Category: Family Life

Homemade Yarn Spider Web!

Want to make a homemade spider web with yarn in your home? I do, I do! If so, this DIY project looks relatively simple and you only need four supplies. This craft would be perfect for the Halloween holiday, especially for party decor. Plus, this yarn spider web is very inexpensive to make at home. If you’d like to make this web too,  you’ll need the following supplies for this homemade project:

• Yarn
• Scissors
• Scotch Tape
• Fake Spiders

PS: If wanting to spend less money, I’ve found all of these supplies at my local dollar store.

For directions on how to craft the web, be sure to visit the Craft Lumberjacks Webpage for further instruction. Let us know what Halloween projects  you’ve been making, because we’d love to know.

Cinnamon Chip Pumpkin Cookies Recipe!

Its fall time, which means all things pumpkin! I love baking with pumpkin, so making these Cinnamon Chip Pumpkin Cookies was a no-brainer. Last weekend, I made this sweet treat for a party and my guests devoured them. Want to make delicious cookies these as well? If so, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 Tablespoons (86g) pumpkin puree
• 1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice¹
• 2/3 cup (120g) cinnamon chips

For further directions on making these cookies, be sure to visit the Sallys Baking Addiction webpage for more details. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. We’d love to know.

Upcycled Jar Canister DIY Project!

Have empty glass jars that you do not know what to do with? If so, we have a fun DIY project for you this weekend. I recently found this Upcycled Jar Canister craft, which looks easy and fun to make. I haven’t made this project yet myself, but I plan to very soon! These canisters would be perfect for holding sugar or pasta. Want to make this craft too? If so, you’ll need the following:

• 1 Glass Jar
• Acrylic Paint
• Paint Brush
• Hot Glue Gun & One Glue Stick
• 1 Knob
• School Glue or Mod Podge

PS: If you do not have any empty glass jars, head to your local thrift store. You can usually pick up these jars for around $0.50-$1. I’ve had great success at my local thrift stores, hopefully you will too.

For additional directions on making this Upcycled Jar Canister DIY Project, be sure to visit the Reuse Grow Enjoy Webpage. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Creamy Tomato Pasta Vegan Recipe!

Whose in the mood for some tomato pasta this week? I sure am! If you are a pasta lover like my family, then you must try this delicious Creamy Tomato Pasta Vegan Recipe! Our family recently hosted dinner for a co-worker who was vegan and this dish was a major hit. If this dish sounds appealing to you as well, be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

• 8 oz dry pasta – such as farfalle
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil or buttery spread or oil spray
• 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 tbsp flour (spelt, white, or sweet rice flour)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup cashew cream or unsweetened creamer
• 1/4 cup Parmesan-type topping or nutritional yeast, optional
• 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice or additional creamer
• 1 can diced tomatoes, or 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh or 1/2 cup frozen spinach, optional

For additional directions on making this pasta dish, be sure to visit the Chocolate Covered Katie Webpage for more details. Let us know if you enjoyed this recipe in the comment section below, because we love to hear from our readers.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipe!

Do your your kiddos enjoy macaroni and cheese? If so, you should definitely check out this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipe! I recently made this dish for my family and they loved it. Want to make this recipe as well? If so, you will need to have the following ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (start with ¼ and add more to taste when done)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon celery salt
• 8 oz shell pasta (or other pasta)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2½ cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheese

For additional directions on making this mac and cheese dish, be sure to visit the Slow Cooker Gourmet Webpage for more information. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below.