Quick and Yummy Dinner
Ever get back from vacation and feel like you need a vacation? You know, you have suitcases to empty, laundry from your trip, and an empty fridge that means you need to take a trip to the grocery...
View ArticleTeapot Cake and Coordinating Cupcakes
As promised, I have directions for our teapot cake and the coordinating cupcakes we served at Peanut’s 5th birthday party… When we first decided on a tea party theme, I was thinking, “No big...
View ArticleThanksgiving in a Casserole
Tired of the same old turkey yet? If you are looking for something to spice up those turkey-day leftovers, you’ve come to the right spot! Last year I shared with you a simple recipe for potato...
View ArticleGoetta Recipe
For as long as I can remember, Christmas morning has always meant goetta for breakfast. (I even served it last year when we did Christmas in July!) When I married, I continued the family...
View ArticleTractor Cake and Cupcakes
My baby turned 4 this month (sniff, sniff), and for his party he wanted a big tractor cake. And, because he is obsessed with Disney’s Cars, he was really looking for some tractor tipping action at...
View ArticleStrawberry Freezer Treats
Remember how thankful we were for all the strawberries this summer? We had more than enough to enjoy plenty of fresh berries as well as make a few tasty treats with them. And, thankfully, I have...
View ArticleWatermelon and Berry Ice Pops
Summer is winding down, but there is still time for some delicious homemade popsicles! (Or ice pops, if you prefer.) Whenever we get a watermelon it seems we eat half, and then the other half kind...
View ArticleBanana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Who wants a muffin? Around here banana chocolate chip muffins are a HUGE hit! And what’s better than just eating the muffins? Getting to bake them with the kids! Originally this was a recipe...
View ArticleWhite Chicken Chili and Choosing to Be Carton Smart
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The days are shorter, the temperatures are dropping… It’s the time of year for...
View ArticleEasy Chicken Parmesan
Kids can be picky eaters. When you come across a recipe that gets everyone clearing their plate, you make sure it gets added to your regular line-up. For me, Chicken Parmesan is the latest in...
View ArticleHow to Make a Dragon Cake
Earlier I shared with you my easy DIY Dragon Pinata directions. Of course, if you are planning on a dragon birthday party in the future, then you also need a dragon cake! Looking to make your...
View ArticleEasy Salmon Patties
Sometimes kids are hard to cook for. They get into little ruts where all they want to eat is mac-n-cheese or p.b.&j. But one family dinner that my kids always eat is salmon patties! Want to...
View ArticleSpinach and Berry Salad
Over the summer my sister’s family stayed with us for several days. During their visit my sister introduced us to this delicious spinach and berry salad. It tastes as good as it looks, and I just...
View ArticleBaking Apple Pie with Kids
When it comes to our apple unit, we just couldn’t resist baking an apple pie to celebrate all our hard work. I admit it, I usually buy a pre-made pie crust, but this time around we made one from...
View ArticleDecorating a Disney Frozen Birthday Cake
Disney’s Frozen movie is still making waves, as evidenced by all the Elsa and Anna costumes and party ideas popping up all over Pinterest. My daughter is one of those Frozen fans, and this week we...
View ArticleHow to Make Butter
There is nothing quite like homemade butter! And, because it’s so simple to make, even the kids can get in on the action with this one! We enjoyed making some homemade butter during homeschool and...
View ArticleHoliday Popcorn Ball
Planning to stay in for Valentine’s Day? Host a family movie night, complete with the perfect holiday movie night treat! This yummy, and simple to make Valentine’s Day Popcorn Ball will have everyone...
View ArticleMake a Shark Cake!
For my son’s shark-themed birthday party, I was given the challenge of creating a 3-D shark cake. With Shark Week coming up, I thought I’d share the how-to for those interested in creating their own...
View Article10 Simple Meatless Meals That Are Perfect for Lent
Lent began this week. For many that means not eating meat on Fridays. Every year I get stuck in a rut, making the same 2 meals on Fridays during Lent. To avoid getting stuck in that rut, and to...
View ArticleStorm Trooper Cupcakes — Perfect for Star Wars Party
I have to admit, when my son asked for a Star Wars birthday party I was pretty excited. After all, I grew up with the original Star Wars trilogy. Whether you’re planning your own Star Wars party,...
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