Summer

13 Breakfast Ideas Perfect for Back to School Time!

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

This week we are getting ready to go back to school. While the kids pack their back packs, I'm planning our meals. Once school starts, the craziness of the day gets in the way and I can't think straight. This week I'll be sharing lots of meal ideas to help make back to school run smoothly in your house. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when the kids are in school. I make sure they have full bellies when they leave the house. I like to come up with breakfast ides to surprise them and cook some of their favorites. Especially when school is back in session. If they have a good breakfast, they'll be in a good mood heading to school. Check out these breakfast...

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...

Peach Muffin Smoothie Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff, Recipes, Smoothie Recipes, Summer | 1 Comment

How about starting your day with a delicious Peach Muffin Smoothie! I will find every way I can sneak add more fruits and veggies into my girl's day. Sometimes I have to be creative and other times I have to make it seem like it's nothing at all. This includes adding things to recipes they love and convincing them they won't even know. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. If you are a parent, you know exactly what I mean. When I find a deal on fruits and veggies, I like to stock up and then figure out what I'll do with them. With the summer coming, I know that's going to happen a lot! There is nothing better than fresh fruits and veggies that are on in season. Especially...

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...

Tips for Keeping Your Pool Clean and Clear

by Karen Mendes | Summer, Tips | 0 Comments

Nothing feels much better than the refreshing waters of a clean cool swimming pool on a hot summer day. Keeping your pool clear, clean, and ready for swimming will require some work but the key is to not let problems develop, and when they do, treat them immediately. Pool problems generally don't correct themselves and if left untreated will result in an unhealthy pool that is unfit for swimmers. Tips for Keeping Your Pool Clean and Clear You will need to test and then treat your pool to keep the water in balance and algae-free. The proper test materials and chemicals will be required but you will also need to know how much water your pool contains. This information will be needed to...

Heading to the Beach This Week? Here are 5 Foods that are Perfect for the Beach

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Summer | 20 Comments

Heading to the Beach This Week? Here are 5 Foods that are Perfect for the Beach One thing I will be trying to do more with my family is head to beach this summer. Playing in the water, building sand castles and looking for sea shells are such fun ways to make summer memories with your children. Now, the downside of going to the beach is figuring out what to pack for lunch and snacks. In the past I have tried bringing stuff to make sandwiches and that didn't work out so well. My family wasn't a fan of my turkey sandwich with a side of sand! I decided that this year I'm going to plan out my beach trips a little better. I'm going to strategically pack food that will be a hit at the...

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...

4th Of July Quick and Easy Treats

by Karen Mendes | 4th of July, 4th of July, Summer | 5 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Aldi but my opinions are 100% my own! I love shopping at Aldi. Especially when I am entertaining. It seriously cuts my budget almost in half. And they almost always have everything I need. We love to entertain too so when ALDI asked me if I wanted to host a get together at my house this summer and shop at ALDI, I was all for it. My neighbors never shopped at ALDI until I starting having dinner parties and now they love it. This time I picked a summer outdoor theme and we had hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, dips, drinks, and desserts. I bought everything for the party at ALDI. 4th Of July Quick and Easy Treats The kids love lemonade so I picked up some...

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...

Fried Ice Cream Summer Dessert Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 1 Comment

This year for some reason my pool cleared up in 5 days. That has NEVER happened before. It was probably because we had a mild winter this past year but I'll take it! My girls have been in the pool several times already and they are loving it! Fried Ice Cream Summer Dessert Recipe Where will I be? Besides watching them while in the pool, of course, I'll be working on some fun summer treats. They will be building up their appetites from swimming all day. So how about some "Fried" Ice Cream made with Honey Bunches of Oats?! We always have cereal in the house and I love finding other uses for it besides just breakfast (or lunch or dinner - come on, you know you've done that!). If you...

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...

HTH Pool Chemical Coupons

by Karen Mendes | Printable Coupons, Summer | 0 Comments

HTH Pool Chemical Printable Coupons Are you looking for HTH Pool Chemical Printable Coupons? Check below for the newest Printable Coupons. Print this High-Value HTH Pool Chemical Printable Coupon. $5.00 off $20 of HTH Pool Chemicals They also have lots of tips on their Facebook page to help you get your pool ready! We uncovered ours this week and it's been quite the challenge after all the rain we received. But it's almost ready for swimming! *This coupon may not be available anymore. POOL TIPS: You should shock your pool at least once a week to kill bacteria and algae and to increase the chlorine in your pool. It's best to shock the pool after the sun has left the area. The sun will...

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...

10 Fun Summer Graphic Tees

by Karen Mendes | Fashion, HOT Deals, Summer | 0 Comments

Fun Summer Graphic Tees Summer is almost here and it's time to go through your closet and see what you need to have a fun summer. I gathered 10 super cute fun summer graphic tees that are a must-have for your summer wardrobe. The best part is most of them are under $25. Check them all out and let me know which one you like best! Stars and Stripes Graphic Tee that is perfect for Memorial Day and the 4th of July. It's normally $10 but right now you can get it for $6 with the sale! I'm a Cool Mom Graphic Tee - A must-have for all moms this summer! It's $16.00 but right now you can get it for $6! Just Peachy Graphic Tee - This fun tee is perfect and it's from the Lauren Conrad line! It's...

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...

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