Tag: Family Life

Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes Recipe!

Want some comfort food tonight? If so, nothing is better than bacon, potatoes, and cheese! Am I right?! Be sure to make this Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes recipe. I recently tried this recipe last weekend and my family loved it. Plus, it was quick and easy to make. If you’d like to make this as well, you’ll need the following:

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 3 extra large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2″-3/4″ pieces, about 6 cups worth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend shredded cheeses
• 3 green onions, sliced thin

How did your dish turn out? Be sure to let us know in the comments below. For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Bare Feet In The Kitchen Webpage!

Shell Hair Pins DIY!

Plan on going to the beach during your summer vacation? If so, be sure to find some sea shells and make this DIY keepsake! This is a great way to make a trendy accessory, as well as remembering your summer vacation! Want to make this for yourself?  If so, here are the materials that you will need to make this project:

• Small Shells
• Hair Pins
•  2-Part Epoxy
• Nail Polish

For additional directions on making these Shell Hair Pins, be sure to visit the Swell Life Blog for more details. Have you made a DIY like this before? If so, what did you think? Let us know in the comments below.

Polar Bear Paw Cupcake Recipe!

I just had to share this adorable cupcake creation with our readers. Did you know that you can make a Polar Bear Paw cupcake?! Isn’t that just adorable to look at? This would be a great recipe to make with your kids after visiting the zoo this spring or summer. I know I’ll be making this cupcake creation for my kids, because it does not look too complex. If making this cupcake, you’ll need:

• White Vanilla Frosting
• Coconut Shavings
• Oreos
• Chocolate Covered Raisins
• Cupcake Liners
• White Cupcake or Cake Mix

For additional directions on how to assembly this beautiful cupcake, visit the A Few ShortCuts Webpage! Let us know how your cupcake turned out and if it was delicious!

Egg Carton Flowers DIY!

Do you have any empty egg cartons at home? If so, do not throw them out! Save the cartons and use them as a craft for your kids this weekend. They can craft these Egg Carton Flowers, pictured above! Doesn’t that sound like fun? Plus, you do not need many supplies to make this DIY project. Here’s what you will need:

• Acrylic Paint
• Egg Carton (not foam)
• Paper Straw
• Pom Poms
• Scissors
• Glue
• Paint Brush

How did your project turn out? Let us know in the comments below, because we love to hear from our readers. Also, let us know what crafts you’ve made lately. For additional directions on making this DIY, be sure to visit the I Heart Arts N Crafts Webpage here!

Biscuits and Gravy Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe!

Want something yummy for breakfast this weekend? If so, you must make this Biscuits and Gravy Overnight Breakfast Casserole recipe! This is a casserole that your entire family will enjoy, especially your children. Want to make this dish? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• 16 oz. can of Grand’s biscuits
• 8 eggs
• 1 pound of sausage
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 5 T. butter
• 5 T. flour
• 2 1/4 c. milk (divided)
• 1 t. pepper (divided)
• 1 t. salt (divided)
• 1 dash of cayenne pepper

How did your casserole turn out? Let us know in the comments below, because we love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on how to make this breakfast recipe, be sure to visit the Julie’s Eats & Treats Webpage!