With spring here, I'm getting excited for fresh local produce! We have the best strawberries and cherries in the PNW. Before I know it, we'll be bursting with fruit with local farm stands selling their goods! I know I have a bit to wait, but thought I'd share this recipe again. I usually make it ...
DIY Faux Patina Tutorial
Make any metal bucket look distressed and aged with a DIY Faux Patina with paint. Using simple craft paints, and spray paint, you can create an aged copper and patina look following this tutorial. As part of the Lowe's Creative Ideas Team, we are given a monthly challenge along with a ...
Dog Treat Tin {DIY}
If you've got a dog, then no doubt you have something you keep dog treats in. Dog Treat Tin - DIYI made this using a vinyl cutting machine like the Cricut Explore™.This project probably only took me about 20 min from start to finish. I chose dog theme images available with the machine and ...
Crockpot Cheese Bacon Potatoes – Slow Cooker Sunday
This hearty Crockpot Cheese Bacon Potatoes recipe is a great dinner side dish for holidays or BBQs. When you're craving comfort food, this slow cooker potato recipe is a good choice. My crockpot was in overdrive this week. Not only did I make these crockpot cheese bacon potatoes, but ...
Crockpot French Toast
Crockpot French Toast made with cubed or sliced French bread and layering cinnamon, butter and brown sugar make this a delicious breakfast perfect for weekend mornings. Making French toast in my slow cooker for breakfast on this cold and rainy day will hopefully keep us warm during our ...
Iron On Graphics
I've been wanting to try iron on transfers for a while. I've done heat transfers, but never iron on graphics. I love the iron on graphics I see on dish towels, book bags, even t-shirts! How hard could it be right? Not hard at all...........if you read the instructions. Which I finally did.I ...
Crockpot Blackberry Cobbler – Slow Cooker Sunday
It's Slow Cooker Sunday! If you like blackberry pie, or my fresh blackberry cobbler then you'll love this Crockpot Blackberry Cobbler! I knew we'd want something sweet while watching the movie my husband picked out, and I knew a dessert in the crockpot doesn't take too ...
Cool Bedroom Ideas – 12 Boy Bedroom Ideas
I've got 12 cool bedroom ideas for boys that will help you transform your little guy's room into an amazing space! Creating a boy bedroom can be overwhelming, but I've got several ideas for the perfect color scheme and budget-friendly design ideas. Banning them to their room will never be ...
Easter Celebration Ideas
I'm still in denial that Easter is this Sunday! I'm sharing a few Easter celebration ideas over on Spoonful.comDeviled Eggs! Who doesn't LOVE Deviled eggs? I rounded up 10 different kinds. ...
Crockpot Mac and Cheese – Slow Cooker Sunday
There is nothing yummier than homemade Mac & Cheese! And there is nothing more loved in my kitchen than my crockpot, so why not combine the two for homemade crockpot Mac and Cheese? If my son had his way, he'd eat mac and cheese for every meal. This was the perfect meal waiting for us after an ...
St. Patrick’s Day Crockpot Corned Beef
With St. Patrick's Day here, I figured a few of you may be looking for a St. Patrick's Day crockpot Corned Beef recipe. So for Slow Cooker Sunday, I bring you Corned Beef. Stephanie, the crockpot queen has a Dijon Corned Beef.I haven't tried this yet, but she swears it's good, and I trust ...
Colored Rice Easter Table Decor
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 ...
