Upcycle A Photo Collage Frame I really love photo collage frames, but this one was just looking…outdated. The kids in those pictures are now in their 20s. I kept telling myself I’d take out the pictures and put them in another frame, but I never got around to it. (Story of my life.) Finally, when…
9 Tips for Safely Cooking Chicken
Tips for Safely Cooking Chicken When I was three years old, I got salmonella poisoning. My mom took me to the doctor and he asked her if she had chickens running in the house. (She said she was very insulted…) I’m guessing the pediatrician put me on antibiotics, because obviously, I survived. However, while I…
Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco – Book Review and Recipe
*This post contains affiliate links. While they don’t cost you a penny extra to use, I am compensated for them. Thank you in advance for your support!* A few weeks ago, my daughter came home super excited because they’d eaten cake during library time at school. She went on and on about how some little…
How to Make Silver Snow Sensory Bottles
Remember my post about Galaxy Sensory Bottles? Well while we were at it, we made some Silver Snow Sensory bottles, too! The ingredients are slightly different, but the process is the same. Galaxy Sensory Bottle Supplies: Voss Bottles (Our local store had a sale so I bought a bunch of them!)Silver large glitterSilver fine glitterSilver…
Super Delicious Bacon, Bleu, and Mushroom Sliders Recipe
One of my favorite things about blue (bleu) cheese is that you can use it to fancy up a meal or to cool down spicy pub fare. Not many foods can be both classy and elegant and cool and comforting. Bacon, Bleu, and Mushroom Sliders is the perfect example. Bacon, Bleu, and Mushroom Sliders This…
Healthy White Bean Dip Game Day Recipe
White Bean Dip Game Day Recipe If you asked me if I was into bean dip, I’d tell you I definitely wasn’t. Until now. Turns out white bean dip is a great addition to a game day menu. It is quick and easy to make – and your guests are sure to love the variety…
Oatmeal Recipes You’ll Love for National Oatmeal Month
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? This gluten free, whole grain food is a fabulous addition to your diet. Eating oatmeal regularly is known to help with weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and reduce heart disease. So far, so good, right? The only problem is that if you’re anything like I…
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup Recipe
If you’ve ever been to my house in weather below 70 degrees, there’s soup in the Instant Pot, in the Crock Pot, on the stove, or all 3. There’s always soup at my house. It’s everyone’s favorite! This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup recipe is absolutely delicious and souper easy to put…
Loaded Pepperoni Pizza Fries Game Day Recipe – Happy Fry-Yay!
Remember a few weeks ago when we had a sort of french fry buffet? Well here’s the other half! After the little one swiped my chili cheese fries, I decided to make some loaded pepperoni pizza fries instead! (She doesn’t like pepperoni!) The process was super easy. Half of my family is Italian, so we…
Quick and Easy Chili Cheese Fries
I love it when football season comes around because we are all about the food! One of my favorite game day foods is chili cheese fries. Earlier this week, we had a “fry night”. I made a huge batch of fries and then we all added toppings to suit. Who doesn’t love french fries with…
Easy Keepsake Thumbprint Christmas Ornament
Thanksgiving weekend was CRAZY around here! We hosted dinner at my house, so I had people here from Wednesday to Friday. On Saturday, I spent my day cleaning and working (and eating leftovers.) I had promised the kiddo I’d do a craft with her too, but by the time the weekend came, I was just…
25+ Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Indulge In
“Healthy Thanksgiving” isn’t really something you hear every day. Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is the biggest dieting pitfall of the year. It’s the time of year that we tell ourselves that we’re going to make good, healthy choices. We go into dinner with the best of intentions. Then Aunt Ruth asks why you aren’t married…
Breakfast Smoothie Recipes to Supercharge Your Mornings
I love breakfast food – for dinner. For whatever reason, the thought of choking down eggs and bacon, pancakes or waffles, and even cereal before noon just isn’t my thing. My favorite breakfast foods include pizza, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy…no one ever said I was normal! Anyway, I’m trying to set a…
Cheeseburger Recipes to Try on National Cheeseburger Day
Today (September 18) is National Cheeseburger Day! I don’t know about you, but there are few things I love more than a juicy cheeseburger. While I may love eating cheeseburgers, truth be told, I totally suck at making them. They turn out more like hockey pucks. Tasty hockey pucks smothered in condiments, but still hockey…
25 Winning Game Day Snack Recipes
I’m going to be completely honest here. Sports are incredibly boring to me. I especially dislike football, because it reminds me of a fender bender during rush hour in New York City. It’s a pileup that only moves 2 feet in an hour and a half. The difference is that in NYC, many drivers will just take the…
Adorable Franken-Mallow Halloween Treats Recipe
Anyone that knows me knows that Halloween really isn’t my favorite holiday. I’m not thrilled with the idea of children running through the streets on a sugar high asking strangers to “trick” them. I’m not sure about you, but I spend the other 364 days in a year teaching my kid not to talk…
Adorable Easter Treats
Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. That means lots of goodies like chocolate, jelly beans and marshmallow Peeps are popping up in stores. With a little creativity, you can turn these standard holiday candies into some special Easter Treats. Surprise and delight your family and friends with these adorable Easter treats!…
25 Scrumptious Game Day Party Recipes
The big game appeals to two different kinds of people – sports fans and food fans. Those of you who are in it for the food (like me!) are going to love these recipes for some of the best game day party fare ever. The best part is that even if your team loses, you’ll still…
25 Mouthwatering Pie Recipes
25 Mouthwatering Pie Recipes Christmas Dinner always includes pies, and generally we make the same ones every year. How about changing things up this year a bit? In my search for something a little less ordinary, I came across some really great recipes I never even thought of! Since I love to share with you…
5 Hydration Tips for Cool Weather
People tend to not drink as much water in the winter as they do in the summer, mostly because it’s not hot and we don’t get as thirsty. However, it only takes a one to two percent drop in body fluid for a person to become dehydrated, so by the time you feel thirsty, you’re…
25 Incredible Italian Recipes (Roundup)
The weather outside is frightful…at 80 degrees. In mid-October. In Upstate NY. Nonetheless, I have a craving for Italian food. So I did a little roundup of things I plan to make once the weather cools off a bit. Anyone want to sing “That’s Amore” with me? 25 Incredible Italian Recipes 1. Super Easy Baked…
How To Make Halloween Korker Bows
In my opinion, nothing looks more adorable than a korker bow in a little girl’s hair, and at this time of year, Halloween – themed korker bows will make your little cutie even more adorable! They’re so easy to make that I can’t imagine why someone would pay ten dollars and up for them at a…
DIY Korker Ribbon Tutorial for Hair Bows and Gift Wrap
How to Make Korker Ribbon Korker ribbon is awesome – it’s perfect for adding a little flair to everything; from gift wrap to funky flip flops to custom hair bows. You can buy it pre-made, but it’s much more expensive that way. You’ll save a lot of money if you make korker ribbon yourself. It’s…
25+ Surprising Benefits of Drinking Green Tea
I’m not really a tea drinker, but it’s pretty common knowledge that green tea boosts metabolism, so in my constant quest to lose weight, I drink it here and there. There are so many more benefits of drinking green tea that I never knew, though. I did a little research the other day and you’re not…
5 Cookie Recipes for Peppermint Lovers
If you’re anything like me, you’ve eaten all the candy canes off of the tree already. Twice. Nothing says “holiday season” better than peppermint. I’m such a peppermint junkie that my mom scours the town for the big peppermint sticks to put in my stocking every Christmas, and I even freeze them so…