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Lasagna In A Jar
Take a break from boring dinner and create this lasagna in a jar. You can whip up this delicious recipe in less than an hour.
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Mac and Cheese Shepherds Pie
Shepherds pie is an all-time favorite for many families but this Mac and Cheese Shepherds Pie is going to be your favorite!
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Burger Bombs
If you're a lover of hamburgers, you're going to enjoy this twist by creating the ultimate Burger Bombs that are sure to please!
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Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
There isn't much better than chocolate and peanut butter so I decided to the two into these amazing Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes.
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Spring Plant Sugar Cookies
What's better than spring and sugar cookies? How about some adorable Spring Plant Sugar Cookies! Here's how you can make your own.
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Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
Finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe was hard until now! Check out my delicious Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sliders
When it comes to easting healthy, you don't have to sacrifice flavor. These Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sliders are going to be your new favorite breakfast.
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Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
I love a good sugar cookie with royal icing! When I found this coffee mug cookie cutter, I knew I could make some cute and delicious cookies.
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Easy Valentine’s M&M Cracker Bark
What's better than crackers, chocolate and M&M's? Nothing! That's why this easy Valentine's M&M Cracker Bark is so good!
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White Chocolate Caramel Candies
Looking for an easy sweet treat to add to your holiday baking arsenal? You're going to Love these White Chocolate Caramel Candies.
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Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods
For your Christmas cookie and candy day, you need to add these Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods to your mix! They're the perfect combination of easy and fun!
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Gingerbread Fudge
The best of both worlds - gingerbread and fudge! This recipe is going to be come your new favorite family tradition!
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Grinch Candy Coated Pretzels
We all love the Grinch and these Grinch candy coated pretzels are going to be your new favorite treat to make with the kids and grandkids!
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Creamy White Chicken Chili
It's the time of year that calls for all the comfort foods. You're going to want this Creamy White Chicken Chili on your menu every week!
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Red, White and Blue 4th of July Salsa
This easy and delicious Red, White and Blue 4th of July Salsa is going to be the perfect addition to all of your summertime gatherings!
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Red, White and Blue Oreo Truffles
Nothing says America like red, white and blue! Here's how you can transform Oreo Truffles into a customized holiday treat!
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Reindeer Unicorn Cupcakes
Combining a reindeer with a unicorn creates the cutest cupcake perfect for all of your holiday parties! Here's how you can make your own!
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Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Create a little fun in the kitchen with these Grinch Crinkle Cookies perfect for your loved ones or holiday cookie swaps!
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Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Recipe
A Thanksgiving turkey isn't going to be a crowd pleaser if it's dry and lacking flavor! This brine is going to become your new favorite, creating a moistly delicious turkey every year!
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Cauliflower Au Gratin Casserole with Bacon
Having an au gratin dish that is packed with flavor and on the healthy side is a HUGE win to me!
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Easy Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Kick your traditional cheese ball up a notch with this Easy Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball that is sure to please at any gathering!
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EASY Dipped Cherry Treats
These Easy Dipped Cherry Treats are something you can make for a special event or let the kids take the wheel and make on their own!
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Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Menu planning can be a headache for some many families and changing up some old classics into a new favorite!
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Pumpkin DIY Roundup
There is no shortage of Pumpkin DIY's on the internet so I've compiled the best of the best from the blog and put them into one convenient place for you!
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Easy Make Ahead Mexican Egg Sandwich
Busy mornings usually mean breakfasts lack flavor and nutrition! This Easy Make Ahead Mexican Egg Sandwich is perfect for those busy mornings!
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Easy Summertime Peach Margarita
Nothing says summertime like a juicy peach and this Easy Summertime Peach Margarita is the perfect refreshing drink while enjoying time with family and friends!
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Delicious Sour Cream Doughnuts
There is something about a doughnut that makes everyone's mouth water! These Sour Cream Doughnuts are going to be your new favorite!
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Easy 4th of July Marshmallow Pops
These EASY 4th of July Marshmallow Pops will be a hit at your next celebration! Check out how how simple they really are to make!
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Cadbury Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Cadbury Egg candies are going to take you chocolate chip cookies to next level deliciousness! Find out how you to make your own!
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Instant Pot Cajun Jambalaya
You don't have to be from the south to enjoy this Cajun Jambalaya dish! Packed FULL of flavor, this is going to become your favorite Instant Pot recipe!
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Rice Krispie Easter Egg Nests
Easter is a great time to create some pretty amazing candy creations, but they don't have to hard or time consuming! These Rice Krispie Easter Egg Nests are going to be perfect for your next Easter celebration!
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Crunch Wrap Supreme – EASY recipe
It's time to take the infamous Crunch Wrap Supreme and bring it home for your family! Your family is going to LOVE this Taco Bell copycat recipe.
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Insta-Pot Chicken Lo Mein
This Chicken Lo Mein made in your Insta-Pot is going to become your NEW favorite dish to make! It's easy and quick and bursting with flavor!
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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
These cinnamon sugar pretzels create the perfect combination of a salty and sweet treat! Perfect for the holidays or anytime you need a treat!
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Starbucks Gingerbread – Copycat Recipe
If you LOVE Starbucks Gingerbread with Cream Cheese Frosting, then you're going to be in heaven with this copycat recipe full of flavor!
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Caramel Apple Butterscotch Cocktail
Here's a cocktail that gives you all the flavors of the holiday season! Get the recipe now so you can make your own Caramel Apple Butterscotch Cocktail!
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Snickers Cookie Dough Bar
What do you get when you combine edible cookie dough with snickers? The most delicious Snickers Cookie Dough Bar! Here's how you can make your own!
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5 Steps to Great Tasting Cakes – Watermelon Cupcakes
Check out these 5 steps to great tasting cakes no matter how pretty they are!
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Easy Greek Layered Hummus Appetizer
Take your plain hummus to the next level with this EASY Greek Layered Hummus recipe! Packed with nutrients it will become your new favorite appetizer.
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Easy Funfetti Birthday Pancakes
Birthday's are all about celebrating from sun up to sun down so why not start your day with these EASY Funfetti Birthday Pancakes!
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Bubblegum Mint Mojito
Having a kid's treat in an adult drink is the perfect combination! This Bubblegum Mint Mojito is going to become your favorite summer drink.
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Quick and Easy Raspberry Yogurt Tarts
With just three ingredients, these Raspberry Yogurt Tarts are QUICK and EASY making them the perfect healthy treat for anyone with a sweet tooth!
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Cookies and Cream Cocktail with an Edible Shot Glass Recipe
If you're looking for a cocktail that goes over the top, this Cookies and Cream Cocktail with an edible shot glass is just what you're looking for!
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Mango Vodka Breeze Adult Beverage
The easiest and tastiest refreshing drink for all your lazy summer days, this Mango Vodka Drink is the going to quench your greatest thirst!
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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Cups
Put a spin on the popular Strawberry Pretzel Dessert by serving them in individual cups. No party is complete without individual servings of desserts.
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Easy and Delicious Caramel Rolo S’mores
Take your s'mores to the next level with these EASY caramel rolo s'mores! Made indoors, you can treat yourself to them anytime of the year!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Nilla Wafer Bites
With the first bite, your mouth will be begging for more of these Peanut Butter Chocolate Nilla Wafer Bites! Perfect for a big celebration or just because!
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Easy Pretzel Butterfly Cupcakes
Taking your favorite cake recipe or using store-bought cupcakes, you can create these adorable Pretzel Butterfly Cupcakes with a few simple ingredients!
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Oatmeal and Brown Sugar Scrub DIY
Learn to make my absolute favorite homemade Oatmeal Brown Sugar Scrub! Full of herbal benefits, your skin will thank you!
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Easy Fried Nutella Wontons with Raspberry Jam
Easy, delicious AND ready in 15 minutes - these fried Nutella wonton's with raspberry jam will become your families new favorite treat!
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Spring Rice Krispie Pops
Dress up your boring Rice Krispie treats with these FUN and EASY Spring Rice Krispie Pops! Your kids will fall in love with them.
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No Bake Cookie Dough Bites
You can have your cookie dough and eat it too with these EASY no bake cookie bites! They're so good you might need to make a couple batches!
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RumChata Ganache Dessert Shots
These RumChata Ganache Dessert Shots are the perfect addition to any party you are hosting! Get your friends together and celebrate friendship!
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Hacks To Make You A Better Baker – 10 Clever Ideas!
Want to be a better baker? Find out some of the hacks to make you a better baker that will save you a lot of time baking as well!
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Fideo Mexican Noodle Soup
Adding this Mexican noodle soup to your menu is going to please your entire family! It will be the go-to meal that they ask for all the time!
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Blueberry Sugar Cookies with Lemon Icing
Sugar cookies don't have to be boring with the addition of fresh blueberries and lemon icing!
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Easy Unicorn Oreo Pops
Fancy treats don't have to be complicated! These Easy Unicorn Oreo Pops will be ready in 15 minutes with these 4 simple steps!
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Easy Enchilada Sauce – Done in 15 Minutes!
Goodbye canned and HELLO easy enchilada sauce done in under 15 minutes! This will be your go-to recipe for all your Mexican dishes!
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Shamrock Pretzel Pops – Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treat
These pretzel pops are the perfect treat to make for your littles for St. Patrick's Day.
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Easy Cuban Pork Tenderloin Rollup
Dress up your tenderloin with this Cuban Pork Rollup that will become a family favorite!
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Easy and Delicious Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
Here the perfect treat for all those cake batter lovers that used to lick the spoon!
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Taco Dip In A Jar – Perfect for Entertaining
Taco Dip doesn't get much cuter than being served individually in little mason jars!
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken in Jalapeno Cream Sauce
This Bacon Wrapped Chicken in Jalapeno Cream Sauce is going to become your new family favorite! Promise!!
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Quick and Easy Groundhog Brownie Bites
These brownie bites are the cutest treat for a quick Groundhog Day sweet!
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Tea Tree Sugar Scrub DIY
Creating a sugar scrub isn't hard with this THREE ingredient recipe! You'll have your's ready in no time!
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Petite Sweet Sugar Cookie Bites
These petite sweet sugar cookie bites are sure to please any sweet tooth!
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Taking your staple chocolate chip cookie and transforming it into something amazing!
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The Best Tasting and Softest Homemade Caramels
Caramels are a favorite candy for so many people and yet making them seems to be so intimidating. I’ll admit, the process takes a LONG time, but the end result is so worth it. If you are patient then the result will be the softest, chewiest and best tasting caramels. Your mouth will be happy. I’ve tried my hand at making caramels a couple times and this recipe, by far, knocks all others out of the water! It takes a few simple ingredients and just patience. LOTS of patience! Here’s how you can make your own chewy caramels! The ingredients for these caramels are very simple – butter, sugar, Karo…
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Rudolph Rice Krispie Treats DIY – 15 minutes!
There is nothing I love more around the holidays than creating FUN treats that the kids enjoy making and sharing. These Rudolph Rice Krispie treats are just that! FUN to make and share! It’s a simple staple recipe that just has a few additions to create these adorable Rudolph’s complete with the red nose! Here’s how you can make your own Rudolph Rice Krispie treats! Supply list: 3 tablespoons butter 1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows 6 cups chocolate crisp cereal (like Cocoa Pebbles) Red gumdrops (1 for each treat) Large candy eyes (2 for each treat) Miniature pretzel twists (2 for each treat) ½ cup milk chocolate morsels Now…
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15 Christmas Mason Jar Gift Ideas
Christmas can be a time of stress and budget busting and Mason jar gifts are a fun way to create cheap and unique gifts for friends, co-workers, neighbors or relatives that we don’t see very often. I’ve scoured the internet and am bringing you some of the the best and cutest Mason Jar Gifts that I could find! These are all going to be easy on your budget and easy for last minute gift-giving! Check out how to make some Mason Jar Gift Sets of your own for EVERYONE on your list! Debbie Doos created the most adorable snowman ever! You can fill this with treats or you can put…
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Christmas Tree Cookies with Royal Icing SECRET
It’s not the Christmas season until you are huddled in the kitchen making cookies and other holiday treats! I have lots of memories of Christmas baking with my mom and grandmother. Our tried and true cookie was always the cookies that we made with the cookie press. I LOVED being able to turn the knob on the metal cookie press and make all kinds of designs to decorate! Amidst all of the baking that I have done through the years, I have always wanted to try my hand at royal icing but have always been too intimidated. That was until these beauties!!! These sugar cookies are a showstopper! But lean…
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Make & Give Home Apothecary with FREE RECIPE
Making and giving handmade gifts is one of my favorite things to do! I try my best to make sure that they are truly something that the recipient will enjoy. When I got the Make & Give Home Apothecary book from Stephanie Rose, I KNEW that I had to add some of these to my ideas for gift-giving. Gifts that promote self-care and encouraging a person to take care of themselves are some of my favorites. I am a new user to essential oils and so these are perfect! Find out how you can make your own with the FREE recipe below! Each recipe is made using herbal and botanical…
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin Roll-ups
Pork tenderloin doesn’t have to be boring! We tend to eat a lot of pork and poultry in our house and coming up with new ways to use cuts of meat makes dinner times a little more interesting. I truly don’t think our kids realize how thankful they should be that they don’t eat a lot of processed food. I guess that’s one of the things that they’ll come to appreciate later in life when they are parenting of their own. When I was growing up, I only knew that pork tenderloin was a sandwich! I remember my mom beating and tenderizing these cuts of meat, coating them in egg…
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Elf Maple Popcorn
Popcorn is something that is fun to play with and add different toppings. The options are endless when it comes to cooking with popcorn! This Elf Maple Popcorn is not only delicious, but it’s a FUN project to do with your children or grandchildren! Here’s how you can make your own Elf Maple Popcorn! Ingredients 12 cups popped popcorn, salted ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract 1 cup marshmallows 1/2 cup candy covered sunflower seeds, optional, or other multi colored candy 2 cups Bugles Original Crispy Corn Snack Green candy melts Pink candy melts Yellow candy melts Red candy melts Create…
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Favorite LOADED Smothered Fish
When is say this will make you a LOVER of fish, I AM NOT KIDDING! I am not a fan of fish or seafood of any kind and this dish is nothing short of delicious!. My hubby has a passion for cooking and he hit it out of the park with this dish! This Smothered Fish recipe will have you wanting more AND making sure that it’s on your menu all the time! Don’t worry, the kids love it too! Since our kids are not huge fans of fish either, we use Swai fillets. They are very mild and don’t have a “fishy” taste. It’s the perfect starter fish! Here’s…
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Old-Fashioned Dusty Miller Sundaes
When I was a little girl, my grandparents owned property at a local lake and I would remember visiting on the weekends throughout the summer. On our way home, my grandpa would stop at a local ice cream shop and we would get Dusty Miller Sundaes! I wanted to create something for my kids since I LOVED them as a child. My grandpa is no longer with us and so this treat is extra special for me to share with my kids. With a few simple ingredients, you can make your own Dusty Miller! Having this as a special movie night or holiday treat can be the perfect new tradition…
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Rotel Chicken Casserole
Having a go-to casserole dish is a MUST have as an adult! I mean think about all of the events that you go to where you need a DELICIOUS dish to share? OR, a dish that just provides all of the comfort of food! This Rotel Chicken Casserole is the perfect dish for just those things! And even better; it takes basic simple ingredients! Here’s how you can make your own TONIGHT! I LOVE grilled chicken with this Montreal Chicken seasoning from McCormick! It is a staple in our house that we use all the time. For this recipe I like to use chicken things. While your chicken is grilling,…
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Quick and Easy Halloween Drinks
Halloween isn’t all about the treats! Sometimes some of the best goodies are the DRINKS that you can make and share! I’ve scoured blogs from some of my bestest friends to bring you some of the most amazing drinks that you can create for your BIG and LITTLE ghouls!! These drinks will be sure to please or SCARE any goblin that comes your way! The first two are sure to make your little monster scream! Check out these Halloween Mocktails and White Hot Chocolate. The hot chocolate can be dressed up for Halloween for those ghouls who like things a little more traditional. https://sparklelivingblog.com/2017/10/halloween-mocktails-for-little-monsters/ White Hot Chocolate Artsy Fartsy…
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The Ultimate Sweet Pickle
Let me start by saying, I am NOT a fan of sweet pickles! I’ve never found a brand or style that I liked. But my husband LOVES them. So I was on a mission to come up with a recipe that pleased him AND me! That’s a tall order on a typical day. We are the epitome of “opposites attract”. I SCORED THOUGH!! These refrigerator sweet pickles are the ultimate in ALL pickles! Yes, I am claiming that 🙂 These are not your typical canned pickles though. I haven’t ventured into the world of “real” canning yet, so these will only last in your refrigerator for about three weeks. They…
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Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies with a SECRET Ingredient!
You can scour the internet and find a MILLION chocolate chip cookies that claim to the be the best tasting ever! I’m going to encourage you to try these Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies and claim them for yourself as your go-to recipe! I’m sure you can recall a time in your childhood that you gathered in the kitchen with your grandma baking cookies or other desserts! When my son tasted these he said “You know grandma’s make the best cookies and these are the best!” I guess it took me getting to the grandma stage to perfect the recipe. This is one that I will make time and time again…
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EASY School Lunch Ideas and FREE Printable Lunchbox Notes
With the start of school, many parents are dealing with the packing of lunches every morning and having EASY school lunch ideas makes all of our morning go a lot smoother. Our school offers hot lunches but kiddos prefer to take their own everyday. And let’s face it, my oldest is 15 and at 6’3″, the hot school lunches never seem to be enough, coupled with the fact that they would spend so much money on ala-carte items to make up for it. School lunches were getting to be SO expensive for things that in my opinion wasn’t worth it. Buying, packing and getting lunches ready for the day can…
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Football Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing
It’s time to break out all things FOOTBALL and these Football Cupcakes are the perfect addition to any party you are hosting! I’m going to show you a super simple way to make these cupcakes sure to make anyone swoon! And the best part – it’s super easy! If you’ve followed me long enough, you know I use boxed cake mixes in almost all of my baking. Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker have perfected it so why recreate something that isn’t broken. Typically I just add or replace a couple ingredients along the way making it “mine”. For this dessert you’re going to need the following! Any cake box mix…
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Heavenly Margarita Cupcakes
I love me a good margarita! And when there is cake involved, that’s even better! These Heavenly Margarita Cupcakes are perfect for your late night indulgences or for entertaining a group of friends! It’s always a good time for Margarita’s in my mind. When it comes to the world of baking, I believe that Pillsbury and Duncan Hines have it figured out. I mean why mess with the best! In 99% of my baking, I use a boxed cake mix. You CAN make a boxed cake taste homemade! Mix the cake mix according to the directions on the box and then mix in 2T of lime zest. MIX, MIX, MIX!…
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EASY Summer Bacon Pasta
Having a dish like this Easy Summer Bacon Pasta to make during the long hot days makes cooking dinner and pleasing your family so easy! And it has bacon – that makes everyone happy doesn’t it?! We are a family that has boys that play ALOT of competitive baseball and once March hits, I really don’t know what day it is pretty much through July! It’s intense and makes dinnertime so challenging! This recipe is perfect because it’s quick and EASY! Here’s how to make your own Easy Summer Bacon Pasta! Ziti Noodles – or any noodle that you prefer 1 pound of bacon – fried and chopped Red Peppers…
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Quick and Easy BBQ Chicken Nachos
When you have a dish that is quick to make, doesn’t cost a lot of money, and the kids ask for it – you make it a staple in your family! These BBQ Chicken Nachos are ALWAYS a hit in my house with the boys, especially when they have friends stay the night. It is so easy to make a lot. When you’re feeding teenage boys, that’s a huge plus! After your chicken is grilled, you can have this dish ready in 15 minutes! I like to batch cook – although it doesn’t always get done. We tend to eat a lot of chicken in our house and so taking…
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The BEST Enchilada Casserole – perfect for potlucks!
Need a go-to recipe that feeds your family! This enchilada casserole will satisfy everyone's love of Mexican food and become a favorite in your household!
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Heavenly Vanilla Extract
Homemade Vanilla Extract!
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Lemon Pound Cake
There’s something about the taste and smell of lemons that makes me think of warmer days and happiness! Are you the same way? This Lemon Pound Cake is the perfect treat to make for a small get together or to package up for gift giving. Want to greet new friends to the neighborhood? Give them this delectable treat! Treating friends and family with food is a love language I’m sure everyone appreciates. Especially when it’s as good as this lemon pound cake. Here’s how to make this deliciousness! Cake Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 ½ lemon juiced and zested 1 ½ cup flour…
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Calming Linen Spray DIY
Make this natural calming linen spray with just two ingredients. You'll be drifting off to dreamland with this popular essential oil made for sleeping.
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Quick and Easy Pizza Bruschetta
I love taking a traditional recipe and using it in a slightly different way just to keep dinner time exciting and a little different. This quick and easy pizza bruschetta is perfect for just that! There’s something about taking a meal that you normally eat with silverware and making it into finger food that makes everyone enjoy it just a little bit more. My boys loved these as a quick bit on the way out to baseball practices and games. And it doesn’t take any extra time than you would normally spend on making spaghetti! Here how you can make your own Quick and Easy Pizza Bruschetta! Using any kind…