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Easy Drink Recipes You Can Make at Home

08.04.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

It may be August but it’s still sweltering hot in the Midwest. After a long day in the heat (even if it’s for a fun activity) all you want to do is kick back and relax with a delicious drink. These easy drink recipes you can make at home have you covered whether you want a refreshing lemonade or something a little stronger at the end of the day.

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I think my kids are starting to go a little stir crazy at home. Tensions are definitely running high in my house. They are just as ready for school to start back up as I am.

Add into that all of the preparations to get ready for the upcoming year and it means a lot less time for all of the fun stuff we’ve been enjoying during the summer. Honestly, I’m hoping for something with a kick come the weekend like some of these delicious ideas below.

Homemade Peach Lemonade (Crystal and Co.)

This delicious sip is perfect for the whole family. It’s cool and refreshing, not to mention, totally easy to make.

Watermelon Lemonade (Mommy Evolution)

I’m seriously down for anything watermelon so this lemonade is perfect for me. Even better, she teaches you how to make your own watermelon juice so you can flavor a lot more than just lemonade.

Pineapple Malibu Slushie Recipe (Ann’s Entitled Life)

Forget Kona Ice. If you aren’t quite ready for summer to end, enjoy an adult beverage full of summer flavors like this slushie.

Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe (Flour on my Face)

More of an iced tea fan? Mix it up with this awesome hibiscus iced tea for a refined take on your favorite drink.

Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade (Organized Island)

Yet another amazing lemonade recipe (can you ever really have too many?). This one is sure to be a hit with kiddos and parents alike!

Bailey’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe (Live, Love, Texas)

When you’re wishing for cooler weather and boots, you can’t beat sipping on this frozen hot chocolate. It’s a cool take on a hot treat, pun totally intended.

Copycat Chik-Fil-A Lemonade Recipe (Cincy Shopper)

Obsessed with Chik-Fil-A’s lemonade? Now you can make it from the comfort of your own home with this super yummy recipe!

Starbucks Copycat Red Eye Drink (Julie’s Creative Lifestyle)

Of course, we all need a little something to get us through the day sometimes. You can’t beat a Red Eye when the day seems to drag by. Now you can enjoy this classic combination of coffee and espresso without even leaving the house.

Blackberry Mango Real Fruit White Wine Slushies (The Happy Housie)

Mango is absolutely delicious and another tropical fruit that simply screams summer. These white wine slushies combine mango and blackberry for a totally refreshing and cooling refreshment.

Refreshing Blackberry Mimosa Recipe (DIY Adulation)

Of course, you also can’t go wrong with a mimosa. This blackberry version is a sweet new way to sip your fave champagne!

There’s no excuse for boring sips with these easy drink recipes you can make at home. Don’t let the chaos of back to school drag you down. Remember to kick back and relax on occasion to keep those stress levels nice and low.

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Awesome Summer Side Dishes for Your Next BBQ

07.07.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

Summer is already halfway out the door, but chances are your schedule isn’t slowing down at all. Take some of the chaos out of your schedule with these awesome summer side dishes whether it’s getting a simple meal plan together or having the perfect recipe for an upcoming pitch-in!

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I feel like summer is flying by. From vacation, finishing up doctor’s appointments before school starts, and everything else we have to do it seems like we are in a deluge. It makes you feel like that social media joke about Merry Christmas and Happy New Year is less of a joke and more of a portent into your future!

Luckily, we can plan ahead for the end-of-summer craziness with these super delicious and awesome summer side dishes. Let’s be fair, every little bit helps and when that help is crazy tasty too, it’s even better!

Smokey Ginger and Orange Salmon Salad (Mom Home Guide)

Keep your sides fresh and satisfying with this smokey ginger and orange salmon salad. It’s easy to throw together and, of course, a crowd-pleaser every time.

Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad (My Family Thyme)

Want to skip the meat in your summer side dish? This salad mixes the freshness of fruits and veggies in a savory and satisfying way!

Easy Gluten-Free Mexican Pasta Salad (Strength and Sunshine)

Pasta salad is a summer BBQ staple! Try a new take on a classic with this Mexican flavored version is sure to be a new favorite with your friends and family this year!

Broccoli Slaw and Ramen Noodle Salad (Blessed Simplicity)

Raise your hand if you love broccoli slaw! Now, you’ll love it even more after giving this Ramen noodle version a try. Light, easy-to-make, and tasty… what more could you ask for?

Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe (Ann’s Entitled Life)

Caprese salad is a dish that always gets gobbled up at parties. Enjoy a fresh new take on it with this summer cucumber version!

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Comfort Spring)

Have you been dying to make your own Mexican corn on the cob?! Now you can wow guests at your next party (or simply surprise the family with awesomeness) when you try out this easy recipe for it.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Delightful E Made)

My mom tried this on a girl’s trip a few weeks ago. Now she is hooked! If Caesar salads have always been your jam, you will go nuts for this awesome pasta salad version. It’s the perfect marriage of favorite flavors for a great summer side dish.

Homemade Macaroni and Tomatoes (DIY Adulation)

Of course, I couldn’t leave you without one of our family favorite side dishes for pitch-ins. Once you show up to the family reunion with this delicious dish, you’ll have to bring it again and again. Don’t worry, though. It’s deceptively easy to make!

Don’t get caught without the perfect recipe for your next BBQ or family meal. These awesome summer side dishes have you covered easily whether your family loves light and refreshing or hot and savory!

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Fun 4th of July Desserts to Serve this Year

06.23.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

It’s time to get ready for the delicious part of Independence Day: the treats! I’ve rounded up 10 fun 4th of July desserts to serve this year at your celebration. If you need a treat to bring to the BBQ or simply want a sweet surprise for the kiddos, these desserts have you covered!

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This year I’m stressing about the 4th of July way more than normal because 2 days after is when we hit the road for Disney! It’s not easy taking care of things for a celebration and making sure 5+ people are ready for a week-long vacation.

I needed some easy and delicious ideas to take the pressure off and that’s exactly what I’ve found. We might even bring some of the leftover desserts with us, because, yum!

Even if you don’t have an epic trip coming right after the 4th, there’s still no reason not to make is easier, right? Pick one or all of these treats to sweeten up your holiday celebration quickly and easily.

Learn to Make a Patriotic Watermelon Layer Cake (Made in a Day)

If you want a truly epic dessert that comes without the guilt, then this amazing watermelon layer cake is for you! Not only is it delicious, it’s so beautiful that it totally counts as party decor in my book.

Fireworks Blondies Recipe (Ann’s Entitled Life)

Of course, you can’t go wrong with some blondies either. This red, white, and blue version is still super easy to make but has that extra festive pop that you’re looking for.

Patriotic Brownie Sandwiches (Mama of Many Blessing)

Put me down for any dessert that involves brownies. It doesn’t get must simpler to get your brownie and patriotic fix than these babies.

Chocolate Covered S’mores Cookies (Momma Lew)

What about a quintessential s’mores treat? These cookies make it easy and mess-free to enjoy your favorite flavors this 4th of July.

Homemade Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Stars (Bride on a Budget)

These chocolate stars can also do double-duty at your celebration. Instead of only being a dessert, bag them up and give them out as favors to your friends and family.

Patriotic Cereal Treats (Walking on Sunshine Recipes)

Cereal treats are another easy treat the dress up for the holidays. This idea takes it to the next level and give you (and your guests) a convenient stick for enjoying your dessert.

American Flag Cake (Cincy Shopper)

Do you want a more traditional dessert to serve? If so you can’t go wrong with this fun American flag cake. It’s pretty, festive, but still super easy to make and serve.

Red White and Blue Swirl Cake Mix Cookies (DIY Adulation)

You can also take box cake mix and elevate it into something awesome like these swirl cookies. If you want to add a little something extra, turn them into ice cream sandwiches that you can cool down with on the 4th.

Patriotic Trail Mix Recipe (Kleinworth & Co)

Not all treats need to be coma-inducing sugary confections. This super fun and simple trail mix recipe is great for the 4th and also a fantastic snack to give the kiddos. It’s also crazy easy to customize and she has some tips for you to do that on the recipe too!

Redhot Patriotic Poke Cupcakes (Intelligent Domestications)

These delicious cupcakes spice up your 4th of July celebration figuratively and literally. With hot cinnamon candies mixed with sweet cake and frosting, your guest will be you to make these babies every year.

Get your celebration started with a bang when you whip out one of these fun 4th of July desserts to serve this year! Whether your family is headed to a pitch-in or have a simple celebration at home, you can’t go wrong with enjoying one of these sweet treats.