Tag: DIY

Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe!

Looking for a tasty meal idea? During the summer months, I love making dinner meals in the slow cooker. Cooking with the oven can really heat up your home, so the crockpot is perfect. Plus, you can leave and have dinner ready when you return. So, check out this delicious Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki recipe. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to pick up:

• 3 to 4 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 1/2 teaspoons cold water
• Cooked rice

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Scattered Thoughts Of A Crafty Mom Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.

Fireworks Pudding Cookies Recipe!

Wanting to make a patriotic treat for the 4th of July holiday? If so, then you should try these Fireworks Pudding Cookies. I haven’t made these cookies yet, but they look delicious and fitting for the holiday. Want to make these cookies too? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 box (3.4 ounces) INSTANT Vanilla Pudding Mix
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup red and blue sprinkles (or any colors)
• 3/4 cup 4th of July M&Ms (or any color of M&M)

For more directions on making these cookies, be sure to visit the Crazy For Crust Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe, because we love to hear from our readers.

Italian Tortellini Salad Recipe!

Need to make a dish for your next barbecue or special event? If so, you must try this Italian Tortellini Salad recipe! This salad is both delicious and easy to make, wohoo. Even my kids love this tortellini salad recipe, which is great for our family. Are you wanting to make this tortellini dish as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need to purchase or pick up:

Salad:

• 1 lb 4 oz three cheese tortellini
• 10 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• ⅔ cup banana peppers, chopped
• ¼ lb capicola ham, chopped
• ¼ lb pepperoni, chopped
• ⅓ lb hard salami, chipped
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped
• 2 Tbsp minced Italian parsley
• 6-8 basil leaves, minced
• Salt

Dressing:

• ½ cup virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (white wine vinegar can be substituted)
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• Salt
• ¼ (or ½ is desired) tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp dry herb de provence

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Italian Tortellini Salad Recipe! Have you tried a similar recipe before? If so, what did you think? Be sure to let us know in the comment section below.

Paper Plate Snake Project!

Looking for a craft to make with your children this Saturday or holiday weekend? If so, I found this Paper Plate Snake project, which looks very fun and inexpensive to make. I love saving money and this is a great option for our home. Plus, I was able to pick up googly eyes, ribbon, and bubble wrap for less than $5! Want to make this paper plate snake craft as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following supplies:

• Paper Plates
• Green Paint
• Roller
• Bubble Wrap
• 2 Googly Eyes
• Red Ribbon
• Glue

For further instructions on making this project, be sure to visit the Craft Morning Webpage. What crafts have you made this summer? Let us know, because we love to hear from our readers.

Bath Tub Science Fun – Floating Cupcakes DIY!

Want a tutorial for floating cupcakes that your kids will love? If so, you must this fun project with your kiddos. I tried this fun tutorial with my youngest niece and she had such a great time. Want to make this craft as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following supplies in-store:

• Cupcake liners – aluminum foil or silicon work great.  You could also use small plastic storage containers.
• Sponge(s)
• Scissors
• Mr. Bubble Original Foam Soap for “frosting”

For additional directions on how to make these floating cupcakes, click here and visit the Kid’s Activities Blog! What crafts have you made with your family lately? Let us know in the comment section below, because we love to hear from our readers.