Category: DIY

Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe!

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Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe!

Want a new take on chicken salad this summer? If so, make this delicious Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad recipe! I haven’t made this dish yet, but chicken salad is my favorite sandwich during the summer months. Want to make this chicken salad too? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need to pick up for this salad:

  • 2 cups cold cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (can be a “light variety)
  • 1 TBS honey
  • 1 TBS cider vinegar
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 TBS poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup small diced celery
  • 1/4 cup small diced red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup dried blueberries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

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For additional directions on how to make this chicken salad recipe, be sure to visit the Renees Kitchen Adventures Webpage! Let us know what you thought of this recipe, we love to hear from our readers. Feel free to share your comments in the thoughts below.

10 Healthy Smoothie Recipes!

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10 Healthy Smoothie Recipes!

Trying to lose weight during these summer months? If so, why not make some delicious and low-fat smoothies during the hot summer months? I made the first three recipes and they were all yummy, even my picky children enjoyed these smoothies! Here are the 10 Healthy Smoothie recipes:

1. Breakfast Energy Smoothie
2. Double-Decker Tropical Avocado Smoothie
3. Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie
4. Layered Mixed Berry Green Power Smoothie
5. Easy Breezy Tropical Orange Smoothie
6. Cashew Butter Baby Smoothie
7. Peach Lemon Smoothie
8. Thin Mint Smoothie
9. Pineapple Cream Tropical Smoothie
10. Green Apple Smoothie

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Let us know what you thought of these smoothies, we love to hear from our readers. For links on how to make these recipes, be sure to click on the names listed above.

Thanks to, Deliciously Sprinkled, Cooking Classy, DIY Joy, Whole And Heavenly Oven, Clean Eats Fast Feets, Greatist, Place of My Taste, Juliannehough, Tastes of Flizzyt, and Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

DIY Succulent Supply Holder Bookends!

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DIY Succulent Supply Holder Bookends!

Are you planning on purchasing bookends sometime soon? If so, why not make one yourself? I was skeptical at first, but these look inexpensive and fun to make! Plus, you can design them to fit with the decor of your home. Want to make these bookends too? If so, here are the supplies/materials you’ll need:

  • Toothbrush Holder
    Cork Coasters
  • E6000
  • Succulent Plant
  • White Gravel

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For more directions on making this craft, be sure to visit the I Spy DIY Webpage for additional information. Let us know how you enjoyed this project, we love to hear from our readers. Also, let us know what other crafts you’ve made this summer in the comments below.

Texas Cavair Dip Recipe!

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Texas Cavair Dip Recipe!

Plan on going to a party or special event? If so, what dish will you be bringing? I’d bring this Texas Caviar dip, because it delicious and different! This dip has spicy tomatoes and Italian dressing. Doesn’t that sound yummy? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe:

  • ½ cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes (mild or hot, your choice), drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels, drained
  • 1¼ cups zesty Italian dressing
  • corn chips for serving

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Pretty Bee Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe, we love to hear from our readers.

“I Love You Berry Much” Fingerprint Raspberry Card! Perfect For Father’s Day!

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“I Love You Berry Much” Fingerprint Raspberry Card! Perfect For Father’s Day!

Need a craft to make for Father’s Day this month? I do! If you’d like an idea, then check out this “I Love You Berry Much” Fingerprint Raspberry Card! Doesn’t this look like a fun DIY project? Plus, you really only need paper, paint, and creativity! Want to make this craft with your children? If so, here are the materials you’ll need:

  • Red, Purple, Green Washable Paint
  • White Cardstock
  • Tiny Paintbrush
  • Black Marker
  • Your fingerprints

For additional directions and feedback on making this fingerprint card, be sure to visit the Craft Morning Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this project, because we love to hear from our readers. Feel free to share your feelings in the comments below.

Blackberry Lemonade Recipe! So Yummy!

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Blackberry Lemonade Recipe! So Yummy!

Doesn’t this Blackberry Lemonade recipe sound refreshing? Well, it is! I made a similar recipe this summer and my kids are already asking for it again. Plus, it is easy, fun, and inexpensive to make. My kids love helping me in the kitchen when making their drinks. Want to make this as well? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following ingredients:

  • 1 C fresh squeezed lemon
  • 1/2 C fresh squeezed lime
  • 1 tsp fresh grated lemon peel
  • 3 C water
  • 1 C sugar
  • 3 + C fresh Blackberries

How did your lemonade turn out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Have you made a different version of the classic lemonade? For more instructions on making this drink, visit the RHC Webpage!

Potato Salad Recipe! Perfect for Father’s Day or July 4th!

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Potato Salad Recipe! Perfect for Father’s Day or July 4th!

Need to make a side dish for Father’s Day or the upcoming 4th of July holiday? If so, then why not make this Potato Salad recipe! I made this dish for Easter and just had to share, because my family loved it. Want to make this barbecue staple as well? If so, here are the ingredients you will need to pick up:

  • 6 medium white potatoes or Yukon golds, about 2½ to 3 pounds, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 large celery stalks, diced
  • 6 green onions, diced
  • 5 hard boiled eggs, peeled
  • 1½ cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1½ teaspoons celery seed
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • paprika for garnish

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What did you think of this recipe? Let us know in the comment section below. For further instruction on making this dish, be sure to visit the Foodie Crush Webpage.