Colored Rice is a great way to create fast holiday decor, no matter the holiday! It's also a great spring craft for kids. Easter is right around the corner. Not a lot of time to decorate since it's on March 31st this year. We seem to be so focused on St. Patrick's Day, but Easter is way more ...
Frozen Smoothie Packs
These Frozen Smoothie Packs will make smoothie making SO much easier! Create a variety of flavors or all the same! Such a great way to get in your daily requirements for fruits and vegetables.Smoothies are all the rage right now. Especially green smoothies or at least ones that have spinach or ...
Copy Cat Cafe Rio Recipe- Shredded Chicken
This copycat Cafe Rio recipe for crockpot shredded chicken is made with pantry ingredients. Zesty Italian dressing, cumin, chili powder, garlic, ranch dressing packet and chicken. Serve with tacos, burritos, salads and more. Cafe Rio Recipe - Shredded Chicken Every summer ...
DIY Life Size Photo Booth Photo Strip
I had to try making one of these DIY life size photo booth photo strips. I am actually making 3 of them and will eventually place them upstairs where I used to display my son's art work. The wall has been ignored for so long and is looking a little pathetic. One of the frames fell off, art work is ...
Crockpot Dessert Recipe – Peanut Butter Cup Cake
I am all about a good Crockpot Dessert Recipe! This Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Cup Cake is so easy to make! Crockpot Dessert Recipes really do make life sweeter!This week I decided to try a crockpot dessert recipe from Stephanie's site. I like the idea of having a yummy dessert ready for me. We ...
Shamrock Crafts
The day is here! I whipped up a few quick shamrock crafts this week and another one today using the Double-sided Adhesive Starter Kit from Silhouette. We don't do much decorating specifically for St. Patrick's Day, but a little touch here and there is good.I like a subtle look for holiday's ...
Crockpot Cheese Fondue Recipe – Slow Cooker Sunday
My friend Stephanie from A Year of Slow Cooking is the crockpot queen! Anyone who can dedicate to making a crockpot recipe everyday for 365 days should get a crown. Out of all that she's published 2 amazing slow cooker cook books. I'm sharing her cheese fondue recipe that will probably knock your ...
Crockpot Apricot Chicken
Crockpot Apricot Chicken is a fuss free, easy to make slow cooker meal that only uses 3 ingredients. This delightful dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and flavor, making it a go-to option for busy weeknight dinners, leisurely weekend meals and is a great chicken recipe for meal ...
Crockpot Pasta Fagioli Recipe
I have found the best Pasta Fagioli recipe! It's actually Pasta e Fagioli, but who's keeping track of the e? Not only is it one of the most delicious soup recipes, but it's a crockpot recipe! Even better! We all love our crockpots! I use mine weekly and thought I should start sharing the ...
Freezing Yogurt Cubes for Smoothies
Freezing Yogurt into cubes for making smoothies is an easy way to add more frosty creaminess to your morning routine. Add frozen yogurt cubes to your homemade smoothie packs for easy grabbing. See how I make frozen smoothie packs here. I don't know why I never thought about freezing ...
Crockpot Lasagna – Slow Cooker Sunday
Yes, you can make Lasagna in the slow cooker. Obviously, this crockpot lasagna isn't the most traditional way of making lasagna, but it is a great option if you don't have an oven, you've got a busy day ahead, or just because. You know how I love my crockpot? Well, I am on fire lately, ...
English Muffin Bread
No-Knead, quick rise recipe for English Muffin Bread that bakes up with all the nooks & crannies to hold those delicious pockets of butter. I think English Muffin Bread is best when toasted and topped with butter, honey or jam.Recipe for English Muffin Bread While looking for a ...
Sugar Hearts – Homemade Sugar Cubes
With Valentine's Day coming, these homemade sugar cube sugar hearts are a fun thing to do! Use them for cereal, tea, coffee, or just decoration. I'll be on our local network KATU's morning show, AMNW next week sharing a few Valentines Day ideas. One idea I've been dying to try, is making ...
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired soup that's incredibly flavorful and easy to prepare. It's a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, a rich and savory broth, and a variety of tasty toppings. This is one of those "slow cooker dump meals" where you can ...
Uncle Ben’s Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This Chicken with Wild Rice Soup made is an easy soup recipe made with chicken and a boxed Uncle Ben's seasoned rice. Adding vegetables and rotisserie chicken makes a simple soup recipe with homemade taste. This is a quick and easy soup recipe for when you don't have a lot of time, but a appetite ...
Printable Thank you Notes for Children
Printable Thank you Notes are free and easy to make. You'll find a variety of free printable thank you notes for children or adults. Do you have your children write Thank You notes for the gifts they've received during Christmas? It's hit and miss with us. To make it easier, I've got ...
Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Dad's Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe is a holiday tradition going back to my childhood. Creamy rich peanut butter taste that melts in your mouth made with marshmallow cream and no sweetened condensed milk. Peanut Butter Fudge RecipeI spent Saturday with my dad making his famous Peanut ...
Cranberry Muffin Recipe with Pecans
Use leftover cranberry sauce or relish to make this Cranberry Muffin Recipe with Pecans! This seasonal muffin is great for breakfast, brunch or even a snack! Cranberry Muffin Recipe with Pecans With Thanksgiving over, it was time to clean out the fridge! When I saw my almost full container ...
Peppermint Sugar Scrub – Body Scrub Recipe
I'm sharing 5 Gifts from the Kitchen ideas this week on my AMNW segment. All ideas are super simple, but fabulous, like this Sugar Scrub Recipe! Body Scrub Recipe - Peppermint!I make my own Sugar Scrub monthly using this Body Scrub Recipe to keep my skin protected from winter dryness, ...
BBQ Rub Recipe
Making your own BBQ Rub Recipe with your favorite seasonings and spices is easy to customize for yourself or from DIY gift ideas. BBQ Rub Recipe - Gifts from the KitchenWith the Holidays approaching, some of the hardest people on our list are men! You can only buy so many drills or ...
Irish Cream Recipe {Gifts from the Kitchen}
You'll love this easy to make homemade Irish Cream Recipe. Made from scratch with heavy cream and whiskey gives it a rich smooth taste. I was inspired by my long-time blogging friend Cindy at Skip To My Lou. Her Irish Liqueur recipe is a little different but just as good! Irish ...
Reindeer Food Recipe with Free Printable
Homemade reindeer food is a fun and easy project to do with kids during the holiday season. This Reindeer Food Recipe is easy to make using oats, sprinkles, and imagination. This Christmas Eve tradition will create memories for a lifetime! The Reindeer Food Poem is easy to print to go along ...
Apple Sausage Stuffing Recipe
I have the Best Apple Sausage Stuffing Recipe ever! This coming Sunday, I was invited to be a part of the Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving with Missy Maki Simple Kitchen radio show. A group of Oregon Food Bloggers are getting together to put on the BEST show with great ideas and recipes for ...
Send a Thank you Card – Free Printable
Enjoy these Free Printable Thank you Cards you can download and print at home. Print a few and have them ready when you need them. Whenever you need to Send a Thank you Card, you can choose from thank you note designs below. 2 styles are available from Today's Creative Life and 6 different ...