These easy cold appetizers are not only easy to assemble but most can be made ahead of time saving you time and effort when you're entertaining. From dips to cheeseballs and from skewers to roll ups you'll find crowd pleasing appetizers that your guests will rave about long after the party is over. And the best part? There's no baking involved! You'll find hearty and savory cold recipes ideas to ... Read More about 20 Easy Cold Appetizers
Rustic Christmas Scrabble Tile Ornaments DIY
Craft your own rustic Christmas Scrabble tile ornaments with this easy DIY tutorial. Use letter tiles from an old game or buy new ones. In recent years there have been several craft ideas spring up on the internet using Scrabble tiles including pendant necklaces, coasters, decorated picture frames, and of course ornaments like I'm sharing with you here. Did you know? Many Americans are ... Read More about Rustic Christmas Scrabble Tile Ornaments DIY
Skillet Apple Pie
This skillet apple pie recipes is a southern twist on the classic apple pie. Instead of baking in a pie dish it's baked in a cast iron skillet. Filled with delicious fresh apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Mmm... are you hungry for it yet? It calls for two kind of apples, Braeburn and Granny Smith, but you use any apple that's good for baking. So Many Apples to Choose Speaking of types ... Read More about Skillet Apple Pie
Tired of Saying “No” to Your Child? Here Are 5 Better Parenting Methods to Stay on Their Good Side
Not many people like hearing the word "no," especially kids. When a parent says "no," it can make a kid feel crushed. Yes, it’s a bit dramatic. But for a young child with big emotions, it can feel like the sky is falling when they don’t get what they want. Even when you want to say "yes" to your kid, sometimes you have no choice but to give them the bad news. If you're tired of using "no" ... Read More about Tired of Saying “No” to Your Child? Here Are 5 Better Parenting Methods to Stay on Their Good Side
100 Meals in Under 30 Minutes
You can make family mealtime a priority in your home even when it seems like everyone is rushing. Being pressed for time doesn’t mean you can’t make dinner at home or that it has to be boring. With these 100 meals in under 30 minutes you can explore flavors from around the world and also enjoy classic and comforting foods you’ll want again and again. We all know that eating at home saves ... Read More about 100 Meals in Under 30 Minutes
Tips to Have a Safe Halloween
Thanks to the virus Halloween is going to be a little bit different this year and it will be a more dangerous one than ever before. But, you can still have a blast this Halloween, you just need to take a few extra precautions. Here are a few tips on how to have a safe Halloween this year. Have a Movie Marathon The absolute best thing you can do to safely celebrate Halloween this year is to ... Read More about Tips to Have a Safe Halloween
Witch Finger Pretzel Rods
Looking for a fun, simple and easy recipe for your family this Halloween? These witch finger pretzel rods get a star for all three. Easy enough the kids can help make these spooky candy coated goodies. These dipped pretzel rods don't need a lot of ingredients making them a simple cooking project. And the kids will love how they look! Even adults will get a kick out of fun they look. Witch ... Read More about Witch Finger Pretzel Rods
How to Trick or Treat Safely
This year there are some unique safety concerns when it comes to Trick or Treating thanks to the virus. In addition to all of your normal precautions like wearing a light and reflective gear there are a few things you can do to help keep yourself and your family safe and still have a fantastic Halloween. Incorporate a Mask Into Costumes Help your children pick costumes that can naturally ... Read More about How to Trick or Treat Safely
Celebrate Halloween at Home
You might be thinking that Halloween is canceled because of the virus, but to that I say, hold your horses. There is still a ton of fun to be had despite having to stay home for safety. I’ve put together a few ideas for how you can celebrate Halloween at home and not feel like you or your kids are missing out. Candy Scavenger Hunt If you don’t feel comfortable going out for trick or treating ... Read More about Celebrate Halloween at Home
5 Ways to Keep Cool During a BIG Toddler Meltdown
Let’s face it; parenting a toddler is hard. The constant pouting, crying, and screaming sounds far from a good time for anyone. Trying to keep our kid quiet in the middle of an outburst won’t do you any favors, either. When our kid becomes so upset to the point where we want to throw a fit ourselves, we need to stop and take a breather. By trying to contain our toddler's explosive emotions, ... Read More about 5 Ways to Keep Cool During a BIG Toddler Meltdown