I shared on Facebook that Special K Bars are *the* most loved treat on my husband's side, at extended family gatherings. We've been together almost 11 years, and for the first time ever... I was asked to bring them to one of their big shindigs! Say what!? I was worried they’d be rock hard, ...
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
This Ranch Dressing Mix is SO easy peasy. Those little packets of dry mix are super expensive; considering you can make your own with spices you probably mostly have on hand. If you don’t have all of these on hand, I’d suggest getting them and making it anyway, this is pretty easy and leaves you ...
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Armed with a bunch of spices, some measuring spoons, a big mixing bowl, and my mother-in-law's recipe, I set out to make up a long time family favorite. Taco Seasoning Mix! We order enough beef to fill our deep freeze each year. When my husband and I got married and first started ordering beef the ...
Kitchen Gadgets Giveaway: Part 1.
I recently picked up this set of 3pc Fruit Scoop Set from the consignment shop, NU2U in Forest City. NU2U is a well-organized second hand store on the main street of town, and they run SALES! The prices are great anyway, but once you add in the sales, it’s like a total no-brainer to shop there! I ...
How to Make Your Own Shell Ice Cream Topping
Did you know you can make your own hard ice cream topping? Let’s get a little old fashion and give this a try, okay? Now we don’t really have this often (ice cream, YES. This topping though, no), I’d say maybe once or twice a year. It is nice to be able to make it yourself for two ...
How To Make Homemade Almond Milk -Recipe
Today I’m going to share with you a super simple DIY Homemade Almond Milk Recipe. All you really need for this is Almonds and Water. If you want to sweeten it up a bit and add a little more flavor you can add a Pitted Date, a pinch of salt, and a small splash of vanilla. Let's get started! Soak 1 ...
Baked French Toast
Once in a while I realize we have an abundance of bread in the house. With three kids and a husband who eat sandwiches each week this this doesn’t happen often, but when it does, I know just how to use it up! Baked French Toast! Top 2 reasons why I bake my French toast vs. making it the ...
Grandma’s No Roll Sugar Cookies
Today my mom (who my children call Granny) came over for a day of making Christmas goodies with the grandkids. We used my late mother-in-law's recipe for these no roll sugar cookies. My mother-in-law, Dorothy, was a great baker. She spent each December making an assortment of cookies that really ...
Recipe: Warm Coconut Cream Cheese Goo
I <3 warm satisfying sweets on cold wintery days. This has been my go-to when I'm craving something nectarous & savory. In a skillet, warm these things together until you can easily stir them up (don't worry about measurements, just use your own judgment): Shredded Coconut Cream ...
Delicious and Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
This is right before it went in the oven- when I realized it didn't have the sugar! Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1 box cake mix (yellow or spice) 1 (15oz) can Pumpkin 1 (12oz) can Evaporated Milk 3 Eggs 1 C . Sugar (white or brown) 1 tsp. Cinnamon ½ tsp. Salt 1 ½ C. Pecans or ...