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 ...
Instant Chai Tea Mix
I’m not a coffee drinker, but love tea and an occasional hot chocolate
during the winter months. I really love Chai Tea
and will have to make some of this. This would be a great gift for all your tea drinking friends. I would probably put it in a basket with some other teas and mug or tea cup and … Read More ...
Hot Cocoa Melts
Here is another easy project to do with the kids and would make great gifts for teachers and neighbors. They could also be used at a hot cocoa bar.
There really isn’t a recipe. All you need is chocolate of your choice. Such as semi-sweet, white or dark and anything that you think would be delicious in hot chocolate. Such … Read More ...
Fall Flavored Smoothies
Sometimes I just don’t feel like eating! A smoothie gives me the fuel I need to help me get to the next meal and prevents me from snacking on all the wrong things. Very easy during the holidays.
Here are some smoothies that use the fall items currently in the stores. I like smoothies sometimes for breakfast, since I’m not … Read More ...
14 Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails for Fall Parties and Holiday Dinners
Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re pretending the pantry is under control, and the next we’re elbow-deep in stuffing, trying to remember which serving platter still has the price sticker on the bottom.
And somewhere between roasting the turkey, finding enough chairs, and politely pretending not to notice who brought store-bought … Read More ...
Warm Vanilla Milk
Last drink for the day is warm vanilla milk. I’ve always heard that drinking a glass of warm milk at night helps you sleep better. This drink might have to be a couple of hours before bed with the vanilla and marshmallows
. Good replacement for hot chocolate and the kids can help make it. I’m not ready for this … Read More ...
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
This second drink may become my daughter’s favorite this year! She is a hot chocolate addict and she loves peanut butter. I think I might even add a mini peanut butter cup or chocolate and peanut butter chips with Marshmallows before serving!
The writer replaces the heavy cream and whole milk with skim milk. Like she said a great recovery … Read More ...