How to Recycle Green Onions
Every year, my husband and I enjoy watching “The Next Food Network Star”. For those of you who are not familiar with this show, 10 chefs compete in a reality show to see who will win their own show on The Food Network. Really it’s just a way to put a reality show on every station,…
Read MoreSelf-Filled Cupcakes
Growing up, our family went rafting every summer. During these trips, my mom and my friend’s mom would plan elaborate picnics for each meal during the week. We had these cupcakes on every trip. They’re a great dessert for travel, because they can be stored without worrying about frosting. These cupcakes have a lot of…
Read MoreMemorial Day
I love Memorial Day. It’s great to have a 3-day weekend to spend some extra time with family swimming, having bbqs, hiking, etc. But there should be more to Memorial Day than this. I love a good bbq as much as anyone else, and fully intend to celebrate with one this Monday, but it’s important…
Read MoreBeer-Free Beer Bread
This is a classic recipe for Beer Bread, but with one difference… no beer. I made this a few nights ago for dinner and my husband commented that it was the best bread I’d ever made. The great part is, the bread comes together in about 5 minutes. Ingredients: 3 cups self-rising flour (Tip: If…
Read MoreKid’s Apron
Because I love to cook and bake so much, it’s important for me to involve my children. Also, with the world’s pickiest eater as my son, he’s often more willing to try a food, if he helped prepare it. Here is a simple gesture, that helped my son get excited about getting in the kitchen…
Read MoreMy Favorite Baby Items
I’ve had several soon-to-be moms ask me what my favorite new-mom items are. What are the things I can’t do without? I also remember before I had my oldest child. I felt so confused when deciding what to get. Money is tight for everyone, so it’s important to research and get the items right for…
Read MoreCran-Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
This week in our house, we are potty training. Because of that, we can’t leave the house. Not only that, but after 2 days of solid rain, we can’t even play outside. To keep our sanity, we decided to make cookies. Cran-Cherry Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: 1 white cake mix (yellow would work as well) 2…
Read MoreCoasters and Hot Pads
Here is a great, easy craft for under $10, requires little time and is very useful. Make coasters and hot pads extremely cheap that fit your style. All you need are some tiles from a hardware store and foam circles. For the coasters, I used 4.25×4.25 inch tiles. Tiles can cost as little as $0.10…
Read MoreMothers’ Day Breakfast
One of the greatest Mothers’ Day traditions is breakfast in bed. Here are some ideas to make this year’s breakfast extra special. Rather than make plain pancakes, dress them up by adding pineapple juice for half the liquid in a pancake mix. Add some flaked coconut as well and top with a berry syrup. Serve waffles with…
Read MoreServing
A few weeks ago, I took a look at my life. As we all do, I was so absorbed in all I had to do, I wasn’t looking around me to find ways to serve my community. I decided I needed to do something, but I wasn’t sure what. Being a mom, I’m very passionate…
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