Easter Bunny Trail Mix If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that my family is all about popcorn. Since I had some leftover Wilton melting chocolates from a few other projects, I needed to whip up a batch of Easter Bunny Trail Mix. YOU WILL NEED: * Wilton melting chocolates (one color or multiple) * popped popcorn * pretzels * chocolate candies * peanuts * wax paper There are no wrong or right measurements for this recipe. … [Read more...]
Oriental Coleslaw Recipe
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Oriental Coleslaw Recipe I am not a coleslaw lover, so years ago when I was offered a scoop of this Oriental Coleslaw at a Boy Scout get together... well let’s just say I accepted it so as to not hurt her feelings. Two bites in I realized how amazing this slaw was and as I finished off the scoop she gave me I was trying to figure out how to ask for seconds without looking greedy. I was fortunate that she was flattered when I asked for the recipe … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Blueberry Chia Seed Muffin Recipe
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Gluten Free Blueberry Chia Seed Muffin Recipe Along with our new focus on eating “clean”, my family has also been trying to avoid gluten when possible. When we eat this way we feel less sluggish and it’s really not too difficult to adapt recipes, so why not? I used to use a box mix for my blueberry muffins and was missing them terribly a few weeks ago. This put me on a search for an acceptable muffin. The fact that this recipe adds in chia seeds … [Read more...]
5 Fun St Patricks Day Crafts for Kids
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5 Fun St. Patricks Day Crafts for Kids St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner. What better way to spend a little time with the kidlets this weekend then with a couple holiday crafts! I found 5 crafts varying in difficulty that are both fun and functional. Enjoy! Leprechaun Hats Four Leaf Clover Paper Craft Felt Leprechaun Finger Pupper Ombre Clover Pinch Proof Shirt Rainbow Magnet … [Read more...]
10 St Pattys Day Decor Crafts
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With Valentine’s Day at our back door, our thoughts quickly turns to St. Patrick’s Day décor. It’s such a fun holiday, but we only have a month to decorate and enjoy it. I normally just post a craft round-up, but found these crafty décor items to be especially fun and wanted to feature them in a category of their own. I hope you enjoy these 10 fun, cute and creative ways to craft your way to adorable holiday décor this St. Patty’s Day. … [Read more...]
13 Mint Recipes To Tempt You
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13 Mint Recipes To Tempt You March is "Mint Month" at our house. It just seems to go hand in hand with St. Patrick's Day so well. So while searching the web for these yummy mint goodies, I thought I'd jot them down and share them with you! We found everything from drinks and candy to cake and pudding. Enjoy! Peppermint Cheesecakes with Cocoa Nut Crust Mint Brownies Lucky Thin Mint Green Pudding The Best Mint … [Read more...]
Clean Chewy Nut Fruit & Dark Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Recipe
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Clean Chewy Nut Fruit & Dark Chocolate Granola Bar Recipe One of the first food items I wanted to find a recipe for was granola bars. My kids eat them like they are going out of style, but after studying the back of the box I knew there had to be a better alternative. I could have probably purchased an organic version from the store, but if I make them from scratch I know exactly what’s in them and I can customize them for my family’s likes … [Read more...]
Scrumptious Saint Nicholas Spice Cookies
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Scrumptious Saint Nicholas Spice Cookies With Christmas around the corner and the smell of delicious baked treats wafting through the air, sometimes it is good to step away from the ordinary offerings. Saint Nicholas spice cookies or speculoos cookies as they are often called are a staple in the Netherlands, Belgium and some parts of Germany around the holidays. For those feeling less adventurous without a taste test first, give Spectacular … [Read more...]
Reindeer Footprint Art Project
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Reindeer Footprint Art Project Ethan and I went on a hunt for a holiday craft that he would be able to do mostly himself to give as a gift. He decided that this Reindeer Footprint Art Project looked like fun. I absolutely handprint and footprint art because it helps capture their size and growth throughout the years. You will need: Paint: brown, red, blue and black. We did not have black so we mixed all the colors … [Read more...]
20 Christmas Crafts For Kids
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20 Christmas Crafts For Kids The kids are home and you’ve got an afternoon to kill. Why not spend it creating something they can proudly display during the holiday season and you can put away for a keepsake. We’ve found 20 Christmas crafts that are both fun and functional. If you make something, we’d love to see it! Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen Paper Plate Angel Gingerbread Paint Recipe Sock Snowman Ho Ho Ho Santa … [Read more...]
