Food
3 Ingredient Strawberry “Ice Cream” Treats
Isn’t it exciting when strawberries are $0.99 a pint at the store?! I love it..and It means lots of strawberry goodness for the week. This weekend we made these frozen strawberry treats and they were a big hit! My kids loved them and actually we all did. I’ve been making smoothies everyday since I received [...]
Watermelon Margaritas (Summer Drink Recipe)
Since having kids, once in awhile you can find my husband and I enjoying an adult beverage at home instead of going out to local bars for happy hour. It’s what happens when you have kids We like to sit outside and watch the kids play and relax. Today I’m sharing a great drink I made recently for Cinco de Mayo with [...]
Recipe for Mexican Shrimp “Ceviche”
So all this warm weather we’ve been having has me thinking of meals to serve that won’t heat up the kitchen. Does anyone else get super cranky and not want to really “cook” when its 100 degrees or hotter? This is a great lighter option for a summer meal. My husband love to order “Ceviche” [...]
Organic Food and Wine Bargains @ local Grocery Outlet
I recently had the opportunity to shop at Grocery Outlet here in Fresno, CA for the first time. Oh you know I do love a great bargain, so this place is perfect for me! When we moved to CA from AZ we had serious sticker shock on the cost of groceries. I’m always looking for [...]
Teach kids about giving with Stamp Out Hunger
No one should go hungry. And yet millions of Americans are at risk for hunger, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including nearly 17 million children. Being hungry is something your own kids can relate to. Of course, not on the level of those in need, but it’s a way to start a [...]
Roller Skate Birthday Party Cupcakes
Continuing on with our birthday party ideas week–A roller skate party! Last December my son wanted to go roller skating to celebrate is birthday so we found a rink here in Fresno and went. He had received some skates for Christmas so he was extra excited. I made these fun cupcakes to bring. I had [...]
Easy Birthday Pancakes
This week we’ll be focusing on tips and ideas for celebrating your child’s birthday! I’m pretty much obsessed with kiddie parties and I’ll be showing you some doable ideas that aren’t too intimidating or overly expensive. This first idea is so fun and easy enough for anyone to make, and guaranteed to make anyone [...]
Family Meals Matter: Spring means asparagus
For many, no food better represents spring than Asparagus. When bunches of slender, green or white spears start appearing in the produce section, it’s cause for celebration. Asparagus can be eaten raw or cooked and is packed with vitamins and nutrients including fiber and folate. Celebrate spring with a featured family meal of Creamy Asparagus [...]
Hummus Feta Pita Pizzas (Easy Family Meals)
You know those nights when you want a fast dinner but you don’t want fast food and definitely don’t want to cook a big meal? Ya that was this night and today I’m sharing a very simple yet flavorful and delicious family meal idea. (I found these pita pockets at Grocery Outlet locally and they are wonderful.) [...]
DIY Stacked Herb Garden
Hooray for a small finished outdoor project! I’m on a mission to spruce up our back yard which has had no attention to it since we moved here. I adore herb gardens! They are so cute and useful at the same time. Here is mine from last year, however I didn’t keep up with trimming [...]
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