Today will be about the adults and summer! I loved root beer
floats as a kid and I occasionally will have one as an adult. For your 4th of July celebration have two root beer float stations. One for the the kids and then set one up for the adults. Have different glasses or different colored straws so there won’t … Read More ...
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Everyone should enjoy ice cream! Here is a vegan version using coconut milk and raw cashews. I’m not a big fan of the low calorie ice creams, so I may have to give this a try. I wonder if I can make this without an ice cream maker?
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Make Your Own Chocolate Coconut Dessert Cups
Ashley at Cute as a Fox had a great “Eureka!” moment! I really wish I was able to come up with these ideas. I would never have thought to use the round bottles to make coconut dessert bowls. Especially, just by someone mentioning coconut. These are so cute and would be a great hit at a luau or any summer … Read More ...
Froyo and Ice Cream Pops
This would be a great idea for your next party! Besides the ice cream or frozen yogurt becoming a pop, you could also create a chocolate dipping station for added fun. Dini at Giramuk’s Kitchen also has recipes for frozen yogurt and magic chocolate shells if you prefer something more natural than store bought. Make the pops ahead of time … Read More ...
Pie-La Deen
OMG! I don’t know if I would make this, but I figured you mac n cheese lovers and bacon lovers would. Definitely, not your on a diet meal or healthiest, but it’s okay to binge once in a while. Maybe you might want to bring this to your 4th of July barbecue. I might save this for football season or … Read More ...
Chocolate Wasted Cake
Is there such a thing as too much chocolate? For me, yes! I have found the perfect chocolate cake that even has chocolate candies too. There is liqueur drizzled on the cake, but you can skip that if kids will be present. Also there is a vegan version and she has other alternatives for ingredients.
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Loaded Baked Potato Dip
If you need another idea for your leftover baked potatoes, look no further. Take all of your fixings and create this baked potato dip. I might bake some potatoes just for this dip alone. This would be great for a snacking lunch. I can see this while you’re camping, watching the games or snacking while binge watching your favorite tv … Read More ...
Triple Berry Frozen Smoothies
This would be a great way to start off 4th of July! The family can drink this red, white and blue smoothie on the way to the parade or maybe have it after the parade before the barbecue. Katrina even made some in cute mini mason jar for on the go, but I think they would be great additions to … Read More ...
Edible Sprinkle Bowls for Ice Cream
Besides sprinkles on my ice cream, I would eat a handful on the side. Now I can eat a whole bowl of sprinkles. Where was this when I was a kid. I love that there will be no dishes to wash afterwards too. The only problem will be if I can resist eating the bowl before the ice cream is … Read More ...
DIY: Cool Whip Painting
Here is a cute crafting ideas for the little kids that like to put everything in their mouths or kids with sensory issues. Now you can paint with the younger and older kids and not have to worry about someone trying to taste the paint or wearing it. Just add some food coloring to cool whip
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Cute Crab Sandwich
As an adult, I would enjoy seeing this sandwich on a plate. It might be too cute to eat! This would be great for a kids party or just to add a little extra summer fun to lunch or dinner. You can put any sandwich filling you like, but you will need red peppers for the legs and blueberries and … Read More ...
Fresh Fruit and Watermelon Cake
Now this is a cake I can sink my teeth into. I love fresh fruit, especially in the summer. This cake would be the perfect ending to a barbecue and a much healthier version of the birthday cake. I’m not much of a cake person, but I would gladly have a piece or two of this cake.
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Multiple Sex in a Pan Recipes
I didn’t come up with the name, but it sure looks good. The name of this layered dessert has been around since the 70’s which is pretty impressive if you ask me. No doubt this dessert goes by a lot of other names too. I can’t see my Grandma having served up Sex in the pan at her parties that … Read More ...
Individual Frozen Key Lime Pies
Here is a cute dessert to help you cool off in the summer. These can made a month in advance and they are no bake so you could spend the day in the air condition and not worry about heating up the house. These would be fun at a barbecue or even served at an elegant dinner party. It’s all … Read More ...
Cupcake Flag
This flag made from cupcakes is great. You can make them following the recipe or go buy store bought cupcakes from the bakery and then add the toppings. The store bought route is a great idea for those very last minute parties you get invited to or when you have surprise guests. The kids could have fun decorating the cupcakes … Read More ...