Homemade Lemonade – Nothing beats fresh squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day. Fresh lemons are so much better than any powder or mix there is! Lemonade is a classic summer drink. If you want to spike it, this Blue Vodka Lemonade is a fun version. But there is just something about fresh lemonade on…
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Guacamole
Homemade Guacamole – super easy guacamole recipe with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions and a couple spices. Perfect with quesadillas, tacos or just with tortilla chips. I have loved guacamole as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, we always had Mexican food on Sunday. And homemade guacamole was usually on the…
15 Copycat Recipes to Try
15 Copycat Recipe to Try – want to make some of your restaurant favorites at home. Here are 14 of my favorite homemade versions of some famous restaurant dishes. When you go out to a restaurant, do you get the same thing every time you go? It depends on the restaurant, but there are certain…
Easy Homemade Salsa
Easy Homemade Salsa – quick and easy salsa you can make in minutes all year round, using ingredients you probably have in your pantry already! What a crazy weekend! It started bright an early on Saturday morning with a game of tennis. The lessons my 10 year old is taking are sure paying off. After…
Oreo Peanut Butter Dip
Oreo Peanut Butter Dip is a twist on your classic homemade peanut butter. Just 2 ingredients, and you have a tasty and addicting treat! This week is crazy! So much to do to get ready for Halloween, and so little time to get it all done. I thought I was in good shape, but then…
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Granola Bars
So now that we are after Labor Day, I think all the kids are officially back to school. We have been in school for 2 weeks now, and I can finally say I think we are getting back into a routine. I love summer, and am not ready for cold temperatures or that white stuff,…
Chocolate Chip Caramel Swirl Ice Cream
Over the last month my 9 year old has become obsessed with soccer. He is currently playing baseball on a team, but spends almost all of his free time playing soccer in the back yard. He even saved up his allowance money, and used it to buy a USA soccer shirt. He changes into his…
Cherry Limeade Margaritas
I trust that all the Dad’s out there had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. Ours was low key, which is exactly what my husband requested. We have been so busy lately, he just want to have some time at home. I had big plans of going away for the weekend, hiking, biking, and seeing friends. …
Potato Pizza
I had to miss cooking club this month because we were traveling. I was really disappointed, this was the month I was most looking forward to. Each month has a different color as the theme. November was orange, and I couldn’t want to see what everyone came up with. October was purple, and that is…