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5 Ways to Entertain the Kids This Summer

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff, Summer | 2 Comments

5 Ways to Entertain the Kids This Summer Finding ways to entertain the kids this summer may be challenging. Let's face it there are only so many activities and outings your budget and sanity can handle! There are times when you just want to relax, but the kids are bored and you need to entertain them. Before you even get to the point where the kids are complaining about being bored, have a game plan! Below are five ways to entertain the kids this summer and most of them won't cost you a lot of money either! Keep Crafts on Hand Spend a weekend putting together some crafts the kids can easily do. Organize all of the supplies and instructions into one big box. When the kids want something to...

13 Zucchini Recipes to Liven up Your Healthy Living!

by Karen | DIY, Recipes, Summer, Zucchini Recipes | 1 Comment

I am always looing for Zucchini Recipes. Soon enough my garden will be overflowing with Zucchini. It's not a bad problem, but it's a problem. My family is getting sick of the same ole' Zucchini Recipes. I needed to find different ways to cook it.. or bake with it! The creativity on the internet with cooking zucchini is crazy! Ideas I'd never even think of! Here are 13 Zucchini Recipes to use your stash that your family will love. 13 Zucchini Recipes Zucchini and Spinach Quesadillas | Sweet Little Kitchen – This looks delicious and super healthy to boot! A quick meal that will leave you satisfied. Zucchini Carpaccio | Just us Four – If you’re looking for a yummy side dish that’s...

Tomato Recipes for Those Extra Tomatoes from Your Garden

by Karen | DIY, Gardening, Recipes, Snack Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetable Recipes | 0 Comments

If you have a garden I'm going to guess it's bursting with tomatoes right now. I know mine is! I love garden tomatoes, especially cherry and grape tomatoes and we have so many right now. While I love to share, I hate to give away all the fruits of my labor. Here are 13 tomato recipes to help you enjoy all the red deliciousness that your garden has given you! 13 Tomato Recipes Tomato Rosemary Bacon Tart| Flour on My Face – This is a gorgeous, easy, and tasty way to use up your tomatoes! Copycat Panera Bread Tomato Bisque Soup | Mom Foodie – Tomato soup is my husband’s favorite meal in the winter or on colder days. He always eats it with grilled cheese to dunk it in. Tomato Basil Queso...

No Churn Oreo Fudge Swirl Ice Cream Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

School is out and we spend a lot of time outside in our backyard in the summer. We have an in-ground pool and lots of friends. Our house seems to be the gathering place from June till August and I'm OK with that! I love it when the kids are happy and being in the pool with their friends, makes them happy. Plus I get to spend time with my friends too. Because of our jobs, we don't work as much in the summer. The kids don't play as many sports in the summer and we tend to not make as many plans away from the house during the summer, so it's a great time to catch up. When the kids have been swimming and jumping in and out of the pool all day, they get hungry! I love to grill in the...

3 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits This Summer

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff, Summer | 3 Comments

Summer is a time where fun is supposed to happen. However, kids seem to think their parents are MEAN for making them eat fruits and vegetables. Some kids just avoid eating fruit and will not consume it no matter how hard you try. With fruit being expensive, you need a few tricks up your sleeve to get your kids to eat more fruits this summer: Parents need to eat more fruits How many of you know kids that will eat fruits while their parents are consuming ice cream? Not too many! If you want your kids to eat more fruit this summer, then it’s time for you to get on the fruit eating bandwagon. Make it fun for your whole family and create a challenge. Challenge your entire family to try at least...

High Value Sorbabes Coupon

by Karen Mendes | Printable Coupons, Summer | 0 Comments

Summer is here and we are always looking for yummy treats to cool us off! Sorbabes is a dairy free ice cream because they use nut butters and fruits to flavor each one. Why not print this high value Sorbabes coupon to save on your purchase. High Value Sorbabes Coupon If Sorbabes is new to you then check out the Sorbabes website for more information including the different flavors you might find. And while you are there look at all the recipes they have for Sorbabes. I am going to make the Cocoa Haze Tart for my next get together!

12 Cucumber Recipes to Flatter any Palate

by Karen | Cucumber, DIY, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Summer, Vegetable Recipes | 1 Comment

I'm in need of some Cucumber Recipes! Right now my garden is overflowing with cucumbers! While we are really enjoying them, I needed to find some new ways to use them in recipes. Otherwise my family will get sick of them before they are gone. Are you having the same proble? If so, check below for a list of some great cucumber recipes that your family is sure to love! 12 Cucumber Recipes Cucumber Ranch Turkey Wraps | Flour on my Face – These are a wonderful snack or even a meal that’s full of nutrients and not junk! Cucumber Salad Wrap | Food N Service – The wraps are adorable and classy looking with taste to boot! So make these for your next finger food and make an impression!...

5 Perfect Side Dishes for your Summer Cookout

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

When we plan a cookout, we usually make hamburgers and hot dogs. They are easy and everyone usually eats one or the other (or both!). Pretty boring if you ask me but it's what we do. The fun part comes in planning the side dishes! I love to try new side dishes but I also have some good ole' stand by things I tend to turn to knowing everyone loves them. I've made a list of side dishes that I'd like to try this summer that I can't wait to dig into. I'm sure these will be a hit with our friends based on the things I know they like. And if they don't, then more for me! Tortellini Pasta Salad Three Bean Wild Rice Salad Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad Garlic Mushroom Kabobs Prosciutto and...

Diet Dr Pepper® Summer FUNd Sweepstakes at Walmart

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

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Diet Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine. We are trying to have the most fun we can this summer. One way we know how to do it best is by entertaining. We have a nice in ground pool and I fixed up my deck area this summer. It was in need of a paint job, the deck needed to be stained. It needed a makeover for sure! My husband told me to do what I want, so I did! It went from this.... To this..... Huge difference, right?! The yellow and the blue from the first picture were fading big time and it just didn't look good anymore. And the white was so dirty, no matter how much I washed it, it just didn't look clean...

Strawberry Punch Bowl Drink Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Beverage Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 4 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FireUpTheGrill #CollectiveBias When I was a kid, a staple at every single party my mother threw was a punch bowl. I always looked forward to it. I loved the idea of adding to my drink to make it more fun. Recently it dawned on me that I have not seen a punch bowl at a party since I was a kid. I'm sure people still make them, but no one I know. So it gave me an idea, the kids are always looking for something fun when it comes to drinks, plus I try really hard to get 5 fruits and veggies into their day. So why not make a punch bowl drink in their individual glasses. Eating the fruit at...

Buttonwood Farm Sunflowers for Wishes

by Karen Mendes | Local Deals/Happenings, Summer | 0 Comments

Last weekend a friend of mine posted some beautiful pictures of the Sunflowers at Buttonwood Farm in Griswold Connecticut on Facebook. I LOVE Sunflowers so the pictures immediately caught my attention. I looked up the farm and saw it was only 35 minutes from my house - I had to take the girls there, I knew they'd love it. They actually get pretty excited for a road trip, even if it's not very far. They love driving down back roads through places they've never been before so they were excited to go. We first stopped at Panera for breakfast to see my nephew that works there. And then we headed to Buttonwood Farms to see the Sunflowers. It's a super easy ride for those of you that are...

Stay on Track this Summer with Dannon® Light & Fit® Tiramisu Flavored Greek Nonfat Yogurt #IHeartTiramisu #IC (ad)

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Summer | 0 Comments

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Dannon. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All views and opinions are my own, and do not necessarily represent those of Dannon.” I have a very big sweet tooth. I feel deprived if I can't have something sweet at least twice a day. While I prefer a 'carb' sweet, I'm open to anything, as long as it's sweet! But when I'm trying to lose weight or even maintain my weight (that's what summer is all about!), I sometimes find it hard to stick to it. What makes it even harder, is we are on the go a lot in the summer. I need to keep my kids...

Add Libby’s® Fruits to your Summer Recipes & a Giveaway

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review, Summer | 6 Comments

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Libby's. All opinions are mine alone and have not be swayed by outside sources. "Mom, I'm hungry!" If I had even a dime for every time I heard those words this summer, I'd be living the good life! And it's only been a couple of weeks. My kids, and their friends who are over my house most days, are consistently asking for something to eat. I like to blame it on boredom, but they are seldom bored. Perhaps they are all going through growth spurts this summer, I don't know, but I need to stock up on some healthy snacks and satisfying meals to curb their appetites. Or I may go insane! Thankfully my girls love fruit! While they also love...

McDonald’s Lobster Roll is Back In New England

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Summer | 2 Comments

Disclosure: This post has been compensated by McDonald's. All opinions are mine alone and have not be swayed by outside sources. The kids have been out of school for 2 weeks now and we have been nonstop since then. There is always somewhere to go and something to do in the summertime. And then after we are done and home, they are outside and in the pool! Needless to say, I pretty much collapse at the end of each day. McDonald's Lobster Roll is Back In New England When we are on the go and out of the house for most of the day, we almost always stop and grab lunch somewhere quick. The last thing I want to do on a warm day, is sit inside too long at a restaurant. Our go to place...

Get Unlimited Talk Text and Data/Web with Walmart Family Mobile #Save4Summer

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Summer | 0 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #Save4Summer #CollectiveBias It's the first of July which means the 4th of July is only a few days away. We love to spend the day swimming barbecuing and having a fun time with our friends every year on the 4th of July. Last year it rained but this year it looks like we will have a perfect day! The fact that it lands on the weekend is a huge plus. Of course entertaining means we'll be spending money! But that's okay because I've been able to save money with Walmart Family Mobile this past month. WFM has some of the Lowest Priced Unlimited Plans which is exactly what I...

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