One pet peeve I have is when my drink gets watered down by ice cubes. I love the idea of freezing the drinks into ice cubes, so you can enjoy your drink till the end. If you are a regular reader, you know that I’m not a coffee drinker, but I will post ideas for those of you that are. … Read More ...
Healthy Salted Caramel Frappe
It’s hard to imagine healthy and caramel frappe in the same sentence, but this one is. There are six ingredients and no sugar added. My only issue is the coffee, so I won’t be trying this recipe. But I’m okay not being healthy all the time. There is also a recipe for a healthy coffee frappe to try.
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Sangria Frozen Fruit Cups
Here is a frozen fruit cup for the adults only to enjoy. Make some of these for Cinco de Mayo or Mother’s Day. Just make sure you label them for adults only in the freezer. These would be fun at a barbecue and you could probably make some non-alcoholic one for the kids. Again, make sure you label them! I … Read More ...
The Poptail
One of our contributor has sent this great idea to us, I think I will be using this idea a lot during the summer and the holidays. This is great for adults and kids. For the adults, you could freeze orange juice or pomegranate juice and make mimosas. Otherwise, any fruit juice to mix with ginger ale or sparkling water … Read More ...
The Ultimate Salted Caramel Recipe Guide
If you have never tried salted caramel (where have you been?) then it’s a blend of salty and sweet sugary goodness with a butter after taste that lingers in your mouth. Caramel alone is great, but salted caramel let’s just say WOW!
Paleo Salted Caramel Cheesecake – If this cake tastes as good as it looks then I don’t care … Read More ...
10 Amazing Orange Creamsicle Recipes
Love Creamsicles? Love food ? Then you’re going to love this collection of the BEST Orange Creamsicle recipes the internet culinary world has to offer. How about hosting an Orange themed party with these fantastic recipes as the menu or simply indulge your senses at home alone.
Homemade Shamrock Shakes
For a limited time around this time of year, you can get a shamrock shake from McDonald’s. I’ve never had one, because I don’t like to have anything cold when it is cold out. So I always seem to miss out on the fun. Now you don’t have to hurry to get your shake and you can enjoy it anytime … Read More ...
How To Make Dark Chocolate Strawberry Milkshake
Right now strawberries are on sale and some stores already have the Valentine’s candy on sale too. Pick up a package or two of each and surprise your family with a milkshake for Valentine’s or wait till after Valentine’s. Tomorrow I will try my hand at chocolate dipped strawberries, and the mistakes and leftovers will become a milkshake.
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Valentine Cocoa Mix and packaging
Here is a great project to do with the kids. If you like to try something different than the store bought cards for the Valentine’s party, this would be a great idea. They give you directions on how to package up the mix to giveaway along with the recipe. Mix a batch for you and the kids to drink while … Read More ...
25 Easy and Healthy Smoothies
I’ve never been a breakfast person. I just can’t get up and eat right away and unfortunately, my daughter seems to be the same way. When she has early morning practice or a meet, this doesn’t bode well for her. So we are going to try a liquid breakfast, such as a smoothie, to try and help her get some … Read More ...
Coffee Chocolate Smoothies
Here is a great idea for make ahead smoothies. You can create these smoothie cups ahead of time, freeze and store them until you are ready to make your smoothie. You just add these cups to some liquid in a blender and you are set on those crazy busy mornings. There are other smoothie ideas if you aren’t a coffee … Read More ...
Homemade Soothing Sage Tea For Cold and Flu Season
The cold and flu season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. This year was no exception. In fact, I got a flu shot this year. I haven’t had one in 15 years and then I find out it may not be effective against this year’s flu strain. Knock on wood that I continue to be healthy. We try … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Herbal Tea
Did you know you could use your Christmas tree as an herbal drink or a disinfectant? Apparently, if you get a pine or cedar tree you can. We don’t have a real tree, but we do have a wreath made of pine. I’ll have to bring it indoors after the holiday season. I have a new appreciation for the pine … Read More ...
Christmas Smoothie Recipe for Kids
Here is a healthy and light breakfast for the kids Christmas morning. When you have a hard time to get the kids to leave their new toys to eat breakfast, this would be helpful. They can still play and drink at the same time. Or save it for the ride to the next relatives house, so they can have as … Read More ...
Dairy-free Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Just before Thanksgiving, I posted a site that had several gluten-free recipes
. One of the Facebook readers requested more dairy-free recipes. So today, will be filled with dairy-free recipes and desserts. In New England, we have a lot of dreary days and cold nights perfect for drinking hot chocolate. Or when the kids come in after a day of … Read More ...