Don’t you hate it when you finally get back on track on the healthy diet and exercise and another holiday comes around the corner. Spring has sprung when you start seeing the McDonald’s commercial for shamrock shakes and they only come around once a year. Thanks to Cassie at Crumb Kitchen, you can beat the rush and still feel good … Read More ...
Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream
Save some money and make your own Bailey’s Irish cream to enjoy in your coffee or after dinner drink. Megan from With Salt and Wit shares her recipe and you can of course change it to your liking. Some may want it sweeter and some may want a little more kick on the alcohol side.
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Leap Year Cocktail Slushies
It’s a leap year and we get an extra day in February! If there was a good excuse to party, it would be this one that only happens every four years. I think this should be considered a holiday for everyone to enjoy the day off on. Wouldn’t that be nice, every four years an extra day off?! Jessica from … Read More ...
Crazy Cocktail Ingredients
Since I don’t go out much, I’m behind the trend of what is hot out there. Luckily, the web helps you find the trends and local favorites that you could try at home or during your travels. Would you like some ants or cheese in your drink? How about pickle juice? I think I’ll stick to my favorite beer and … Read More ...
Mint White Hot Chocolate
I’m not sure why we have Easter decoration out during Valentine’s Day and not St. Patrick’s Day items. I’m starting to see the green items now, but sometimes the stores get ahead of themselves. Okay, back to the real reason for this article. We don’t do a lot of celebrating, but we try to wear some green to avoid the … Read More ...
Baileys Shamrock Loaded Shake
This does look magically delicious! A sign of spring is when the shamrock shakes come out and this is a perfect drink to enjoy for St. Patrick’s Day. You could also make a non-alcoholic version by replacing the Bailey’s and Irish cream. If you don’t want to buy a box of Lucky Charms for this drink you could always … Read More ...
Presidents’ Day Cocktails
If you have a long weekend and aren’t into Valentine’s Day, get your friends together for a Presidents’ Day cocktail party. You’ll find 12 patriotic drinks to enjoy with friends this weekend. You could even save these for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Cheers to all the Presidents past and present.
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Cute Bear Marshmallows
These are so cute! I would almost be happy for the winter months, with these marshmallows in my hot chocolate. If you have mastered the homemade marshmallow, you should have no problem making these. Claire from The Simple Life uses her marshmallow recipe, some piping bags, edible markers, and food coloring to create these cuties. These would be really great … Read More ...
80+ Chocolate Mint Desserts
Chocolate mint lovers unite! Dorothy from Crazy for Crust has done all the work for us and found 80+ desserts to fulfill our love of chocolate mint. There are baked goods, healthy options, beverages, and ice cream. Everything our heart desires, but not our hips. Enjoy now or save when you need some green recipes for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Polar Bear Hot Chocolate
Here is another “Norm of the North” inspired idea. I love it because I love bears in general. Plus, you can’t have hot chocolate without marshmallows or whip cream. How cute are the marshmallows to look like polar bears for you and loved ones to enjoy. Great for a kids party in the winter.
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Edible Confetti
I really admire the artwork created by the Barista. There is no way that I could do that. This wonderful idea from Sharon at Cupcakes and Cutlery is something that I could create and so could the kids. Sharon uses edible paper or sugar sheets and cuts out the shapes using paper punches or scissors. The sheets come in different … Read More ...
Beat the Winter Blues Berry Smoothie – Free Recipe
In New England, we were fortunate to have a late start on winter. It was great and then the cold air and snow came. As usual my body said it was time to hibernate and pray my flu shot will work this year. I’m trying to be healthier, so I’ll still have my tea, but I’m also adding some smoothies … 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 ...
Jam Cocktail
With those unexpected guests, you have to think on the fly. Usually, food isn’t the issue as much as drinks. Besides a wine for dinner, you might want to serve a cocktail while dinner is cooking. Who knew you could use jam to get out of that predicament. Go to the fridge and find your best jam without preservatives or … Read More ...
Homemade Ginger Ale
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We don’t drink a lot of ginger ale. Of course, when someone is feeling sick then it is the drink of choice with crackers. The great thing about ginger is it freezes well and can be used right away. I love it in tea when I have a cold. Maybe I’ll save some money … Read More ...