May 22, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day Sweets and Treats

Taste A Rainbow – Cupcakesfrom: Family Fun Here’s what little leprechauns look forward to on St. Patrick’s Day: a magical snack that can add color to the grayest March afternoon. Pot of gold not included Ingredients * White cake mix (we used an 18-1/4-ounce box)* Food coloring (red, blue, green, and yellow)* Baking cups* Whipped [...]

4 St. Patricks Day Dinner Recipes

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinerfrom: FamilyFun.com The slow cooker is the perfect way to go for this traditional dish, since it must bubble away untended for hours, in any event. Be sure to serve with crusty bread, and Dijon mustard and horseradish on the side.Ingredients • 4 cups hot water• 2 tbsp. cider vinegar• 2 [...]

Girl Scout Cookie Recipes

by: Trisha NovotnyFounder 24/7 MOMS Rumor has it that My 5 boxes of Girl Scout cookies are about to arrive. If you are like my family you just can’t get enough Girl Scout cookies and you might even be wondering how you could actually create recipes using these yummy cookies. I went on the hunt [...]

Let The Manner Games Begin- Fun Ways To Teach Manners

Yesterday we talked about the Parent Musts and Elbows off the table rules for teaching our kids table manners. Today I have three fun game ideas to assist you in teaching your kids table manners. Oink Oink – This s a fun table manner reminder game. You will need some sort of pig either stuffed, [...]

Elbows Off The Table Manners

My favorite scene in the movie cheaper by the dozen is the crazy breakfast scene where the missing frog reappears and creates complete mayhem. This scene reminds me of the continued need for table manner training in my home. I admit my children are not perfectly mannered at the dinner table and I’m sure if [...]

MOM Tip – The Breakfast Plan

MOM Tip: Many of us create weekly or monthly dinner meal plans so that we can simplify what’s for diner each night by having a plan. What about breakfast? are your morning crazy trying to get a team of kids out the door each morning? Are your kids eating the same thing morning after morning? [...]

7 Unusual Uses For Items Found In The Kitchen

Everyday, we use items from our kitchen cupboards and drawers to prepare our meals have you ever thought if there was possibly another use for a particular gadgets or food item? Here are 7 unusual uses for items we find in our kitchens. 1. Cool whip – Will condition your hair in 15 minutes. 2. [...]

Pancake Celebration FUN

February 23rd is National Pancake Day Celebration. Create some family fun and celebrate with one or two of these Pancake fun ideas Table Setting Fun – Download and print these fun pancake activity place mats from Betty Crocker. Click here to get your table setting fun. Puzzle Fun – Pancake day printable puzzles. Click here [...]

7 Creative Pancake Recipes

Bisquick Pancakes My personal all time favorite Prep Time: 15 minTotal Time: 20 minMakes: 12 pancakes Ingredients2 cups Original Bisquick® mix1 cup milk2 eggs Directions: 1. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 375°F; grease with cooking spray, vegetable oil or shortening. (Surface is ready when a few drops of water [...]

3 Favorite Holly Clegg’s Freezer Meals

From: Holly Clegg’s Trim & Terrific Freezer Friendly Meals.Submitted by: Tina WaldherChicken & Broccoli this smelled so good while it was cooking, I was tempted to just serve it for lunch! I was nervous about using so much onion and red pepper, but it cooks down nicely. This one meal dish of chicken and broccoli [...]