Family Friendly Winter Break Activities

Are you excited to just rest for winter break? It’s a whole week with nothing to do but relax! However, if you’re looking for things to do or activities to keep your family entertained, then check out these family friendly activities for Winter Break.  Holiday Baking  Holiday baking is a really fun activity. Spend someContinue reading “Family Friendly Winter Break Activities”

How-To Make a Santa Clause Candy Jar

Let’s get into the Christmas Spirit with some easy crafts. If you’re looking to create a fun DIY for decor or to give a personalized gift, then check out this Santa Candy Jar.  Materials:  Instructions:  TIP: You can fill this jar with candy and give it as the perfect holiday treat. It even supplements HotContinue reading “How-To Make a Santa Clause Candy Jar”

Ultimate Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe

Ingredients Preparation Tips This Ultimate Peppermint Hot Cocoa can be overwhelmingly sweet. Add in the vanilla syrup, whipped cream, and marshmallows a little at a time. 

Pumpkin Spice Coffee at Home

Ingredients Preparation Tips Pumpkin spice can be overwhelming. Add 1 tbsp of pumpkin spice, and if it’s not enough add in small increments, to taste. Do not let it overpower the actual coffee.  Creating your own pumpkin spice coffees at home is a great way to lean into the fall spirit and to save money.Continue reading “Pumpkin Spice Coffee at Home”

Stovetop Oatmeal with Fruit (Peaches)

Ingredients Whole Grain Oats – 1/2 cup  Milk – 1 cup  Fresh Fruit (peaches or preferred fruit) – 1 whole or 1 cup diced  Salt – pinch  Cinnamon – to taste, optional  Sugar – to taste, optional  Preparation Bring 1 cup of your preferred milk to a boil in a saucepan. Use medium – lowContinue reading “Stovetop Oatmeal with Fruit (Peaches)”

Beef Stir Fry Meal Prep

Ingredients USDA Stir Fry Beef Strips – 1 lb. Canola Oil – 2 tbsp Small Lemon – 1/2  La Choy Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce – ⅔ cups Garlic Powder – 1 tsp  Preparation Defrost beef and put it into a bowl.  Add in stir fry sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and 1 tbsp of canolaContinue reading “Beef Stir Fry Meal Prep”

Banging Shrimp Meal Prep

Ingredients Small Frozen Shrimp, deveined and peeled – ½ lb. Butter – 1 tbsp Small Lemon – 1/2  Red Pepper Flakes – ½ tsp Basil, crushed – 1 tsp  Old Bay Seasoning – 1 tbsp  Parsley, crushed – 1 tsp Preparation Defrost frozen shrimp, rinse and drain.  Put shrimp in a bowl and add inContinue reading “Banging Shrimp Meal Prep”

3 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Options for Busy Mornings

There are some mornings when I am running short on time or I simply don’t feel like doing a lot of cooking, but a girl has got to eat. When I don’t have time to cook a full breakfast, I like to take the easy route. I am sharing three easy breakfast options that areContinue reading “3 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Options for Busy Mornings”

Holiday Activities for the Family

During the holidays, it is nice to engage in some fun activities and competitions. My family has a tradition of doing three different activities that are fun and challenging during Christmas and New Year’s Eve. We started these traditions a few years ago, and we will continue to do them for as long as weContinue reading “Holiday Activities for the Family”