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13 Quick Back to School Pasta Dishes!

by Karen | DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

13 Back to School Pasta Dishes We are Italian therefore pasta is one of our food groups! I love pasta no matter how you cook it or what you put on it. Pasta can be a budget friendly item on your menu and also can turn into some quick dinners. Below are a list of my favorite quick pasta dishes that will be super helpful for back to school nights. Sausage Pepper Fettuccini Skillet | Let the Baking Begin – This slightly spicy meal in a skillet is super healthy and packs good flavor all while being super quick to make! Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini | Cooking Classy – This quick pasta dish is extremely good and so creamy. If you want to go meatless, this dish is perfect for you or you can...

Dip Recipes for any Occasion

by Karen | Dip Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 4 Comments

It' It may not be warm outside, but it's still a good time to throw a get together of some sort. No party or event is complete without a splendid dip recipe to keep people happy before the main course begins. Therefore, I found some irresistible dip recipes to make for any event! Dip Recipes for any Occasion Meat/Chicken/Seafood Dips Buffalo Chicken Dip | Bombshell Bling - Spicy and perfect for sports enthusiasts. Wings and sports are a duo. Try this buffalo wing taste-a-like at your next shin dig. Cheesy Sriracha Chicken Dip | Bare Feet in the Kitchen - Do you like cheese? Do you like hot and spicy? This dip is the one for you! Mississippi Sin | Plain Chicken - It's almost a sin how...

Common Mistakes When Growing Tomatoes

by Karen Mendes | Gardening, Tomatoes | 0 Comments

We love to grow tomatoes and they are always in our garden. It's the first thing I plant! Although technically a fruit, tomatoes are a staple in most homeowner's vegetable gardens. Their versatility in the kitchen and health benefits have helped them gain that popularity, along with the fact that they are easy to grow and will often produce high yields. Even the most novice gardener will have little difficulty, provided that a few common mistakes when growing them are avoided. Common Mistakes When Growing Tomatoes Site Selection Tomatoes will produce the best when planted in a location that gets full sun. A minimum of six hours of direct sunlight will suffice but choosing a location with...

10 Easy To Grow Vegetables

by Karen Mendes | Gardening | 0 Comments

While growing vegetables is generally easy to do, some are easier to grow than others. Check out this list of the 10 easiest to grow vegetables for your home garden. 10 Easy To Grow Vegetables There's a lot of talk going around about how important vegetables are as a part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. However, with the rising costs of produce and the inconvenience of having to run out to the store each time you need fresh vegetables, it can be hard to get enough in your diet. This is where growing your own vegetables at home can save you time and money. Better yet, it's easy! If you're just starting out growing vegetables at home there are a few vegetables that have been known to be...

Growing Delicious Leaf Lettuce

by Karen Mendes | Gardening | 0 Comments

Lettuce is one plant most gardeners enjoy growing. It has a short growing season, it does not take up much room and its requirements are easily met. Leaf lettuce can be grown in a container on a patio or a sunroom or it can be grown in a large garden. The thought of enjoying sweet, juicy lettuce can quickly become a nightmare if the harvested leaves are wilted or taste bitter. This can be avoided by being aware of these refreshing plant's needs. This year is the second time I'm growing lettuce and these tips have helped me a lot. Growing Delicious Leaf Lettuce Climate Leaf lettuce is one of the first plants that a gardener should plant in the spring. It also does well when planted in the...

How to Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons

by Karen Mendes | Crafts, DIY, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Broken crayons normally litter your kid's rooms. Bits and pieces of these once useful crayons are now adding to the clutter. For some, the only solution is to throw them in the trash. Take a minute to think about the fact that you may be able to create attractive crafts using broken crayons. You can easily make those crayons useful again for your kids. Here are some of the few interesting crafts that kids can make using broken crayons. How to Make Crafts Using Broken Crayons Make a New Set of Trendy Crayons With this project, your kids can remold broken crayons in order to make a new set. The project does involve melting crayons, so adult supervision is necessary. Here’s how to it: Find...

20 Ways to Make S’Mores

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 3 Comments

Camping is a staple activity throughout many months of the year. Even in the cooler months. Some people still set up those tents and rough if for a couple of days. S'mores is a stable when camping or having a backyard get together. You definitely don't need to be camping to make them. Check below for 20 different ways you can make some s'mores goodness! 20 S'Mores Recipes to Make This Delicious Gooyieness No-Bake S’mores Pops | Tip Junkie - Get annoyed at the gooey s'mores getting all over your hand? Try this pop recipe to keep your hands clean! S’mores Truffles | High Heels and Grills - Creamy truffles are amazing by themselves. But when you add s'mores ingredients in the middle, it...

3 of the Best Herbs to Grow for Grilling

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening, Grilling Recipes, Recipes | 6 Comments

If you love to grill, read on to hear about 3 of the best herbs to grow for grilling. Our grill is on overdrive right now. I'm learning to make so many different things on the grill and using what's growing in my garden as well! I love growing herbs because they are great staples in my spice collection. I always use spices to flavor my meats and vegetables when I grill. Herbs can add a lot of flavor to our food, and they eliminate the need for salt and high-calorie dressings. But when it comes to grilling, I find that some herbs grill better than others and are easier to grow. 3 of the Best Herbs to Grow for Grilling Rosemary Rosemary can be a very versatile herb when it comes to...

Growing Tomatoes is Easier Than You Think

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening, Summer | 1 Comment

Growing tomatoes is an easy way to add color and vitamins to your diet. Although many people think growing tomatoes is difficult, it's actually very easy to do once you know what's needed to get perfect tomatoes. Growing Tomatoes in a Few Easy Steps There are a few things you must do when growing tomatoes if you want them to flourish. These aren't plants that you plop into the ground straight out of the pot. You've got to baby them somewhat and make sure they have plenty of food. Preparing Your Bed Whether you're growing tomatoes in raised beds or in a traditional garden plot, you've got to make sure the beds are prepared. Tomatoes are heavy feeders, so popping them into any old dirt isn't...

Handmade Father’s Day Crafts for Kids

by Karen | Crafts, DIY, Father's Day, Kid Stuff | 0 Comments

Mother's Day has passed and now another big day approaches that's just as important....Father's Day! Sometimes it's easy to find a present for grown ups to give as presents but the kids need help with their ideas for dad on that special day. Don't neglect the kids' giving this year. Check out these 12 Handmade Father's Day Crafts for kid's to help you show their daddy how awesome he is! 12 Handmade Father's Day Crafts for Kids You Are My Superhero | Glued to My Crafts - Dad's always need a card on Father's Day, why not let the kids be the one to make it this year? Hand and Footprint Art | The Whoot - For those dads who love to keep little items as memories, why not give him a...

22 Delicious Bacon Recipes for Father’s Day

by Karen | Breakfast Recipes, DIY, Father's Day, Recipes, Summer | 2 Comments

I don't know very many men who don't like bacon. My husband would cook himself bacon every single weekend! I don't enjoy it as much as him but I know others do as well and bacon has become an insanely popular item and topic. Make that special dad feel manly and please his taste buds at the same time on Father's Day by trying one of these Delicious bacon recipes! 22 Delicious Bacon Recipes for Father's Day Bacon Crackers | Debbie Doo’s - Start the father being celebrated off with a snack of bacon crackers! Don't let him eat too many though, he will get too full to try these other great recipes! Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies | The Girl Who Ate Everything - This sweet and salty...

Fruit Salsa Recipes | Color and Spice for Summer

by Karen | DIY, Recipes, Salsa Recipes, Summer | 6 Comments

I love all the colors that come along with summer. All these colors are not only a part of clothes and accessories but food and drinks as well! One of my favorite items to serve at a summer get together is fruit salsa! The fruit has bright, vibrant colors and when you mix those colors together, you get a dish perfect for summer! Check below for some of our favorite fruit salsa recipes! 15 Fruit Salsa Recipes Cherry Salsa| Instructables - Cherries are my one of my favorite fruits and while it was a strange ingredient in salsa, I liked it and will make it this summer. Watermelon Salsa | Moms Need to Know - Watermelon is a favorite and affordable summer fruit. This recipe was definitely...

Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Enjoy for Summer

by Karen | Beverage Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 2 Comments

Summer is perfect for amazing get togethers but sometimes they can be a handful for the one throwing the party. If you would like to reduce your list of responsibilities or stress at your next shin dig, try one of these 15 non-alcoholic drinks that are pleasing to the eye and taste buds without taking away the fun! 15 Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Summer Brazilian Lemonade | My Mom Taught me to Play with my Food - Lemonade is always a refreshing drink and could be said to be the poster drink for summer. Try this new twist on lemonade for your next drink! Arizona Sunset | Love Bakes Good Cakes - Who doesn't like those brightly colored, duo colored drinks? Try this tangy mixture the next time...

Composting is Gardening Gold

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening | 1 Comment

Composting is one of the most important things you can do for your garden. Gardening has seen a huge increase in popularity over the past few years. Even city residents have rooftop gardens or tomatoes growing in pots on their decks. If you have the space, one of the best things you can do for your garden is composting. Composting allows you to introduce a healthy punch of nutrients into the soil, which leads to hardier plants and a bigger yield. Composting - Why Do It? There are a number of different reasons to compost. One of the big reasons is that it's better for the environment. Did you know that food waste in landfills generally breaks down in the absence of oxygen? Without oxygen,...

Tips for Growing Basil {One of my Favorite Herbs}

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening, Tips | 7 Comments

I will be starting my garden soon and of course, I am growing basil - it's my favorite herb! I have two raised garden beds and we grew a bunch of things from seeds. A popular herb we all use especially if cooking Italian is Ocimum basilicum commonly known as basil. Originating from the mint family it is also known as Saint Joseph’s Wort. The type of basil used in Italian dishes is known as sweet basil. One of my favorite things to grow is Basil. I love basil when it's fresh use it on so many things. We always grow Basil and have great luck with it! If growing Basil is new to you, here are a few things you may want to know before you start. Sweet basil has inch-long, oval-pointed,...

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