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Popsicles are the perfect summer treat! Making them homemade you can get pretty creative. Check out over 50 of the BEST Popsicle Recipes! Summer Recipe: Need a recipe for the perfect summer treat and the best way to beat the heat! I've round-up over 50 of the very best popsicle recipes that you will want to try this summer. From sweet fruit to creamy coffee flavors you will never want to summer to end. Coconut Kiwi Popsicle - Will Cook … [Read more...]
Sharing some of my all-time favorite recipes for the grill. You are going to want to try out all of these grilling recipes this summer. Grilling Recipes: If you love spending time outdoors just as much as we do then you are faint to love all these grilling recipes. Below you will find recipes for main dish recipes, side recipes, and even desserts that are all made on the grill. Click the link to see the full recipe. Leave a comment and … [Read more...]
Summer side dishes that are perfect for any summer get together or BBQ! Which one will you try? Perfect Side Dish Recipes to Bring to a BBQ One of my favorite things about summer is the BBQ's. Hanging outside with friends and family, next to the pool, with potato salad in hand. Rather you are hosting or a guest these summer time BBQ side dish recipes are sure to please! Sweet Potato Fries - The Diary of a Real Housewife Corn Avocado … [Read more...]
Get festive this 4th and serve your guest some Red White and Blue Recipes. I've rounded-up some of the best that you are going to love. Red White and Blue Recipes Themed food is my favorite! I love getting festive ad creative during a holiday with fun recipes to match. I've rounded up over 50 of the BEST Red, White, and Blue Recipes! I just wish I could try them all this year! Which ones are your favorite and which ones will you try out … [Read more...]
Easy dinners with no cleanup! That's my kind of meal! Check out some of my all-time favorite foil dinner recipes. Foil Dinner Recipes It's summertime and the grilling season is here! Whether you will be grilling away, or just popping these foil recipes into the oven so you can enjoy the summer weather these recipes will quickly become favorites. Plus there is pretty much no clean up with these! Just roll up the foil and toss it in the … [Read more...]
I love getting a beautiful homemade gift for Christmas. These Inexpensive DIY Christmas Gifts are sure to please this Christmas! I know some people may roll their eyes at DIY gifts. I love them though. They are so unique and something that no one else will have. I'm not talking about macaroni picture frames or a pipe cleaner necklace. These DIY projects are something anyone would love to get as a gift! If you are on a tight budget this season … [Read more...]
In need of some great breakfast recipes? Look no further, my friend! I've rounded up for you some delicious and simple breakfast recipes. Breakfast Recipes Breakfast can easily be forgotten about in my home. We are always in a rush in the morning and a bowl of cereal is sometimes the only option we have in that time frame. I love a good breakfast recipe though so when we have time I love trying out new recipes. If you don't have time for … [Read more...]
So you are heading to Disney World, and with a toddler??? The most magical place on Earth right? I think so, well at least between tantrums and whining it is! Today I want to share with you the MUST HAVES for your day at Disney! And trust me, we now are going to Disney with 3 children! Your trip is planned and now you want to know What to Pack for Your Disney Trip. I LOVE Disney, and we are counting down the days until our trip back this … [Read more...]
Get ready for the big game! Check out all of these awesome Super Bowl Snacks. Even though my team lost last week I'm still excited for this years Super Bowl! We are in the new house and all I want to do is have people over and cook in my new kitchen! So needless to say I'm a little more excited about the planning and cooking than I am the actual game. I rounded-up some awesome Super Bowl Snacks to wow your guests with for the Big Game! An … [Read more...]
Christmas is for cookies! Today I am sharing with you over 31 Christmas Cookie Recipes. Get inspired and get baking. Baking is just a part of the holiday fun for me. Each year I bake for the family and last year I did a huge baking session. I made cookies for all the homes on my street. I thinker I baked for 3 days straight and as crazy as that was, I can't wait to do it all again! This year though we will be in a brand new neighbor hood! We … [Read more...]
I'm all about that spice! The hotter the better! Unfortunately my family thinks differently so I save these Jalapeño Recipes just for me! And I can't wait to try every single one! Spice things up in the kitchen with these oh so yummy Jalapeño recipes! I love a good spicy meal! Unfortunately, my family can't take the spice as I can. I usually make these types of food for myself when my husband is at work or out. Luckily I have a few friends … [Read more...]
Fun and Healthy Snacks for Kids During the summer the kids are out playing, swimming, and working up a sweat! And if your kids are anything like mine they are always asking for a snack! I've rounded up some great healthy snack ideas for the kids this summer that you are going to want to try! An InLinkz Link-up Pin it! Save these recipes and try them all! Even more, posts you may enjoy: Kids Snacks Sign up … [Read more...]
Perfect Holiday Side Dishes 20+ Bread Recipes 40+ Vegetable Side Dishes 40+ Potato Side Dish Recipes 15+ Stuffing Recipes Serve the side dishes up in something pretty: Save these recipes! Pin it! Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+ { All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
Back to school time means busy mamas! Feeding your kids a quick and easy dinner doesn't always mean healthy. That doesn't have to be the case though! When I am planning my weekly meal if I know it will be a busy week freezer meals are a life saver. Take one afternoon during the week to prepare and freeze and you can feed your family healthy dinners all week! If you need some help coming up with ideas for freezer meals I searched out some really … [Read more...]
We all know that a mom really wants for mother's day is to sleep in! Let's make that happen this year, and instead of an early breakfast how about a delicious brunch! Here are some of my favorite recipe ideas for you to make for brunch (or have someone else make for you!) An InLinkz Link-up More great round-ups for YOU: 30 Healthy Breakfast Recipes Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // … [Read more...]
My kids can eat… like a lot! I have two little boys ad I swear at most meals these guys eat way more then I ever could! On top of that they are eating snacks all day. When my husband is home from work for a day he is aways saying, "are they really hungry again"or "really, another snack?" He can't wrap his head around it either. He does understand though why our grocery bill keep going up though! I wanted to share with you some of our favorite … [Read more...]
Today I am rounding up over 30 of my favorite meatless meal recipe ideas. Don't get me wrong I love my chicken but I try my best to throw a meatless meal into the mix during the month. Below I have over 30 wonderful meatless meal ideas for you to check out and try. Click the link and get the recipe. An InLinkz Link-up Find more recipes on Pinterest, follow along at The Diary of a Real Housewife Visit The Diary of a … [Read more...]
I am a person of routine. I like a routine, I like to have the same thing over and over again, no surprises. When I started cooking for my family I had to rally work at getting out of my stick routine habits. As wonderful as a routine is we all know that with little ones it never really goes as planned. I tend to find myself in food ruts and routines a lot. I have the same amount of yogurt with the same piece of fruit every morning for months at … [Read more...]
