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3 Step Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bombs

January 14, 2021 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bomb

It’s time I let you in on a secret, I am obsessed with hot chocolate bombs!  Move over kids, this treat is not just for the young generation.  With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I created an adult-friendly 3 step Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bomb to share with your loved ones this year.  Have kids […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Dessert

Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels

April 6, 2020 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

easy homemade soft pretzel recipe

How is everyone holding up these days?  Currently, with most of us on lockdown, we are all trying to find creative ways to pass the days.  With being home so often now, my kids and I have been taking to baking something new every other day.  We’ve made our way through cookies, pies, and delicious […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: recipe, soft pretzels

3 Healthy Coffee Recipes

February 26, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Love coffee drinks, but struggling with the nutritional component? Here are 3 GENIUS recipes for HEALTHY coffee (truly!) that you will love? Bonus? They are SUPER easy to make!

Throughout the years, coffee has been depicted as an unhealthy drink and many have been advised to steer clear. The truth is though, coffee has health benefits! There is such a thing as healthy coffee! Not only is it high in antioxidants, it can help stimulate your system to power through your day and as […]

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Throw Your Own Spooky Sleepover Party

October 7, 2018 By Meredith 4 Comments

Throw your own spooky sleepover party with these fun tips--the perfect way to enjoy a Halloween celebration with family and friends! Movie night just got a huge upgrade!

***Thank you to Hotel Transylvania 3 for sponsoring this post so I could share these ideas for a Spooky Sleepover Party!*** We love our movie nights! It’s such a special time to cozy in as a family and kick back together. We also love making a bit of a celebration (remember when we threw a […]

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Filed Under: Halloween, Recipes, Young Kids

Raspberry Lime Coconut Crusher: Vacation in a Glass!

March 26, 2018 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

Dreaming of kick-back beach days? Bring the vacation to you with this INCREDIBLE cocktail recipe for a Raspberry Lime Coconut Crusher! It's dreamy, drool-worthy and the perfect summer escape you need--all in one delicious drink that will whisk you away, mama!

If you listen closely, you’ll hear waves lapping at the shore. In the distance a gull cries out. The sun warms your shoulders while a light breeze keeps the temperature in check. A friendly attendant makes his rounds and asks if you’d like another Raspberry Lime Coconut Crusher. With nowhere to go, and only more relaxing on […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, Summer

One Pan Easter Breakfast Casserole

March 16, 2018 By Heidi Rega 6 Comments

Looking for quick, delicious and filling brunch recipe? This one-pan Easter breakfast casserole is a win! Toss it together easily and then hop back in on the Easter morning fun with your family! And make sure to check out the genius shortcuts to save even more time!

On Easter morning, the kiddos are up early, they’re happy, they’re hunting for eggs, and then suddenly–they’re ravenously hungry and begging for candy because they just can’t wait another second for breakfast! Maybe you’re hosting the in-laws, too, so the pressure is really on. Now you’re faced with the choice of missing the action to […]

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5 Ways to Add Asian Flavor to Your Everyday

February 20, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking to spice up your family's weekly meals and bites? Here are 5 genius ways to add Asian flavor to your day-to-day! Inspired and money-saving ideas you'll love!

This post about Asian Flavor Inspiration was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Since discovering Ling Ling Asian Food, we’ve not only whipped up our new favorite recipe for Veggie Rice Tortilla Bites, we’ve delighted in adding Asian flavor to many of our weekly meals and bites. Since this […]

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End of the Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes

February 16, 2018 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

Looking for a perfect, easy St. Patrick's Day treat? These End of the Rainbow St. Patrick's Day Pancakes are a HUGE hit with the whole family--and so easy and fun! The perfect breakfast treat!

I want my kiddo to look back and remember a fun, celebration-filled childhood. One with lots of seemingly impromptu festivities to mark all of life’s little milestones and holidays. The problem I keep running into is that all of that festive fun takes lots of time, and as moms, time is a commodity typically in short supply! I’m […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, Holidays, Recipes, Young Kids

3-Step Chinese New Year Appetizer Your Kids Will Love!

February 8, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

It's time to celebrate the Chinese New Year! You MUST try this kid-friendly, easy, quick, Chinese New Year appetizer recipe full of veggies and fresh mango--a delicious treat for your appetite and your family-friendly celebration! These veggie rice tortilla bites are amazing--check out the adaptations too and make them perfect for YOUR family!

***This post about a family-friendly Chinese New Year appetizer was sponsored by Ling Ling; all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Last year my son’s second-grade class enjoyed a very cool celebration of The Chinese New Year, and this has now lead to both of my children being so taken with this holiday! […]

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Kid-Friendly Football Party Cracker Stacker Bar

January 10, 2018 By Heidi Rega 8 Comments

This DIY Cracker Stacker Bar is genius for your Super Bowl party! The brilliance is that it's perfect for young kiddos and adults alike--check out why it's so sweet, along with all the how-to you need, and get ready to enjoy this genius party hit idea! Score!

The Big Game comes with big appetites, even for the little ones in the house. While some of the grown up favorites might be a fit for the smaller ones in the group, others (like spicy buffalo wings and jalapeno-heavy nachos) might leave the kiddos feeling left out. As our crew grew beyond baby snacks, they […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, Homemaking, Recipes, Young Kids

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