Tag: Family Life

Bow-Tie Noodle Butterfly Craft! So Inexpensive!

May 12, 2016 Crafts, DIY, Family Life

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Bow-Tie Noodle Butterfly Craft! So Inexpensive!

Do you have leftover bow-tie pasta in the pantry? If so, you can take that remaining pasta and make a craft with it! Isn’t that such a neat idea for your kids? My daughter would love to make this Bow-Tie Noodle Butterfly Craft.

Even if you do not have any pasta leftover, you can usually pick up an entire box at the grocery store for around $1! This is a great thrift craft for your family! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Fun chalk markers or paint
  • Black sharpie
  • White paper
  • Small bow-tie noodles
  • Glue

Let us know what you thought of this craft idea in the comments below. For directions on how this DIY was made, be sure to visit the Crafty Morning Webpage!

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe!

May 12, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe!

Salad can be the perfect meal during those hot summer days. I love going to a farmer’s market and picking up fresh ingredients! My family loves this Southwest Chicken Salad recipe, which is great for picky eaters. Want to make this recipe yourself? If so, here are the needed ingredients:

  • 4 cups of romaine/iceberg mix
  • 1 package Foster Farms® Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
  • ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup corn, drained
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ⅓ cup red onion, chopped
  • ½ cup southwestern dressing or ranch dressing
  • ½ cup tortilla strips (optional)

Let us know how your salad turned out and if your family enjoyed it. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below, because we’d love to hear from you. For additional directions on how to put this salad together, be sure to visit the Mess For Less Webpage!

Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas!

May 11, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas!

Want an interesting take on a sweet treat? If so, be sure to make these Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas! I recently made these for my family last weekend and my kids gobbled them up. Plus, you do not need many ingredients. Want to make this as well? Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 slightly overripe bananas
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Olive oil spray

For additional directions on making this treat, be sure to visit the Dizzy Busy and Hungry Webpage! Let us know what you’ve been making in the kitchen in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers.

Paper Rosette Bird DIY! So Cute!

May 11, 2016 Crafts, DIY, Family Life

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Paper Rosette Bird DIY!

Do you have a free weekend to spend with your kids coming up? If so, why not make a spring-time themed craft? My kids love to make things with their hands like crafts and recipes. Yours will too! Be sure to try this Paper Rosette Bird DIY, because it looks so fun. I know that I’ll be making this craft this weekend! Plan to make this as well? If so, you will need the following supplies:

  • Xyron® Tape Runner
  • Xyron® 3″ Sticker Maker
  • DCWV® DIY Project Stack Mini Albums
  • Scissors
  • Duct Tape or Hot Glue
  • Black Marker

How did your Paper Rosette Bird turn out? Let us know in the comments below. Also, what crafts have you done with your kids lately? Feel free to share with us. For additional step by step directions on making this new craft, visit the Artsy Momma Webpage!

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas Recipe!

May 11, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas Recipe!

Want a new take on quesadillas for lunch? If so, be sure to make these Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas! I have yet to make these, but I am sure that they’ll be a hit with my family. My boys love all varieties of quesadillas. Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this dish:

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 of a small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 of a red or orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 heaping cup of frozen, thawed corn (or canned corn)
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (monterrey jack, colby jack, or cheddar)
  • 4 large tortillas
  • 2 tsp butter
  • Sour cream, for serving

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Tastes Better From Scratch Webpage! Let us know what you thought about this recipe in the comments below.

Avengers Themed Recipes! Great for A Party!

May 10, 2016 DIY, Family Life, Recipes

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Avengers Themed Recipes! Great for A Party!

Are you excited to see the new Captain America: Civil War movie? My family sure is! If you plan on having a superhero party to prepare, then be sure to make some themed recipes. My kids love eating movie themed food, especially in anticipation for an upcoming release. Here are some ideas for your family!

1. Captain America Fruit Shield With Yogurt Fruit Dip
2. Thor Hammer Cheese Sticks
3. Hulk SpinWheel Cookies
4. Iron Man Nonalcholhic Drink
5. Thor Cupcakes

Thanks, A Mom’s Impressions, 3 Little Green Woods,  Raining Hot Coupons, Five Little Chefs, & Horrible Housewife for these recipes! 

For further directions on making these recipes, be sure to visit the links listed above. Let us know what similar recipes you’ve made in the comments below! We’d love to know and share with our readers. For additional recipe ideas, be sure to visit the Thrifty Momma Webpage daily!