Creative food craft ideas
For me Labor Day weekend is the end of summer. I know it isn’t officially autumn till September, but it is the official end of the lazy days and kids are back to school.
We don’t have a party or picnic for Labor Day weekend, but we like to enjoy some quiet family time, before the hectic schedule begins. We … Read More ...
Nowadays, you can buy the lunches already made. They aren't very healthy with all the preservatives. If you want to eat healthy or try to give your child a more healthy lunch, check out My Mommy Style for 25+ choices of healthy lunches for your whole family. They also have some cool ideas for using the thermos for food other … Read More ...
Burlap is still a hot decorating item for parties and decorations around the house.
Joshua John Russell has used that inspiration and created his burlap version in frosting. Joshua shows you how to create the burlap effect and also has a link to how he makes the actual bow tie using fondant.
Check out The Fashion Caker for the directions … Read More ...
Do you make special treats for the first day of school or have a back to school party?
Here is a cute idea that you can do while rushing around trying to buy new clothes or supplies.
Instead of trying to find time to making cake pops, use donut holes! Christina at Inspiration for Celebration came up with this idea, … Read More ...
It’s National S’mores Day!
Here is a s’mores recipe that you can let the younger kids have fun doing and not worry about being burned. It is actually fun for all! Sometimes we are all a little impatient with waiting for the marshmallow
to toast.
Trisha at MomDot shows you how to create the treat from graham crackers, melted chocolate … Read More ...
I’m jumping on the bandwagon of using less processed foods. It is hard when you need quick meals on busy nights. I am finding lots of ideas for preparing meals to throw in the freezer. One of which is the homemade biscuit by Money Saving Mom.
You could make and bake the same day if you have the time. … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The things I learn from Pinterest are wonderful. I can’t get enough of that site, which isn’t always a good thing.
Today, I found what I think is an amazing discovery on Pinterest. I found an easier way to clean the corn and I never knew you could steam the corn in the microwave. All these years, I’ve been husking … Read More ...
I never knew there were so many ways to have a s’more.
Sarah at Bombshell Bling and her foodie husband created the s’more milkshake. They even show you how to roast marshmallows in the oven. They use a Vitamix Blender which is a larger mixer. You may have to reduce the recipe to fit in a smaller mixer.
She is … Read More ...
Something other than bacon is a hit! There were many questions as to what a s’mores actually was. Basically it is two graham crackers with a roasted marshmallow(typically done over a fire) and a piece of chocolate in between.
How was the s’mores invented? S’mores is the contraction for “some more” and no one really knows who was the first … Read More ...
More s’mores! No campfire is needed!
Hungry Brownie has creatively turned this yummy campfire treat into a dessert dip. Make sure you tell the guests to be careful when dipping. The cast-iron pan
will still be hot from being in the oven. Just like with regular s’mores, you will need to help the little ones so they don’t burn their … Read More ...
Need quick meals during the week?
The Country Cook has a meal that you just throw in the crock pot
in the morning and all you need to do is make noodles, potatoes or rice when you get home. Of course, if you have a rice cooker than you just need to serve it when you get home. If you … Read More ...
Perfect dessert for the summer, especially if you went strawberry picking. I don’t know about you, but I really hate to cook on the stove or bake meals in the oven on a really hot day. Some days I get the baking bug and no bake desserts help keep the house cool, but my sweet tooth happy!