Strawberry Shortcake may not be your typical winter dessert, but let me tell you, it sure is nice to enjoy a taste of summer in January. One of my kids special requested that I make strawberry shortcake for our Valentine's Day dessert, so of course I couldn't refuse! This easy Strawberry Shortcake is no bake (thanks to store bought pound cake.) I'll show you how to make every serving extra special using a heart-shaped cookie cutter - but that's a ...
Recipes
Nutella Hot Chocolate Recipe
Grab a spoon because you're going to want to try this Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe! It's so easy - just two ingredients - plus it's ready in seconds from the microwave. My family eats a lot of Nutella. I keep at least a couple jars of this chocolate hazelnut spread in the pantry at all times. It has become a household staple we use for sandwiches. My kids love Nutella as much as peanut butter. It's an easy snack that tastes so good on ...
Cute Christmas Treats to Make: Rudolph Brownie Bites
I love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. These Rudolph brownie bites are cute Christmas treats to make for kids. Even grown up kids will love them. It's okay if you don't have time to bake brownies from scratch - use your favorite brownie mix to speed up the process. I like to use Ghiradelli's brownie mix (the kind from Costco) - but you could use any brownie recipe you like. Even if it is from scratch. It's totally up to you and how much time you ...
OREO Turkeys | How To Make OREO Cookie Turkeys Craft
OREO Turkeys are a Thanksgiving tradition at my house. Read on to see how to make OREO Cookie Turkeys. It's one of our favorite Thanksgiving activities for kids. We think OREO Turkeys are the cutest edible decorations! Thanksgiving Ideas: How to Make OREO Turkeys There's usually a ton of people at our family's Thanksgiving dinner, so we have to set up multiple tables. The adults sit at one, and the kids sit at the other. ...
OREO Dirt Cake Recipe with Halloween Dirt Cake Directions
OREO Dirt Cake Recipe with Halloween Dirt Cake Directions can be an easy dirt cake recipe for any occasion. This no bake dessert is always a crowd-pleaser. This blog post may contain affiliate links and links to my other blog posts. I added these to help you find things easier. Hope it helps! Check out my other go-to easy dirt cake recipe made with vanilla pudding. I like to serve dirt cake in a clear glass trifle bowl so the ...
Halloween Treats: Yummy Mummy Marshmallow Pops
You won't believe how easy it is to make these spooky Halloween treats! Whip up a big batch of Yummy Mummy Marshmallow Pops for your Halloween party this year. Use cellophane treat bags to package the pops and give out as individual treats. I picked a Mummy character specifically because it's simple - anyone can make a mummy! It takes just one color of Wilton Candy Melts and no special candy decorating skills. You can dip marshmallows ...
How To Make Vanilla Extract
See how to make vanilla extract in the instant pot! It's quick and easy to make homemade vanilla extract with just 2 ingredients. Instant pot vanilla extract is the perfect homemade gift idea - especially during the holiday baking season. Homemade vanilla is delicious and can last for years properly stored in the pantry! Vanilla lasts longer when stored away from light. Use brown glass bottles to store homemade vanilla. The darker glass ...
Easy Snacks For Kids: Peanut Butter and Graham Crackers
My kids have been back to school for a couple of weeks now. Last week, I started volunteering to help out with my son's Kindergarten class at morning recess. Let me tell you, these kids are starving by mid-morning! They have been working hard and their little bodies and brains are ready for a healthy snack. Children need wholesome snacks to make it through the long hours of a school day. At home, my kids can snack whenever they feel hungry. At ...
Cobb Salad Recipe
A Cobb Salad recipe is easy to toss together with crowd-pleasing ingredients including crumbled bacon, shredded Cheddar, diced avocados, and sliced hard-boiled eggs. This easy Cobb salad may be a little different from other ones you have seen, but I made it just the way we like it at my house. Cobb Salad Ingredients Cobb Salad ingredients usually include shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and avocado. The ...