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...]
Grilled Corn Pesto Pizza
I have been pinning lots of grilled pizza recipes, but honestly I've never grilled a pizza before. Frankly, I was grossed out by the fact that Pretty Handsome Guy has been grilling salmon, burgers and hot dogs on the grill. (Not grossed out by the food, just the accumulation of … [Read more...]