Shrimp Scampi is definitely my weakness. I can't get enough of the buttery garlic goodness that is Shrimp Scampi. I always order it when we're out to dinner, but it gets pretty pricey and they don't serve you nearly enough shrimp. So I thought, I can just make it at home! ...then I thought. How can I make this even more tasty? I'm the kind of girl who will be halfway done ...
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Chocolate Chips make everything better, who doesn't smile at the taste of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie? I know if I'm baking something chocolate and I have spare chocolate chips in the cupboard, you better believe I'm putting some in the batter. I advise that you make this amazing, addicting, and simple recipe for... Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip. Oh, ...
Four Ingredient Flaky Pie Crust
It's officially Farmer's Market season here in Wisconsin. I love having fresh fruits and vegetables in the house. Fresh fruits means its also that time of the year where pies will be made. Unfortunately, we're not in a Disney movie with woodland creatures to help us make our fresh baked goodies. Don't fret though, I have a four ingredient pie crust recipe that will rock ...
Simple Minions Marshmallow Crispie Bar Layer Cake
We made a Minions Cake to celebrate the launch of The Minions Movie. At this point, you've probably encountered photos of every kind of minion decorated dessert that you can dream up. Unfortunately, I'm the worst ever at decorating. So I had to come up with my own minion dessert that had almost no effort required. I took my standard Marshmallow Crispie Bar Layer Cake, and ...
Hasselback Tailgate Potatoes
So this recipe was supposed to be about how to make some delicious ribs on the grill for game day. Then I made these hasselback tailgate potatoes and they stole the show! They are a great way to combine your favorite types of potato. They are basically a baked potato that has been pre sliced to simplify the “loading” process of loaded baked potatoes. Thinly sliced about half ...
Keeping your pets warm and busy on snow days!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #proplanprobiotic #CollectiveBias This week was so cold that almost every business in our state was closed for at least a day and a half, schools were closed, libraries were closed, and mail wasn't delivered. It ended up being in the negative 20's for almost 2 days, and ...
The cure for being hangry on a frozen roadtrip.
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS Wrigley Confectionery. All opinions are mine alone. #CreamySNICKERS #CollectiveBias Normally I love hitting the road and spending a day traveling, it's a great time to take in some scenery, have some great discussions, and sing those favorite songs at obnoxious volumes. When you go on a road ...
Our new favorite snack for our homeschool routine
This shop has been compensated by Chobani. All opinions are mine alone. #GimmiesFun As a homeschooling family we're home a lot of the time, and I'm always hearing a certain 6 year-old begging for snacks to get through to lunch or dinner. I'm always looking for healthy new snack options. I was super excited to hear about Chobani® Gimmies™ yogurts for kids they're new and ...
Homeschoolers Guide to Scholastic Book Club
Recently we joined the Scholastic Book Club, I'm not affiliated with the Scholastic Book Club, I just love the nostalgia it brings and it definitely takes me right back to the elementary classroom in the 90's. I think that might be where I became a frugal shopper. I can almost hear 8 year old me saying, "Look at all these books for under $3, if I get a few of those books I'll ...
Snow Day Bucket List DIY
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Abreva, Breathe Right, Clorox, Robitussin and Theraflu. All opinions are mine alone. #SoothesOfTheSeason #CollectiveBias It has already been pretty snowy here in Wisconsin, and we’ll probably have plenty of snow days this Winter. In fact, as I’m typing this I glanced out the window to see little snowflakes flying ...
Last Minute Christmas Gift Idea – Fauxligraphy notebooks
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PilotYourHoliday #CollectiveBias The holidays are the best time of year to spread a little cheer. Personally, I absolutely love making handmade gifts for the holidays, it's a little extra special and so easy to personalize. So I decided that the teens in ...