Tag: DIY

Blackberry Lemonade Recipe! So Yummy!

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Blackberry Lemonade Recipe! So Yummy!

Doesn’t this Blackberry Lemonade recipe sound refreshing? Well, it is! I made a similar recipe this summer and my kids are already asking for it again. Plus, it is easy, fun, and inexpensive to make. My kids love helping me in the kitchen when making their drinks. Want to make this as well? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following ingredients:

  • 1 C fresh squeezed lemon
  • 1/2 C fresh squeezed lime
  • 1 tsp fresh grated lemon peel
  • 3 C water
  • 1 C sugar
  • 3 + C fresh Blackberries

How did your lemonade turn out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Have you made a different version of the classic lemonade? For more instructions on making this drink, visit the RHC Webpage!

Potato Salad Recipe! Perfect for Father’s Day or July 4th!

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Potato Salad Recipe! Perfect for Father’s Day or July 4th!

Need to make a side dish for Father’s Day or the upcoming 4th of July holiday? If so, then why not make this Potato Salad recipe! I made this dish for Easter and just had to share, because my family loved it. Want to make this barbecue staple as well? If so, here are the ingredients you will need to pick up:

  • 6 medium white potatoes or Yukon golds, about 2½ to 3 pounds, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 large celery stalks, diced
  • 6 green onions, diced
  • 5 hard boiled eggs, peeled
  • 1½ cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1½ teaspoons celery seed
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • paprika for garnish

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What did you think of this recipe? Let us know in the comment section below. For further instruction on making this dish, be sure to visit the Foodie Crush Webpage.

Coldbuster Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe!

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Coldbuster Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe!

Do you have a cold or want to prevent one? If so, then you need to try this delicious Coldbuster Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe! This is so delicious and is tastes similar to Jamba Juice, so my kids loved it. Be sure to save this recipe and make it when you are feeling sick. You will need the following ingredients:

  • 10 oz. Orange Juice
  • 4 oz. Peach Greek Yogurt, frozen
  • 1 cup Strawberries, frozen
  • 1 cup Peaches, frozen
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Chunks, frozen
  • Handful of Ice Cubes

Did you feel like this smoothie boosted your immune system? If so, let us know in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Happiness Is Homemade Webpage!

Cinnamon Rhubarb Muffins Recipe!

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Cinnamon Rhubarb Muffins Recipe!

Are you looking for a delicious muffin recipe for breakfast morning? If so, you need to make these Cinnamon Rhubarb Muffins! I recently made this breakfast dish for my in-laws and it was yummy. Want to make this  recipe as well? If so, here are the ingredients you will need:

  • 9 oz. (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups 1/4-inch-diced rhubarb (7-1/4 oz.)
  • 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Fine Cooking Webpage! Let us know what you thought of this recipe, because we love to hear from our readers.

Need A Fun Game For The Summer?

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Summer is a great time to get those kids out of the house and play all day long! Everyone loves to try to knock off all the balls off with this game! This is a super simple DIY game you can make in an afternoon.

Materials Needed:
* 1 piece of wood, cut to desired length
* Paint, your favorite color
* Golf Tees
* Ping Pong balls
* Water guns
* Drill
* Drill Bits

Instructions:
1- Cut wood to desired length.
2- Paint the entire piece of wood with your favorite color and let dry.
3- Drill holes for your golf tees how ever far apart you want!
4- Place in golf tees in holes!
5- Carefully place ping pong balls on top of golf tees
6- Fill up water guns
7- Have fun shooting off the ping pong balls!

If you liked this fun DIY craft game, check out or others of under the DIY tab on our blog! Or click this link to take you directly there! Did you enjoy this fun DIY? Let us know in the comments below! Would love to see what you all make!

Sloppy Joe Mac N Cheese Recipe!

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Sloppy Joe Mac N Cheese Recipe!

Looking for a recipe that your kids will enjoy? If so, then try this Sloppy Joe Mac N Cheese recipe! My husband and kids would love this recipe, because they devour sloppy joes. If you are like our family, then you must try this delicious looking dish! Here are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this meal:

For the Sauce:
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Pasta and Remainder of Dish:
  • 2 cups dry rotini (or any spiral-shaped) pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup diced onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (about ½ cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Taste And Tell Blog for more details. Let us know what you thought of this dish and if you plan on making it again. Feel free to share, because we’d love to hear from you.

Wish Bracelets DIY Project!

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Wish Bracelets DIY Project!

Do you or your kids enjoy making jewelry at home? If so, we have a fun summer activity for your family! You can make these fun Wish Bracelets. Doesn’t that sound fun? I plan on making these bracelets with my girls this Sunday afternoon. What about you? If you’d like to make this DIY project as well, be sure to have the following supplies:

  • Hemp Twine or Cord
  • Seven Beads With Large Hole
  • Scissors

PS: I’ve found these materials at my local Hobby lobby shop and spent less than $5.

For further directions on making these Wish Bracelets, be sure to visit the Happy Hour Projects Webpage! Have you made any of the other jewelry DIY posts? If so, let us know what you thought in the comment section below.