Easy Recipes, Fun Crafts, Mommy Advice, & Family Life
Dinner isn’t always about the turkey! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes! Stuffing or dressing as my Granny would call it is must on the Thanksgiving table. I love to try new recipes so I can;t stick to the same old dressing recipe every year. I love to change it up and today I am bringing you over 15 great stuffing recipes to choice from for this years Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
During the holidays the side dishes are just as important as the turkey or ham! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes! I think the potatoes are my favorite part of the holiday menu! Growing up we always made potato casserole (also know as crack potatoes or funeral potatoes) and it was my all time favorite side! We save that recipe and it was special just for the holidays. I still make it … [Read more...]
During the holidays the side dishes are just as important as the turkey or ham! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes! I love cooking for the holidays and trying out new things! I always have my staple go to recipes but when it comes to my side dishes but trying out new things are so exciting! Everyday you will find a new side dish category and tons of ideas! Over 101 Side Dish Recipes … [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...]
A fun craft for you the the kids! Make these along with your DIY Pilgrim hats, and have fun learning about Thanksgiving. Below I have the printable version for a colored or black and white hat. Since my boy is a fan of coloring I printed out the hat and let him color and design his own! I love how happy he is when doing crafts! He has such a sense of pride and wore and showed off his hat he made the rest of the day! We played pretend and … [Read more...]
Max is all ready for some Thanksgiving fun with his DIY pilgrim hat! He wore this hat the rest of the day and had fun learning and playing pretend. You can really tell this kids doesn't like to get his picture taken at all... sense the sarcasm? He posed and laughed and ask for more and more pictures! Eli even got in on the fun and played pilgrim with us! You will need: - Scissors - Construction paper or crayons - Ribbon - … [Read more...]
The great pie round-up is here! I'm a pie lover, I love all the classics, apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie! I've been on the hunt for some fun new recipes a long with the best classic ones. Today I am sharing with you 100 pie recipes from the perfect crust, to the best apple pie, to chocolate fudge pie, and even icebox pies. Every Christmas I make an apple and cherry pie, but I think I will be adding some of these great recipes to my … [Read more...]
Last week we celebrated our sweet little man turning one! We went with the little man theme with bow ties and mustaches and our color scheme was black and baby blue. I love planning parties and making all the decor DIY. Not only does it look great and personally it's actually cheaper! I wanted to share our pictures from the day to inspire anyone else who wanted to do this theme birthday party! First the most important part, the CAKE! Even … [Read more...]
Our big boy is now the big three and we got to celebrate this past weekend with a Hulk Smash Bash! I love a good theme and planning a fun party and thought I would share some ideas for you boy moms who have hulk fans! This was Max's first big party with more friends then family. He had such a fun time. We had a great turn out, had lots of fun and of course lots of yummy food! When I plan a party I usually get a color scheme to work with. … [Read more...]
I know there are a lot of you ladies who love football and really get into the game. I am not one of you. I like a good game, I have a pretty good understanding of football (because my husband talks about it so much), but I would much rather plan a football party then actually watch the game. I did a round-up of some mouth-watering football party recipes! No party? No problem! You can still whip these up for your family on Sunday afternoon and … [Read more...]
I found some pretty awesome Father's day gift ideas I wanted to share with you! Hope these helps you with making fathers day extra special! Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via … [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...]
Homemade gifts from your little ones are the best gifts on Mothers Day! I found some adorable homemade gifts that would be perfect for you to make for your mother this year! 10 Things I Love About You Flower Pots Easy Homemade Necklace Button Bookmarks Mason Jar Cozies DIY Sewing Kit in a Jar Mani Pedi in a Jar Polka Dot Burlap Frame Tiny Polaroid Magnets Sharpie Art Gift Mug Clothespin … [Read more...]
I can't believe Easter is right around the corner. Wasn't Christmas just last week? When my family was here last week we made some vanilla cupcakes with Easter decor! I used candy coated egg shaped candy for topping, and used two Easter gift tags from Tiny Prints with a tooth pick in the middle. I thought this would make a fun gift for Max's therapist and Sunday School teachers for Easter! Ingredients: Cupcakes: -Butter, 1 stick, … [Read more...]
I have some more free downloadable wallpapers for your iPhone Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+ { All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
Sharing some great free printable coloring pages for your little one. Makes a fun Easter craft! Click on the link below the picture you would like to print! Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Via Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+ { All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
Rounding up some amazing free printables for Easter! Click on the number below the printable that you would like to print. It will take you to the wonderful blogger who designed it and you can print away! An InLinkz Link-up Happy Easter! Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+ { All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
Last night Max and I worked on a Valentines Day card for his Great Granny. Max loves to color, and was pretty excited about doing some crafting. A boy after my own heart! Since Great Granny lives so far away I though that sending a hug would make a perfect Valentines Day card! The card is so easy to make, I'll share what I did incase you all are slackers like myself and have not yet got your Valentines done You will need; - construction … [Read more...]
I think I could come up with any excuse to make puppy chow! I love this stuff and it's so addicting! And since Valentines day is filled with lots of sweet stuff that is bad for you, I thought this would be a perfect excuse to make some! My husband's all time favorite dessert is red velvet anything! I thought red velvet puppy chow would be a perfect treat for him for Valentines. here is what you will need; 8 cups Chex mix cereal 1 cup … [Read more...]
