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 … [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...]
Easy Strawberry Tart Recipe
Hi there, I'm back this month to share an easy strawberry tart recipe! In our neck of the woods it's prime strawberry picking time and I'm always experimenting with new strawberry recipes. This tart is not only delicious but it's so easy I let my 5 year old help make … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Cookie Bar Recipe
Last month we got snowed in here in North Carolina-a whopping 3 whole inches. The day before the snow came I did what every good Southerner does before a snowstorm and stocked up excessively on my milk, bread and eggs. While I was at the store I thought to myself, if I'm going … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
It's that time of year! Time to bake some delicious cookies for Santa (and friends, of course. Oh okay, and for me!) I don't bake sweets often, but when I do I like quick and easy recipes. That's how I created this simple Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. I can't take … [Read more...]
DIY Scented Room Spray
I'm not exactly known for my short and sweet tutorials. But, I assure you this recipe for making DIY scented room spray is exactly that...short and sweet! What I like best about this DIY room spray is that it uses natural ingredients and natural scents. The chemical or fake smell … [Read more...]
Red, White & Blueberry Fruit Pops
Summertime is here and cool popsicles are a must on a hot day. Sure you can buy a pack of popsicles at the grocery store, but this mama is trying to eliminate food dyes and increase the healthy desserts. With that goal I set forth to create festive fruit popsicles using a few … [Read more...]