Category: Family Life

Hawaiian Pasta Salad Recipe!

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Hawaiian Pasta Salad Recipe!

Expecting any pot luck dinners or barbecues this summer? If so, why not make a spin on the traditional pasta salad dish?! I recently made this Hawaiian Pasta Salad and loved it, as did my entire extended family! If you’d like to make this recipe as well, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

  • 8 oz rotini or bow tie pasta
  • 1 (14oz) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or dressing
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • black pepper to taste

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Cook Crave Inspire Webpage! Let us know if your family enjoyed this recipe in the comments below.

Polar Bear Paw Cupcake Recipe!

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Polar Bear Paw Cupcake Recipe!

I just had to share this adorable cupcake creation with our readers. Did you know that you can make a Polar Bear Paw cupcake?! Isn’t that just adorable to look at? This would be a great recipe to make with your kids after visiting the zoo this spring or summer. I know I’ll be making this cupcake creation for my kids, because it does not look too complex. If making this cupcake, you’ll need:

  • White Vanilla Frosting
  • Coconut Shavings
  • Oreos
  • Chocolate Covered Raisins
  • Cupcake Liners
  • White Cupcake or Cake Mix

For additional directions on how to assembly this beautiful cupcake, visit the A Few ShortCuts Webpage! Let us know how your cupcake turned out and if it was delicious!

Egg Carton Flowers DIY!

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Egg Carton Flowers DIY!

Do you have any empty egg cartons at home? If so, do not throw them out! Save the cartons and use them as a craft for your kids this weekend. They can craft these Egg Carton Flowers, pictured above! Doesn’t that sound like fun? Plus, you do not need many supplies to make this DIY project. Here’s what you will need:

  • Acrylic Paint
  • Egg Carton (not foam)
  • Paper Straw
  • Pom Poms
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Paint Brush

How did your project turn out? Let us know in the comments below, because we love to hear from our readers. Also, let us know what crafts you’ve made lately. For additional directions on making this DIY, be sure to visit the I Heart Arts N Crafts Webpage here!

DIY Twine Hanging Flower Pot Cans!

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Hanging plants are all the rage these days, right? I love the simplistic look these adorable natural hanging pots! Another great thing about these is that if you don’t have a green thumb (like me), you can put succulents in these pots, either live or fake! Only you would really know! Follow these super simple DIY instructions below to liven up your place!

What you need:
* 2 or more soup cans (cleaned and dry)
* a spool or 2 or twine (any shade is fine, make it personal)
* hot glue works great for this
* a hammer
* a nail

How to make them:
First off you are going to completely clean and dry out your cans. Then you are going to hammer holes into the side of your can near the top opposite from each other, so you can put some string to hang them. Then take your hot glue, twine, and your can. Start at the bottom and dab some glue and place the end of your twine there. You might want to hold it for a second or 2 to make sure it stays. Next you are going to keep doing that while wrapping your twine around the can over and over glue about every other row or every few inches to make sure it won’t come off. You will get the idea as you start working on the 1st one! Once done, go ahead and run some twine through the holes you made earlier with the hammer and nail. Tie twine together to hang. Add dirt and a flower if you are going to live route or some paper, foam, dirt, or whatever if you are going to fake route! If you don’t want to hang them, they are also super cute placed in groups together around the house; in the bathroom, entry table, kitchen table, dresser, or where ever else you would like!

Did you love this fun quick and easy DIY? We would love to see your personal touches on these beauties! Let us know what you thought of these!Check out our other DIY ideas!

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wraps Recipe!

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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wraps Recipe!

Want an idea for lunch this week? If so, be sure to try this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wraps recipe! I have yet to make this, however, I love both BBQ and all things Hawaiian. So, I bet this wrap is absolutely delicious. If you plan on making this like me, then be sure to pick up the following:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2/3 cup chopped pineapple, fresh or canned
  • 1/4 of a red onion, chopped
  • 1 romaine heart, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 4-5 large wheat or white tortillas

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Tastes Better From Scratch Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this recipe, we love to hear from our readers.

Yes – Charms Marshmallows Only Cereal!

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You know you don’t want to admit it, but everyone who enjoys lucky charms or other marshmallow included cereals you enjoy the marshmallows the most. Well now you don’t have to fish around for the marshmallows just buy the marshmallows only add milk and enjoy!

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Sold in 1 pound bag of Marshmallows.
Their bright colors and small size make it fun to add to any special baked treat, whether mixed in or added as a topping.
These colorful dehydrated marshmallows make a great addition to any variety of products. They can easily be added to a bowl of cereal or a steaming mug of hot chocolate.

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