The weather is starting to get cooler and a bit more rainy, so it’s time to start planning for more indoor activities for kids. As much as we love our kids love stomping in puddles and tracking mud through the house, having few other crafts and activities on hand may ease the craziness of the changing…
It can be so tempting to just pick up a can of aerosol whipped cream at the store and just be done with it. It is quick, simple, and tastes good. But, next time you are starting to reach for it, look at how many ingredients and chemicals are in it, such as: Corn Syrup,…
I’ve been craving wings like crazy, but I wanted something different. If you don’t know by now, I am a very picky eater and will only eat exactly what I am in the mood for. I love my wings extremely crispy, and I don’t always like the traditional BBQ sauce. I looked in my fridge,…
Basil is my all time favorite herb. You can add it to almost anything and everything: drinks, soups, sandwiches, desserts, and so much more. I love the twist it brought to these cookies. Lemon and basil is one of the best combinations whether its lemonade, chicken, or in this case cookies. You can add more or…
I recently went to a Russian wedding on my husband’s side of the family. Everything about it was incredible from the venue to the reception, but the part I love most about his culture is the food! Every time I go to a family function on his side, this carrot salad is served and it…
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I have been missing Hawaii so much recently. All the pineapple, coconut, and delicious coffee! Oh, and the view was okay. 😉 But if there is one thing I love, it is coconut and Macadamia nuts! These bars have everything I love, and nothing I don’t. And at only 80 calories a bar, who wouldn’t…
My husband grew up in Ukraine where these cookies were incredibly popular. Lately, he has been missing the food from home, so I thought I’d give these a try! Traditionally, these cookies are made with a Dulce De Leche filling, but I decided to give it a different taste by using Nutella instead. I will…
I know we can all feel it… The Summer nights are getting shorter and the breezes are getting cooler. But that is no excuse to stop having late night parties, BBQs, and bonfires. You just need a little more light than a few weeks ago. These glowing balloons are the perfect solution. They give off…
Many people can struggle with keeping up on weekly date nights. Or even date nights at all sometimes. Dates don’t need to be extravagant or expensive every time. Here are a few ideas for fun and cheap date nights around Portland, OR. 1. OMSI- It’s not just for kids! Have a great time going…
At first blush using the words “ruin vacation” in the same sentence title as Disney feels silly. Disney vacations are so much fun that it is hard to imagine ruining one…that is…until you do it. Even Disney World or Disneyland has pitfalls if you are not paying attention. There are plenty of things that can…
Triple berry lemonade I can’t think of anything more refreshing on a nice HOT day… than a cold glass of lemonade! With all those berries hitting the store or even better…. being picked fresh from your garden, a Triple Berry Lemonade is the perfect end to a long hard day! ENJOY! Ingredients 2 cups sugar…