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Frayed Corn Husk Wreath

How do you make a wreath without a glue gun? It couldn’t be any easier! I created this simple Colorful Summer Wreath in less than 1 hour. Making wreaths is such a fun summer craft. It’s one of my things I try to change out each & every month. I may not revamp my mantle each season – but my front porch & door- they are decked out. So today I’m sharing the wreath & then there will be more to come soon.

So here’s what I started out with.

Pool noodle (the thicker ones) taped together at the ends with duck tape to hold it’s circular shape.

Cream fabric

Cream burlap

Flowers

Ribbon

Lot’s of twine

So here’s the deal – I really wanted to knock out this wreath project one afternoon. I had dropped my son off at work & then I ran a couple errands. When I got home I was expecting him to call me at any time to say he was ready to be picked up. So being that the hubs is a fire chief – I’m pretty cautious about fire safety. The idea of having my hot glue gun at full temp & then having to unplug & run out the door to pick up my son was really freaking me out. I couldn’t leave the house with the glue gun even remotely warm. I just can’t do it. (I won’t leave the house if the stove, curling iron or blow dryer is still warm either) But I really wanted this project out of the way. So I resorted to another method.

I started with taking my cream fabric & cutting it into strips. I then secured the end to the noodle form with twine.

As you can see here – the noodle has been completely wrapped with the cream fabric –

then I secured the end with another piece of string.

Then I did the same thing with the burlap – only I left it loose so it had more width to it.

To finish it off I tucked each stem of the flowers in parts of the fabric overlap- then added more string to secure them tightly on the form. I just kept tying them on until I achieved the look I was after. I also added a little turquoise ribbon at the top for a pop of color up there. Simple & easy & I was able to finish it up just as my son called for his ride. Worked out perfectly.

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Mocha Cream Pie

By Kleinworth & Co 20 Comments

Hello all my sweet friends! The other day I was going through my stack of recipes trying to plan out what I would make for the coming week. I came across an old favorite that I knew I had to make right then & there. Does that ever happen to you? Just stumble across something you haven’t made in a while & you abandon all other plans because you remember just how tasty it is. Yep- that was me the other day. I used to make this super easy cream pie all the time – only I would add various things to it to change the flavors. This time I had a little Mocha Iced Coffee in the fridge & I thought how good it would be to make a Mocha Cream Pie. I mean – hello!! Iced coffee in a creamy pie – yes please! Plus it’s so easy that it certainly fits with my plan to bring you all super simple recipes until fall. If you love easy no-bake desserts and iced coffee – this is the pie for you.

I keep this International Delight Iced Coffee on hand almost all the time. I love having some in the afternoons when I start losing steam & all I really want to do is abandon the studio & take a nap. I love that it’s easy for me to grab some iced coffee & have a couple moments for ME before having to get back to all the hustle of the day here.

Don’t worry – there isn’t enough iced coffee in there to keep you from having this for dessert.

It’s just enough to give it that great mocha flavor.

I don’t want to wait for after dinner – I like to have it for a mid-day treat. 🙂

This is one of the easiest no bake desserts you can make.

Nilla Wafer crust, whipped cream, iced coffee & topped with chocolate chips. YUM

How do you like your iced coffee??

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Mocha Cream Pie

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups crushed Nilla Wafer cookies
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tsp granulated sugar

Filling

8 oz cream cheese - room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup Mocha Iced Coffee
8 oz whip topping - frozen
1/4 cup chocolate sauce
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

Line 8" round pan with parchment
In a medium bowl combine crust ingredients & mix until all the crumbs are moist
Transfer to parchment lined pan & press firmly to make crust
Place in freezer while you prepare the filling
For the filling combine cream cheese & sugar in mixer bowl- beat to combine
Slowly add in iced coffee & then whipped topping
Transfer to your pan with prepared crust
Top with chocolate chips & almonds
Return to freezer for at least 4-6 hours before cutting
When ready to enjoy - remove with the parchment
Slice & add chocolate sauce in a drizzle to the top
Store remaining pie in freezer

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Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes

By Kleinworth & Co 14 Comments

Oh you all. I am so excited to share this Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes breakfast recipe with you. I was REALLY wanting to make some incredible peanut butter recipes. Must have been craving the protein with some sugar or something. I just really wanted some sweet peanut butter something.

Then it hit me – Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes. You see – I had that peanut butter whip from the brownies I shared a little bit ago. I knew there were 101 ways I could use that whip.

Peanut Butter Pancake Recipe

Since I was really wanting to find an excuse to make some more, these pancakes were the perfect thing. These are a peanut butter lovers dream. Peanut butter pancakes & peanut butter whip spread in-between. Like a peanut butter sandwich cookie. You HAVE TO make these Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes!

I can’t even tell you just how incredibly yummy these are!!! The hubs was super sad that I made these when he wasn’t home. The kids polished them off in a matter of moments.

They all hovered around the studio just waiting for me to finish photographing them. Then they hustled on down to the kitchen to get their plates.

stack of peanut butter pancakes

I have a little peanut butter whip left over – I may or may not have eaten it straight out of the container with a spoon.

Don’t judge! Make some & I promise you will do the same.

Pro Tip – try this peanut butter whip on cookies, cakes and so much more!

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Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp canola oil
2-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

Peanut Butter Whip

1 cup peanut butter
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese - room temperature
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 8 oz tub whip topping

Garnish - salted peanuts

Instructions

Pancakes

In a large bowl mix peanut butter, sugar & oil - whisk to smooth
Add in egg & milk - whisk
Add flour, baking powder & salt
Whisk until combined
Heat your griddle to approx 350 degrees
Ladle batter into rounds & cook until bubbles start to form on the surface - flip
Cook second side until golden brown
Remove & create whip & assemble

Whip

Beat softened cream cheese in mixer bowl until light & fluffy
Add peanut butter & beat until combined
Slowly add in confectioners sugar & beat
Once incorporated - fold in whipped topping & then beat for about 30 seconds

Assemble the pancakes adding a layer of whip in-between each

Garnish with a few salted peanuts if desired

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Nutter Butter Fudge

27 Delicious Fudge Recipes

You all- I was so bad the other day. I made fudge. But not just any fudge. I wanted white chocolate & peanut butter. Sometimes an idea will pop into my head & I can’t shake it until I finally make whatever it is & get it our of my system. I don’t typically make fudge mid year. I usually make it around the holidays & this year I even made some at Easter. It was my mom’s “thing” which has now turned into my step-dad’s thing. But she never made white chocolate fudge. So that has become the one thing I have added to the fudge recipe list. This Nutter Butter Fudge is your favorite white chocolate fudge & packed full of crushed Nutter Butter Cookies. It’s peanut butter & white chocolate heaven if you ask me.

Oh my heavens. You have to make this!!! It’s phenomenal. I just love love love peanut butter cookies like Nutter Butter (sometimes with my morning coffee…shhhh, don’t tell anyone) & adding them to a nice thick piece of fudge just makes my heart go pitter-patter!!

What’s your favorite fudge combo?

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Nutter Butter Fudge

Ingredients

8 tbsp 1 stick butter
4 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1- 7 oz container marshmallow creme
20 Nutter Butter cookies - crushed + 4 additional for topping

Instructions

Line 8x8" pan with parchment & spritz with cooking spray
In a medium saucepan heat butter until fully melted
Add sweetened condensed milk
Then add in white chocolate chips & cook until fully melted
Add in marshmallow creme & remove from heat
Fold in crushed cookies
Spread in pan into an even layer
Top with remaining crushed cookies
Refrigerate 1-2 hours to firm before cutting

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Oreo Cake Mix Donuts

By Kleinworth & Co 23 Comments

Oreo Cake Mix Donuts, Moist & light milk chocolate donuts made simply from cake mix & topped with a cream glaze & crumbled Oreo Cookies. Great Breakfast!

I love having donuts with my coffee on the weekends. Unfortunately it doesn’t happen all that often. Which I suppose is good for me but I still want them.

We have a pretty good donut shop here close to the house. The problem is they are usually cleaned out pretty quickly. So unless I can convince the hubs to get out the door & pick some up as soon as we get up at 5 – it’s slim pickin’s once we get there.

But when I do get there on time I always pick the Oreo-topped chocolate donuts. So since I can’t always get over there I decided to make my own Oreo Cake Mix Donuts & you know what?? They were SO GOOD!

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Simple Blackberry Cobbler

By Kleinworth & Co 26 Comments

This Simple Blackberry Cobbler couldn’t be any easier to make. With just 3 ingredients & 1 hour & you have this simple & quick dessert recipe that all will love.

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dessert to make, look no further than this simple blackberry cobbler. This recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels, and it’s sure to please crowds of all sizes.

Best of all, it takes just minutes to put together! So what are you waiting for? Start baking!

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Yesterday I promised you that I would dedicate these warm months ahead to taking things back to simple. I know that I don’t want to spend a whole lot of time in the kitchen or working on prep for anything when it’s warm & gorgeous outside.

We have spent so much time working on our yard & house that I want to be out enjoying it. But I want to enjoy it while having a delicious treat after a long day. So I whipped up this Simple Blackberry Cobbler with just 3 ingredients I always have on hand – popped it in the oven for about an hour & we had an amazing dessert.

The kids were loving it because they absolutely freak over blackberries. I’m loving it because it’s easy, quick & oh so yummy. What could be better??

3-ingredient cobbler

I’m definitely in full “simple” mode. It’s like once the temps got high enough that I pulled out the flip flops & lost the sweatshirt – I wanted things to get less complicated.

I mentioned that I have so many things on my list for the house this summer. Literally, have projects to last until fall. So with all that time spent doing that (which I love because I love making my house more personal for us) I have less & less time to be making treats. But I still want them – I just have to be more creative & make them more streamlined.

Here are some commonly asked questions

Do I have to thaw the berries first?

Yes- please thaw them and pat them dry before continuing with the recipe. Frozen berries tend to cook out a lot more moisture – so the cobbler may be soggier when using frozen vs fresh.

How to store leftover cobbler

I like to cover the dish and keep it in the refrigerator. Since this recipe is best when warm, just serve in a microwave-safe bowl or plate and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until hot.

Can I use another flavor of cake mix?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. I have used white, yellow, and even chocolate when I didn’t have a box of vanilla.

Can this be made with canned fruit?

I have not tried it with canned berries, like a pie filling. But I have made this with canned peaches (drained) and that turned out fantastic.

Ingredients for Blackberry Cobbler

blackberries – thawed and patted dry
french vanilla cake mix
clear soda

Tips for finding the best blackberries

buy local whenever possible – this will give you the best/freshest berries
look for black or dark purple all the way to the top. If there is pink or lighter color at the top – the berries aren’t quite ripe yet
visit a pick your own berry farm – these make for a great family experience. The kids love it.
shop the farmers market – the next best thing to pick your own, still local and fresh – with all the work cut out for you
if you live in a place where blackberry bushes are in abundance (Pacific Northwest) I strongly recommend stopping by the corner fruit stand and picking up a flat of berries.

What to serve with a blackberry cobbler?

Because we typically serve this cobbler at a potluck – we usually like to pair it with all our favorite grilling dishes. Anything we would serve at a backyard bbq is the perfect main or side dish to this cobbler. Here are some of our favorites…

Products I love when making blackberry cobbler…

This classic southern dessert recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a homemade cobbler before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dessert recipe. (you can also SHOP MY FAVORITES in my store)

9×13 baking dish
mixing bowls

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Simple Blackberry Cobbler

This Simple Blackberry Cobbler couldn't be any easier to make. With just 3 ingredients & 1 hour & you have this simple & quick dessert recipe that all will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3-ingredient, blackberry, cobbler

Servings:

Ingredients

24 ounces frozen blackberries thawed and patted dry
1 box french vanilla cake mix
16 ounces clear soda such as Sprite or 7-up

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread the blackberries in an even layer over the bottom of the prepared dish.
Add the dry cake mix over the top of the berries.
Slowly pour the soda over the top of the cake mix making sure you moisten nearly all of the dry mix. This will give you your crust.
DO NOT STIR – if you stir you will have a top more like a cake- not a crust.
Bake for 45-60 minutes. Watch closely after the 45 min mark – allow it to brown on top but every oven is different and you don't want it to burn on top. If you want it really brown you can broil the top for a couple of minutes.
Remove & allow to cool slightly before serving. We prefer ours with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.

Dark Chocolate and Almond Dump Cake

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

Oh my word! The other day I finally decided to whip up a dark chocolate and almond dump cake. It had been a good long while since we have had any cake in the house & by golly, it was time!

I added a few extra toppings to what was calling me at the time & wham…. here we have Dark Chocolate and Almond Dump Cake. It was then I realized that I had never shared this recipe with you. If you have never made a dump cake before then you are in for a treat.

I mean just 3 simple ingredients & whatever toppings & mix in’s you choose & you are rockin’ & rollin’. After just a few bites I decided that I was really liking the sheer ease in which this cake came together & I knew I had to snap a few pics to share here.

I was happily satisfied with how I was able to knock out my chocolate cake craving too. So it’s my mission this summer to scale things back, break down recipes & simplify things.

I plan on giving you the easiest & most simple versions of my favorite summer recipes – from here until labor day!! Are you ready??!

Commonly Asked Questions

Storage

This is my go-to when I’ve got a chocolate craving. All you chocolate lovers out there need a quick fix on hand and this is it! Refrigerator To store the Dump Cake in the refrigerator, cover the cake with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. The cake will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezer You can freeze the Dump Cake for up to 3 months. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store the wrapped cake in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic bag.

Do I need to prepare the cake mix and pudding mix before adding them to the recipe?

No, you will use the dry cake mix and pudding mix directly from the boxes. Do not prepare them according to the package instructions before adding them to the recipe.

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Dark Chocolate & Almond Dump Cake

Ingredients

1 box milk chocolate cake mix
1 box instant chocolate pudding
1-3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 of a 10 oz bag of dark chocolate morsels
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Lightly spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray -set aside
Combine milk & pudding mix in a large bowl & whisk together until completely incorporated
Add in dry cake mix & use a large spatula to mix in - batter will be thick like frosting
Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour batter into prepared pan & top with your dark chocolate chips & almonds
Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges start to pull away from sides of the pan & the center springs back when touched
Cool completely before cutting

Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need for 4-Ingredient Chocolate Dump Cake

With just a few minutes of prep time and these simple tools, you’ll have the perfect dessert for any gathering. You don’t even need a mixing bowl! Everything goes straight into the cake pan.

9×13 baking dish
Cooking nonstick spray or baker’s release
Measuring cups
Mixing spoon
Wire rack

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Mint Julep Mocktail : Mocktail Monday

By Kleinworth & Co 7 Comments

Today Mocktail Monday brings you this easy non-alcoholic version of your favorite Mint Julep cocktail. I’m doing my best to whittle down all the fabulous cocktail recipes out there & working on mocktail versions of them to share here. The hub’s old bartender recipe box is enough to keep me busy that’s for sure. But given the spring like temps & my mind is already in summer mode – I had to make this Mint Julep Mocktail for you all. It will certainly keep you cool & refreshed through the hot months. I’m so drawn to that gorgeous color, the crisp hint of mint & the fact that it’s a mocktail means I can not only have it any time of day – but I can also share with the kiddos if I so choose. Let me show you just how easy it is to make.

Now – I always keep a jar of my simple lemon syrup on hand in the fridge for those moments when I just need a hint of sweet lemon flavor added to my recipes. I strongly encourage you to do the same. It’s great with so many things.

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Mint Julep Mocktail : Mocktail Monday

Ingredients

*Makes 2 low ball glasses
2 ounces simple syrup
1 ounce lemon juice (or you can make my Simple Lemon Syrup
2 sprigs fresh mint + more for garnish
8 ounces ginger ale

Instructions

Pour lemon simple syrup (or lemon juice & simple syrup) in a small glass with the mint sprigs & muddle well
Refrigerate this muddled mint mixture for 30-60 minutes to infuse the mint flavor into the syrup
Fill low ball glass with ice
Pour 1.5 ounces of your mint/lemon mixture into each glass
Top with ginger ale to fill
Garnish with additional mint
*Note- you can strain out the larger pieces of mint when pouring into your glasses - I liked the tiny pieces of green color in my drink - so I wasn't too careful about getting it all out.

You will want this by your side as the temps climb!

What’s your favorite way to cool off?

Did you catch some of the other moctail recipes we are doing here for Mocktail Monday?

Banana Piña Colada Mocktail

Blackberry Vanilla Mocktail

Lime Fauxjito

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Easy Backyard Fire Pit {In Less than 30 Minutes}

By Kleinworth & Co 12 Comments

We have been going gangbusters on house projects each & every weekend now that it’s a little warmer. I think I probably have enough projects on my list to take us through to Labor Day if we work on at least one each weekend. Yep – I’m picking up where we left off last summer & working on all the things we have planned out to get our home just how we want it. For those of you who are new here – we finished building our house last July & spent as much time as we could working on things before the cooler weather arrived. So now that we have had many months to dream & plan – it’s time to get busy & make things happen. So last fall we created this Easy Backyard Fire Pit. But by the time we did it – it was really beyond the season for me to share it here. We have some really cool things we will be doing to enhance this feature in our yard this summer so I thought I better show you this part first before I get into all the new stuff.

This is a portion of our yard as we were adding the rock around the border of the grass last season. This yard is about 10k sf so we have a lot of space to work with here. I wanted to keep it feeling as open as I can but maximize our space too.

Now I see a lot of people taking a store bought fire pit & setting on their lawn. I also see them putting it on a wood deck. Please take my word – as a wife of a fire chief – PLEASE DON’T DO THIS! Don’t grill or really have any open flame on a wood deck. Anything you do with fire should be far away from your home or any other combustibles. Many think that because the grass is cool & moist that it’s not a problem putting their fire pit over it. Well the radiant heat will dry out & kill your grass. At that point it’s dry & can catch fire especially from any floating embers. Did you know one single ember can travel in the wind up to 2 miles? Yep! That’s why it’s important to know your burning regulations prior to using your fire pit in the summer too.

So anyhow – to make this we laid out our weed stop fabric over the area where we wanted our pit.

Then we took our rocks & started making our circle 1.5 times the size of our fire pit.

We used the larger rocks around the border & then used smaller ones to fill in the center.

Make the small rocks at least 2-3 inches deep in the center.

Trim the corners of the weed stop off to make your circle.

We picked up our pit at the local store where we bought our rocks & nestled it in the center.

But you can find a similar one like this Cast Iron Fire Bowl
for less than $100 on Amazon.

That’s it! Simple – easy & took us less than 30 minutes!

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Golden Cookies & Cream Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

By Kleinworth & Co 19 Comments

Oh you guys!!! I have another one of my Yummy Bar Recipes to share with you all today. You see, while the hubs was recovering from his surgery I was doing the shopping. Normally that doesn’t happen & so the only things that end up in the pantry are the things on the list. Those things on the list are usually only the things we are actually needing. When I go to the store I am reminded of all the wonderful things available out there & because of this those wonderful things usually end up in my cart. Sooooo, you could say I lost all control in the cookie aisle. I brought home nearly ever variety of Oreos & I was finding that I needed to do something with them before they went stale. Soooooo I created some seriously good treats. I’m so excited about these Golden Cookies & Cream Bars because they are like a krispie treat – only remove the krispies & replace them with crunched up golden Oreo cookies. Yep – they are incredible & taste SOOOO good.

Oh yes – look at that! I’m telling you – you have to make these!!

I absolutely can’t wait to make these for our next gathering.

Only I will probably double or triple the batch to make sure I have enough!

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Golden Cookies & Cream Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

Ingredients

30-40 Golden Oreos - crumbled coarsely
1/2 stick butter
5 cups regular size marshmallows
12 additional Golden Oreos for topping

Instructions

Place cookies in food processor & pulse until they are coarse crumbles
Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment & give a light spritz with cooking spray
In a large bowl - combine marshmallows & butter
Microwave marshmallows on full power for about 1-1/2 minutes. They should puff up quite a bit.
Remove & immediately mix in the Oreo crumbles until fully mixed in
Transfer to prepared pan & press into an even layer
Top with remaining whole cookies & press in
Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Store in refrigerator in airtight container but bring to room temperature before serving

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Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

These super tasty Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins will be your favorite easy breakfast recipe. Using pancake mix makes these whip up quick.

I love quick & easy breakfast ideas. I have been doing nothing but homemade breakfasts for the kids for a couple of years now. So I’m always trying to come up with new & fun ways to make breakfast exciting.

One can only have so many bowls of oatmeal or slices of banana bread before they start wanting more. So I decided to play with some recipes for pancake muffins. You know – muffins made from pancake mix. I know- it’s pretty cool. I started with their favorite flavor combos & we all were in love.

Our favorite of all – these Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins. I normally pair white chocolate with raspberries – so twisting it a little & doing blueberries added a yummy zing to the morning.

The recipe makes 12 which meant that for my very hungry teens they were gone- quick! Like – these only lasted about a day. Yeah, pop & go with a little fruit on the side.

Great breakfast that we will be making again & again. PLUS it’s not to complicated so the older two could reasonably make these on their own if I needed them to.

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Blueberry White Chocolate Pancake Muffins

Ingredients

2 cups pancake mix use the kind that only calls for water to mix
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh/frozen blueberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray muffin tin with cooking spray or add liners
In a large bowl combine pancake mix, milk, eggs & maple syrup & whisk until well combined
Add 1/2 the blueberries & 1/2 the white chocolate chips & fold in
Spoon into your muffin tins filling each well 2/3 full
Top with remaining blueberries & white chocolate chips
Bake 15-19 minutes or until they spring back when touched in the center - or you can do the toothpick test
Allow to cool on wire rack for several minutes before serving

Nature Tic-Tac-Toe

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The other day I mentioned on Instagram that I was packing up the kids & we were heading out for a nature walk. We really needed a break away from the grind & I needed to gather some things from nature for some upcoming projects I wanted to complete. One of them was this Nature Tic-Tac-Toe we made. We packed up some easy, on the go snacks & headed on out. It was a glorious day which was so nice because we have had quite a few rainy days lately. That’s normal for up here & I’m not complaining at all. I actually LOVE the rain & usually welcome those days as often as they will come. But on this day I just wanted a beautiful day out with the family & it was the perfect day for that.

We stopped at the lake to soak it all in. I never get tired of where we live. It’s AMAZING!

We picked up our rocks for this projects & collected some twigs & pine cones for some others I have on my list too.

We made sure to stop & check out some of our other places like the damn while we were out.

When we got home we worked on our project. I had the girls start by painting their pictures on their rocks. One did flowers for the O’s & the other did trees for the X’s. Then I painted the board with come chalk paint & then use paint markers to make my letters & game board pattern.

I love that this project gave us the opportunity to spend some time outdoors soaking up this amazing place we live. It’s so easy to get caught up in the schedule & forget that there are 17 beautiful lakes within a short distance of our house. It’s important to get out & experience it while the kids are young enough to add these memories to their list of favorites through the years.

Want more fun craft ideas for kids?

Desk Organizer DIY

Rag Wrapped Bracelets

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar tutorial

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Sparkling Black Cherry Limeade

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*Disclosure: I have partnered with DASANI to bring you this recipe. I have been compensated for this post either monetarily or with product. All opinions are truthful & my own.

A couple years ago we made the move to relocate the family to North Idaho. You see – the hubs & I are both So Cal natives. I lived there my entire life there until I met him. He was born there & then lived most of his life in Tahoe before we met. Then we had 12 long years in the desert of Nevada before being given the opportunity to live in this incredible place we do now. Why am I telling you this? Well – because after all those years living with summers that lasted 8-10 months – hydration became key. Finding new & creative ways to enjoy water & hydrating beverages was a way of life. It definitely stuck with me even though we have true seasons here. I still look for tasty ways to nourish & this Sparkling Black Cherry Limeade is probably the best tasting & easiest bevies I have made thus far.

I started with these great flavors from DASANI.

Did you know they have sparkling waters in flavors like lime, berry & lemon? Lightly carbonated, unsweetened & ZERO calories!

Then there are the YUMMY flavor enhancing drops!!!

I can keep them in my purse & use them in my regular bottled water while we are out running errands or at the gym.

The family loves using them to come up with their own great flavor combos to keep hydrating fun!

When you can add a little flavor to the water & still keep it light & refreshing – they are more likely to drink more.

Cherry limeade is my “go-to” favorite beverage flavor. So knowing that I can create this so simply when I’m craving that flavor just makes me happy. When I’m looking for hydration I don’t want anything heavy or overly sweet. This definitely makes it easy to drink, drink, drink.

I learned that drinking from a large cup (like the reusable cups with a lid & straw) are the easiest for me to keep track of how much fluid I’m taking in each day. I try to have at least a 24 ounce cup – the larger it is the more likely I am to keep drinking. Something about coming to the bottom of the cup signals in my head that I’m done. So if it takes longer to empty the cup – the longer I will drink before taking a break for a couple hours.

You can pick up DASANI products at your local Target, using Target’s Cartwheel app.

*For a limited time, coupons will be available for both DASANI DROPS Infusions and DASANI Sparkling in Black Cherry (w/in the app)

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Sparkling Black Cherry Limeade

Ingredients

1 can DASANI Sparkling Black Cherry sparkling water
1 tbsp DASANI Drops Infusions flavor enhancer lime

Instructions

Pour the black cherry sparkling water over ice
Add flavor enhancer drops & stir
Enjoy!!! Just that simple.

Want more refreshing recipes

Sour Watermelon Pops

Raspberry-Pineapple Frozen Fruit Pops

Banana Blueberry Smoothie Pops

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Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

By Kleinworth & Co 30 Comments

This Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert is the perfect no-bake treat to get you through the warm months. Cake batter Oreos & creamy cheesecake flavor is heaven.

It’s that time of year when I really have some fun with no-bake desserts. I love goodies that I can whip up in a few minutes- pop in the freezer & wow the family with later after a great day of grilling.

My hubs took one bite & looked at me & said “if you make this again I’m going to be 500 pounds”. He’s not a huge sweets guy & can usually find something about each recipe that he’d change in some way. Not this one- he loved it all! I love it when I can make something that he falls head over heels for.

We have some fun gatherings planned for the coming weeks if we can actually pull it off with our schedules.

I can’t wait to make this to share with all our friends.

I think it took me all of about 10 minutes to put this together – and that included cleaning the mixer bowl afterward.

no-bake treats

Here are some commonly asked questions

How to store this cheesecake dessert

This recipe is best when kept in the freezer. I do recommend taking it out to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or so before serving. Once you have served your portions, place it back in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy again.

Can I use different toppings?

Yes, you can add any of your favorite toppings that you desire. Crushed candies, chopped nuts, dried fruit and so much more. I used the remaining cookies, but you could add so many of your other favorites including pieces of frozen cake or candy bars.

What are the best sprinkles for this recipe?

This is important – just because the package says “sprinkles” doesn’t necessarily mean that it is in-fact sprinkles.

I see a lot of people using colored sanding sugar that is labeled as sprinkles.

This will not work as well because when that sugar gets wet – like when mixed into a moist dough, stuck in ice cream, or when placed in the refrigerator or freezer, it will sweat & the color will bleed out.

Ingredients for Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

cake batter Oreo cookies
butter – melted
cream cheese – softened to room temperature
cold milk
granulated sugar
instant pudding- cheesecake flavor
whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream
rainbow sprinkles

Can I use another flavor of pudding mix?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. If you don’t have the cheesecake flavor, any other flavor will do for this recipe.

What can I make with rainbow sprinkles?

St. Patrick’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs
Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
Frozen Bananas
Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
Cake Batter Frosting
Birthday Sugar Cookie Bars
Homemade Funfetti Cake

How to Make Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

Crunch up 2 out of the 3 rows of the Oreos & spread them out in the bottom of a 9×13 dish.
Pour the melted butter over the top of the cookies.
In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Slowly add in the milk, sugar, and dry pudding mix & mix until combined.
Slowly fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture over the crushed cookies in the pan.
Crunch up the remaining cookies & sprinkle them over the top.
Add a generous amount of rainbow sprinkles.
Carefully transfer to the freezer and freeze for several hours to set before serving. The mixture will be thin and will splash if you move too quickly – so just be cautious when moving it to the freezer to firm up.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

Yes, because this recipe is kept in the freezer until ready to serve, you can actually make this up to 2 weeks ahead of time if you like. Just be sure to cover tightly with plastic wrap and keep it airtight so it doesn’t form a freezer bun on it while you wait to serve it.

Products I love when making Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake…

This frozen treat recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made this type of dessert before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dessert recipe. (you can also SHOP MY FAVORITES in my store)

If you love this easy dessert recipe, you’re going to love these other no-bake treats too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!

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You’ll love this No-Bake Chocolate Mint Lush Dessert made with layers of crushed oreo, chocolate and mint pudding, and whipped cream.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are a quick dessert recipe perfect for any occasion. These ones are patriotic for the 4th of July! Definitely the BEST cheesecake in a jar- ever!

No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

This easy to make No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake is rich and decadent making it the perfect dessert for any holiday or occasion.

best recipe for No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake is a simple & easy dessert recipe for OREO & cheesecake lovers alike. Perfect for parties, holidays & potlucks. It’s delicious!

How to Make a Chocolate Milkshake

Learn How to Make a Chocolate Milkshake with this easy-to-follow recipe. You can make all different types of milkshakes using simple ingredients, including your favorite flavor of ice cream. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion or any time of year!

No-Bake Strawberry Banana Cheesecake

No Bake Strawberry Banana Cheesecake is a quick & easy dessert that makes everyone smile. The perfect dessert for all occasions throughout the year.

A slice of no-bake strawberry banana cheesecake on a plate. The dessert looks light and refreshing, perfect for a summer treat.

Make a Root Beer Float

Check out how to Make a Root Beer Float! With bubbly root beer and creamy vanilla ice cream, it’s a great way to cool down and enjoy a treat!

Frozen Bananas

It’s time for all your favorite summer foods. Things like these chocolate covered Frozen Bananas top the favorites list for sure.

Easy Oreo Cannoli Cream Pie

Easy Oreo Cannoli Cream Pie is a simple no-bake pie recipe that is perfect for all the holiday parties & family gatherings. It will top the favorites list!

Comic Book Cake – Viral Cartoon Cake

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Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

This Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert is the perfect no bake treat to get you through the warm months. Cake batter Oreos & creamy cheesecake flavor is heaven.

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesecake, no-bake, oreo

Servings:

Ingredients

1 package cake batter Oreo cookies
4 tbsp butter – melted
8 ounces cream cheese – softened to room temperature
3 cups cold milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 box instant pudding- cheesecake flavor 3.4oz box
8 oz whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream
½ cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

Crunch up 2 out of the 3 rows of the Oreos & spread them out in the bottom of a 9×13 dish.
Pour the melted butter over the top of the cookies.
In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Slowly add in the milk, sugar, and dry pudding mix & mix until combined.
Slowly fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture over the crushed cookies in the pan.
Crunch up the remaining cookies & sprinkle them over the top.
Add a generous amount of rainbow sprinkles.
Carefully transfer to the freezer and freeze for several hours to set before serving. The mixture will be thin and will splash if you move too quickly – so just be cautious when moving it to the freezer to firm up.

Toasted Coconut Flourless Brownies : Yummy Bar Recipes

By Kleinworth & Co 29 Comments

With all the different issues with food intolerance these days, it’s great when we can find alternative ways to enjoy our favorite things. Take brownies for example. Years ago if you wanted to cut out white flour- brownies were on the “no-no” list. I have been playing with different flourless brownie recipes for a while trying to find one that met everyone’s want list. Many are made with black beans but I would rather not use them in my brownies because that seems to create other issues for other people. Hard to please everyone these days. These Toasted Coconut Flourless Brownies are one of the best rich & fudgy Yummy Bar Recipes.

My hubs literally told me that these were his absolute favorite brownie recipe I have ever made! How about that??!!

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Toasted Coconut Flourless Brownies

Ingredients

6 tbsp butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs - room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips for topping
1/4 cup toasted coconut for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment & give a light spritz with cooking spray - set aside
In a small saucepan - melt butter over low heat - then add sugar
Stir together & one sugar is incorporated add chocolate chips - stir until smooth
Remove from heat & add eggs one at a time
Add Vanilla - stir
Using a fine mesh colander or sifter - sift in cocoa powder & cornstarch & then add salt
Whisk vigorously 1-2 minutes or until smooth & shiny
Pour into prepared pan, top with chocolate chips & coconut & bake 23-30 minutes or until brownies are set in the middle
Do not over bake
Remove & allow to cool before cutting

Looking for more Yummy Bar Recipes?

Triple Chocolate Brownies

PayDay Brownies

Game Day Crock Pot Brownies

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Studio Retreat : Venice Beach Style ~ Artist’s Loft

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

As many of you know we finished building this house last summer. We have been working feverishly to make each & every space perfect. We also want to try to take our time & make sure that we are doing things right. One thing we are very mindful of is doing large projects that we will love for a long time. Being that I have already changed my mind on the decor & plans for the powder room no less than 5 times in the last 9 months since we moved in – you can see why I’m planning carefully. One space I am getting really close to completing though is my studio space. Today I’m sharing with you my Studio Retreat in my Venice Beach Style ~ Artist’s Loft.

It’s amazing how the mind can wander with imagination when you have a few hundred square feet that’s all yours to decorate however you wish. I started out thinking I wanted my space to be very girly & glam & feminine all while pulling in the beachy feel carried throughout our home. This So Cal girl is way too far from the ocean & I need as many reminders of it as I can.

So there I was with one idea in mind when I came across this sugar skull print. I had to have it & all other plans went out the window. I have a DEEP love for the skulls & I realized that even going with a completely different direction for the space – it’s still very much a taste of home. It’s just very Venice Beach part of home. If you have ever been to So Cal & had the chance to visit Venice Beach then you know what I mean. It’s a very free & eclectic place with a VERY FUNKY vibe all it’s own.

So I started with the print & built from there. This end of the space has a little storage & a space for relaxing. The hubs will come in while I’m working & need a place to sit. Sometimes I just need to break away from my desk or studio work space & curl up & find some inspiration. My studio retreat is my place to do that.

I love that I have a feel like none other – the feel definitely fuels my inner artist & spurs creativity. Many of you don’t know that I actually went to college to be a graphic designer. But lost myself in painting & pottery. Who knew I would end up doing this & pulling from those early creative days still. I’m a very “march to my own beat” sort of person. If all my neighbors are doing one thing – I’m most likely to go in a completely opposite direction. I like to be different & create spaces that channel that. Like this chair. I love the details on my chair here for this space – those nail heads & the pattern. Love love love. The best part is that it’s so versatile that I could just as easily transition this into my master en suite as we start working on that space. You probably wouldn’t think of this chair paired with a print like that – but I like it & it works for me & the vibe of my studio.

Since taking these images I found a fabulous textured shimmery silver throw that I like to drape over the corner.

It’s great for curling up in this cozy chair to enjoy my surroundings.

I’m so loving how each part of this space is coming together. Slowly but surely I will be able to share with you how it’s turning out. The original plan was to do a draumatic accent wall behind this chair. However once I put the tall storage there I felt the accent wall would lose it’s impact – so I am still contemplating this. I have my draperies sitting here to complete & one really fun project I can’t wait to complete & share with you. Then just some fine tuning & I can show you the whole studio. I can’t wait.

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Want to see more of this room?

Industrial Sawhorse Desk sits on the opposite wall in my studio.

Craft Table Make-Over – which is still in the middle of the studio but the rest of the room is completely reconfigured.

Office Organizer Board

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Blackberry Vanilla Mocktail : Mocktail Monday

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Oh I’m so excited for the season change. Once those taxes are done & the weather is more consistent with the sunshine & warm temps I can’t help but to be HAPPY! I love making cool drinks, getting our grill on & spending the weekends gardening & working on the house. Making (& sharing) beverages here with you is probably my favorite thing to do. If I learned anything living in the desert for all those years – is that staying hydrated is so vitally important – but it doesn’t have to be boring. While we lived there I definitely filled my drink recipe box with all sorts of bevies to share with you all. So I decided to start a Mocktail Monday series here so I could start sharing some of them with you all. This way you will always have something new to try each week through these warmer months!! I’m kicking it off today with this Blackberry Vanilla Mocktail!

Blackberry Vanilla Mocktail is a sweet & sour blackberry drink with lemon, honey & a little fizz!

Blackberry Vanilla Mocktail : Mocktail Monday

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Blackberry Vanilla Mocktail : Mocktail Monday

Ingredients

1/3 cup blackberries
1 ounce lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp raw honey
1 can ginger ale

Instructions

Combine blackberries, lemon juice, vanilla & honey with a splash of ginger ale in shaker & muddle
Pour through a strainer into your glasses filled with ice
Fill remainder of glass with ginger ale
You can garnish with additional blackberries or lemon wedge if you like

Looking for more great bevies to cool you down? (note – not all of these below are mocktails)

Pineapple Sparkler

Frozen Colada

Sour Shirley Summer Drink

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Hearty Tomato Soup : Easy Family Dinner Ideas

Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Soup – in the crock pot

Hello my friends!! I know the weather is just starting to get nice. But you know what – that’s when I really start using my crock pot. Once I turn off the heater for the season it seems I’m using my oven less & less too. So I know that you all might be past the idea of cozy comfort food. But I’m going to tell ya – soups & Easy Family Dinner Ideas in the crock pot are my “go-to” in the warmer months. Having soup is just filling enough that I don’t feel all bogged down after a heavy meal. So what’s my favorite soup lately? This Hearty Tomato Soup of course.

Tomato based soups are one of my favorites to make. It’s rich, flavorful & packed full of nutrients. I definitely crave some sort of tomato based soup when I go longer than a couple weeks between making some. It’s SO GOOD!

I really like to make a double batch so we can have leftovers for the next night. Add a little slice of Easy Garlic Toast on the side – delicious.

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Hearty Tomato Soup

Ingredients

1 pound ground sausage
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
16 ounces chicken stock
1/2 qt half & half
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp minced onion
1/4 tbsp garlic paste
2 tbsp stick butter
2 cups elbow macaroni
6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt pepper, granulated garlic to taste

Instructions

Brown sausage in large skillet over med-high heat adding seasonings (onions, garlic, salt, pepper & granulated garlic) as you cook
Once brown -transfer to crock pot
Add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock
Add additional seasonings to taste.
Cook on low 3-4 hours
About 15 minutes before you are ready to enjoy this soup - In a stockpot cook your macaroni to package directions & drain
Slowly add in half & half & evaporated milk to soup - stir well
Add in Parmesan cheese & cooked macaroni
Stir until cheese has melted & blended into the soup.
Serve with a little more cheese on top

Want more great Easy Family Dinner Ideas?

Crock Pot Turkey & Rice Soup

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

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Coconut Lime Spritzer : Essential Oils Lime

Cherry Lime Chia Energy Bars // Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake // Creamy Lime Pie Bites

You probably figured out that I love to share great drink recipes here. As the days get warmer staying hydrated is so important. A great way to do that is with low calorie flavored beverages. Personally I love clean, refreshing water all by itself. I drink that 99% of the time. But when I am looking for something to serve guests it’s nice to offer something new & exciting. So I came up with this Coconut Lime Spritzer that is so perfect for that. It’s refreshing, low calorie & incredibly simple to make using my Essential Oils.

Last month I joined some of my fellow bloggers to bring you great recipes that you can make with Lemon Essential Oils. This month we are sharing some AWESOME recipes for Lime Essential Oils that you don’t want to miss! Be sure to scroll down to see what everyone else is sharing today!

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Coconut Lime Spritzer : Essential Oils Lime

Ingredients

1 can 12 ounces Coconut Flavored Sparkling Water
1-2 drops Lime Essential Oil
Ice

Instructions

Fill highball glass with ice
Fill with your sparkling water
Add your essential oil
Stir - enjoy!
**Not all essential oils are edible. Due to lack of purity, 98% of essential oils sold should NOT be ingested. An edible essential oil will be labeled “therapeutic-grade” and have a “Supplement Facts” box on the label showing the nutritional value – do NOT use just any brand of essential oil for cooking/flavoring foods. Be sure to use pure oils from reliable sources, not synthetic scents or flavorings.

***Not all essential oils are edible. Due to lack of purity, 98% of essential oils sold should NOT be ingested. An edible essential oil will be labeled “therapeutic-grade” and have a “Supplement Facts” box on the label showing the nutritional value – do NOT use just any brand of essential oil for cooking/flavoring foods. Be sure to use pure oils from reliable sources, not synthetic scents or flavorings.

Interested in buying Essential Oils? I have a great FAQ page here that will answer your questions and give you all the info you need to order your own set!

Check out all these great uses for Essential Oils- Lime

Coconut Lime Spritzer // Blackberry Lime Margaritas // Strawberry Limeade

Margarita Crepe Cake //Edible Watermelon Bowl // Margarita Cookies

Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salad // Lime Cheesecake Shooters

Looking for more great ideas for using Essential Oils? Last month we shared Lemon recipes!

Lemon Infused Sugar

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Pound Cake

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Pistachio & Honey Parfait

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

Do you like to lighten up your meals once the weather starts warming up? We do too. Gone are the hot bowls of oatmeal & we are replacing them with light & refreshing bowls of healthy yumminess. It’s so easy when so many things taste so great mixed in to things like Greek yogurt. One of the favorites around here these days is this Pistachio & Honey Parfait. It’s simple & quick & the kids think of it more like a treat than a breakfast. Which is fantastic because then it can double as a dessert. I love it when I can eat healthy & still feel like I’m indulging.

Sweet honey drizzled all over this little bowl of Greek yogurt & topped with the wonderful saltiness of pistachios. YUUUUMMM!

Definitely a warm weather favorite!

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Pistachio & Honey Parfait

Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp raw honey
1/4 cup shelled pistachios

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl & enjoy!

Want more quick & easy breakfast ideas?

Raspberry Pretzel Parfait

Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites

Green Tea Banana Smoothie

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SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias

I work long hours here. Between keeping the daily household stuff going & punching in 80+ hours a week in the studio AND homeschooling the kids – it’s easy to get so wrapped up in what I’m doing that I forget to break for food. It happens all the time. The hubs will come home & I’ll mention that I’m hungry for dinner. He’ll ask what I’ve eaten for the day & when I think about it – it turns out nothing but my coffee way back at 5 am. That’s not good because not only is it bad for me to go without food for that long but I really morph into some other person when it gets to that point. So I came up with this easy SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix that I can keep on my desk to encourage me to at least nibble through the day.

I picked up SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares at Walmart to add to my mix.

I like having peanut butter because it gives me the protein that I need to stay satisfied.

I also picked up SNICKERS® Almond because it’s a long time favorite of mine. You could use either in this recipe.

These definitely help keep me on a more even keel.

When I’m out of sorts I don’t work well & I definitely get more done when I’m feeling great.

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For those times when I’m stuck in the waiting room of say the doctors office – for sometimes nearly 2 hours beyond our appointment time… I keep a couple single bars in my purse. It really helps when we are out & need to eat but can’t get to a place to pick something up. I’m definitely the hero of the day when I can pull one of these out & bye bye hunger.

I picked up those single wrapped SNICKERS® Peanut Butter & SNICKERS® Almond in the checkout line.

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SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix

Ingredients

1 bag SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares - each unwrapped
4 cups salted popcorn - popped
2 cups peanut butter filled pretzels

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in large bowl & toss to mix
Keep in an airtight container & portion out as desired

Who are you when you’re hungry??

Looking for more easy snack recipes?

Grab n' Go Snack Packs

Peperoncini & Salami Appetizer

Salsa Recipe by Place Of My Taste

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Rocky Road Krispies Treats : Yummy Bar Recipes

Game Day Crock Pot Brownies

Do you love Krispies Treats? Oh I absolutely do!! I love them all by themselves – but then I love to jazz them up a bit depending on the mood or occasion. All that Krispie marshmallow goodness goes with so many things. I was really craving a combo of nuts, marshmallows & chocolate – but I still wanted the Krispies Treats too. So I came up with these Rocky Road Krispies Treats that completely satisfied all those wishes all in one snack. The perfect addition to my Yummy Bar Recipes list for sure. These were such a hit with the family that I can’t wait to share them at our next party. I know I will have to make a platter full- they won’t last long.

There are so many things you can make with Rice Krispies Treats. What would you pair with Rice Krispies treats??

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Rocky Road Krispies Treats

Ingredients

6 - Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® squares
½ cup - dark chocolate chips
½ cup - M&M’s plain or M&M’s Peanut Butter – or a mixture of both if desired
1/3 cup – JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
½ cup – walnuts

Instructions

Unwrap Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® squares & place on baking sheet
Place dark chocolate chips in small bowl & microwave in 30 second increments – stirring in between each interval until chocolate is melted.
Once melted, spoon onto the top of each treat & spread evenly to cover the top.
Immediately add your other rocky road toppings starting with the marshmallows, then walnuts & finally ending with the M&M’s until covered.
Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to cool & set the melted chocolate.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.

How about more Yummy Bar recipes?

No Bake Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars

Easter Krispie Pops

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Easter Egg Stands

Prosciutto & French Onion Tea Sandwiches

A while back the kids & I came up with these Easter Egg Stands that we created out of printables wrapped around cardboard to help keep our Easter eggs standing upright. Well this was back when I didn’t know a whole heck of a lot about blogging & I included the images & the project along with a mish-mosh of other things in a random post. Ahh – seriously, the things we do as learning bloggers. So I thought I would give them their own post – because these stands really deserve to hold their own here in this space. They are so cute & a simple little Easter craft for kids that they will love to create.

So I started with these supplies. Printables, cardboard tubes, tape, scissors. Pretty simple & straight forward.

Just cut out the printables – cut the cardboard tubes to the same width as the printables & wrap around & tape. Easy peezy!

Now my kids are older – so they really didn’t have any issues with working on this all by themselves. But smaller children who can safely manipulate kid scissors could very easily do this little craft on their own too.

These would work well while decorating eggs the night before Easter.

My kids like when I use them to decorate with the plastic eggs in our Easter decorations.

Here are the printables – click over to download each sheet!

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Looking for more fun Easter ideas?

Blue & Gold Easter Wreath

DIY Easter Bucket

Easter Centerpiece

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Easy Kids Snacks : Mealtime Solutions

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Do you struggle to keep lunch time fun for the kiddos? We have done a sandwich & fruit for as long as I can remember. Sometimes if we have a little bit of leftovers from the previous night’s dinner they can have that. But most of the time it can get a little dull when it comes to the mid-day meal. For some mealtime solutions I decided I want to focus on making each lunch a little more interesting. I’ll start with one day per week & work on adding more days as we go on. Things like these Easy Kids Snacks are a great place to start. Adding one little something extra can really make the meal or snack more interesting & enjoyable.

You know I have been focused on cutting out things in our diet. Keeping the house packed full of organic products makes it so easy to have yummy goodness without compromise. Horizon is my “go-to” for this.

I mentioned before that the kids were shying away from milk & other products lately because they can taste the additives in them. So buying organic Horizon is a great way to keep them eating all their favorite foods.

I like to do a different sandwich each day & never forget some fruit on the side. They are so thrilled more fruit is becoming available with the warmer weather now. Then we added these Horizon cheddar sandwich crackers for a little fun with a glass of Horizon Organic milk.

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You can also find more mealtime solutions on Horizon’s Pinterest board.

Looking for more great lunch ideas?

Pepperoncini Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

New England Dip Sandwich

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organics. The opinions and text are all mine.

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola

Blueberry Baked French Toast

Wow – it’s been a little while since I shared a breakfast recipe with you. I have been truly craving granola – but with a little something extra. So I finally whipped some up with a few of my favorite mix-ins that I thought you might like too. This Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola is such a yummy addition to some yogurt or even with a little milk as a cereal. The kids were soooo happy. They just love having homemade breakfasts that aren’t oatmeal. I love that I don’t have to buy breakfast items & I can just utilize what I have on hand all the time & make something new & fun for them.

You know – it’s pretty good on top of some healthy banana ice cream too. Just sayin’…..

Print Recipe

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola

This Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granola is such a yummy addition to some yogurt or even with a little milk as a cereal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: granola

Ingredients

3½ cups rolled oats
2 cups chopped walnuts
½ cup canola oil
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup pomegranate dark chocolates
1½ cups toasted coconut

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a large baking sheet with parchment & set aside
In a large bowl combine oats, walnuts, oil & syrup & mix until well incorporated & the oats are moist
Spread out onto prepared pan in an even layer
Bake approx 30 minutes rotating tray about half way through
Remove & allow to cool completely
Transfer to large bowl & add in toasted coconut & pomegranate dark chocolates - toss to combine
Store in airtight container for up to 1 week

Notes

**To make this recipe in the Air Fryer - Preheat to 250 degrees. Adjust the ingredients, either reducing by 50-75% depending on the size of your air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes - stirring every 7 minutes. You can remove sooner than the called for time if the granola has reached your desired brown.

Note - this can be made with gluten-free oats. Alternate mix-ins can include pumpkin seeds, maple syrup in place of honey, dried raisins, fruit, or cranberries.

Looking for more great breakfast ideas?

Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites

Green Tea Banana Smoothie

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Slow Cooker Snack Mix