Smoothies have become our breakfast au choix in the mornings. They’re fun, beyond easy to make, and the whole family can participate. The best part of smoothie making is watching the most seemingly random ingredients blend together to make the most unusual flavorful drinks. Our new favorite appliance is our handy NutriBullet. We are able to make single serve smoothie portions and take it with us on the go on the way to school drop offs. I’ve never been a fan of “sneaking” veggies into meals. However, I’ve discovered that smoothies … [Read more...]
Vegetable Soup Stock
February 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
It’s Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Candy Buttons
February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Remember the chocolate turtles we made for Halloween? Well, Valentine's Candy Buttons are very similar. With only three simple ingredients you can create fun, festive, colorful buttons. A perfect family-friendly activity. Festive holiday M&M "buttons" Pretzels and Hershey's Hugs lined up and ready to heat up Button assembly line … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Sweetheart Candy Bark
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sweetheart Bark is the ideal candy for anyone who has experienced the gamut of emotions on Valentine's Day. Maybe your most intense memories date all the way back to grade school when you exchanged those cheesy VDay cards in those makeshift paper bag mailboxes. Or, maybe it was a Valentine's Day you spent broken-hearted, alone, cursing the Hallmark holiday. Or, perhaps it was a Valentine's Day with your loved one, in a romantic place, sharing an unforgettable moment. Or, maybe your most meaningful Valentine's Day has been as a … [Read more...]
