Tag: easy

Strawberry & Spinach Salad

Post author By vickybarone
Post date October 1, 2015

Today we’re sharing one of our go-to lunches that we could eat every day. I had this salad at a friend’s house and now I’m hooked. It’s too easy to throw together and makes us feel a lot less guilty than our usual salami sandwiches (we still love you, salami sandwiches!). And don’t be fooled by the chicken nuggets on top! They are all-natural, sugar-free, and gluten-free. I love to keep a bag in the freezer, which makes this salad even easier.

Ingredients:
Fresh spinach, washed
Applegate Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets, baked or microwaved and cut in half
Strawberries, sliced
Crumbled feta

Lay these ingredients on a bed of spinach and top with your favorite dressing. We love the classic oil and vinegar combo with a sprinkle of salt a pepper, but a balsamic vinegar (or a raspberry balsamic!) is delicious as well.

Warning: this salad may cause jealousy among other household members…

What’s your favorite working lunch you make in a pinch? We’re always looking for new ideas to spice things up! Let us know in the comments 🙂

P.S. Some yummy lunch ideas to send to school!

Tags chicken nuggets, easy, feta, lunch, salad, spinach, strawberry, working lunches

Kids Recipes

Breakfast Muffins

Post author By vickybarone
Post date August 28, 2015

Good morning, everyone! Today we’re sharing a tasty breakfast recipe that makes the morning rush so much more enjoyable. I got this recipe from my college roommate (thanks, Jess!) and with only five ingredients, it’s super easy to throw together. I love to keep these delicious muffins in the freezer on standby for when we only have time for a 30 second breakfast.

Grab a muffin tin, preheat your oven to 325, and let’s get to cooking!

Ingredients:
8 eggs
1 lb sausage
2 cups milk
1 cup Bisquick
1 cup shredded cheese

Directions:
1. Brown sausage in a skillet and drain.
2. Whisk together the 8 eggs and the cup of Bisquick thoroughly.
3. Add milk and continue to mix.
4. Spray muffin tin with baking spray
5. Put sausage into muffin tins and sprinkle with cheese.
6. Pour the egg mixture on top of the sausage and cheese until the muffin tins are about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
7. Bake at 325 for about 20 minutes or until brown on top.

Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat for 30 seconds in the microwave.

If you’d like to freeze them, they will keep for 1 month. Reheat for 1 minute in the microwave.

Tags breakfast, easy, eggs, freezer, quick meals, recipe

Recipes Things I Love

Simple Summer Cocktails

Whether you’re hosting a party or just relaxing after a long day at work, there is nothing better than cooling down with a refreshing cocktail. If mixology is not your strong suit, however, a lot of mixed drink recipes may leave you shaken, not stirred. Today we’re here to alleviate your fears with 18 deliciously simple cocktails that use only 3 or 4 ingredients.

If you’re looking for some non-alcoholic drinks, check out this post!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Stay cool!

Tags classic, cocktails, drinks, easy, recipes, simple, summer, things i love

DIY Kids

DIY Olympic Gold Medals

Post author By vickybarone
Post date February 17, 2014

In honor of the 2014 Winter Olympics, we made our very own gold medals! This is a fun and easy project for kids. They can write their names in the medals or even paint them after the medals are baked and cooled.

Materials: Polymer clay in Antique Gold, ribbon, scissors, waxed paper, a rolling pin, a straw, a toothpick, and a round object to cut a circle in the clay.

Directions:
1. Roll out the clay on waxed paper with a rolling pin. Put waxed paper between the clay and rolling pin or use a glass jar in place of a rolling pin. Do not mix cooking utensils with clay!
2. Use a circular object to cut a circle into the clay. We used the lid to an old tupperware container that we then threw away.
3. Use a straw to make a hole in the top of the clay circle for your ribbon.
4. Use a toothpick to draw a name or the number 1 into the clay.
5. Bake the clay medals on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil according to the baking directions on the clay packaging.
6. Once the medals are cool, cut the ribbon to size and thread it carefully through the holes of the medals and tie a knot.

Tada! Now you and your kids can be Olympic gold medalists!

Tags Arts and Crafts, crafts, crafts for kids, DIY, easy, gold medals, Kids, olympics, olympics 2014

DIY Holidays Parties and Events

DIY Felt Heart Cake Toppers

Post author By vickybarone
Post date February 5, 2014
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We made the sweetest cake toppers for Valentine’s Day! They are super easy to make and would make a nice touch to any Valentine’s Day treat. Try them in your heart-shaped pancakes, use them as a drink stirrer, or have them top off any cake, pie, or cupcake!

Materials: Felt, cake pop sticks, a hot glue gun, and scissors.

Directions:
1. Cut your felt into different sized squares.
2. Fold one square in half and cut out half of a heart, with the fold as the center.
3. Unfold the square and trim the heart you just made!
4. Place the heart on top of another piece of felt in the same color and cut an identical heart underneath, using the top heart as a tracer.
5. Put a line of hot glue down the middle of one heart and place a cake pop stick on top.
6. Outline the heart with more hot glue and place the matching heart on top.
7. Repeat with different sized hearts in different colors.

Use your multi-colored hearts to make different color combinations!

These cake toppers aren’t just for Valentine’s Day! Make them to match your birthday party theme, or cut them into shapes other than hearts! Show us what you make! We would love to see it.

Tags Arts and Crafts, cake, cake toppers, cupcake, cupcake toppers, d.i.y., decor, DIY, do it yourself, easy, holidays, Valentine, Valentine's Day, white

DIY Holidays Kids Things I Love

Things I Love: DIY Valentines

Post author By vickybarone
Post date February 3, 2014
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We love DIY Valentines! Here are six great ideas for do-it-yourself Valentines that are great for kids. Just add a sweet message and share the love!

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Tags Arts and Crafts, crafts, d.i.y., DIY, do it yourself, easy, things i love, Valentine, Valentine's Day

DIY Holidays Recipes

M&M Pretzel Kisses for Valentine’s Day

Post author By vickybarone
Post date January 31, 2014

M&M Pretzel Kisses make the best Valentines! We love to throw these sweet treats together for just about every holiday. They are so easy to make and are always a crowd favorite. Package them in a cellophane bag and add my “I’m Sweet on You, Valentine” free printable to make the perfect Valentines!

Ingredients: Pretzel Snaps (make sure you don’t get the butter flavored ones!), Hershey Kisses, and Valentine’s Day M&Ms.

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 200.
2. Arrange pretzels on a cookie sheet and place Kisses on top.
3. Bake at 200 for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and carefully push one M&M into each Kiss.
5. Place tray in refrigerator or freezer to set about 5-10 minutes.
6. Store in an airtight container or wrap in individual bags as Valentines!

Enjoy!

Tags DIY, easy, kisses, pink, recipes, red, treats, Valentine, Valentine's Day

DIY Holidays Things I Love

Things I Love: DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts

Post author By vickybarone
Post date January 22, 2014

Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one this Valentine’s Day, but don’t want to break the bank? The most thoughtful gifts can be handmade! Here are six ideas for DIY gifts that are sure to put a smile on your Valentine’s face.

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Tags Arts and Crafts, crafts, d.i.y., DIY, do it yourself, easy, Gift Ideas, Gifts, holidays, Valentine, Valentine's Day