Red Velvet anything is perfect for Valentine's Day or even Christmas because of its rich red color. That's why I am loving these Red Velvet Donuts I think they make the perfect Valentine's Day Donuts. Don't you think? Red Velvet Donuts - Perfect Valentine's Day Donuts I love this red color for Valentine's Day cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and donuts! Pair it with white and pink and everyone will love it! Many love cream cheese frosting with red velvet but I love using this melted chocolate glaze for them. Just a preference! A few notes! I used the Wilton Donut Pan but you can also invest in the Silicone Donut Pan they are very popular for donuts because once baked, the donut is easier to remove. They are easier to clean too. Now I use a Red … [Read more...]
Tailgate Menu Ideas Perfect for the Super Bowl!
Who else loves football? I know that I look for any opportunity to eat food. With the Super Bowl right around the corner, I am ready to plan out our football parties. If you are like me, you like variety. Here are some Tailgate Menu Ideas Perfect - for the Super Bowl! Tailgate Menu Ideas Perfect for the Super Bowl! If you want to add a little fun to your football or super bowl party then make sure you check out the football party packs on Amazon. Ignore the happy birthday banners and check out what you get. You can get a basic kit with a tablecloth, plates, cups, and napkins that look like penalty flags. You can go more advanced with decorations, balloons, inflatable drink coolers and more! Now on to the food! Garlic, Ginger, and Soy Sauce Chicken … [Read more...]
Easy Football Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
If you are planning a football party are tailgate party these Football Rice Krispie Treats need to be on the menu! They are easy to make and everyone will love the themed dessert! They are one of our many Tailgate Food Ideas Everyone Will Love! Easy Football Rice Krispie Treats Recipe We are a big football house here. Well, I'm just here for the food, to be honest, and the kids are here Tailgating Games. But the boy's and my holdest daughter enjoy the game. Though I am one of those that watch the Superbowl for the commercials. Sorry, I disappointed you there. I will admit though I like being at the games but more than watching them on YV. Then I can truly get involved. That's why I prefer tailgating and have several go-to recipes for that! These football … [Read more...]
Super Fun & Easy DIY Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft
My kids love doing popsicle stick crafts. This year they wanted to decorate the tree but I wanted to do something I could hang sound the house after Christmas so that's why we chose popsicle stick snowflakes. I can hang them around the house until at least March right?! So here is our Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft it was a great way to get the kids distracted during the holiday break! Super Fun & Easy DIY Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft We have a craft cabinet where I keep all sorts of supplies at the ready for craft time. You can have a plastic box tucked away in a closet and pull out when the kids are out of school. How ever you do it I suggest having popsicle sticks on hand always. There are some amazing crafts you can do with them! I like getting my popsicle sticks … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Button Snowflake – Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft
My kids love crafts and lately they have been getting into popsicle stick crafts at school so we have carried that home and made this Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft we have a massive amount of buttons too so we used them to make it an easy DIY Button Snowflake too! Easy DIY Button Snowflake - Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft I like getting my popsicle sticks on Amazon you can get over a 1,000 of them for less than $10 or a few hundred for less than $5! For the buttons, I also like buying bulk button sets on Amazon you can normally get 1,000 for under $10 sometimes up to 1300 for under $10! These are basic craft buttons. We sort them into mason jars by color and they make cute decor when not in use so double score! But take a look around Amazon they have wood buttons, … [Read more...]
Addicting No Bake Hot Chocolate Lasagna Icebox Cake
We all love that chocolate lasagna dessert recipe that seems to get brought to all sorts of get-togethers. But when a friend of mine introduced me to hot chocolate whipped cream I knew I needed to find a way to use it. Sorting thought my recipes I thought it would go great with this easy no-bake dessert and this Hot Chocolate Lasagna Dessert Icebox Cake became an instant favorite in my house! Addicting No-Bake Hot Chocolate Lasagna Icebox Cake I love this recipe because it's no-bake. I have made layers 1 and two and had to go run errands and be gone half the day and can come back and finish it up. It's very easy and the hardest part is waiting for each layer to first before building the next one! What is an icebox cake? An icebox cake … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Savings Card: SingleCare Review
What would happen if medicine was more affordable? SingleCare is changing how we all look at going to the pharmacy! To put it simply, SingleCare is a free pharmacy savings card. When you go to get your medicine from the pharmacy, the prices can be shocking. I want to share how we’re using SingleCare in our lives and how it may be beneficial to you. The other day, one of my kids was sick. Even though we have insurance, I wanted to make sure we were getting the best price on our prescription, so I went to the SingleCare price up lookup tool and I was able to see which pharmacy could save me the most money. Healthcare is changing and the way we access our medicine is changing. It’s a more consumer-driven experience. I loved knowing I had more power to pick which … [Read more...]
OH NO! Sick Elf on the Shelf Letter + A Few More Sick Elf Ideas
As a mom to 5 kids, we do the Elf on the Shelf but I'm not the best to remember to move it every night! Several years ago I came up with the perfect hack to get out of moving the elf for a few days. Our elf took a sick day! We have since done several versions of our Sick Elf on the Shelf Letter and we even include a letter and it gets us a few days of freedom! OH NO! Sick Elf on the Shelf Letter + A Few More Sick Elf Ideas With the holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf on the Shelf tradition and some of us are starting the tradition. Either way, we are always looking for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. Though one year I may or may not have lost Mater so we had his buddy … [Read more...]
How to Get Free Audiobooks – 16 (Legal) Ways!
Do you like to read? I do but I can never seem to find the time to sit down and read an actual book. I do, however, love a great audiobook! I can sit and listen while I work, while we travel, or while I clean. What I don't like doing though is paying for my audiobooks. They can cost as much as $20.00 each so why should I pay when I can get them totally free? It may not seem possible, but here is how to get free audiobooks so that you don't have to add them to your budget. How to Get Free Audiobooks - 16 (Legal) Ways! When you're looking for ways to get free audiobooks, it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you have to pay for them. After all, "nothing in life is free," right? Wrong; these ways to get free audiobooks are all 100% legitimate and can help you fill your … [Read more...]
Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe
If you have been around the blog for a while you know I do not do mornings. Getting up, getting kids ready, AND cooking; that is asking a bit much. I love recipes that I can make the night before. My kids love this Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe! This makes my morning go so much smoother. This recipe is the definition of my Easy Breakfast Recipes. Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe I love this recipe because it takes all of about 10 minutes to throw together. If you do not have French Bread or Italian Bread use whats is on hand, it will still turn out amazing. If you do not have blueberries then use what you have. I have used bananas or strawberries in the past. I also found once I had no frozen fruit so I did it fruitless and the kids … [Read more...]
Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Presents
In this recipe I used the store-bought Rice Krispie Treats, they are easy to toss together in a time crunch and made for great pictures. But you can also make your own to change up the flavors as well. You can also make your own treats and dye them to you have red and green ones! These Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Presents a hit at the Christmas parties and the kids love them! You can get really fancy with them too and add all sorts of decor, from ribbon wrapping to polka dots, stripes and more! Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Presents Over the years we have had fun decorating these. We have used different sprinkles and edible glitter to make them all different. A friend of mine made her Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Presents blue and sliver to match her Christmas Tree. There … [Read more...]
Giving Tuesday & Supporting the USO
“This post was sponsored by the USO. All opinions are my own.” After all of the Christmas presents are bought and the weekend has come and gone, it’s time to reflect on Giving Tuesday. If you don’t know about the USO, they have a mission to strengthen service members and they do this by keeping them connected to their family, home, and country. This is all done throughout their service to the nation. Force Behind the Forces® The USO has a desire for all military supporters to join Force Behind the Forces®. This means that the USO has a deep desire to connect service members and their families to their homes. They want to connect service members to their families no matter where they serve. There is no doubt that all service members and military families … [Read more...]
