Tag: Family Life

Melt Away Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe!

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Melt Away Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe!

I love purchasing fudge at those cute little shops! However, buying fudge in-store can be expensive. So, I made this Melt Away Peanut Butter recipe last weekend and was amazed at its taste! You have to try this sweet treat, because you will not be disappointed. If you’d like to make fudge homemade as well, be sure to purchase/ pick up the following ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
  • 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For further instruction on making this fudge, be sure to visit the Mr. Food Test Kitchen Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this sweet treat in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!

Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Recipe!

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Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Recipe!

Love popcorn and want something sweet this weekend? If, so make this delicious Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Recipe! I’ve made this exact recipe with my family and they loved it, so do not miss out on making this dish. I know that I’ll be making it again, because it’s easy and inexpensive to put-together. Plus, this peppermint version is perfect for the holiday season. If you’d like to make this popcorn recipe as well, be sure to have the following ingredients ready at home:

  • ¾ cup unpopped popcorn
  • 8 oz vanilla flavored candy coating or white chocolate chips
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips
  • ¼ cup assorted sprinkles (optional)

Let us know what you thought of this recipe, because we love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on how to make this tasty treat, be sure to visit the Mom On Timeout Webpage for further details.

Peppermint Candy Bath Bomb Tutorial!

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Peppermint Candy Bath Bomb Tutorial!

Have you ever used bath bombs? If not, its scenty soap that dissolves in the bath water. They’re amazing, but so expensive at stores like Lush! So, why not make your own at home?! These make fun anniversary or birthday gifts. If you’d like to make one of these bath bombs as well, then be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

  • 6-7 Disk Mold & Package
  • 2 cups Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Citric Acid
  • 4 mL Peppermint Essential Oil, 1st Distill
  • 3 mL Vanilla Non-Discoloring Fragrance Oil
  • .3 oz. Argan Oil
  • .3 oz. Polysorbate 80 (optional)
  • Witch Hazel
  • Shamrock Mica
  • Merlot Sparkle Mica
  • Cellini Red Mica
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol

PS: Some of these ingredients may seem unknown, however, you can purchase almost all of these supplies at your local health store or Amazon.

You can add glitter or other essential oils to make your bath bomb unique. Let us know what bath bomb you’ve made and what you think of this idea. For additional directions or other recipes, be sure to visit the Soap Queen Webpage! 

Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe!

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Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe!

Its cold outside, which means lots of baking! I love baking with peppermint and chocolate, so making these Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint 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 ready at home:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 28 unwrapped peppermint kisses

For further directions on making these cookies, be sure to visit the Small Town Woman Webpage for more details. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. We’d love to know.

Fingerprint Lights Photo Frame DIY Project!

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Fingerprint Lights Photo Frame DIY Project!

Do you enjoy making crafts with your kids? If so, then take a look at this Fingerprint Lights Photo Frame DIY Project! I love this project idea because this frame can hold a photograph of a wonderful holiday memory! I plan on making this project with my children next week for their grandparents. If you’d like to make this photo frame as well, be sure to have the following supplies ready:

  • Salt Dough- 1 cup of flour plus 1 cup of salt mixed with half a cup of water
  • An old plastic photo frame
  • Gold spray paint
  • Red and green paint
  • Ribbon
  • Alphabet Cookie stamps

For more instruction on making this frame, be sure to visit the Teach Me Mommy Webpage for further details. Be sure to post your thoughts on this project in the comment section below. We’d love to hear how your crafts have been turning out.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider Recipe!

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider Recipe!

In the mood for a new take on the standard apple cider this Christmas? If so, I recently found this Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider Recipe! I haven’t made this drink yet, but it looks fun to make. I’ve never made a apple cider drink in the slow cooker, but it seems easy enough. Plus, the smell of this cider will probably make my home smell wonderful. If this recipe interests you as well be sure to have the following ingredients:

  • 1 liter apple juice, pure unsweetened
  • 2 cups orange juice, pure unsweetened
  • 1 liter cranberry juice, unsweetened
  • ½ cup sugar, stevia, honey or other sweetener (to taste)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks, whole
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

For further instruction on making this cider recipe, be sure to visit The Recipe Rebel Webpage. Let us know if you enjoyed this recipe in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers.

Melted Crayon Art DIY Christmas Ornaments!

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Melted Crayon Art DIY Christmas Ornaments!

Want to make a craft this weekend with your kiddos? I sure do! Be sure to take a look at this fun Melted Crayon Art DIY Christmas Ornaments post! These ornaments look so easy and fun to make. I haven’t made this yet, but this do-it-yourself project would be perfect before decorating our Christmas tree. If you’d like to make these beautiful ornaments for your tree as well, be sure to have the following supplies ready:

For a complete list of materials and directions on making this fun project, be sure to visit the Heathered Nest Webpage for more details. Let us know in the comments if you’ve made crafts like this, because we’d love to hear from you.