No Bake Oreo Cake In a Jar I have a sweet spot for Oreos. I have tried them in just about everything my current favorite is the Oreo Rice Krispie Treats! This one might come in as my of my new favorites being I don't have to bake, and if i have one of my cravings I don't have much waiting time to eat! 1/2 Pack of oreos (Separated from the icing and cookie) 2 cups of heavy whipping cream (you can use this heavy cream substitute if needed) 1/4 cup of sugar First start by separating your cookies from the centers. Put your cookies in a blender and the icing in a bowl and set that aside. Then in your blender, crush up your oreos until they are in powder or very fine form. The set that aside. Now in a bowl with a hand held mixer or a mixing bowl. Add in your heavy Whipping … [Read more...]
18 Refreshing Summer Beverages Round-Up
18 Refreshing Summer Beverages Round-Up When summer comes rolling in so does the heat. Now don't get me wrong after the winter we had im happy for some warm weather! The best way I know how to combat the rising temperatures is with some of my favorite summer beverages! Iced, Frozen, multi color, lemonade, tea and more i'll take them all! Here is a list if 18 new drinks for you to try this summer to beat the heat! 1.) Pellegrino & Lime with Blueberry Ice | The Inspired Room 2.) Cherry Limeade Party Punch | Flour On My Face 3.) Patriotic Punch | No. 2 Pencil 4.) Easy Watermelon Lemonade | The Frugal Navy Wife 5.) Raspberry Citrus Green Tea Cooler | Lemon Tree Dwelling 6.) Strawberry Aqua Fresca | A Night Owl 7.) Berry Smoothie | Three In Three 8.) Southern Sweet … [Read more...]
How to Save Money at the County Fair
How to Save Money at the County Fair A day at the county fair really gives you the chance to pack in an entire day of fun for the entire family, but it can end up costing you a pretty penny. There are ways to enjoy the entire fair experience on a budget though, you just have to be willing to be more flexible with your time and do a little planning before heading over. Deals are always out there for those that are ready to take advantage of them, and some might make it possible for you to enjoy an entire weekend for the same price as one day at the fair. Save on Your Admission There are several ways to save money on the basic admission prices to the county fair. A lot of county fairs have begun arranging for sponsors, which will make a donation to defer the cost on specific days … [Read more...]
How to REALLY Teach Your Preschooler to Read
How to REALLY Teach Your Preschooler to Read As a parent, you want your child to have the necessary skills to succeed in life. Although there are many educational skills your child will eventually need to learn, reading is one of the most important skills you can teach. Although all children are different and some are not ready to learn to read until later, teaching your preschooler to read gives him or her an advantage over other children. If you think your preschooler is ready to read, I would highly suggest starting as early as possible. Just keep in mind that reading is a difficult process that can take time to master. Give your preschooler the opportunity to learn, but don’t push too hard for mastery. Sit Down and Read with your Child This might seem like common sense, … [Read more...]
Patriotic Summertime Cherry Jello Poke Cake
Patriotic Summertime Cherry Jello Poke Cake With summer comes BBQs (one of my favorite things!) and I'm always looking for great easy items to bring along with me! This Patriotic Summertime Cherry Jello Poke Cake is so easy and always gets rave reviews. My kids love poking the holes and it's a great way to involved in cooking. Ingredients for Cake: 1 box white cake mix eggs, water, oil for cake as directed on the box 1 pack cherry Jello Ingredients for Frosting 1 cup butter, softened 3 - 4 cups powder sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla pinch salt 2-3 tablespoons milk Directions Prepare boxed cake mix according to directions. Once baked and cooled slightly, poke holes into cake. I have used several things to do this but many times it's a handle of some … [Read more...]
Kool-Aid Patriotic Snow Cones
Kool-Aid Patriotic Snow Cones How easy and simple are these?! PLUS what kid doesn't like snow cones? You can make the color syrup and let the kids make their own designs they would love this! INGREDIENTS 2 lb Sugar 1 packet Red Kool-Aid, Cherry or Strawberry 1 packet Blue Kool-Aid, Blue Raspberry 1 Packet Clear Kool- Aid, Lemon 1 qt Water Lots of ice DIRECTIONS Combine sugar and water in a large pot and bring to a boil, then turn off heat and allow mixture to cool. Put each flavor of Kool-Aid into a separate container, I like using these squeeze bottles. Pour 1/3 of sugar and syrup mixture in each bottle. Replace cap and and shake well then refrigerate. Use either an Ice Shaver or blender to crush ice. Scoop shaved ice to form a ball on top of your cup. Pour … [Read more...]
Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe
Get patriotic with this yummy ice cream cookie sandwich recipe. During the summer ice cream, anything is a hit at my house. Well ok, anything cold, popsicles, ice cream, slushies, other frozen drinks. Any way we can think of to cool off! Us adults even switch to iced coffee! So it really shouldn't be a surprise we are slightly addicted to ice cream with our cookies. This addiction is what fueled the need for this ice cream cookie sandwich. We have experimented and had some home runs and some utter fails. One we love around July 4th is this red white and blue version! Oh and here's how to keep your ice cream cold at a picnic in case your 4th of July is on the go. Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe Ingredients 1 cup Butter, Softened (2 … [Read more...]
Benefits of Color Coding Your Homeschool Classroom
Benefits of Color Coding Your Homeschool Classroom As a homeschooling parent you already know how difficult it can be to keep all of your kids materials in their proper location. Mix into that educating multiple children at once, and you have a recipe for disorganization if you don't take control quickly. The Benefits of Color Coding Your Homeschool Classroom are numerous. Many families have found this method to be one of the easiest ways to stay on top of daily tasks, clutter and manipulatives without fuss. Not only can children of any age help keep things in order, it makes it easier for mom at the end of a day, week or school year to quickly grab things as needed. Even Non Readers Know What Is Theirs. Many moms and dads have struggled with how to get a non reader to … [Read more...]
Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes
Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes How colorful are these cupcakes? Great for parties, perfect in the summer too! Using a box cake mix the possibilities on favors are endless, but it also couldn't be easier to make! My kid LOVE sprinkling the Fruity Pebbles on top of the cupcakes! These are a a great treat for any school activity you need to bring in snacks or potlucks! INGREDIENTS 1 box Yellow Cake Mix (this recipe is great with chocolate too!) 1/2 cup of Oil (I prefer Vegetable Oil) 1 cup softened Butter (not margarine) 3 Large Eggs 3 tablespoon Milk (I prefer whole milk for taste) 1 teaspoon Vanilla 4 cup Powdered Sugar 2 cup Fruity Pebbles DIRECTIONS Mix cup cake batter according to box directions. Add 1 3/4 cup Fruity pebbles to batter then bake according to … [Read more...]
Cherry Spritzer Drink Recipe
Cherry Spritzer Drink Recipe I love simple easy recipes and during the summer I love to use fruit in my drinks. One of the the big hits in my house is this Cherry Spritzer Drink Recipe. I think it's a hit because we have an adults version and a kids version and the kids never know the difference that mommy and daddy has the good stuff they think they are getting a special treat to drink what mommy and daddy are! Ingredients 1 oz of grenadine 1 1/2 cup of sprite 1 oz of vodka Cherries and blackberries for looks. splash of cherry juice First start by adding your grenadine and sprite together. Then toss in some fruit for looks. The fruit taste really good at the end of the drink. An extra Oomf of yum! Then add in your vodka and splash in some cherry juice right … [Read more...]