Category: Family Life

Cookie Monster Popcorn Recipe!

September 6, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Cookie Monster Popcorn Recipe!

I just found the most adorable sweet treat for your kiddos this weekend! You must make this Cookie Monster Popcorn recipe! I haven’t made this yummy dish yet, but it looks relatively simple and inexpensive to make at home. My kids will love to make this recipe with me in the kitchen. Want to make this sweet treat as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need to pick up for this popcorn:

  • 10 Cups of Popped Popcorn
  • Salt
  • 3 tbsp. Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted)
  • 3 cups Mini Marshmallows
  • Mini Chips Ahoy Cookies
  • Mini Oreo Cookies
  • Wilton Candy Eyes
  • Wilton ColorRight Food Coloring System – Blue

PS: I was able to find these edible Wilton Candy Eyes in the food craft section at my local Walmart. You can find this by the other crafts and sewing section.

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Two Sisters Crafting Webpage! Let us know what you thought of this recipe down below, because we’d love to hear from you.

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How To Make Aprons From Shirts!

September 6, 2016 Crafts, DIY, Family Life

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How To Make Aprons From Shirts!

Do you have any shirts that you plan on donating? If so, why not make a apron with that shirt instead? Whether you are a beginner sewer or experienced, you can make this design! This looks so neat. I haven’t made this yet, but plan to this weekend. Here are the supplies you’ll need, if you plan on making this project as well:

  • Large button-down shirt with a pattern you like
  • Seam ripper
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Measuring tape
  • Coordinating fabric for waistband, 3/4 yard
  • Coordinating fabric for pockets, 1/4 yard
  • Washable marking pen
  • Fabric scissors
  • Sewing pins
  • Coordinating thread
  • 90/14 medium-weight universal sewing machine needle
  • Sewing machine

For further direction on making these aprons, be sure to see this article from Beth Huntington! Let us know if you’ve made something similar in the comment section below, because we’d love to know.

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Hawaiian Meatball & Rice Recipe!

September 6, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Hawaiian Meatball & Rice Recipe!

My kids absolutely love meatballs! So, I’ve recently tried other recipes that use meatballs but in different ways! Our new favorite meatball recipe is this Hawaiian Meatball & Rice dish. This meal was an instant hit with my family, because we already love Hawaiian food. If this sounds yummy for you as well, be sure to have the following ingredients at home:

  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce, divided
  • 1 pound ground round beef (85% lean)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2-1/4 cups instant brown rice, uncooked, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 1 can (8 oz each) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper

For further instruction on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Ready Set Eat Webpage for more details. Let us know if you liked this recipe in the comment section below. We’d love to know.

Best Seven Layer Bean Dip Recipe!

September 2, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Best Seven Layer Bean Dip Recipe!

Plan on having a party this weekend? If so, why not bring this Seven Layer Bean Dip Recipe! I recently tried this side dish with my husband and he ate almost the entire pan. Nothing is better than beans, cheese, and guacamole! Do you agree? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients for this dip:

  • 2 cans refried black beans
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • salt
  • 1 8-oz container sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 to 1/2 packet of taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar jack or mexican blend cheese
  • 1 small can of diced black olives
  • 1/4 cup ro-tel (or 1 small chopped tomato if you aren’t lazy like me!)
  • 3 chopped green onions

For more directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Pretty Providence Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this dip below, because we’d love to hear from you.

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Easy Tropical Slush Recipe!

September 2, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Easy Tropical Slush Recipe!

Want a fun drink that is kid-friendly for these warmer summer months? If so, check out this delicious Easy Tropical Slush Recipe! I recently made this drink and my kids loved it because it was delicious and fun to make. Plus, anything with pineapple is a hit with my family. Want to make this drink as well? If so, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups Berry Blue Typhoon Hawaiian Punch
  • 1.5 cups Pineapple Juice (12 oz)
  • 8 ice cubes

For additional directions on making this drink, be sure to visit the DIY Thrill Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this drink, because we love to hear from our readers! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Fun DIY Rock Stamps!

September 2, 2016 Crafts, DIY, Family Life, Frugal Living Tips

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Do your kids love to make crafts and use stamps? This is one of my daughters favorite things to do! Below you will find a list of materials and directions!

Materials:
1. Smooth Rocks
2. Foam Stickeres
3. Paper
4. Ink Pads or Paint

Directions:
1. Clean off rocks and place on foam stickers.
2. Lightly tap the stamp on ink pad or in paint.
3. Begin stamping your paper.

These are great to do around the Holidays for cards or decorations! Let the kids get creative! We would love to hear your thoughts on this fun DIY! Let us know in the comments below. For more DIY’s check us out here!