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…
With the summer season in full swing, it is tough to find new and creative things for kids to do outside. Most kids want to head to the swimming pool. If you have no swimming pool, that can be a real pain in the neck. The good news is, there are tons of awesome, refreshing…
There are a plenty of things to love about the Fourth of July. Chief among them in my neck of the woods would be FOOD! Cooking out is a must, but it is not always easy.If you are having a ton of folks over for your cookout, you better set yourself a budget. The good…
I was utterly shocked by how simple and easy it was to make our own moon dough…. plus I didn’t have to leave home, I had everything at home. Directions You will need 4 cup flour to 1 cup baby or body oil. Mix and play It really is that easy and if feels like…
Fourth of July is a time for celebration, fun and excitement. Unfortunately, safety can get lost in the mix when we are having fun. This is particularly true when you factor in fireworks. Although fireworks have become heavily regulated, there are still plenty of options out there for the amateur on Independence Day. Here are…
A great looking tomato is about as mouthwatering as it gets. This is particularly true during the hot summer months when a nice tomato sandwich is on everyone’s mind.Growing these beautiful veggies are fun and really not as tough as some might have you believe. If you like having the tomatoes that everyone begs for,…
Happy Cinco De Mayo!!!!! I never need an excuse to have a delicious Mexican style meal but Cinco De Mayo gives us a special reason to celebrate. Below, you will find some great recipes to get your fiesta on….morning til’ night!!! Let me know what you tried and what your favorite it! Mexican Breakfast Casserole…