Summer is made for backyard movies. Whether you use a fancy projector or huddle around an iPad, backyard movies are a great way to bring family and friends together! One way to take your backyard movie to the next level is to incorporate a themed concession stand. That means having a menu that goes along […]
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Campfire Cooking: Cowboy Up
My kids and I love to camp. And by love to camp, I mean that we REALLY love to camp. We try to head out at least four or five times a Summer, and we have tons of fun no matter where we end up going. But it can be tricky to prepare meals for […]
Food Painting: Highlights And Shadows That Create Delicious Art
I was spending a moment or two last weekend on Pinterest and I came across an especially gorgeous “food-themed” painting. It was a photo of pancakes and blueberries, and the shadows were just incredible! Inspired by the painting, I decided to give this kind of art a try of my own. Take a look at […]
5 Star Spangled 4th Of July (Last Minute) Desserts
The Fourth is such a magical holiday! I love the energy of the whole day and I even love the sunburn I usually come home with. However, if you’re like me, you end up doing SOMETHING last-minute on the 4th! And since you can’t go to a party empty-handed, try any one of these super […]
5 Reasons You Should Follow A Mediterranean Diet
I was lucky enough to visit the islands of Greece just last year, and while there I had the pleasure of eating incredibly delicious food! Seriously, we ate and ate that vacation and never once did I feel bloated or heavily full. I came home and had practically gained no weight at all. It was […]
How to Make Mama’s Mouth-watering Meatloaf-Family Favorite
My mom was the queen of recipes! She made her world-famous meatloaf recipe twice a month and it was usually on a Monday night. It quickly became a family tradition to indulge in Mom’s mouth-watering meatloaf. It only takes a few minutes of prep time and it’s great when you’re in a dinner bind. If […]