While one of my favorite apple treats is my homemade apple crisp pie, when I posted the recipe I got to thinking about other apple snacks. There are plenty of amazing apple recipes online, but I thought I would focus on apple snacks that are quick and easy to prepare. These make great after school snacks or party treats.
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20 Crockpot Soup Recipes
Looking for a new recipe that will help warm your bones on a cold winter night? Check out this collection of amazing crockpot soup recipes. You can find everything from good, old chicken noodle to a slow cooker lasagna soup or meatball stew.
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20 Recipes Ideas for Father’s Day
Learn how to cook up a wonderful day for dad by following these amazing recipes for Father’s Day!
30 Creative DIY Ways to Plant a Garden
I love planting and I love being creative so I had a ton of fun looking for some creative ways to plant a garden.
Every other year, I have planted a garden plot that is about 50 feet wide and 100 feet long. Now that all of my kids are grown and gone though, it hardly seems necessary — especially since we spend a lot of time at our cabin during the summer months. I figured I would try to make my planting somewhat portable this year and that is what inspired me to search out all of these ideas. Of course, not all of these amazing DIY projects are portable, but they are all creative!
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Carrot Topped Cupcakes
When I was planning our Easter dinner and dessert, I figured the best place to start my search was on Pinterest. While there are certain dishes I could never get away with not serving on Easter (and most holidays), I like to look for at least a little something different for dessert or side dishes.
When I was looking around Pinterest, I found quite a few adorable cupcakes. They inspired to come up with my own fun cupcakes. I figured cupcakes are always a good alternative when you have little ones, right?
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16 Peep Inspired Recipes
This collection of Peep Inspired recipes are great to try before Easter. You can try one or more to add to the menu for your Easter meals. They are also great for after Easter. Can you think of a better way to use up Easter candy than to use it as part of another treat? Me either!
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15 Great Games for the Entire Family
My kids are all grown and moved out, but when we do get the chance to get together, we love playing games. Although we have several we enjoy playing over and over again, I thought it would be nice to find something new. That is why I came up with this list.
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18 Delightful Candy Cane Recipes
Candy canes seem to be one of those candies that people either love or hate. It you are on the hate end of this scale, some of these recipes might change your mind. If you are on the love end of this scale, you will probably love these recipes!
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Apple Marshmallow Pops Recipe
If you are planning a fall party or gathering, or just want to make a special treat for your family, consider making a batch or two of these apple marshmallow pops. Not only are they adorable, they are delicious! These yummy pops could work with a Halloween or Thanksgiving theme too! For decorations to match a fall party theme, try browsing fun local stores, or looking online at companies like Shutterfly. You can create custom plates, cups, and coasters to match any party idea you’re going for.
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18 Camping Snacks
When your family gets a case of the munchies at home, it is easy to satisfy their taste buds, but when you are away from home do you have a variety of tasty camping snacks available?
Hopefully the ideas I have found will satisfy everyone’s snack cravings. You will find everything from sweet treats to savory snacks. While many of these snacks are designed to be made while you are camping, a few of them simply go along with a camping.
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