It's no secret my family loves Chick Fil A but it always seems someone gets a craving for it on a Sunday when the store is closed! So this has led to our collection of The Best Chick Fil A Copycat Recipes. This Copycat Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce is just the newest member of the family and one of my personal favorites. The BEST Copycat Chick Fil A Polynesian Sauce I see many questions out there asking "What does Polynesian sauce taste like?" It is basically their version of the sweet and sour sauce. Well it's more like the Wendy's Sweet and Sour sauce same color but smoother, no chunks of spice and I like it much better. Related: Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe I find the type of french dressing you use makes a big difference so … [Read more...]
The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe You Will Eat
This old fashioned meatloaf recipe is one I have used forever, tweaked here and there but always came back to this original recipe. It was the recipe my grandparents used, and their parents used, so you know it's good! The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe You Will Eat I LOVE to cook it in the meatloaf recipe in a glass "bread" pan that was my grandparent's, and besides the chip on one side, it still does the job! I swear it makes it taste better even though I can't prove it! You can also make this recipe and make individual meatloaves. Shape them and places them on a cookie sheet (tip use foil for easy cleanup!) or into this mini loaf pan and just adjust the cooking time down depending on the sizes you make. No joke the mini loaf pan is AMAZING! You can find it on … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Become a Bartering Queen (or King!)
If you don’t like saving money, then you must not be human. Saving money is the lifeblood of many people! They live to save money because this means they can spend their hard-earned dollars on other stuff. Some people are too shy to start bartering. They think it makes them look less classy. Guess what? No one is going to give you a discount if you don’t ask. Here are 5 steps to becoming a barter queen or king. Related: Online Money-Saving Tips You Need to Know #1. Get out of the mode of being shy If you are going to be a barter king or queen, then you can’t be shy! You have to get out of the mode of wanting to hide behind everyone. Get out there and show everyone how to be a barter slayer. #2. Barter for what you really want Don’t waste your time bartering on the … [Read more...]
Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas For Singles
There is one day many single people loathe: Valentine’s Day. Don’t feel left out! It isn’t just for couples. Now is a perfect day to show yourself and the people you love how much you care about them. Here are some great ways to have a frugal Valentine's Day. Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas For Singles Related: 25 Valentines Day Cocktails You Will LOVE! Here are some suggestions for ways you can pamper yourself and others that won’t make you go for broke: Take this day to really love yourself. Look for a local cosmetology school and make an appointment to get a manicure or pedicure or both! At these schools, you can usually do both for less than $20. You can also score a great deal on Groupon. Get together with other singles and spend the day pampering each other with … [Read more...]
25 Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas You Will Love
Valentine's Day is the perfect day for baking. I don't know why I try to lose weight in January, Valentines Day is where I will blow my diet. I have such a sweet tooth and here some fantastic Valentine's Day dessert ideas. All of the following desserts are amazing. I don't think you will regret making and eating any of these! Give some of these a try and tell me what you think. 25 Valentine's Day Dessert Ideas You Will Love Just a tip, this chocolate fondue fountain is fantastic to break out for Valentine's Day and at home date nights! You can add chocolate to anything, and it makes it instantly better! Try using it to dip marshmallows, pineapple, banana, apples, pieces of cake, cookies, and more! Pink and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Chocolate … [Read more...]
The BEST Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe + Sauces
If your family loves heading to Chick Fil A as much as mine you are probably looking for a CopyCat Chick Fil A nuggets recipe and this is the best one I have tried! I did a little tweaking and my family loves it. We made sure to add it to our list of Chick Fil A Copycat Recipes. The BEST Copycat Chick Fil A Nuggets Recipe + Sauces My older kids love that they can help make the nuggets and help out in the kitchen, it's that easy! My family asks to make this Chick Fil A chicken nugget recipe all the time when we crazy Chick Fil A on Sunday! Does Chick Fil A soak their chicken in pickle juice? Yes, the pickle brine is the secret recipe that really isn't so secret anymore. The pickle brine keeps the chicken moist and tender during the frying … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Crafts – DIY Button Art Heart Decor
I had this crazy idea about a year ago, I bought a box of mismatched buttons for around $5. It was a huge box, and it took me and the kids days to sort them into jars by color. My plan was to have fun creating button art with the kids. I did some flowers and a Christmas tree and then got brave and went with something a bit more extravagant with my Valentine's Day Crafts and do this heart button art. Valentines Day Crafts - DIY Button Art Heart Decor This is a great craft to allow the kids their freedom to use their imagination as well. Give them buttons and a template that is easily created and let them play. Related: DIY Valentines From Popsicle Sticks – I Love You to Pieces Valentine Stretched canvas of your choice, I used an 8x8." Light pink craft … [Read more...]
25 Valentines Day Cocktails You Will LOVE!
I love themed cocktails. They are great for parties and get-togethers, especially holiday ones! I also love having a party for my friends for Valentine's Day and am always on the hunt for great Valentine's Day Cocktails to have at the party. Every year we make a few of our all-time favorites then we try a few new ones and everyone votes on if it's a keeper or not! 25 Valentine's Day Cocktails You Will LOVE! Now let's talk about adult Valentine's Day parties. We do a lot for our kids, but sometimes you need a fun cocktail. You can't just do kiddy things all of the time. Break out and try some of these Valentine's Day cocktails! You won't regret sitting around with your spouse or friends, all while enjoying one of these wonderful adult drinks. Related: 25 Valentine’s Day Dessert … [Read more...]
Pink and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, one of the favorites (at least for me) is Chocolate Covered Strawberries. But this year I don't want to do any boring old chocolate-covered strawberries. So this year I'm doing Pink and White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. How cute are these? Great for kids too! What a simple way to get them to eat their fruit! Pink and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries Related: Top 7 Romantic Date Night at Home Ideas These colors can be changed up to match any theme or holiday and are great for weddings! Deck the out in your wedding colors! Ingredients: 1 pound of fresh, ripe but not too ripe strawberries 12 total ounces of quality white chocolate *Reserve 6 ounces of the white chocolate to dye pink for the second half of the tip with a … [Read more...]
12 Genius Tips to Stop Spending Money
How to stop spending money, that's a question I get asked a lot! I know when you are looking to get your budget on track the most abundant advice you get is to stop spending money. I don't know about you but that is easier said than done! It's not as easy as snapping your fingers to just break old habits. It takes commitment and time but I can say with 100% honesty that I know it can be done! I'm living proof! Here are the Tips to Stop Spending Money I used to stop my spending. 12 Genius Tips to Stop Spending Money My biggest tips are to try one at a time and work them in as you go. Don't dive in and try to completely change it will set you up for failure. Give yourself some leeway to just because one thing doesn't work doesn't mean your failing. Not every tip will work for … [Read more...]