I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser Nestle. My husband comes from a long line of military heroes. His grandfather, great uncle, father, cousin, and he himself all served in the United States military. Patriotism is a part of our family life. We are very proud to be American. After traveling to a few different countries I can honestly say, "There's no place … [Read more...]
Cake Mix Rolo Cookies
Easter is only three weeks away! Can you believe it? Does your family have special Easter traditions? In our family we get together and have a family dinner usually at 2pm to allow people to get done with church and then we eat, play games, and then adults hide Easter eggs (real and plastic that are filled with candy and money). To prepare for Easter I love to decorate a dozen Easter eggs with the kids. We dye eggs and decorate eggs. We also like to bake. What does your family love to do … [Read more...]
Greek Yogurt Pops Recipe and Natural Probiotic
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This #NaturalProbiotic #shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. We got snow last week in Western Washington. I know for many of you that is not very exciting. You've been dealing with snow for months now. But snow is not as common here in the Puget Sound, and when it does come down, everyone in our household gets pretty excited. With winter weather, and our … [Read more...]
S’mores Fudge Recipe
For the 4th of July, I made fudge. It was my first attempt at making fudge and I was very pleased. Fudge is so simple to make and tastes oh so yummy. I made S'mores Fudge because it just felt like a perfect summertime fudge to try. It was a hit too. I was hoping to have a few piece left over but it was gone by the end of the evening. I guess I have to make s'more! I now have a fudge Pinterest board. I can't wait to try other fudge flavors. 4.9 from 10 reviews Print S'mores Fudge … [Read more...]
Tex Mex Brown Rice Salad
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Success® Rice. This week we enjoyed sunshine in Western Washington. I mean real, summertime, warm sunshine! It was great. So when you hit 75 degrees at my home, no one wants a heavy meal or hot food. A Tex-Mex Brown Rice Salad is a perfect summer evening meal. In fact, my 5 year old even loved it and my husband wants it again next week. Since I am on Weight Watchers, I am always on the look out for low points plus recipes ideas that … [Read more...]
Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Thanksgiving is coming up. Isn't it amazing how fast time goes by? 2012 will be over before you know it. When I think of Thanksgiving meals I automatically think of heavenly desserts. {You can tell that I have a big sweet tooth, can't you?} Every family dinner, including Thanksgiving dinner, my mom makes a few different dump cakes. It is her thing. Plus, everyone in the family loves them. Who wouldn't? They are delicious. You cannot mess it up. In fact the peach dump cake is so easy, my daughter … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Meatballs Recipe
Making vegetarian meatballs is so easy. This last week, I pulled out my recipe book and decided to make something fun with my Princess. It is so easy to get stuck in a food rut. So making new foods and getting my Princess to help in the kitchen {which she loves to do} is a fun family time. Vegetarian meatballs is quick and simple. My 4 year old did most of it. I measured the ingredients and she poured and mixed. Rolling the gooey mixture is fun even for mommy. I had to help my Princess with the … [Read more...]