I have to agree with the Kayln from Creative Savings! The bacon bits you buy at the store do not taste like bacon! Thankfully I now know how to make homemade bacon bits and I can make it ahead of time and put it in the freezer. I might need to buy a bigger freezer with all these … Read More ...
Homemade Freezer Biscuits: An Easy Make-Ahead Idea
There’s something comforting about a warm biscuit, especially when you can split it open and add a little butter or your favourite jam. Finding time to make a batch on a busy evening, though, is another matter. Homemade freezer biscuits give you a head start: prepare the dough when you have a spare moment, then save some for another day.… Read More ...
Easy Dulce De Leche ( caramel sauce)
One ingredient and a yummy result!
Autumn at It’s Always Autumn shows us how to take a can of sweet condensed milk and cook it in the oven for a delicious treat for apples, ice cream or brownies. This is a recipe that is best for us that try to multitask while cooking or afraid of the horror stories about … Read More ...
Homemade Cheese Crackers
Cheese crackers!
Nikki at Tikkido shows us how to make a cheesy cracker with just four ingredients. You can shape them into any shape you want or just cut them into squares. Make sure you dot (poke holes) the dough. Nikki used a fish shape for a nautical party.
These would be great at any kids party or after school … Read More ...
Plants vs. Zombies Inspired Lunchbox
We still have a few more weeks before school starts, but I thought this lunch inspired lunchbox would be cool for a summer picnic too.
My Mommy Style has 3 lunch ideas to make the first day back to school more enjoyable. There is the Plants vs. Zombies, Lego and Frozen to help chase away the back to school blues.… Read More ...
Homemade Rock Candy
Here is a cool craft to do with the kids. Plus it teaches them science and patience.
Gluesticks teaches us how to make rock candy
with the kids. This takes 7 days to complete, but you get a sweet treat that you can eat in the end. There are troubleshooting techniques at the end of the article, if you are … Read More ...
Cheeseburger Macaroni
No more Hamburger Helper
for me. I’m ashamed, but it was an easy quick meal on a busy night when I was too tired to cook, but needed to feed my family. I stopped buying it and I have found a replacement that is better than the box meal.
Kevin & Amanda’s Recipes shows us how to make this hearty … Read More ...
Harry Potter Butterbeer Latte
I will admit it, I’m just starting to watch the Harry Potter
movies and will try reading the book series. Today is Harry Potter’s birthday and this latte looks delicious! The drink is alcohol free, but there is an alcoholic recipe for you to try too.
Jessi from Practically Functional shows you how to create this drink, plus how to … Read More ...
Oven Cooked Steak
I’ve grilled steak in the rain and snow. The only time I don’t grill is if I can’t get through the snow or I run out of propane. I’ve tried cooking the steak in the oven before and it just isn’t the same. This could make the difference.
Reesa from MommaLew.com was a guest blogger for It’s Yummi and she … Read More ...
Watermelon Sticks
The idea is for an easy way for little kids to eat watermelon, but I like it as an adult too. I usually cute the slice in half, but from now on, it will be this way.
Sarah at A Thrifty Mom shows us how to cut a watermelon into sticks. Perfect for the small watermelons. Just cut in half … Read More ...
Mason Jar Lid Blueberry Pies
Blueberries are in season here in New England! I was fortunate to get out picking yesterday before the rainstorms came in. Lots of highbush blueberries for this cute recipe, if my family doesn’t eat them all first.
Gina at She Knows has created these individual pies using the lid of the mason jar
. She also uses already made pie … Read More ...
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups
I love breakfast items for on the go and can go in the freezer for future use. This will be perfect for busy weeknds and when school begins. Plus, if you are entertaining, this will be quick and easy to make so you can spend quality time with guests.
Nikki from Seeded at the Table shows us this quick breakfast … Read More ...
Easy Mini Panda Cupcakes
How cute are these mini cupcakes!? They are almost too cute to eat!
Bakerella shows us how to make these cute little pandas using cupcakes, white frosting, sanding sugar, chocolate chips and jimmies/sprinkles. She also uses white confetti sprinkles and edible ink for the eyes.
Cuteness overload with a plateful of these cupcakes at a birthday party or baby shower.… Read More ...
How To Make Deep-Fried Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
OMGoodness! This is why Pinterest is good and bad for you! Good to find these amazing recipes to try, but bad for my willpower and hips.
Fia Fortune at Forkable shows us a new take on the classic strawberry cheesecake.
I will definitely have to try this recipe when I plan on having company.
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How to make a beehive in your backyard
Yes you can do it and it’s easier than you think.
No, you don’t need a degree in Melittology (scientific study of bees) or be an apiarist (although either of those can’t hurt).
All you really need to do is to learn it by following the step by step guide from the website remove and replace here: Beehive in a … Read More ...