Summer is coming and all I want to eat is Strawberry Shortcake! Since I do not own a large trifle dish, but I think the concept is cute I decided to use my cute glasses from World Market to make individual Trifles for my family. Strawberry Shortcake Trifles Ingredients:Angel Food Cake Strawberries - sliced Whipped Cream (in a tub or can, I used both)Directions:Slice strawberries and cut the Angle Food cake into cubes. Layer berries and cake into individual glasses. First … [Read more...]
Best Burger I’ve Ever Had Came from Johnny’s Tavern – Kansas City, MO
Disclosure: I received a complimentary meal for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Knowing that I would be attending the Cirque du Soleil show in Kansas City this week, I decided to look at the restaurant options in Power & Light. My friend Kristen and I wanted to go out to eat before the show so I wanted something really close to the Sprint Center. You can't get closer than across the street and so I emailed Johnny's Tavern … [Read more...]
Tengo Sed Cantina – Kansas City, MO
Disclosure: I was invited to a media event and received a complimentary lunch. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Downtown Kansas City has a neighborhood called Power & Light. This "district" appeals to the nightlife attracting a younger crowd (in my opinion). The Sprint Center, which is Kansas City's huge event center, is also in Power & Light so when there are events taking place, Power & Light gets very busy. It is a fun place to visit, … [Read more...]
A Guide to Fruits and Veggies
I often times find myself in my refrigerator throwing out fruits or vegetables my family didn't get to in time. It's so annoying to throw this food away! I found some great information from Family Frugal Fun about the shelf life of fruits and vegetables and wanted to share with you! Tis the season for farmers markets! Now our produce will last! 1 to 3 days: Collard greens, corn, green onions, summer squash, avocado, strawberries, raspberries, plums, pears, mango, peaches3 to 5 days: … [Read more...]
Surprise Mom with a Lovely Gift from Edible Arrangements
Disclosure: I have teamed up with Edible Arrangements to bring you this post. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Mother's Day is a sensitive holiday, this I know. Not everyone has a Mom or has a good relationship with their Mom. For purposes of this post I am going to refer to "Mom", but please insert Aunt, friend, Sister, Daughter, wife or any other title for the special woman in your life.Mother's Day is hard on Mom's. Even aside from the … [Read more...]
Spring Time Round Up
Spring is finally here and we are ready to share some great posts with you! Whether you like crafts, baking or gardening, you will find some great information below!Do you children love to help you bake and decorate? Thanks to Madame Deals for sharing these fun flower pops. This cute Mothers Day Recipe: Sweet Tulip Pop Treat is the perfect activity to do with your children. I know I would love to receive these Tulips for Mother's Day!Madame Deals shares some great tips on How to … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Drink Silk, Save Water #YayWater
I don't often think about where my food comes from. Of course I know that each different meat comes from that specific animal and I know plants come from the ground that some farmer has worked and milk comes from cows, but I really don't think about it in detail. Last week this thought occurred to my husband and I and we asked out 4 year old son "where does milk come from?" his response? "The store." Parent fail! So we then explained that cows live on farms and make milk. The farmer milks the … [Read more...]
Rice Crispy Treat Nests
Easter has such cute treat potential. I have already shared my Easter Egg Cupcake Nest idea. Now how about using Rice Crispy treats for a nest? Yes, please! Rice crispy treats are one of the easiest desserts to make on the planet and using them to create an Easter dessert is equally as easy!First make a batch of rice crispy treats.3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) Marshmallows OR4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows6 cups Rice Crispy … [Read more...]
Fun Flavors from Brooklyn Popcorn + Giveaway
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. When I was little, we are talking younger than 4, my parents own a photo developing store. Next door to that store was a popcorn shop. My parents would buy bags of popcorn for my siblings and me to snack on while we hung out at the store and my parents worked. The popcorn store had all sorts of flavors of popcorn. I don't have too many memories of this … [Read more...]
Easter is More Fun With Specialty Cakes
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I love holidays! Really any holiday. Holidays are fun because they usually have family traditions that everyone looks forward too (or not!) plus they usually involve fun food and that you only eat on special occasions! Easter is a fun holiday all by itself with hunting for candy and eating a delicious ham, but what if you also add in a specialty cake to … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday’s Infographic
Lots of people have different ways of practicing healthy eating. This infographic offers a suggestion of skipping meat one day a week. Look at the impact that would create.Check out Gardein for more Meatless Recipes! … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes with HERSHEY’S
Easter is one of my favorite Holidays. In our home we are very religious, so celebrating the meaning of Easter is a special time. I love teaching my kids about the Resurrection of Christ and what that means for us. We are also very careful to make sure the real meaning of Easter is more prevalent than the fun candy celebrations. BUT we do like to have fun, especially since there is so much yummy Easter candy to enjoy and so many cute ideas of what to do with it. I wanted to share a couple of the … [Read more...]
Watermelon Cupcakes and Frosting Exclusively at Target
Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.Warmer weather is coming (gasp!) It's hard to believe but it is true. With warmer weather comes a desire to eat different foods. For example, cooking on the grill is a lot more common, at our house we start to chug corn salsa (I'm not sure why this seems to be more of a summer food for us) and then there is delicious, ripe watermelon. This gets eaten by the bucket load it seems in … [Read more...]
The BEST Rolls Ever!
In Kansas there was a lady that was pretty much more amazing than even Martha Stewart herself! Wow, I know right? She decided to have a bread making class at her house to help anyone who might be struggling with the art of making bread. Now yeast and I DO NOT get along! I have never been successful making bread, or making yeast do it's thing! I unfortunately was unable to attend this class, but I did get the recipe from a friend that went. When she brought the recipe over she said to me "You … [Read more...]
Dragon Birthday Cake!
Last year I made my oldest daughter a dragon cake, and this year, my youngest daughter wanted a dragon cake. I have used box mixes in the past, and they were fine, but this year I looked up a yellow cake recipe from Martha Stewart. It is still a bit crumby when I tried to ice it, but it was fine. Next time, I’ll try to find a different cake mix; one that doesn’t fall to crumbs when you cut it! I’m just not that skilled yet! I used a butter cream icing recipe from … [Read more...]
