photo credit: Mom on the Side
There are a lot of cool movies coming out the next couple of months. Including sequels to some kids movies that I’m really excited about. Yes, I am that adult sitting in a sea of families enjoying a Disney movie. I’m really excited about the new Alice in Wonderland movie and so is Lisa … Read More ...
Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookie Dip
photo credit: Lemon Tree Dwelling
Here is the adult way of being a kid. Enjoying chocolate chip cookie dip with Baileys Irish Cream. Make some extra dip without the Baileys for the kids and then send them off while you enjoy your quiet time and dip. Make sure you mark it appropriately, so the kids know it is for adults … Read More ...
Meatball and Mozzarella Appetizers
photo credit: A Turtle’s Life for Me
If you are planning on entertaining this summer, here is a cute idea to serve meatballs. It’s like a meatball sub in a cup. These would be great for potlucks, parties, barbecues, showers, and holidays. A little easier for socializing and the cups are great for catching drips.
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Watermelon Cake Balls
photo credit: Pint-sized Treasures
I never thought I would ever say it, but I can’t wait for this weekend to be over. I usually don’t want to rush the school year away, but I’m looking forward to summer. These watermelon cake balls make me want summer to get here even quicker! How cute would these be at your summer barbecue!? … Read More ...
Healthy One Pan Chinese Orange Chicken
photo credit: Jessica Gavin
All my favorite words in one recipe! We love orange chicken, but don’t have Chinese take out often. Now I can surprise my family with an easy and healthy version of our favorite recipe. Plus, only one pan to clean is a blessing during a busy week night.
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No Bake Birthday Cake Truffles
photo credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
Here is a great end of year treat to make for the teachers, bus drivers, and school administrators. These are fun to make with the kids and they take pride in telling everyone they helped making them. These are also fun birthday treats that the teens can make for their friends.… Read More ...
White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies (Dairy Free)
photo credit: Cast Iron Cookie
It’s wonderful to see all the options there is now for people with food allergies or restrictive diets. Then there are those that are removing options from their diet to be healthy. This might be a great compromise for dairy free and dairy people. These look good with ice cream in the middle. Including the … Read More ...
Graduation Diploma Cupcakes
photo credit: CakeWhiz
I always forget that college graduation and some high schools have graduation earlier than June. Here are some cute cupcakes for the graduation party with diplomas on top. The diploma is made from marshmallow fondant, but you could also use gum paste. Congratulations to all the graduates and best wishes for a bright future!
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Glow in the Dark Jell-O
photo credit: Mom Advice
I’m taking a recipe from Halloween that would also be fun during the summer for the kids. How cool would it be to serve the kids some of these glow in the dark Jell-O treats at your next barbecue or camp out!? If you don’t already have a black light, you could find one at your … Read More ...
Barbecue Cupcake
photo credit: A Mothering Thing
These cute cupcakes are perfect for your dessert table at your next barbecue! Is your dad the grill master? You could make these for him on Father’s Day too. These would also be great for Memorial Day and 4th of July weekend. Katie from A Mothering Thing shows you how to create these cute cupcakes.… Read More ...
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
photo credit: Grin and Bake It!
I can’t believe it is already the middle of May! It has been crazy already with spring sports, team dinners and preparing for my daughter’s first prom this weekend. After this weekend it is all about preparing for our Memorial Day barbecue. These cute patriotic cupcakes will definitely be on the dessert table.
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Lime Coconut Cake
photo credit: Love & Custard
If this cake doesn’t say summer, I don’t know what will. When I think of lime or coconuts, I think of tropical islands and key lime pies. This cake is perfect to ring in the summer season. Erika from Love & Custard takes on a warm weather journey with this sweet and tart cake.
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25 Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pasta Dishes
photo credit: My Dairy-free Gluten-free Life
Warm weather means lots of pasta salads for home, barbecues, picnics, hikes, camping and other summer parties. I am a pasta addict, I could eat it 24/7. My Doctor says I need to watch my carbohydrates, and cut back on rice and pasta. I’m going to try some of these gluten free pasta recipes … Read More ...
Ice Cream Baked Potato
photo credit: Marla Meridith
It may look like a side for your steak dinner, but it is actually ice cream that is made to look like a baked potato. It seems to be a new trending lately on baking shows, making savory foods out of sweet foods such as this potato. Wish I saw this for April Fool’s.
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Fresh Watermelon Cupcakes
photo credit: Domestically Blissful
A cupcake made from a watermelon and topped with coconut milk whip cream, sounds like a refreshing treat on those hot summer days. Plus, it is healthy, so you could eat more than one. This could be the way to get some of your picky eaters to eat more fruit.
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