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Recycling Bin Garden: A Simple Project

Recycling a no longer used recycle bin into a small organic garden may just be the most apropos repurpose ever. Though simple it was one of my favorite Earth Day projects that we have done. My daughter's pride and excitement that she is growing tomatoes has a lot to do with that. Easy Steps to Repurpose Recycling Bin into Garden In my town and much of the surrounding area, recycling bins have been replaced by large recycling cans that need to be picked up less frequently. I still use one of Continue Reading

Pastel Chocolate Rice Krispies Bars: No Bake Spring Treats

Want to make some fun and easy Easter treats that will look pretty on your table? Try these Pastel Chocolate Rice Krispies® Bars. All you need are two ingredients (and some sprinkles if you like), and a microwave. No baking required! This post is sponsored by Rice Krispies®. What are Pastel Chocolate Rice Krispies® Bars? If a Rice Krispies® treat married a chocolate bar, this would be their baby in her Easter outfit. The bars are nice and chunky, but rather than using butter and Continue Reading

Easter Bunny Potato Croquettes Recipe

Bunny Potato Croquettes are the perfect savory snack, appetizer or fun side dish for Easter. Most of the recipe can prepared far in advance, so the croquettes won't be much work at all when you have guests. A Savory Easter Treat It seems that so many of the cute holiday foods on Pinterest are desserts. While I enjoy sweets as much as the next person, I wanted to make something cute and savory for Easter. Something that could be part of the meal itself. It had to be kid friendly, yet Continue Reading

Orange Crush Cupcakes Recipe

This Orange Crush Cupcakes recipe seemed just the thing to share in celebration of the start of summer. These fun orange cupcakes are very easy to make. They are started with a basic box of white cake mix. The blast of orange color and flavor comes from Orange Crush soda and orange gelatin. (Egg whites, oil, butter & confectionery sugar are the only other ingredients you need to make these bright and festive treats.) Feed Your Love of Orange Crush! & Orange Crush - Floral Slice Logo Continue Reading

Are There Benefits to Eating Frozen Yogurt?

Are there really benefits of frozen yogurt as a dessert choice? Join me as I look into low calorie frozen yogurt, whether it actually contains probiotics, and discuss choices in toppings today. Low Calorie Frozen Yogurt Of course, a fresh pear or a handful of nuts and dried cherries would be a great choice to satisfy my sweet tooth. Sometimes I want something cold and creamy though. This is when I often turn to frozen yogurt (froyo). Health Benefits of Frozen Continue Reading

Easter Popcorn Recipe: Pastel Chocolate Covered Popcorn

This Easter Popcorn recipe is the perfect compromise between a sweet or savory snack to enjoy while celebrating the holiday. The pastel gourmet chocolate covered popcorn is quite easy to prepare and kids will enjoy helping to make it.. Easter Popcorn Recipe: Kid Friendly It can be tricky to find recipes appropriate for children of various ages to participate in without making a royal mess. This kid friendly pastel Easter Popcorn recipe, only uses the microwave for cooking. The candy Continue Reading