10 Oreo Desserts Round Up Oreo's are a favorite treat in my household. I'm always on the look out for new recipes using my favorite cookies! I've rounded up ten different desserts that are made with Oreo's. If you love Oreo's as much as I do, then I'm sure you will find something yummy on this list. 10 Oreo Desserts 1. Oreo Rice Krispie Treats - This is my own personal recipe and let me tell you it is amazing! It is pretty easy to make and the whole family will go crazy for this tasty snack. 2. Peanut Butter Oreo Icebox Cake - Such a creative twist on your typical Oreo cookie. You could really get creative with this recipe and make it to fit your families taste. 3. Strawberry Creme Oreo Truffles - Anything with chocolate and strawberries is a hit in my book! I'm so … [Read more...]
Green Chili Pepper Jack Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Green Chili Pepper Jack Stuffed Turkey Burgers Grilled burgers are a staple in the summer months but if you are like me and trying to make healthier choices you know that they aren’t always the best choice for your diet. And if you have ever tried grilled a turkey burger you know how quickly it can dry out and be unsavory. That’s where this easy recipe comes into play for a quick, delicious, juicy and flavorful burger comes into play. You can adapt the flavors to suit your desires but this has long been the most popular and requested at our family barbecues. Our big meat eaters ask for these not realizing they aren’t eating their traditional beef burgers. This is also a great way to sneak ground turkey in on those picky eaters in the family. 1 Pound Ground … [Read more...]
Makeover Low Fat Greek Yogurt Pea Salad Bruschetta
Makeover Low Fat Greek Yogurt Pea Salad Bruschetta My childhood was full of church potlucks and no matter what the event was, at least one church lady would make their version of pea salad. I remember the days of pea salad and deviled eggs after church in my Sunday dress but hated the thought of all the mayonnaise and fat those recipes often included. Thus began my quest for a tasty yet lower fat version of this classic summer salad. With the addition of Greek Yogurt and substation of fat free mayonnaise instead of the traditional full fat version I have created something that tastes much like my childhood memories tell me it should without the fear of going over my daily calorie allowance. Best part of this recipe? It requires little to no thought to create. Just dump into a bowl … [Read more...]
10 Frozen Oreo Desserts Round Up
10 Frozen Oreo Desserts Round Up With summer upon us I'm always trying to find desserts to keep me cool. I also love incorporating Oreo's into my desserts. This list of desserts are perfect cold summertime desserts and they use Oreo's, in my book that is a win-win! 10 Frozen Oreo Desserts 1. Dipped Oreo Ice Cream Pops - This sounds like such a fun dessert that I think just about everyone will love! 2. Oreo Cookie Milkshake - My children love a good milkshake, but taking 3 kids out for ice cream gets expensive! This sounds like the perfect solution to our ice cream dilemmas. 3. Classic Oreo Icebox Dessert - Baking during the summer isn't much fun. No-one likes to warm up their house more than necessary. This recipe is perfect for baking on those hot summer days. 4. Lemon Creme … [Read more...]
How to Score Designer Makeup on a Budget
How to Score Designer Makeup on a Budget Designer makeup is all the rage right now. Walk into any department store and you will see Chanel, Mac, Benefit, Urban Decay and much more! I have tried a few of these brands and they are fabulous, but paying $40 for an eyeshadow just isn't in the budget. I've come to realize that I can get all of those wonderful designer makeup items at drugstore prices. You ready to hear my secret? Most drugstore brands are a knock off of a designer brand! Drugstore brands are made to replicate those high-end brands and in most cases drugstore makeup is just as good! This list will give you the ends and outs on which brands to avoid and which brands to seek out when shopping for makeup at a drugstore. Loreal I can't speak for all Loreal products but … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Shopping Daily Deal Sites
Pros and Cons of Shopping Daily Deal Sites Sites like Living Social, Groupon, Hautelook, Zulily and Amazon Local are known for offering daily deals. You can find some amazing deals at a fraction of what they normal cost. However, there are some pros and cons associated with shopping daily deals. I shop daily deals fairly often and I've put together a list of pros and cons. Pros I have found so many great things about shopping daily deals. I put together a list of all the reasons why I think everyone should take advantage of daily deals. Shopping the daily deals is a great way to score a last-minute vacation at a significant price reduction. Travel Zoo and Groupon are great places to watch closely for travel discounts. Ever thought about making a profit off of daily deals? Some … [Read more...]
10 Cool Coffee Recipes Round Up
With summer around the corner ice coffees will be making a come back as we try to stay cool. Here are 10 great recipes that include coffee and will help you cool down this summer! Creamy Peppermint Coffee / Stockpiling Moms Cafe Mocha / Stockpiling Moms Caramel Macchiato / Stockpiling Moms Paleo Pumpkin Latte / Confessions of an Overworked Mom No Fuss Tiramisu / Keep it Simple Sweetie Mocha Cream Pie / The Kitchen is My Playground Mocha Parfaits / The Kitchen is My Playground Vanilla Cupcake with Coffee Buttercream / The Kitchen is my Playground Mocha Granola / The Kitchen is My Playground Miss Debbies Coffee Bread / Stockpiling Moms … [Read more...]
How To Haggle For The Best Price on Almost Anything
One way to save more money is to try to get a lower price on everyday items and non-tangibles such as hotel rooms and meals. While there is plenty of room for haggling in most situations, there are sometimes that it won’t work. Here are some tips for how to haggle for the best price and some tips for when haggling won’t be a good idea. Are you afraid to ask for a good deal? Here's how to haggle for the best price on what you want to buy. Use the right words. Things like, “I really like this, but..” and “I really want to spend my money here, but..” work for many situations such as car dealerships, discount and thrift stores and even services such as dentists. It lets the establishment know you intend on buying something and if they don’t jump on it, they might lose out. Don’t be … [Read more...]
Plant a Garden Even if Don’t Have a Green Thumb
Everyone is talking about their gardens and how they are excited to get their hands dirty and see what they can grow this year. You are not one of those people. I know, I know you would love to have a green thumb but yours is closer to a black thumb. This can be because you haven’t had any experience gardening or you were taught practices that were not right for your area of the country. Here is a guide to help you plant a garden even if you don’t have a green thumb. First things first, you need to know what growing zone you are. Check out this chart published by the USDA that shows your plant hardiness zone. This is particularly important to know when you can start planting. In the Southwest they are out in the gardens at the beginning of February whereas most of the US is … [Read more...]
I Want to Learn How to NOT Kill My Plants
Every year you go out to the nursery center and spend a small fortune on potting soil, plants, and containers and in less than two months it was all for nothing. The plants are dead and you wonder what your doing to kill your plants. Just know that you are not alone and that most newbie gardeners are more like plant killers than plant growers. But there is help! Here is a guide to help you learn how to NOT kill your plants this year. First when you go to the nursery to pick out potting soil or amendments for your garden soil you need to know what to buy. Always always always buy organic potting soil – don’t be fooled by what is the cheapest or the name brand. One of the best potting soils on the market is Black Gold and Supersoil is a close second. Earthworm castings are an … [Read more...]
How to Plant a Garden for the Beginner Gardener
Do you drive by people’s gardens and wish that you could grow those beautiful flowers or have a backyard vegetable garden but you’ve never so much as put your hands in potting soil? Don’t worry, with a few easy tips and tricks you too can learn how to plant a garden for the beginner gardener. The basics include soil prep, watering techniques and the hardest part is choosing what you want to plant. Let’s start with the plants – do you want a flower or vegetable garden or a combination of both? For the beginner, it is easiest to buy transplants, or plants that were sowed at a plant farm and then are sold at your local nursery. If you want to try your hand at seeds, stick to those that are easy to grow like beans, squash, petunias, and even sunflowers. It’s good to also know … [Read more...]
10 Most Popular Veggies to Grow
Vegetable gardening is a great way to bring fresh vegetables into your home and there is nothing quite like biting into a ripe tomato that you just plucked from the garden. Cutting lettuce and kale for tonight’s dinner just minutes before it is served ensures that the veggies on your dinner table haven’t lost any of their nutrients in transit. Growing vegetables can also be a source of relaxation and bonding event for your family. Here are the 10 Most Popular Veggies to Grow in your backyard. Tomatoes are the number one grown vegetable in the world in both large backyard gardens to small patio container gardens. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from including the yellow pear tomatoes that are excellent in salads to Better Boy and large Heirloom tomatoes like Brandywine. If you … [Read more...]