Hummus is one of those love it or hate it food item. I’m the only one in the family that will eat it. Which is fine, cause more for me. If you have a picky eater, try adding some peanut butter or soy nut option to the hummus. This recipe is toddler approved according to Kristen at Make the Best … Read More ...
Homemade Healthier Andes Mints
Mint and chocolate are one my downfalls and I love Andes Mint. Especially after dinner. What a treat this is after a meal. I only wish my daughter still didn’t like them. This is easy to make with your kids and would be a great dessert at a brunch or make as a gift.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Snowman Sandwich
After the holidays, it can be hard for the kids to get back into the swing of things. It can also be a long winter, so help them get through with this cute snowman sandwich. This would be great for lunch or surprise them after school. Even I would love seeing this on my lunch plate. This would be cute … Read More ...
Vegan Meringue using Aquafaba
Did you know they discovered an egg substitute using brine from chickpeas (garbanzo beans)? Aquafaba is the term meaning liquid from beans. I’m always late to trends and discoveries. Apparently, it was discovered in February 2015. I won’t repeat the information found on A Taste of Memories–Echo’s Kitchen. This might help those that are looking for a substitute to make … Read More ...
Healthy Winter Snacks
Now that the holidays are over, it is time to get the kids to eat some less sugary snacks. Of course, you want to make it fun so they don’t get bored and beg for a cookie. You can even have fun with the kids making the snacks. I would even like to have a plate of these snacks for … Read More ...
Easy Chicken Pot Pie Potato Skins
A different vessel for your chicken pot pie. This recipe will give you two meals because you can save the potato from the skins for another time. Comfort food in less time, since you don’t have to make the crust and wait for the pie to bake. Another Sunday item during football season or save till Super Bowl Sunday.
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Mini Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Love the comfort of lasagna on a cold winter day, hate the work it takes when craving it. Here is a great way to have your lasagna in a bite size form. This is perfect for an appetizer, snack in the afternoon or even lunch for one. These can even be made ahead of time and frozen. Christy from Girl … Read More ...
Dark Chocolate Craisins Nut Clusters
Eating healthier is pretty much everyone’s resolution. My goal is to eat more fruit and veggies, but sometimes that sweet tooth kicks in. I usually go for a spoonful of Nutella, but wanted something more filling and healthier. Giustina from Domestically Blissful is on the same page and created these nut clusters, that are perfect for that afternoon slump.
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Blue Bear Birthday Cake
This would be a really cute cake for a first birthday! Olivia from Liv for Cake made an extra cake for the little one. I think the small cake would be great for photos with the little one and the bigger one can be for guests. This would also make a great baby shower cake or for anyone that likes … Read More ...
Candy Wonderland Layer Cake
Now this is a cake for a celebration. What a wonderful treat for the holidays, birthdays, and celebrations. How cute would this be on Valentine’s Day with two heart lollipops on top. Sorry little early for Valentine’s ideas. Maybe this would be the perfect surprise, when the winter months are just too much.
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Easy Caramel Apple Lollipop
Here are some cute treats that you can make with your kids and enjoy when you have a sweet and tart craving. The kids can unwrap the candy and place in the molds. Bethany at Whistle and Ivy used metal molds due to the heat. If your silicone molds work in temperature of 350 or more degrees, then you could … Read More ...
Christmas Holiday Snowman Breakfast Idea
“Do you want to build a snowman….”. In case you live in a climate without snow or it is just to cold to go outside, this will make up for it. This is a fun breakfast to have on a winter weekend or when you are on your third snow day in a row. Knock on wood, we don’t have … Read More ...
Mini Nutella Cheesecakes
There is always room for dessert, especially cheesecake! Although, I’m going to eat healthier, a mini dessert is the answer to my occasional sweet tooth. Everyone plans on skipping sweets to be healthier, but you can still have dessert. You just need to plan accordingly and not eat them as often. These cute little cheesecakes will be perfect for a … Read More ...
Quick and Easy Hamburger Soup – Free Recipe
Winter time means warm comfort food. Sunday means football and the last bit of quiet, quality, time with the family. Before the hectic week begins, I like a quick and easy meal and this soup has all the check marks for an easy Sunday dinner. There is nothing like comfort in a bowl on a cold winter day or night.… Read More ...
Vanilla Polar Bear Milk Shake
What a cute and great recycling idea for the kids to enjoy. The winter months are too cold for me to have ice cream, but kids like ice cream or milk shakes all year around. These cute polar bear milk shakes are made using the honey or honey syrup bear bottles. So save some bear bottles for future use. The … Read More ...