Have I mentioned I love treats? I do. I really, really do. The other day I was making some awesome Rice Krispie treats and realized I had doubled the recipe. Rather than make loads and loads of Rice Krispie treats, I made another family favorite – Golden Graham treats. These treats are great for a…
Archives for May 2012
Homemade Salsa
Homemade Salsa Recipe I have a special place in my heart for chips & salsa. Homemade salsa is always a favorite at summer barbeques and potlucks. It was also a craving I had during my first pregnancy. I used to make my husband go to Chili’s and get their chips and salsa to-go almost every…
Nothing Happier than Caramel Apples, Camp Fires, & Brothers and Sisters
What makes you happy? I have a goal to find, recognize, and remember the little things that make life happy. Read more about the nothing happier series. Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy: Caramel Apples Nothing makes me happier than caramel apples. It’s no secret that I love treats. A…
Nerf Fight
Family Nerf Gun Fight With Memorial Day on Monday, we are heading into a long weekend. I love long weekends. I love long, laid back, build forts, sit around and shoot each other with Nerf guns types of weekends. Our basement has a room that has unofficially turned into the fort room/Nerf gun fight room. …
Just For Fun – Free Printable Gift Tag
I’ve been in a simple treat kind of mood lately. If you follow the blog, you’ve seen the Oreo pops, Rice Krispie treats, and chocolate covered pretzels I’ve made recently. Maybe I’m hungry. Maybe I’m depressed. Either way… we’ve had some yummy treats around here lately! “Just Because” Treats I’ve been thinking a lot lately…
Cupcake Topper Ideas
Oh how I love cupcakes. They are endlessly fun. They are oh so cute. They are tasty. What is not to love!? I hope you like cupcakes as much as I do because I’m going to be sharing my favorite ideas and recipes in the coming days. Before I get started on creating and sharing…
Everything Will Be Okay – Free Printable
Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. When I am in the middle of a trial, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I love this quote. It helps remind me that there is…
Grilled Chicken Recipe
With summer knocking on our door I decided it was time to share my favorite grilled chicken recipe. This 7 up marinated chicken is delicious! We had it all the time at family reunions when I was growing up and we continue to enjoy it at family parties and get togethers. 7 Up Marinated Chicken…
Nothing Happier than Rainy Days, Roasted Marshmallows, & Babies in Tutus
What makes you happy? I have a goal to find, recognize, and remember the little things that make life happy. Read more about the nothing happier series. Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy: Rainy Days Nothing makes me happier than rainy days. I love when it rains. The air is…
Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
When I made Oreo pops the other day with my Velata warmer, I had some extra chocolate and couldn’t resist making some white chocolate dipped pretzels. I used the deli style Pretzel Crisps. These are one of my latest favorites. They are flat like crackers, but taste like pretzels. One of my favorite things to…