Stephanie, me and Christine!

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And of course…..my Sunny Slide Up girls!!!
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Steph, we are so excited for you and Ritch to welcome your new little Love into the world! There is no doubt you will be amazing parents! I love you beyond.

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Happy Tuesday!

We are excited to announce that you can now follow Sunny Slide Up on Bloglovin! Just click the link below to get started….

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I thought this would be as good a time as any to share some of my favorite, inspiring blogs that I read on a daily basis!

1. Dear Baby– I started reading this blog when I first found out I was pregnant. It was so good that I spend days reading through every post Melissa had so beautifully written!

2. Harpers Happenings AKA The HAPS– Mandy is one funny soul. The kind of person who makes me know for certain that if we were to ever meet, we would (without question) be friends. I won’t get started on her daughter Harper….she poops glitter, I’m almost certain of it.

3. Oh Dear Drea– Love her. LOVE her. She is so real and honest and I can only hope to one day be as natural and healthy as she is. I keep telling myself that baby steps are healthy but she makes me want to just head first into an all natural lifestyle.

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4. Eat Drink Chic– A beautiful blog filled with beautiful things!

4. The Selby– You will thank me after introducing you to this blog. I am amazed and inspired every time I read it and gaze inside these beautiful homes!

The Selby

The Selby

What are some of your favorite blogs?

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