Watermelon and Mint Infused Water {Recipe}

Have you caught the Infused Water Craze, too?  You can take just about any fruit, herb or vegetable that you like and add to your water for a really wonderful infusion that’s totally your own recipe.  The best part is that making infused water is EASY.  Try mixing your own creations and see what you […]

5 Homemade Pioneer Crafts, Play and Recipes for Kids

Here’s 5 Homemade Pioneer Crafts, Play and Recipes for Kids that you’ll love if you ever have occasion to celebrate Pioneers.  Every year Utah has a big Pioneer Day celebration.  I just happened to be in Utah this year during their celebration (July 24th) and I picked up the best Honey Taffy ever, which reminded […]

Frozen Heath Malt {recipe}

My favorite part of vacation is frozen drinks. In my family, the creamier and chocolatier, the better, so this recipe for making a Frozen Heath malt hits the spot! It’s easy to make, tastes pretty darn delicious and serves 4. The secret ingredient is International Delight Heath Flavored Creamer. It adds a creamy Heath flavor […]

30 Second Ice Cream Sandwiches {how to}

Follow my blog with Bloglovin How to Make this 30 Second Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe is a snap.  Seriously, if you are wanting a quick treat for your kiddos this summer, or are having a party, I highly recommend trying these easy, peasy ice cream sandwiches.  You can serve them right away, or prepare them ahead of time […]

Vote for the Mrs. Dash $5,000 Recipe Challenge Winner & My Guacamole Recipe

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mrs. Dash. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that Mrs. Dash now has 14 seasoning blends to help make your cooking needs even more spectacular?  Gone are the days of one spice for one dish, now there’s a spice for just about […]

2 Easy Dinner Recipes Perfect for Summer

FoodNetwork.com knows How to Make Delicious Recipes Perfect for Summer Cooking.  These two recipes are fabulous for the summer because they are easy and won’t overly heat up your home.  They include Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers and Pulled Pork Sandwiches .  Happy Summer, y’all! Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers – These quarter-pound cheeseburgers are lightened up with 90-percent lean beef and just […]

S’mores Milkshake #TruMoo

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Did someone say milk?  In these parts, we equate milk and summer with milkshakes.  It's how we roll.  TruMoo is our new favorite milk that starts with pure fresh, pure, low fat milk from your trusted […]

Creamy Fudgesicle Pops {recipe}

With summer FINALLY in full swing, we are loving popsicles in these parts. It’s hot ’round here and there’s nothing my kids love more on a sizzling day after a full day of swimming than homemade popsicles. This recipe for Creamy Fudgesicle Pops is a new favorite. I like them because they are easy, the […]

How To Make Marshmallow Pops

How to Make Marshmallow Pops Recipe is a snap.  I recently threw a Frozen birthday party for my youngest daughter and wanted something quick and easy to prepare.  And, these pops did not disappoint.  I was able to make them in under 30 minutes with the help of the birthday girl!  {{smiling!}}  To change the pops up […]

5 Delightful Doughnut Recipes to Make

National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 6th, so in honor of this delightful day, why not make your own doughnuts?  Here’s 5  recipes you can make that I have a feeling will fly right off the table!  These five recipes are fabulous because they are made at home and everything tastes better homemade!  They include […]

14 Best Baked Recipes to Make

Summer is one of my favorite times to bake with my kids because we actually have TIME, and these 14 Best Bakes Recipes to Make top my list.  Included in the list are blonde brownie and raspberry cream cheese frosted brownie recipes that will knock your socks off!  The best 2 ingredient Pumpkin Recipe is included as […]

Easy Banana Cream Pie {recipe}

I’m a huge fan of EASY pies and this recipe for Banana Cream Pie made with a Biscoff Pie Crust has to be my all time favorite EASY Pie.  The pie crust is easy peasy and the pie filling is even easier.  The banana cream pie filling is just instant pudding mix.  Can’t get easier than that, and […]

Biscoff Pie Crust {recipe}

I’m a huge fan of Graham cracker pie crusts and this recipe for a Biscoff Pie Crust has got to be my favorite because it combines Graham Crackers, butter and Biscoff.  The combination leaves my mouth watering just thinking about it.  The thing I love about this recipe besides the crazy good flavor is how […]

Chocolatey Puppy Chow Krispies {recipe} #easytomake

This is a sponsored post from Rice Krispies.  All opinions are my own.  Of course. Rice Krispies are our thing.  We love them in cereal, we love them popping on our tongues, and we REALLY love them made  into sweet treats.  Usually I just make the classic Rice Krispie treats with Rice Krispies, marshmallows and […]

3 Delicious Dessert Recipes Perfect for Mother’s Day

FoodNetwork.com knows How to Make Delicious Dessert Recipes Perfect for Mother’s Day.  These three recipes are fabulous to have someone make for you if you don’t want to make them for yourself {laughing}.  They include Chocolate Filled Almost Macaroons, Sugared Puff-Pastry Tea Cookies and Mom’s Chocolate Pudding.  Happy Mother’s Day, y’all! Mom’s Chocolate Pudding Recipe – Here’s a […]

Strawberry Milk Shake Recipe {#EasterIDeas}

With Easter right around the corner, I’m LOVING this Strawberry Milk Shake with Whipped Cream. It tastes sinfully delicious and since it’s pink, it’s the perfect festive Easter treat. Since it’s pretty healthy (just think of all the calcium and fresh fruit!!!) there’s no excuse not to make it all. the. time, right? {{snicker}} How […]

Kid Friendly Easter Dessert Recipes

FoodNetwork.com knows How to Make Kid Friendly Easter Dessert Recipes that look fabulous.  These three recipes are perfect to make with your kiddos and would make perfect centerpieces for you table before you eat them.   Happy Easter, y’all! Easter Bunny Cake – This Easter Bunny Cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser and can double […]

Mediterranean Turkey Sub {recipe}

This sponsored post was written while participating in my partnership with Oscar Mayer and One2One Network. Now that baseball season is in full swing I’ve turned to dinner options that are quick, filling, nutritious and full of flavor.  Lucky for me, Oscar Mayer introduced Deli Fresh BOLD flavors lunch meats in March. Deli Fresh BOLD lunch […]

Edible Bird’s Nest {recipe}

How to Make this Edible Bird’s Nest Recipe is a snap.  It’s similar to rice krispie treats but uses chow mein noodles instead.  So, you know just how easy they are to make.  Bake at 350 has this simple recipe I was inspired by and changed things up a tad and added some fun Easter sprinkles.  There’s no better way […]

Easy Lemonade Cupcakes {recipe}

How to Make this Easy Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe is a snap.  The recipe is perfect for Spring and has a secret ingredient for super moist cupcakes – pudding mix.   Achieving great frosting is easier than you’d think too, you just need a ziplock back with the end cup off.  So, wow your family and friends with these […]

Easy Brownie Toffee Trifle Recipe

How to Make this Easy Brownie Toffee Trifle Recipe is really easy.  It’s actually really quick, too, once you’ve done the prep work of baking and cooling the brownies and making the pudding. It tastes so delicious that my trifle dish is always spooned clean.  The recipe serves 15-18, so it’s great for largish gatherings and chocolate lovers […]

Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread {recipe}

How to Make this Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread Recipe is really easy.  It tastes so delicious that it’ll probably make it’s way into your best of the best recipes section. Starbucks distributed this recipe a few years ago, and I’ve been making it ever since.  There’s a reason people line up to buy slices of this loaf.  My […]

Indian Fry Bread Recipe {how to}

How to Make this Indian Fry Bread Recipe is so quick and easy it should be criminal.  Seriously. The best thing about this recipe is that you don’t need to let the dough rise, and, since the main ingredient is flour, it’s super inexpensive to make.  My kids teacher makes this recipe with her students as part of […]

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies {recipe}

How to Make this Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookie Recipe is easy, and it’s perfect for the holiday’s. It makes a delicious and beautiful cookie for gift giving!  I haven’t met anyone yet that doesn’t adore chocolate dipped shortbread cookies.  They fly off the counters in these parts.  The wonderful thing about this recipe is that it only uses six […]

Avocado Egg White Omelet Recipe

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Hass Avocado Board. We love some avocados in these parts.  Lucky for us, we have access to them year round.  We eat avocado with everything we can think of.  On turkey sandwiches, as guacamole, by themselves, in soup, and one of our favorite […]

Enjoying Potato Cauliflower Gratin & Netflix {recipe}

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Netflix for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Can you believe Thanksgiving is already upon us?  With the hustle and bustle of the holidays fast approaching, I’m all for slowing down and stealing moments back in front of the television.  {{laughing}}  Netflix and I are […]

Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipe using PAM® + {giveaway}

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. How to Make this Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipe is easy, and it’s perfect for the holiday’s. It’s great for a holiday morning breakfast or better yet, gift giving.  I haven’t met anyone yet that doesn’t adore homemade cinnamon rolls!  One of the wonderful […]

P.F. Changs Goodness of Fall Contest & My Roasted Butternut Squash Salad {recipe}

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of P.F. Chang’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I just love the modern, unique environment combining influences of Asian and American cultures evident from the décor through the menu at P.F. Chang’s.   Most of all though, I like their ever changing and […]

Thanksgiving Teepees {copy cat} #LifeIsASpecialOccasion

One of the things I love about Fall is that it’s FULL of traditions.  Our family has lots of traditions centered around the holidays and if there’s one thing I can count on, it’s that my kids won’t forget them. There isn’t a chance in the world that we {my husband and I} can get […]

Mini Pumpkin Pies {Eggo® recipe} + GIVEAWAY

One of my favorite things about Fall is baking, and some of my favorite  recipes for the season have pumpkin in them.  So, it’s no surprise that this week for Waffle Wednesday I came up with Mini Pumpkin Pies using Eggo® Waffles for the crust and that are perfect for entertaining!  One of the nice […]

Overnight Eggo® Waffle Casserole {recipe}

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday in our house and one of my best tips for keeping a house full of kids happy until meal time is a filling breakfast.  Since we spend the day cooking the big meal, the last thing I want to do is spend the morning making a big breakfast, so I […]

Eggo Turkey Lunch {how to}

Sometimes you just have to make lunch fun, and this recipe for an Eggo Turkey Lunch is perfect for the Fall.  Not only is it fun to look at, {{and to EAT}} it’s a fun way to lead up to Thanksgiving and start a dialog with your children of all the things that one has to be thankful […]