The Little Mermaid has always been a favorite Disney cartoon here in the Long House. If you're thinking of having a Little Mermaid party or maybe even a mermaid party then these cake pops are a great idea to serve for a sweet treat. Little Mermaid Party Idea Ingredients 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup white cake mix1 cup all purpose flour1 Tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup Wilton yellow chocolate melts1/2 cup Wilton light blue chocolate melts … [Read more...]
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Guide
If you are a vegetarian then you will likely be familiar with the fact that traditionally, Thanksgiving is a holiday that does not cater to your kind. Thanksgiving is the time of year where turkey is a traditional meal. If you are looking to get the most out of the Thanksgiving holiday season without having to succumb to the apparent “necessity” of eating animals, there are countless ways that you can join in on the festivities and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday while still maintaining your … [Read more...]
An Easy and Delicious Christmas Cookie Dip Recipe
Do you love attending Christmas parties? We love our family, school, and church Christmas party each year. Most of the holiday parties that we attend are potluck style. So I need to bring a holiday dish of some kind. I won't lie. Usually, I just buy something from Costco. It's just easier. As a busy mom to two kids, that now works at my kids' school, buying all the things just works for our family. But when it's a kid's party, I do like to get creative and have a bit of fun. That's why I … [Read more...]
Creative Autumn Snack for Kids: Oatmeal Creme Pie Cookie Scarecrows
A fun an easy kids craft and snack idea are Cookie Scarecrows. Simple crafting techniques is all it takes to turn a Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie into a fun Scarecrow. It's perfect for the Fall season. Kids of all ages will love it. It's perfect for the kids' lunch box, their classroom snack, a church fall festival, or even a fun children's ministry idea. Plus, it's Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies -- that's a fun Fall treat! Supplies Needed: Little Debbie Oatmeal Crème Pies … [Read more...]
Easter Recipe for Muddy Buddies: Great For Leftover Candy!
A fun Easter recipe for muddy buddies using Cadbury Eggs -- the whole family is sure to love this one. This Muddy Buddies recipe is so easy to make too! Some people call this puppy chow, but I prefer muddy buddy! Basically this is peanut butter muddy buddies with an Easter candy twist. [amazon_link asins='B0048UIC9E,B00J7ODICM,B00PXVJY5S' template='ProductCarousel' store='wpplugin01-20' marketplace='US' link_id='7c3e4e13-2ebb-11e8-ab48-65d46dfdc81f'] Easter Recipe for Muddy … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Delicious Black Bean Meatloaf Recipe
This post was sponsored by S&W Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. In our family, as I've mentioned before, we are pescatarian. We eat fish occasionally. But, our regular day to day meal plan includes pasta, rice, tortillas, vegetables, and beans. My husband sometimes makes black beans from scratch in our crock pot, but that takes more time than we usually have. I am so so thankful that we can get Organic … [Read more...]
Healthy DIY Dog Treats (With Pumpkin!)
Homemade Health for your Dog When it comes to making your pup happy, it’s not hard to do — table scraps, belly rubs, and dog park romps are all tried-and-true tactics to inspire extra puppy gratitude. But we should also be thinking about what we’re putting into our dog’s bodies, and ensuring that every treat they get helps them maximize nutritional value. One great way to do that? Load up the pumpkin! Besides being readily available during the fall and winter months, and readily delicious in … [Read more...]