In preparation for the total solar eclipse, happening on August 21st… here is a family friendly drink that will help everyone get in the spirit! What would be more awesome that chilling out and relaxing while sipping on this Solar Eclipse Cooler! THE INGREDIENTS: Ice 1 C. Pineapple Juice 1/2 C. Pineapple Tidbits 1/2 C….
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Spaghetti and Meatball Cupcakes
Makes 12 cupcakes Ingredients 1 box of french vanilla cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 C (1 stick) of softened unsalted sweet cream butter 1 C whole milk 1TBSP pure vanilla bean paste cupcake liners cupcake pan Directions for cupcakes Preheat oven to 350 and line cupcake pan with the liners In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, milk, and vanilla bean pasta and mix until combined Using…
The LG’s InstaView™ Door-in-Door® Refrigerator Will Change Your Life #ad
disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free I saw the new LG’s InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators at Blogher this year and I was simply blown away. Many of you know that I may not be the most organized person but…
Caribbean Margarita Kabobs with Foster Farm Chicken
Disclosure – This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms®. I am a native Oregonian…..I love it here, we have the beach, the mountains, and the desert, all within 2 hours of each other. We are green, we care about our surrounding and we care about…
Ways to Save on Last Minute Family Trips
Summer represents the busiest season for travel, with consumer spending on weekend getaways and weeklong vacations expected to reach over $65 million through Labor Day. Though planning ahead is key to saving on hotel, airfare and car rentals during this peak travel time, you can still book a trip now without blowing your budget Follow…
9 Best RollBack Items At Walmart For Back To School
Depending on the area you live, school has either started or just around the corner. I’m sure there is a 50/50 mix of you all going either, “woohoo” or “NOOOOOOOOOOO” right at the moment. Well, what ever side of the fence you are on, they all need to head off on the right…
Enchanted Forest – The Perfect Staycation #pdx #enchantedforest
I was so excited to be able to take my children to the Enchanted Forest last week. Of my seven children, the last 3 had never been to the Enchanted Forest and it has been a family tradition for all of us to visit even since my mother was little. To be honest things haven’t changed a…
College-Bound: How to Save on Dorm Room Furnishings
While overall spending on back-to-school is slightly down this year compared to last year, one category is poised to see a big uptick: dorm decor and furnishings. According to the National Retail Federation, college-bound students and their families will dish out over $126 on goods for their rooms, a nearly 25-percent increase over spending reports…
Easy Lobster Rangoon Recipe
You will surly want to check out this easy Lobster Rangoon recipe…. it will be sure to impress…. with few ingredients, you will give a gourmet flair with little cost of effort. This is especially good if you are looking for easy Summer dinner recipes or just easy lobster recipes. Yummo! Prep: 15 minutes Lobster Rangoon …
5 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Living Space
5 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Living Space If you want to get the most out of your home, you need to love your outdoor space as much as the indoors. One way to do this is to create an outdoor living space. This is a space where you’ll love spending time whenever you…