The combination of salty and sweet with just a touch of spicy cinnamon makes this Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix perfect for fall! Last fall my husband and I went on a road trip to Arizona for a blogging conference. I wanted to make a snack mix to bring along with us. I had looked at … [Read more...]
Slime Monster Cupcakes
Add some ooze to your Halloween table this year with easy Slime Monster Cupcakes! They are slime-filled for a delicious gooey bite! I created Slime Monster Cupcakes for two reasons: first, I want to beef up my holiday content now that I've re-branded to simple and seasonal. The … [Read more...]
17 Christmas Cupcakes that will Steal the Show
Get into the holiday spirit with these festive Christmas cupcakes! From classic flavors to creative designs, find the perfect treat for your celebrations. I have a thing for cupcakes. Cake, really. Cupcakes just mean you get an overly generous amount of frosting along with … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Pretzel Bites
The combination of salty and sweet is what keeps you coming back for more of these Candy Cane Pretzel Bites! They are the perfect treat for holiday parties. I sing in our local Symphony Chorus and we just began rehearsals for our Christmas concert. To kick off the new concert … [Read more...]
24 Cute Halloween Snacks
We don't really do anything for Halloween other than letting the kids get dressed up for a while and going to the neighbor's house for a little trick-0r-treat fun. The kids' schools have fun little parties (for which I usually have to bring some kind of snack) and I'm always … [Read more...]
Easy Ice Cream Cake
My brother had a birthday last week, and I had been wanting to make this ice cream cake ever since I saw a short Facebook video of the Pioneer Woman making one. It looked so easy and had me craving ice cream immediately. So I volunteered to bring the cake. However, our … [Read more...]
Cheesy Bacon Vegetable Dip
One of the easiest things to put together for a party, this vegetable dip will be the star of your veggie tray! Last weekend, we hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law and her soon-coming third baby. We split up the food among us and I brought this delicious veggie dip that … [Read more...]
Pizza Bites and Ritz Cookies: Game Day Snacks
I don't know if food bars are really anything new, but I love the whole idea. They make party preparation SO MUCH EASIER. There's no need to worry about who likes what, who's allergic, who's vegetarian or if things are kid-friendly. Just start with a great blank canvas like Ritz … [Read more...]
27 Slow Cooker Appetizers
Appetizers a haiku Meatballs, dips and sweets, All cooked in the slow cooker, How I love you so. If there was ever a food that deserves poetry, it's appetizers. And if there was ever a cooking appliance that deserves praise, it's the slow cooker. This … [Read more...]
Avengers Birthday Party
Throw the most amazing Avengers birthday party with these simple decor and food ideas and then check out the awesome party games, too! The end of July begins the birthday cycle in our family. It really begins in earnest in September (we celebrate a birthday every two weeks … [Read more...]
Avengers Party Ideas: Awesome Games and Easy Food
Games, snacks, toys and decorations and everything else you need to throw an amazing Avenger's party! Have I mentioned lately how fun it is to be a mom of boys? It totally gives me a valid excuse to get excited about things like super heroes. We are fans of the whole … [Read more...]
Cheesy Bacon Onion Dip in the Crockpot
Every year for Christmas Eve, our family gets together to eat all sorts of junk food and play games. We usually have a few appetizers and tons of sweets. I found this yummy-looking Cheesy Bacon Onion Dip at Real Housemoms and figured I'd give it a try. We scraped the crockpot … [Read more...]