Not everyone wants to be stuck behind a grill during the picnic! If you have to cook hot dogs for a crowd, there's an easy way to do it-in the slow cooker! Crockpot Hot Dogs are a thing, and they are delicious! It's summertime and the outdoor grilling season is in full swing. … [Read more...]
Captain America Birthday Party
If your child's going to look up to a superhero, Captain America is probably the best one out there. Celebrate with a Captain America birthday party this year! When the whole world tells you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of Truth and tell … [Read more...]
Patriotic Cake Roll
This red, white and blue Patriotic Cake Roll is filled and frosted with a sweet, creamy filling and is perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day picnics! OK. I'll be the first to admit this is a less-than-stellar cake roll. This was my first time attempting a cake roll of any … [Read more...]
Mom’s Baked Beans
This easy recipe for Baked Beans is a crowd-pleaser! Served hot or at room temperature, they are the perfect side dish for BBQ's and picnics this summer. When my husband and I were first married, this was one of the dishes he asked me to learn how to make. You know, "like … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Recipes
Summer time is just around the corner, which means lots of red, white and blue recipes will be popping up! I pinned over one hundred of them (which created such a beautiful board)... and then ended up deleting over half of them. Please open the pins before you pin them. So many … [Read more...]
Sparkling Watermelon Slushie
What's better than a slushie? A SPARKLING Watermelon Slushie that won't mess up your clean eating lifestyle because it's simply perfect. I'll admit it. My life pretty much revolves around food. I think about it when I wake up in the morning, I spend my days preparing it for the … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Jello Dessert
Layered Jello Dessert (or is it considered a jello salad?) is a time-honored family favorite. It's light and refreshing and the addition of fresh fruit makes it even more special for summer holidays! I've been waiting almost a year to share this post with you! Jamie brought … [Read more...]
Stars and Stripes Sundae
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Breyers. All opinions are 100% mine. I will never use store-bought strawberry sauce again. It's amazing to me how simple ingredients come together to make something delicious. This easy "Stars and Stripes Sundae" is made with … [Read more...]
Watermelon Popsicles-Guest Post
Hello everyone! I'm so happy to be here today guest posting for Nicole. My name is Joanne and I blog over at Wine Lady Cooks. I'm a wife, mother, and grandmother and I share family friendly recipes that are most often quick and easy to prepare. I've been blogging since 2009 and … [Read more...]
Patriotic Wreath: Vol. 2, Day 83
Does anyone else feel like the summer is flying by and you're already playing catch up? I wanted to decorate my mantel for Summer this year and I suddenly realized that Independence Day is only a week away! A week!!! How did that happen? I didn't have time (or, let's face it, … [Read more...]
Patriotic Paper Medallions: Vol. 2, Day 81
I'm going to be totally honest with you. This is a terrible tutorial. I saw something similar to these patriotic paper medallions on Huckleberry Love and they were just stunning. The colors were bright and crisp and the paper was so clean and professional-looking! I knew … [Read more...]
Stained Glass Flag Craft-Summer Fun Series
Summer brings Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and I have a great craft for you to do with your kids to help celebrate our great nation! This "stained glass" flag is so eye-catching when it's hung on the window and it is super easy to make. Trust me, if I … [Read more...]
