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Grandma's Banana Jam Recipe!

This banana jam recipe is great to make any time of year as the fruit is always readily available. It is one of the most budget friendly homemade jam recipes too, since overripe bananas are so inexpensive. Until you try a peanut butter banana jam sandwich you don't really know what your favorite jam is! This preserve is a fantastic edible gift idea too. Banana Jam - A Family Tradition When I was a kid (ahem...way back in the 1970's), my mother used to make us this banana jam that we Continue Reading

White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Party Mix: Festive Fall Snack Platter

This Pumpkin Spice Popcorn recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and savory in a festive fall snack . The colorful fall pumpkin spice white chocolate popcorn mix is very easy to make and kids will enjoy helping with preparation. Perfect for any fall celebration, whether a Halloween party, game day snacks, or a break from turkey and pie on Thanksgiving. Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Popcorn Mix: Easy Versatile Fall Snack Finding fall snack recipes that are kid friendly, easy, and nut & Continue Reading

Low Carb Chicken Sausage Risotto Recipe with Mushrooms and Peppers

This easy one skillet low carb chicken sausage risotto recipe is made with riced cauliflower, chicken sausage, peppers and mushrooms. You will have a flavorful and healthy family dinner for four on the table in under 30 minutes. No one will even notice is low carb. This recipe is sponsored by Al Fresco. Recipe and opinions are my own. Like so many people lately, I have been trying to cut back on eating carbohydrates and sugars. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not super strict about it. I will Continue Reading

Ratatouille Soup with Quinoa: Low Calorie Soup Recipe

This Ratatouille Soup recipe with quinoa is a dieter's dream. The recipe is quick to make, low calorie, gluten free and vegan, but packs also a lot of flavor and nutrients. While summer is ideal for making this fresh low calorie soup (under 100 calories per serving). The vegetables used in preparing this quinoa soup recipe are available year round in good quality and reasonably priced. Ratatouille Soup with Quinoa: A Nourishing Low Calorie Soup With all the baking and such Continue Reading

16 Adorable Clothespin Crafts for Kids

A collection of fun clothespin crafts for kids. These super cute and easy to make craft projects are made with durable inexpensive clothespins. That means these creations sturdy enough for play after they are finished. A fun way to keep kids occupied both during and after the craft project. Clothespins for Crafts Most of the clothespin crafts featured here are made with the spring style clothespins, but the older peg style can still be found and make great dolls, so those were Continue Reading

Leprechaun Gold Cookies: Edible Gold Coated Oreo Coins

Edible gold covered Oreo coins are super easy to make and so much fun! The shiny gold cookies make great Leprechaun gold for St. Patrick's day or edible gold pirate treasure for pirate themed parties. Gold Oreos look like the golden coins from a Pirate's stash don't you think? There are so many ways to use these while celebrating a Pirate Party or the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Try hiding the gold Oreo coins around the house and letting the kids search for the edible Continue Reading