Looking for a way to keep the kids busy this summer without spending a lot of money? Check out the 2023 Kids Bowl Free Summer Program! The 2023 Kids Bowl Free program registration is officially open! Free bowling for kids is a fun summer activity your children will enjoy this year. Our family uses this freeRead More
3 Ways to Start Composting
Creating compost and using it in our gardens is one of the best things you can do for the environment and for your garden. Here are 3 ways to start composting. Compost is nature’s recycling bin by taking all the vegetative and brown waste and turning it into soil that is rich in nutrients. CompostRead More
St. Patrick’s Breastplate and 4 Printables of St. Patrick’s Prayer
Here is the complete St. Patrick’s Breastplate and 4 Printables of St. Patrick’s Prayer St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a popular prayer attributed to Saint Patrick. Though some now think the author was anonymous, tradition says it was written by St.Patrick in 433 A.D. for divine protection before attempting to convert the Irish King Leoghaire toRead More
Spicy Lentil Soup
This spicy lentil soup recipe is filling and delicious! I was so excited about discovering one-pound bags of organic beans marked down to 50 cents that I did not look carefully at the varieties I was picking up. At first, I was disappointed when I realized that one of the bags I brought home turnedRead More
Balsamic Glazed Salmon
This balsamic glazed salmon recipe is so flavorful, yet easy to make. My next-door neighbor brought over a salmon steak from her last fishing trip. The steak was so big that it barely fit in a 13 x 9 pan even once cut up. I decided to cook it for some of my neighbors whoRead More
Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix
This Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix Recipe is the perfect blend of salty and sweet and doesn’t contain candy. We do a lot of hiking in the warm months and snowshoeing in the winter. I like to bring granola bars and trail mix to snack on while we are out. I created this Apple Cinnamon TrailRead More
Puff Pastry Pizza Wheels
This puff pastry pizza wheels recipe is a family favorite! While parties are a lot of fun, planning and organizing them when there are so many other things going on can be stressful. One way I have found that allows me to throw a party with minimal work is to host an open house andRead More
Layered Hot Pizza Dip
This layered hot pizza dip recipe with pepperonis is always a hit at parties! Are you getting excited about the Big Game? Is your favorite team still in the running? My team is! So I am planning our Super Bowl party. How to Make Pizza Dip At every Big Game party, a large portion ofRead More
How to Plan a Super Bowl Party
Are your boys ready for the NFL playoffs to begin? Tis the season! Super Bowl Sunday (February 2) will be here before you know it–that means it will be time for football decorations and a party! On my blog, Spaceships and Laser Beams, I specialize in boy parties so I have lots of ideas toRead More
Roasted Asparagus with Dijon Dressing
This roasted asparagus recipe with Dijon Dressing is a flavorful twist on baked asparagus. This asparagus recipe is “knock your socks off” delicious! Seriously, even people who think they don’t like asparagus, like this roasted asparagus with Dijon dressing. The Dijon dressing creates a flavorful balance that enhances the flavor of the asparagus without masking orRead More
Southwest Egg Puffs
These Southwest Egg Puffs have all the spices of your favorite southwestern dishes in a low-carb breakfast recipe. We call this egg dish Fiesta Egg Puffs because they are like a party in your mouth! I love egg puffs. They are a fast, easy, filling meal any time of the day. I add vegetable pureeRead More
Sautéed Asparagus Recipe with Garlic
This sautéed asparagus recipe with garlic is easy to make on the stovetop! A few years ago I was operating on autopilot and accidentally cooked asparagus following my mother-in-law’s green bean recipe. My family loved it (even the pickiest child), my daughter named it “Serendipitous Asparagus”, and it has since become a regular on myRead More
Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is easy to make! We make this easy teriyaki chicken recipe a couple of times a month because it’s a family favorite. This oven-baked teriyaki chicken can be made with chicken thighs or breasts. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken for this recipe. I usually use thighs because they areRead More
Garlic Green Beans
This garlic green beans recipe can be made with fresh green beans or frozen green beans. If you have read the ingredient list on my vegetable recipes you probably think I am too lazy to cook any recipe that calls for more than 5 ingredients. Well, you are right, I am lazy, but that isRead More
Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
Here are some fun Mardi Gras activities for kids. Incorporate one or two of these kid-friendly ideas in your party plans. Mardi Gras or Carnival as it is sometimes called is a very popular time of year in New Orleans. The name itself is French for “Fat Tuesday”. Some Christians call this day Shrove TuesdayRead More
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
This homemade Blackberry Cobbler recipe is easy and delicious! I make a lot of berry cobblers and fruit crips because they are quick and easy to make. And since I’m using fruit, I tell myself that they are healthier than other desserts. This easy blackberry cobbler recipe uses fresh blackberries. I sprinkle sugar, cornstarch,Read More
How to Declutter Your Home in The New Year
We all start the fresh New Year with high hopes but sometimes that is easier said than done. These tips for how to declutter your home in the New Year help keep decluttering within your grasp! How to Declutter Your Home in The New Year If you feel as if your home is too cluttered,Read More
10 Printable Snowflake Ideas
The first snow of the season has hit many areas of the country, and this list of 10 Printable Snowflake Ideas is a great way to start your winter fun indoors. Teaching kids about how snowflakes are formed, why there are no two alike, and even things like fractal math and patterns are easy whenRead More
Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for January
Do you wish you had time to create a healthy dinner menu plan for your family? I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Meal Plan with 31 easy, healthy, and quick dinner recipes. We have compiled 31 healthy dinner recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly. We have also gathered aRead More
10 Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas
These homemade advent calendar ideas would make fun ways for kids to countdown to Christmas. Children always get so excited about Christmas. It is hard for young children to understand how much longer they must wait until Christmas Day. Advent calendars help kids keep track of how many days they have left to wait, but theyRead More
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 112
- Next Page »
