I am all about giving thoughtful, yet easy Christmas gifts! Want to know the easiest gift of all to give? A Gift Basket!!Gift Baskets Plus offers a wide variety of gift baskets for any occasion! They also have a wide range of price points so you are sure to find a basket that suits your needs. Check out this very fun basket of goodies for Christmas:Totally fun and super yum right?! I have received a few gift baskets throughout the years for different occasions and I know you can never go … [Read more...]
Twinkle Bean Lollipops Review and Giveaway
I love fall because it means all things pumpkiny! I love the smells and the flavors of Autumn! One of those fun flavors is a pumpkin pie lollipop! Super fun huh?! This lollipop is a perfect fall treat. This lollipop is courtesy of Twinkle Bean Lollipops, a very cute etsy store. It comes in a cute heart shape and some cute packaging. I was thinking about how fun it would be to have one of these at each place setting for Thanksgiving. Usually when I have products to review … [Read more...]
Town Party
We live in a small town small city large town? I don’t really know what to call our town anymore; it used to be a small town, but it has grown a lot without losing its small town feel. Every year, there is a fall festival where everyone comes out to eat some seriously yummy food and celebrate local businesses. They sell food for fundraisers and some of the local performance groups present in the street. We got to see gymnasts, dancers, square dancers, 2 bands and martial arts. Here they are with … [Read more...]
5 Tasty Home Cooked Recipes for Kids
If you are a young parent, you can definitely relate how hard it is to feed your child. Stress and anxiety can be lessened through the food that you serve. Food is able to stimulate hormones and chemicals in the body that will make you function better and become more happy and productive. You would need to have recipes that are nutritious and can easily be made at home. Feeding your child can be a daunting task since you need to choose the right food to give them proper nourishment. Here are … [Read more...]
Time to Get Baking Giveaway
Since it is becoming the time of year when we start baking like crazy I wanted to share one of my fun finds! On one of my recent trips to a local craft store I came across these super fun whisks. I have never seen a whisk like this before so I bought one for me to tryout and a couple to giveaway to my fantastic readers!So far I have really likes this whisk. I think it works a TON better than my metal whisk. I have used it to fluff egg whites and to make gravy. It cleans way easier than a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe
While searching pinterest I came across this awesome recipe courtesy of Pearls, Handcuffs and Happy Hour. It's easy and DELICIOUS! 1 30oz. bag of frozen, shredded hash browns {I used great value brand and got the cubed hash browns instead} 3 14oz. cans of chicken broth 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/4 tsp. ground pepper 1 pkg. cream cheese {don’t use fat free. It WON’T melt!!!} In a crockpot, combine everything EXCEPT for the cream cheese. Cook for 6-8 hours on … [Read more...]
Bacon Trick
One of my favorite things to find on pinterest is tips for making everyday living easier or better. I learned this bacon tip the other day on pinterest. To get nice, crisp, less fatty bacon bake it! Put it on a cookie sheet and stick it into a COLD oven. Turn on the over to 350 and bake for about 25 minutes. Starting the bacon in a cold oven allowsmore of the fat to cook off. Your cookie sheet will be totally gross after you bake it, but better the cookie sheet than your insides, right? I love … [Read more...]
Have a Fun and Healthy Indoor Picnic
Picnics and outdoor activities are excellent ways to entertain young kids, but in the fall, the weather doesn’t always cooperate with your outdoor plans. So what do you do? The solution is easy: have an indoor picnic instead! There are even perks to an indoor picnic that you don’t get in the great outdoors: you can get creative, use food you already have in your kitchen, and stay bug-free. The next time the cold weather gets in the way of your plans, follow these suggestions for a fun and … [Read more...]
Luscious Lemon Bars
I have been craving lemon bars lately so I made some. This was a new recipe I hadn't ever tried before. They were pretty good, but I might now be on a quest for the perfect lemon bars... does that remind you of my request for the perfect Chocolate Cream pie?INGREDIENTS1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/4 cup powdered sugar1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, if desired2 … [Read more...]
Delish Side Dish
One of my favorite side dishes is super quick and easy to make! I just saute slices zucchini, yellow squash, tomato and onion in a pan with a little olive oil and sprinkle it with garlic salt. Once all the veggies are slightly soft (I like a little crunch) it is ready to be served! I LOVE this side dish! … [Read more...]
Know What to Do if Your Toddler is a Picky Eater
If you’re a first time mom, it is quite easy to obsess over the small and big details concerning how to raise your child. Starting from whether you are instilling good values into your son to whether your baby girl is getting the right nutrition – these are individual decisions that you have to make along the way. The good news is that as long as you have your child’s best intentions in mind, you can pretty much rely on your instincts when raising a kid.Let’s take toddlers as an example. … [Read more...]
Cheddar Biscuits Recipe – Red Lobster Copy Cat Recipe
I have been craving the biscuits from Red Lobster, but didn't want to go pay for a dinner there. We aren't huge seafood fans! Yesterday the urge was strong enough that I googled the recipe and found a couple options. After contemplating their differences I decided this recipe was probably the closest to the real thing. It was super easy and I had all the ingredients already in my cupboard! These are SUPER good. It made 18 rolls, I made them for dinner last night, and they are all … [Read more...]
CHEESY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
1 Can (103/4oz) Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup 1 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain whiter rice (I used brown rice, which takes longer to cook so I should have increased my liquids a little bit and my cooking time) 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (I only had a can of vegetable medley) 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions Step 1 Stir soup, water, … [Read more...]
Topping a Cake
Last week as a was making a chocolate cake it occurred to me that the way we eat cake is probably different than most people. I thought that I would share what we do, in case you wanted to try something different. I am not a big frosting person. I like it on some things, but not chocolate cake, plus I don't love the mess it makes with the kids. So when we eat chocolate cake I sprinkle the cake with a little bit of sugar. It makes it not so dry or boring to eat! We love it! You can also try … [Read more...]
Chicken of the Sea’s Mermaid is turning 60 this year!
Okay everyone! Chicken of the Sea is having some super fun giveaways!“Instead of a birthday party, the Mermaid wants to reward other exceptional sixty-somethings with the Chicken of the Sea 60s & Sensational Contest, which asks Facebook fans to nominate themselves or someone they know, between the ages of 60 and 69, who fuels their mind, body and spirit with healthy eating, activity and personal fulfillment. Four grand-prize winners will be able to choose from three sensational birthday … [Read more...]
