Category: Family Life

Add A Little Sunshine On Your Cloudy Day With This DIY!

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Are you looking for a fun and easy DIY? These are pretty straightforward and great for kids and adults of all ages! Below is a list of material and the direction in in a nifty little video! Thanks for the great DIY idea!!

Materials:
*Popsicle Sticks
*String (any color)
*Embellishments

If you liked this DIY check out our others here! Leave comments below on what you created! As always, Happy Crafting!

Passion Fruit Meyer Lemonade Recipe!

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Passion Fruit Meyer Lemonade Recipe!

Want a refreshing drink that your family will enjoy? If so, then you must make this Passion Fruit Meyer Lemonade Recipe! I absolutely love lemonade and all things passion fruit, so this was a big hit for me and my family. Plus, this is a great change to the standard lemonade recipe. If you’d like to make this as well, then be sure to pick up these ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup fresh passion fruit juice (from 5-6 passion fruit)
  • 1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice (form 2-3 large lemons)
  • 1 cup water
  • 4-6 tablespoons simple sugar syrup

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Love And Olive Oil Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe, we love to hear from our readers.

Fun And Easy DIY Washi Tape Bookmarks!

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Do you like to read, but don’t like to dog ear your page? I used to always dog ear until I found out that bookmarks don’t have to always be rectangles! Here is a super fun and creative way to keep your place, while adding some flare and personality to your book! Below you will find a list of materials and directions!

Materials:
*Paper Clips (any color you prefer)
*Washi Tape (any design or color you prefer)
*Scissors

Directions:
1. Take your paper clip and decide how long you want your washi tape.
2. Cut washi take to match that lenght.
3. Thread washi tape through end of paper clip and match sticky sides together.
4. Cut a fun design off the top like at an angle.
5. When you need to stop reading simply place on the page and close book!

Another great use for these adorable washi tape paper clip bookmark would be to use them in your day planner! If you liked this DIY let us know in the comments below! Check out our other DIY’s here! As always, Happy Crafting!

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe!

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Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe!

In my family, nothing is better than cinnamon sugar pecans on a fall day. In the past, my family used to go pecan picking and sell them! I love making this sweet treat with my loved ones during the fall. Plus, they absolutely taste amazing. Want to make this recipe as well? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following ingredients:

  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1lb pecan halves (1 pound)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ – 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (your preference)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Let us know what you thought of this dish in the comment section below, because we’d love to know. For further directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Firefly Tales Webpage!

Yes!! I’ll Take A 50% Price Drop!!!

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Whether you have a new baby on the way, heading to a baby shower, or want to upgrade your existing diaper bag you don’t want to miss this great deal happening over on Amazon! Get this adorable black and white modern print diaper bag from Skip hop for ONLY $31.85! Order now!

DIY Halloween Bottle Cap Monsters!

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Fall and Halloween are the perfect times for some scary fun crafts! Get the kids together and gather a few supplies and make the most adorable bottle cap monsters! The kids and I are planning on make these this weekend! Huge shout out to Crafts By Amanda for this great tutorial on this DIY! Check out the full instructions here!

If you enjoyed this craft, let us know in the comments below! As always, check out our other DIY’s here! Happy crafting!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli Recipe!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli Recipe!

Growing up, my mother loved to make homemade Stromboli recipes! So, recently, I tried to make one of these fabulous dishes for my husband and I found this Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli dish online. No surprise, this Stromboli was absolutely delicious. Want to make this as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

  • 1 (13.8) oz can refrigerated Classic Pizza dough
  • 4 oz Chive & Onion cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups shredded Colby-Jack or sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2-3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 6 slices black-pepper bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup prepared Ranch dressing
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt

For further directions on making this yummy Stromboli, be sure to visit the Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below.