Courtney Brennan

11/09/2023

Crockpot chicken fajitas -> This is the easiest recipe, and I love using the crockpot because you just dump all the ingredients in, set the timer and get on with your day. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful…pair it with tortillas, sour cream and cheddar cheese for the most incredible wraps or put it on a salad and add a spicy ranch dressing. Directions and full recipe below!

3 large chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder and onion powder
Fajita seasoning packet
Large jar of salsa (24 oz)
3 bell peppers sliced
1 onion sliced

Put all ingredients into a crockpot and cook on high for four hours. Shred the chicken with a fork once it’s done and enjoy!

20/08/2023

Celebrating our soon-to-be first grader and what an awesome big brother he is. 😊

08/08/2023

I had my second baby at 40, 6 1/2 years after my first kid, and worried I wouldn’t remember how to do this. But it’s like riding a bike. It all comes back.

I doubted myself and my instincts only to be reminded that I am more than fully capable and filled with love and knowledge for this little one. ❤️

04/08/2023

Quick Target run to buy some clothes that fit my new shape. I’m a big proponent of feeling and looking your best, and it’s totally worth it to get some new things for the in-between postpartum phase.

02/08/2023

Had a baby at 40. ☺️ My sweet boy, Jack Thomas, arrived quickly and easily and we are all doing so well! ❤️

23/07/2023

FULL TERM. I can’t believe we’re at the end. This pregnancy was so hard and I was so sick that there were long periods of time I thought I just couldn’t carry this baby. In spite of that, the little man thrived at every checkup and rolled along like he was having the time of his life. I will not miss being pregnant, I will not miss my belly and that’s perfectly okay. Pregnancy (for a lot of women) isn’t the “Instagram perfect” picture you see portrayed. It’s okay to be over the moon about the baby and kinda hate the 9 month process it takes to get him here. 🫶

16/07/2023

Delivery due date is only a week and a half away…sweet baby boy is almost here! Last night, we were walking to our car after the Riverhounds game and my 6-year-old said to me, “Mom, you are very slow and wiggly.” 🤣

24/05/2023

Perfect for Memorial Day --> Creamy vanilla pudding dessert with Turner Dairy Farms. This heavenly dessert (we did lick the bowl) is cool, refreshing and will be a hit at any barbecue or party this weekend. The key is the creamy vanilla pudding made with the delicious Turner's Dairy Milk! I'm excited to partner with Turner’s for the next few months and bring you easy recipes and some behind-the-scenes action at this iconic Pittsburgh brand. See below for full recipe instructions!

Ingredients:
1 package vanilla Oreos
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 packaged softened cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Turner's Milk
1 tub of Cool Whip
2 small packages of instant vanilla pudding
3 1/4 cups Turner's Milk

Instructions:
1. Crush Oreos inside plastic bag and add melted butter.
2. Press crumbs in bottom of 9x13 baking dish
3. Combine cream cheese, sugar and 2 tbsp milk
4. Add in 1/2 tub of Cool Whip
5. Spread mixture over cookie crumbs and put in fridge
6. Whip together vanilla pudding mix and cold milk
7. Fold in the rest of the Cool Whip then spread the mixture over the cream cheese layer
8. Set in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour
9. Serve and enjoy!

19/05/2023

30 weeks…in the home stretch!

03/05/2023

BARBECUE CHICKEN BAKE -> This isn’t the prettiest dish you’ll make, but hot damn is it good! You only need 3 ingredients, and it takes 20 minutes to make. Saw this on ’s TikTok and it quickly became a favorite. Full recipe with instructions below.

Put cooking spray on bottom of baking dish
Place chicken breasts in dish and season with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder
Cover with barbecue sauce
Flip the chicken over and repeat
Top with chopped red onions
Sprinkle on cheddar cheese
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes (if your chicken is large or thick, you might need a few extra minutes of cooking time.)

13/04/2023

Ummm…I just realized that I’m nominated for best influencer in Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of the Burgh. If you’d like to vote for your gal, do so at the link 😘: https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/whos-the-best-of-the-burgh-in-2023-time-to-nominate-your-favorites/ #/gallery?group=445752

13/04/2023

Full on soccer mom and baseball mom. Sometimes both in the same day. ⚽️🚗⚾️

11/04/2023

A MUST READ for anyone who cares about kids!

Full of playful, practical advice…When You Wonder, You’re Learning…reveals Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood as more than a television program — in fact, it’s a proven blueprint for raising happier, healthier kids. Authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski explain how Rogers nurtured the “tools for learning” — the skills and mindsets now deemed essential for school, work, and life.

These tools cost almost nothing to develop, and they’re up to ten times more predictive of children’s success than test scores. The When You Wonder, You're Learning book is out in paperback now: https://bit.ly/WYWYL23

07/04/2023

MARK YOUR CALENDARS -> Open house in 8 days!

Rosedale Technical College is hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 15th where you (or your son or daughter!) can tour the school, meet current students and get information about the admissions process, financial aid and career services.

Participants may be eligible to apply for various grant and scholarship opportunities that range between $500 and $15,000. Click the link to register and find out more. It's a great time to enter the trades! https://bit.ly/RTAprilOpenHouse

Renovating & designing homes with my husband and sharing easy recipes for moms!

30/03/2023

SATURDAY MORNING CINNAMON ROLLS

These cinnamon rolls are so decadent and SO EASY to make! It’s a dish that’s perfect for a special weekend morning…especially if you have friends or family in town and want to make them something special. Full ingredient list and directions below!

Ingredients:
1 jumbo can Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls
Heavy whipping cream
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
Lots of cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray 7x11 baking dish with cooking spray
Put the 5 cinnamon rolls in the dish
Pour in heavy whipping cream to cover the bottom of the dish
Mix melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl
Spread that mixture on top of cinnamon rolls
Wrap with foil and bake for 30 minutes
Take foil off and bake for 10 more minutes
Top with icing and enjoy!

14/03/2023

Healthy, juicy chicken that’s super easy to make! I cook this several times a week for my family…the key is the seasonings plus searing the chicken in a pan before baking it the rest of the way. Full recipe with instructions are below!

Take chicken breasts and dry them with a paper towel

Season with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and EBTB seasoning

Flip over and season the other side

Sear for 3 minutes on each side in a medium hot pan with oil

Transfer to baking dish and cook at 400 for 8-10 minutes

08/03/2023

The look of two very happy parents who had their 19 week ultrasound and got to see their healthy, growing baby boy. I cried (happy tears) the whole time…each time we saw a leg, arm, foot, fingers, toes, heart, kidneys…I lost it. It’s just really amazing. 🤍

26/02/2023

Our friends at Seven Springs invited us up for the weekend and it turns out…we really like axe throwing!