There are some days that call for frozen pizza or delivery. Sometimes we have a couple of those days in a week. We make homemade pizza once a year. We should do it more often. Now that I know how to make and freeze the homemade pizza, we can have it more often. This is perfect family time. Set a … Read More ...
15 Homemade Fruit Leather
One of the easiest snacks to put in my daughter’s lunch was fruit leather. She always ate it and it didn’t have to be on ice. The only issue was all the preservatives in it. She doesn’t eat it as much, but she does go for the more healthier version. If you want to try and make your own, here … Read More ...
Homemade Instant Oatmeal 5 Ways
With school in session or about to be in session, you want to make sure your kids have a hearty breakfast to get them through the day. That isn’t always possible, but give them something homemade such as oatmeal. It is so easy to just buy the instant brands, but it is also really easy to create your own. I … Read More ...
Healthy Strawberry Pop-tart
Growing up, I was a latch-key kid and that also meant I had to get my own breakfast in the morning too. I was not and still not a morning person, so I tended to run late often. So rather than go hungry on those lazy days, my mom had pop-tarts for me to grab and go. We still have … Read More ...
Homemade Fudgsicles
Fudgsicles were a major treat for us. We had popsicles, but only fudgsicles occasionally. It’s really hard to find fudgsicles at the store that aren’t sugar-free. I know. I should be happy with less sugar, but they don’t taste the same. Plus, we only get them once in a while. I’m excited to try this recipe and can have them … Read More ...
Homemade Vegan Chocolate
Do you love chocolate, but want to be healthy! Give this recipe a try and feel less guilty about overindulging on chocolate. You can adjust the chocolate flavoring by how much cocoa powder you add. I’m going to try it and see if I can replace the chocolate bars we occasionally buy. I’ll save those for the s’mores or maybe … Read More ...
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 ...
Homemade Vitamin C Gummies
Before the weather outside gets more frightful, here is a way to boost your families immune system. Homemade gummies the whole family can make. Finally, you can stop fighting with them to get more vitamin C. Maybe that is just my household. These seem better than the horse pills that I usually take!
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Homemade Ham and Cheese Pockets
Another solution for the leftover ham from sandwiches or holiday meals.
As mentioned before Crystal at Money Savings Mom has wonderful recipes to make and store in the freezer. If you haven’t checked out her website, you really should. She did a freezer series to help you fill the freezer and use up leftovers.
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Crock Pot Apple Sauce
We will go apple picking in a couple of weeks. Last year, I made homemade apple sauce for my daughter when she got her braces. Amazingly, she liked it better than the store bought! I need to make a bigger batch this year and I think this recipe should do the trick.
Jill from Foodtastic Mom has created this apple … Read More ...
Crunchy Kosher Dill Pickles
Love pickles and wish I had planted cucumbers this year! Luckily, I can go to the Farmer’s Market every weekend! I will pickup some cucumbers next weekend to try this recipe.
Becky from Grandma Bees shows us how to create the pickles using a non water bath canning method. In other words, these are meant to be eaten right away … Read More ...
Homemade Freezer Biscuit
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 ...
Homemade Cheese Crackers
Cheese crackers!
Nikki at Tikkido shows us how to make a cheesy cracker with just four ingredients. You can shape them into any shape you want or just cut them into squares. Make sure you dot (poke holes) the dough. Nikki used a fish shape for a nautical party.
These would be great at any kids party or after school … Read More ...
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sorry ice cream man, but I’ll be stocking my freezer with these yummy delights!
The Baker Mama shows us how to make ice cream sandwiches using a chocolate cookie recipe and ice cream of your choice. You can find the recipe link at the bottom of the Baker Mama webpage.
These would be great served at a party or make … Read More ...
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Image originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine
Do you cringe every time the ice cream truck comes around? How about the prices at the ice cream shack or buying ice cream at the store?
Here is a fun activity to do with the kids and you have your own ice cream in 5 mins. Spoonful shows us how to make ice … Read More ...