We plant a large garden every year and have always avoided growing our own corn until this year. My husband decided that enough was enough and he was going to dig a special garden plot just for us to plant corn. It took him 3 weeks to dig up a new plot, put in new soil, sow in some good fertilizer, … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Fresh Whole Kernel Corn
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Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Onion
During the summer season I make a lot of homemade pasta salads. They're the perfect dish to bring to potlucks, backyard barbecues, family reunions, and to all of your summertime parties. A pasta salad is always a BIG BIG BIG hit with the family. * This is a guest post that's courtesy of Pasta Fits. … [Read more...] about Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Onion
Banana Split Fudgesicles Recipe
During the summertime my children eat a lot of popsicles and 9 times out of 10, they're homemade. Yes, buying them at the store is a big time saver, but they're also loaded with a bunch of things you don't need and they're expensive. I prefer the homemade varieties as they taste better and I'm … [Read more...] about Banana Split Fudgesicles Recipe
Zoku Classic Ice Pop Popsicle Molds with Chocolate Pudding Pops Recipe
My family enjoys snacking on popsicles year-round. I'm a big fan of homemade popsicles because you can control the ingredients, limit your calories, change up the flavors every time you make them, and they're more affordable than store bought options. * Complimentary product received for review. … [Read more...] about Zoku Classic Ice Pop Popsicle Molds with Chocolate Pudding Pops Recipe
Home Canning: Traditional Bread and Butter Pickles
Bread and Butter Pickles are our favorite type of pickles to enjoy. They're so versatile! You can slap them onto your favorite sandwich, toss them into a salad, or just pull them right out of the jar and enjoy them as a tasty snack. You can make them the traditional way or spice them up with some … [Read more...] about Home Canning: Traditional Bread and Butter Pickles
The Best Freezer Cookbook by Jan Main
How many of you plan ahead for your meals? I like to make up meals ahead of time and freeze them for later use. I find it to be a huge time saver, especially during really busy weeks or if we come down sick and don't feel like cooking a full course meal. If you're interest in making your own … [Read more...] about The Best Freezer Cookbook by Jan Main
Watermelon Acai Bowl Recipe
I love watermelon, especially during this time of the year. I'm pretty fortunate that my daughter Shelly has a backyard garden and every year during the months of August and September she donates several watermelons to me. They're delicious when used to make homemade smoothies, milkshakes, fruit … [Read more...] about Watermelon Acai Bowl Recipe
Personalized Bento Boxes from Stuck On You
Australia based Stuck On You was founded in 1995 by Carrie Felton, a mom of three boys. A global leader in personalized products for baby & beyond, Stuck On You products are available in more than 15 countries. Felton created Stuck On You to celebrate the individuality of every name, bring joy … [Read more...] about Personalized Bento Boxes from Stuck On You