How to Make DIY Hot Cocoa Mix Gift Idea Do you need a last minute gift? Learn how to make DIY Hot Cocoa Mix Gift Idea and start crossing people off of your list! I’ve seen these in the store for $10 – $15 each but you can make them much more economically! We always…
Recipes
Four Easy Apple Pie Recipes
Four Easy Apple Pie Recipes I love apple pie. I could eat it any time of year. Fall is a great time to pick up some apples on sale and make a couple of apple pies. Make one to eat now and freeze one for later. The recipe for Old-Fashioned Apple Pie freezes well. After…
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
This past week it got down to 55 degrees in the morning. The afternoons were in the high 70’s. Until now I’ve been ‘faking’ fall by burning candles and turning the air down so I can wear socks and sweaters. Another way we fake fall is by making this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. I love hot…
Make These Easy Fall Sandwich Cookies
Today is a rainy day and it isn’t 100 degrees in Florida. It’s even a little breezy out and we’re back to school so I’m telling myself that it is fall. Now I don’t feel guilty for making these fall sandwich cookies. Aren’t the colors so pretty? They help put me in the mood too…
Three Easy Autumn Muffin Recipes
THREE EASY AUTUMN MUFFIN RECIPES I love baking during cool fall weather. It’s great to enjoy fresh homemade muffins right out of the oven. Here are some muffin recipes that will give your kitchen the scent of fall…apples, cranberries, cinnamon, yum! If you do not have a lot of time to bake, muffins freeze…
Easy to Make Turkey Brownie
Easy to Make Turkey Brownie – a fun dessert that the kiddos can help make! When my girls were little, I was always looking for a ways that they could help in the kitchen and if it looked like a craft – double the fun! I like to stock up on brownie mixes when they…
Top 10 Fall and Winter Cranberry Desserts
Top 10 Fall & Winter Cranberry Desserts Cranberries are one of my favorite fruits. I look forward to when they are in season because I add them to everything I can! I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite cranberry desserts for you! 1.Creamy Frosted Cranberry Dessert Serve this creamy frosted cranberry dessert for a…
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe
I’ve been cutting back on my dairy and trying to eat as healthy as I can so I decided to make a vegan pumpkin pie this year for Thanksgiving. This year I’m not going to gain my typical ten pounds for the holiday season this year. This is REALLY good. In my opinion it is…
Delicious Pumpkin Chili Recipe
I also make an Easy to Make Curry Soup which the family loves. If you can’t get enough pumpkin I have a Pumpkin Spice Hot Apple Cider Recipe. Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. sugar 2 (15 ounce) cans chili…
Dracula Fang Cookies
Dracula Fang Cookies I can’t believe Halloween is right around the corner. It doesn’t feel very ‘Fallish’ here in Florida but I’m hoping it cools down by the time the kids go trick or treating. This will probably be the last year they go since they are getting older. They are excited to go but…
Spice Up Your Coffee Routine With Flavors
Spice Up Your Coffee Routine With Flavors Most of us start our day with a cup of coffee to get our eyes open and ready for the day. Some parents will often get their coffee time in before the kids are awake just to be able to sit and relax while waking up and enjoying…
Fresh Pumpkin As a Highly Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Facial
Fresh Pumpkin As a Highly Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Facial Very few people know that fresh pumpkins can be used for a good anti-aging facial. Fresh pumpkins contain enzymes that are rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. These enzymes can be very helpful in freshening up tired skin and cleaning out the pores. If you have cracked…
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Patch Cookies
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Patch Cookies We’re Disneyaholilcs, We have annual passes and go often. Since we homeschool we get the during the week passes for MUCH cheaper. My favorite time at Disney World is Fall. It isn’t quite as hot, not quite as busy (as long as you don’t go Thanksgiving week) and the decorations are…
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe I’m really jealous, my friends are starting to wear sweaters and turning there heat on and I’m sitting here in Florida, sweating. I turn my heat down and spray some spiced pumpkin scent and pretend. I’m starting to get into my fall baking and I really loved this Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake…
Easy Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp
Easy Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp My family has owned seafood restaurants for years serving the finest fresh seafood. I cook seafood of some sort at least once a week, if not more. I know my seafood and this easy lemon-garlic jumbo shrimp recipe is such a fast meal! This versatile main course goes from refrigerator to…
Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole
Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole Are you looking for the perfect Meatless Monday meal? These vegetarian spicy black bean taco wraps are perfect! They are also quick and easy for anytime you want to get a plant-based meal on the table in around 20 minutes. Don’t want to use lettuce as your…
Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe
Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe I live in Florida and we have mango readily available. Our neighbors grow it and love to share their harvest so I’ve been working on some mango recipes to eat and share with you. I love salsa so much that I decided to try a mango version and developed a spicy…
15 Minute Meal – Chicken Fajita Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce We’ve all had those nights where the kids are at yet another class/ event and we loose track of time. We don’t have the energy or time to make a full dinner and the thought of fast-food makes us cringe. I’ve been meal planning and that helps…
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Salad with Avocado
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Salad with Avocado My husband loves to fish and we it a lot. I mean at least a couple of times a week and even though we eat a lot of fresh fish we also add in store bought Salmon of some sort. I get only buy wild caught Alaskan Salmon….
Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing The natural sweetness of roasted fennel and red onion add subtle depth to this beautiful and delicious salad, while the addition of preserved lemon rind adds an unexpected pop of flavor to the dressing. The perfect combination for this Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing. Tip: For best…