Last year I made these Easy Peppermint Star Ornaments. They were a lot of fun to watch as they melted and fuzed into a snowflake ornament. My son asked if we could make them again this year. Because the kids are officially out of school now, I thought this would be the perfect … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Peppermint Oreo Recipe
Want a quick and easy holiday recipe you can make with the kids? When you don't have time to bake, but you still want to give a homemade holiday treat, try this recipe for Peppermint Oreos!Quick & Easy Peppermint OreosIngredients:1 Pkg. of Oreo … [Read more...]
Easy Pumpkin Dip with Healthy Alternatives
When the weather turns cooler in the fall, I can't help but want to spend more time cooking inside (with pumpkin of course.) There are so many things you can make with it including this easy pumpkin dip to serve for the next few months.Easy Pumpkin Dip is great for a kids' … [Read more...]
Healthy Sugar Busters Coffee
Raise your hand if you are addicted to sugar! (Hand raised high here.) I've been trying to give up sugar and developed this Healthy Sugar Busters Coffee based loosely on a Bullet Proof Coffee recipe I found. Research has shown that we all need healthy fats to support our brain … [Read more...]
Crab Pinwheels
Hi everyone! This is Lindi, visiting again from Love Create Celebrate! I'm happy to be here again, this time sharing a quick and easy summer recipe. These Crab Pinwheels are one of my favourite summer appetizers. You will not be disappointed if you make them!The recipes I … [Read more...]
Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad
I have a new favorite salad and it is DELICIOUS!!! A few weeks ago we went to the beach for our vacation. At the end of the week I wanted to use up as much food in the fridge as I could. You understand the struggle, right? Who wants to waste food?In the fridge we had leftover … [Read more...]
Lemon Zest Popcorn
Lemon Zest Popcorn RecipeWant a summer recipe for popcorn? One that has that tangy zest and sweet buttery flavor. You'll definitely love this recipe for Lemon Zest Popcorn. And as a bonus, you can make a big batch and give some in handled mason jars as a gift. This is an idea … [Read more...]
Sunburn Relief Spray
I've mentioned a few times that I love using doTERRA essential oils. I have to admit I was a big fat skeptic when I went to a local Introduction to Essential Oils class two years ago. But, when the instructor passed around a sample of doTERRA Deep Blue and I rubbed it onto my … [Read more...]
Vintage Farm Weekly Meal Planner {Free Printable}
Last week as I was showing you our new Family Organization Center Door, you probably saw this cute Vintage Farm Weekly Meal Planner:I created this re-useable meal planner with some beautiful vintage graphics from The Graphics Fairy. She has an entire library of vintage … [Read more...]
DIY Gift Idea: Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar
I love making homemade gifts during the holidays. Not only is it more personal than something store-bought, but it's a budget saver as well. One of my favorite quickie gifts to make is hot cocoa mix. With mason jars being all the rage, this gift in a jar is the perfect neighbor … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dip Recipe
Hey there, it's Melissa from The Happier Homemaker back again and I have something I think you're going to love this month. I love to cook and I especially love creating fun new recipes in the fall-everything about autumn is so inspiring!It seems that when September rolls … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup (using Chicken Burgers)
Did you know that Costco has chicken burgers that taste really good in soup? You read that right! Amylu Chicken Burgers are sold in Costco and they are super yummy and easy to cut up and throw into this hearty and healthy soup.Last fall, I got a killer cold. When I'm sick I … [Read more...]
Corn Salsa
Y'all, I have THE BEST Corn Salsa Recipe ever! It is amazing as a side dish, especially with Spice-rubbed salmon. But, it's also delicious for dipping chips into. Serve this at your next picnic and watch it disappear.Ingredients: … [Read more...]
Savory Spice-Rubbed Salmon
Summertime is here and I've been in the mood for our favorite salmon recipe! Spice-Rubbed Salmon is the perfect meal for a hot summer evening. The spices cook to a sweet and spicy crust over deliciously flaky and healthy salmon.Normally, I'd throw the fish on the grill, but … [Read more...]
DIY Lemonade Lip Balm
Happy Summer! Warm days and soaring temperatures always put me in the mood for lemonade. For a little end of the year gift for my sons' teachers I whipped up a small batch of DIY Lemonade lip balm. But, this is a fabulous gift to make for a girlfriend or anyone who needs a little … [Read more...]
Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Coconut Honey Dip
Hi there! I'm back this month with a fun summer recipe that's just as healthy as it is delicious-grilled fruit kabobs with coconut honey dip! While fruit kabobs are nothing new, taking them to the grill adds an extra special flavor that's perfectly complimented by a creamy yogurt … [Read more...]