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Easy Family Dinner Ideas

The Easy Dinner Recipes Meal Plan is here to take the guess work out of meal planning. With all the chaos that comes around dinner prep, these easy dinner recipes are tried, tested & perfected by all these phenomenal bloggers for you. Here’s to a delicious meal.

I’m thrilled that we are in week 3 of our easy dinner recipes meal plan. I hope you have enjoyed all the awesome recipe ideas so far. I sure have & I can’t wait to get going this week on these picks we have for you. YUM-O! This Easy Dinner Recipes Meal Plan is something EVERYONE can use; from busy moms to newlyweds, there is something for everyone!

We are sharing with you SEVEN meals along with a dessert this week! Take a look!

Meatless Monday – One Pot Cheesy Cajun Pasta by Domestic Superhero

Grilled Eggplant Rolls by Play. Party. Pin

10 Minute Grilled Chicken Protein Pitas by Easy Peasy Mealz

Cheesy Baked Potato Chip Chicken Tenders by This Silly Girl’s Life

One Pot Chili Mac-n-Cheese by Living Better Together

Gourmet Hot Dogs by Kleinworth & Co.

Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Pesto Pizza by Just Us Four

Sugar Cookie Strawberry Pies by Kleinworth & Co.

The Easy Dinner Recipes Meal Plan brought to you by: Domestic Superhero – Just Us Four – Living Better Together – Kleinworth & Co. – This Silly Girl’s Life – Eazy Peazy Mealz – Play.Party.Pin

There you go. I hope this gave you some great inspiration for this week ahead. I hope you stop by next week for some more meal plan ideas and inspiration!

Looking for more great dinner ideas?

Deep Fried Tortellini

Easy Enchiladas

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Roasted Onions

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Discover the sweet and savory delight of Roasted Onions. Perfectly caramelized and tender, these onions make an excellent side dish or topping for your favorite meals.

Roasted Onions are just the thing when you’re having burgers, brats, or tacos. Slices of onion become tender, sweet, and irresistibly flavorful under the heat of the oven, making them the perfect complement to nearly any meal.

With just a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of thyme, and a dash of salt and pepper, you can elevate your onions from a basic ingredient to a delicious side dish. Whether you’re looking to add depth to your hamburgers, steaks, or salads, or seeking a straightforward yet delicious side for your dinner table, roasted onions are here to impress.

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Buttermilk Chicken Strips

By Kleinworth & Co 3 Comments

Need an easy chicken recipe for a great dinner? Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Strips are an easy family dinner idea that everyone loves. Simple, easy, delicious

One of my all time favorite dinner recipes is chicken strips. But I have found that not all chicken strips are created equal. For me, they MUST be super crispy & yet remain juicy on the inside. The only real way to do this is with the deep fryer. So once in a great while we pull it out & whip up some of these delicious buttermilk chicken strips & I swoon with every bite. I always vow to make them more often- then I wash & tuck the deep fryer away & forget what I said. Then when we start inching ever so close to fall & football – I remember & out it comes to make some more of these delicious strips.

I’m super excited too, because today I’m also sharing this recipe with my dear friend (& party co-host) Emily of Nap-Time Creations. This is the second or third year I have joined her for her Summer Fun Series. There are SO MANY fabulous ideas being shared – you have to check it out.

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Buttermilk Chicken Strips

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut into strips
2 eggs beaten
2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk and garlic powder.
Place chicken strips into the bowl. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
In another large bowl mix together the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder.
Remove chicken from refrigerator, and drain
Place chicken in flour mixture bowl & toss to coat.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees
Carefully place coated chicken in hot oil.
Fry until golden brown and juices run clear (approx 6-7 min)
Drain on baking sheet lined with paper towels.

Be sure to check out all the great ideas shared in the series!!

Check out the other fun posts of the day before you go!

Country Fair Funnel Cakes from Love Bakes Good Cakes

Buttermilk Chicken Strips by Kleinworth and Co

Lemonade Cupcakes by The Creative Nest

Minecraft Water Bottle by DIY Crush on Nap-Time Creations

Want more Easy Family Dinner Ideas?

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Simple Teriyaki Stir Fry

Salsa Pulled Pork Tacos

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Vintage Bakery Sign

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

Vintage signs are so popular right now. Here’s how to create your own Vintage Bakery Sign easily while re-purposing an old cabinet door. Such a quick diy project.

I have been wanting to add some sort of vintage type sign to our kitchen for a while. I thought about what I wanted it to say & finally decided that “bakery” was the most appropriate. Considering that I’m baking & creating in there nearly everyday to keep Kleinworth & Co. running, it fits. So I headed out to the shed to see what I had in there to work with.

(forgive the process images – I was working at night under my studio lighting)

I chose an old kitchen cabinet door that I picked up at Habitat for Humanity store a while back. I love that I can go there & get random things like that for about $5.

Instead of stenciling on letters I decided to make this 3D & picked up some wooden letters from Michael’s & gave them a quick coat of paint.

I added a light layer of white wash over the cabinet door – just enough to mute that warm yellow it was before.

I used wood glue at first to attach the letters but that wasn’t working all that well with the paint.

So I went back over with a fine line of hot glue around the edges to make sure everything was secure.

Then another light white wash coat over the letters so they didn’t look new or freshly painted.

Then the final part- distress, distress, distress. I first grabbed a piece of sandpaper & gave the more delicate parts a good rub. Then really wanted to give it more wear so I broke out the mouse sander for some heavier distressing in other areas.

Wiped it down & hung it up. That’s it. Whole project came in at less than $10.

I love how it fills that awkward space above the door.

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Canned Green Beans

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Turn Canned Green Beans into a quick, flavorful, and nutritious side dish that is the perfect pairing for any main dish.

Who says quick side dishes can’t be impressive? With this recipe for Canned Green Beans, you’re set to add a touch of gourmet to even the simplest meal.

There is no need for a pressure canner today. We’re simply going to transform an ordinary can of green beans into a standout dish.

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Mint Extract

Homemade Sipping Brandy

It can be so easy to make your own homemade Mint Extract. If you love adding that wonderful flavor of mint to all your recipes, you will want to make this.

I don’t know about you, but I sure go through the mint extract. Which is great that my family is getting lots of recipes with the flavors they love. But it can be so expensive to keep buying those tiny bottles at the store. So I decided to make my own when I had a whole bunch of leftover mint leaves after a day of mixing cocktails.

It comes together just like making homemade vanilla extract (which I also do but have not shared here). The hardest part is waiting for it to be ready. Unlike vanilla though, you only have to wait about a month before it’s ready to use. Just combine, cover, shake occasionally & wait. I know a lot of people love to start making the vanilla extract this time of year so that it’s ready for gift giving come holiday time. I think I will do mint extract instead. Mint transcends the seasons, but definitely is a perfect holiday flavor.

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Mint Extract

Ingredients

2 cups fresh mint leaves - rinsed
2-3 cups vodka

Instructions

Remove mint leaves from stem & rise & shake off excess water
Place in jar (I used 16 oz jar) & fill with vodka until all the leaves are covered
Screw on lid tightly & mark the date on the jar
(I just place a small piece of masking tape on the lid & write the date)
Leave in the cabinet for 1 month - shake every few days while you wait
Once it's done- strain out the leaves & discard
Transfer extact to an easy pour bottle

Looking for more great homemade versions of your favorites?

Homemade Kahlua

Homemade Vanilla Coffee Syrup

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Sugar Cookie Strawberry Pies + Behind the Scenes Tip

Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Wet-Nap®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #ConquerTheMess

These Sugar Cookie Strawberry Pies are the perfect alternative to a traditional homemade strawberry pie. Sugar cookie cup, strawberries & drizzled with glaze, then topped with whipped cream make a delectable treat. Psst… I’m also sharing a few behind the scenes pics on how I clean up after a messy shoot like this.

Look at these. Little mini strawberry pies made with sugar cookie cups. So good.

Putting together yummy treats like these can be really messy though. I’m constantly touching the food to position it just right. In this case the whipped cream kept sliding off the tops of the strawberries. I adjusted it more times than I can count before I decided to just let it be.

This is the aftermath of drizzling all that strawberry glaze on top of each one. It’s a STICKY MESS! I usually keep a wet washcloth near by for wiping my hands & cleaning up spills & things like this. I don’t want to have to keep running down the hall to wash my hands every time I touch the food.

But now I have a much better solution! Did you know that these Wet-Nap® Cleansing Wipes are perfect for this sort of thing? (I picked them up at Walmart) I can have the package right there in the studio with me all the time. It has an easy open/close top to keep them perfectly moist for whenever I need one. I sooooo love that they have just enough cleaner in them so my hands aren’t sticky before I pick up my camera again for the next shot. I can tell you – I would be lost without these!

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These are positively delicious & worth all the mess they made so I could share them with you all here today.

You are going to want to make these with all those wonderful summer strawberries available right now!

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Sugar Cookie Strawberry Pies

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Cups

3 cups all-purpose flour spooned in & leveled- not scooped
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Glaze

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tbsp cornstarch
1 box strawberry jell-o powder

2 lbs strawberries - washed & hulled

whipped topping

Instructions

Bake cookie cups

In a small bowl whisk together flour & baking powder - set aside
In mixer bowl beat butter until soft
Add sugar & mix well
Add egg- mix again
Add vanilla
Add flour & mix until dough begins to clump together
Roll dough into a ball & wrap with plastic wrap- refrigerate 1 hour
Once dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees
Pull off pieces of dough & roll into balls- then press into the wells of your muffin tin pan making the cup shape
Bake 12-15 minutes & allow to cool in pan before removing
To remove you can slide a butter knife along the side- they should pop right out

Prepare glaze

Combine water, sugar & cornstarch in small saucepan & bring to a boil, whisking constantly until mixture is less white-more clear (you will notice it getting thicker & will be hazy)
Remove from heat & whisk in jell-o powder
Allow to cool for approx 5-10 minutes while you assemble your "pies"
(don't wait too long, it will solidify as it cools)

Assemble

Add your prepared strawberries to the tops of cooled cookie cups
Drizzle with semi-cooled glaze
Top with whipped cream

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THE EASY DINNER RECIPES MEAL PLAN – WEEK 2

Meatless Monday! Baked Caprese Pasta from Domestic Superhero

The Easy Dinner Recipes Meal Plan-week 2 was created to help take the guess work out of meal planning. With all the hustle that comes at dinner time, these easy dinner recipes are tried, tested & perfected by all these phenomenal bloggers for you. Jump on board & follow each week as we bring you one delicious meal plan after another – you will love these recipe ideas!

Did you love all the AWESOME recipes share last week? I know I did!! That was exactly why I am teamied up with SIX other awesome bloggers to bring it all together. This weekly meal plan will help you gather delicious recipes and major inspiration. Don’t forget – Meal planning is absolutely the key to saving money on groceries, and also eating healthier. There is something for everyone here this week!

Here we go – we are sharing with you SEVEN meals along with a dessert this week! Take a look!

Taco Tuesday!! Salsa Pulled Pork Tacos from Kleinworth & Co

Zuppa Toscana Soup from Play. Party. Pin.

Better Than Takeout Beef & Broccoli from This Silly Girl’s Life

Macaroni and BBQ Chicken Pizza from Just Us Four

Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi from Eazy Peazy Mealz

Oven Burgers from Living Better Together

Individual Frozen Key Lime Pies from This Silly Girl’s Life

There you go. I hope this gave you some great inspiration for this week ahead. Be sure to check out by next week for some more meal plan ideas and inspiration!

Looking for more great dinner ideas?

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Easy Family Dinner Ideas

Blue Cheese Breakfast Burger

Stuffed Chicken Breast

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BLT Dog

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me of behalf of Ball Park® brand. The opinions and text are all mine.

Hog dogs can be so much more than ketchup & mustard. This BLT Dog that is a great way to serve a classic with a twist while enjoying your summer grilling.

Since it’s the perfect time to fire up that grill I have been talking with you all a lot lately about taking your summer meal prep outside. Since we moved from a warmer climate where we were able to grill year round, we haven’t really changed our habits. We just have winter grilling recipes & ones that are more geared towards the summer months. Even though we keep the grill going year round still, one thing we look forward to when it comes to grilling this time of year is that we can dine outside too. We have sure been doing a whole lot of that.

So as I have shared, we have been making all sorts of great recipes for enjoying al fresco. This time we decided to sort of host our own grillathon with family & enjoy the weekend. Coming up in August, Ball Park and a team of grill masters will attempt to break the world record for the longest running group BBQ at the Finest Grillathon using Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dogs. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We couldn’t wait to host our own mini-version here with our family.

We like to take our dogs outside the typical toppings & add-ons. The favorite dog of the day – this BLT dog. Yep, bacon, lettuce & tomatoes packed on there with a Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dog on a ciabatta bun.

We had a great time grilling a ton of dogs, adding some great sides & hanging out with good company.

You can visit Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dogs for more info!

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BLT Dog

Ingredients

Any flavor Ball Park Park’s Finest hot dogs
lettuce
diced tomatoes
crisp cooked bacon
ciabatta bun

Instructions

Grill hot dogs on a 350 degree grill for approx 10 minutes
Add to bun with bacon, lettuce & tomatoes - you can also add mayo if desired.
Enjoy!

Here’s some more great easy family dinner ideas!

Gourmet Hot Dogs

Creative Hot Dog Recipes

Fried Hot Dog Sliders

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Caramel Macchiato Poke Cake

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

This Caramel Macchiato Poke Cake is an easy dessert idea you will love. Light & fluffy white cake, added caramel macchiato iced coffee soaked in & topped with whipped cream & drizzled with caramel -scrumptious.

Friends – I have recently become addicted to poke cake. Yep- it had been a really long time since I made one, until about a month ago. I found my old recipe & fell in love all over again. Oh my word. So since they are so easy to make I have made a few more since that time. But I finally created one that I couldn’t wait to share with you all.

I decided to take a little bit of my Caramel Macchiato iced coffee to use as the drizzle & boy was I happy about that.

It turned out INCREDIBLE. I so love caramel macchiato iced coffee. I typically just enjoy a glass when I’m on the go in the busy part of my day for a quick pick-me-up. But you know how I love to incorporate coffee into all sorts of other things & this was perfect.

So now in the few moments between dinner & jumping back into chores & work & everything else in the evenings I can have a a moment with a piece of cake. It certainly makes that part of the day something to look forward to.

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Caramel Macchiato Poke Cake

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix + ingredients it calls for eggs, oil, water
1 tbsp caramel coffee syrup
1/2 cup Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee
8 ounce tub whip topping - thawed
1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

Prepare cake batter to package directions & stir in 1 tbsp caramel coffee syrup
Bake in 9x13 pan to package directions
Remove from oven & immediately use a thin wooden dowel or chop stick to poke holes in the cake (about 2" apart)
(some like to use the handle of a wooden spoon but I prefer something thinner than that.)
Drizzle iced coffee over the top of the cake & place in refrigerator to chill
Once cake is cold top with whip topping in a smooth even layer
Drizzle with caramel sauce & enjoy

What flavor iced coffee would you use in a poke cake??

So, if you are looking for a a delicious treat that you can prep in just a couple minutes, you will want to give these a try!!

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Want more recipes for your iced coffee?

Coconut Mocha Pops

Mocha Cream Pie

Caramel Macchiato Pudding Pops

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Oreo Banana Cream Pie

Oreo Banana Cream Pie is a great no-bake pie recipe. Oreo cookie crust, bananas, pudding, whip topping & toasted coconut in a super easy & tasty dessert.

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White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars

Salted Caramel Butter Bars

White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars are another yummy bar recipe that you are sure to love. Buttery shortbread topped with sparkling sugar is absolutely scrumptious.

White Cornmeal Recipes

I love making shortbread. All that rich butter flavor in a bar or cookie just makes my day. It’s a favorite of the family too. Which is why it’s a “go-to” recipe when I am preparing things like a nice brunch for us all. I like to make a wide variety of yummy bar recipes & create a nice spread for everyone to pick & choose their desserts along with maybe some tea sandwiches & a few beverage options. One thing about my shortbread recipe that you don’t often see – cornmeal. You won’t believe how wonderful the flavor is with that simple ingredient.

White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars

We like to have our brunch on a Saturday typically so that we can have the rest of the weekend to enjoy the leftovers. This keeps prep for meals later that day & on Sunday to a minimum & that sure makes me happy. When I spend less time in the kitchen on the weekends & it actually feels more like a weekend – instead of a working one.

What’s your favorite brunch recipe?

What could you make for brunch that you could incorporate cornmeal into?

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White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars

Ingredients

1-1/2 sticks butter 3/4 cup room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground white cornmeal
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp sparkling sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment - set aside
In mixer bowl, combine butter, confectioners sugar & vanilla & beat until light & creamy
Add flour, cornmeal & salt & mix on low until dough forms moist clumps
Spread into prepared pan- flatten into a smooth, even layer
Score the dough with a knife all the way through the bars before baking
Sprinkle with sparkling sugar
Bake 35-40 minutes or until dry & golden
Immediately cut again along your score marks when removing from oven
Allow to cool completely in the pan before removing & serving

For other Yummy Bar Recipes that I made for brunch….take a look at these.

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Blackberry Crumb Bars

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The Easy Dinner Recipes Meal Plan – Week 1

Easy Family Dinner Ideas

For a long time I have been wanting to provide you all with a weekly meal plan. But I wasn’t feeling like I had enough of my own recipes here to sustain that for too terribly long. So…. Guess what? I’m so excited to tell you that I am teaming up with SIX other awesome bloggers to bring it all together. This weekly meal plan will help you gather delicious recipes and major inspiration. The weekend is the best time to put together your meal plan for the following week. It’s so important! Meal planning is absolutely the key to saving money on groceries, and also eating healthier. I know that when we make a plan & stick to our list we always come out ahead- both with time & money. This Easy Dinner Recipes Meal Plan is something EVERYONE can use; from busy moms to newlyweds, there is something for everyone!

To kick it off – we are sharing with you SEVEN meals along with a dessert this week! Take a look!

Meatless Monday – ‘Taco Bell’ Mexican Pizzas by Domestic Superhero

Chili’s Monterey Jack Chicken by This Silly Girl’s Life

Baby Back Ribs by Kleinworth & Co.

Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos by Play.Party.Pin

Creamy Avocado Fettuccine by Eazy Peazy Mealz

Grilled Sticky Chicken by Just Us Four

Southwestern Flatbreads (grilling these!) by Domestic Superhero

Easy Peanut Butter Cheesecake by Living Better Together

There you go. I hope this gave you some great inspiration for this week ahead. I hope you stop by next week for some more meal plan ideas and inspiration!

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Easy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Pineapple Slush

This Easy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is just the cool down you need right now! With sweet strawberries & crisp lemonade, it’s the perfectly frosty treat for your summer.

What is it about a tall refreshing lemonade that just screams summer? Sometimes I like it by itself & other times it’s great to add some other yummy flavors to it. We are having record heat here in North Idaho (I think we brought a little Death Valley up here with us because we have not had a “normal” year since we moved here) so I wanted to take my usual beverages to a whole new level of cool & refreshing. So I came up with this frozen version of our favorite strawberry lemonade that is out of this world!

I love that it’s not only a refreshment, but in it’s frozen state – feels like a treat too. I’m always up for a treat! How about you?

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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients

8 ounces lemonade
1 cup whole frozen strawberries
2 cups ice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in your blender & blend on high for several minutes
Once slushy it's ready to serve.
Garnish with lemon wheel if desired

That’s it! Easy right? You will love serving this all summer long. Enjoy!!

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Coco Piña Colada

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Monkey Pudding Pops

By Kleinworth & Co 13 Comments

Cool & refreshing Monkey Pudding Pops are packed full of peanut butter, chocolate chips & frozen banana pudding. The perfect kid friendly dessert.

Do you like pairing the flavors of peanut butter & banana? How about adding a little chocolate to that mix? Yeah- it’s pretty good, I have to admit. So I was super excited when I found out that this month for our monthly Peanut Butter Bash the pairing would be banana with our favorite peanut butter flavor. YAY! I had about a zillion recipe ideas come to mind but with the heat settling in for the long haul, I had to go with these super tasty pops.

I mean- who wouldn’t love banana pudding pops swirled with peanut butter & chocolate chips. My kids devoured these in a few moments. Serve, smile, done! That quick! They are already begging me to make them again. I guess I better get working on it as they are the perfect treat for these hot summer days.

So how long would these last in your house?

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Monkey Pudding Pops

Ingredients

1 box banana pudding
3 cups cold milk
1/2 of an 8oz tub frozen whipped topping
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine milk & pudding mix in a large bowl & whisk to combine
Fold in whip topping until fully mixed & blended throughout
Spoon in 1 tsp of peanut butter into each Popsicle mold
Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips
Fill in remainder with pudding mixture
Add Popsicle stick & swirl around to mix before placing in the freezer
Freeze 6-8 hours but preferably overnight before serving

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Peanut Butter Whip Brownies

Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes

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Pomegranate Hard Iced Tea

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This Pomegranate Hard Iced Tea is the perfect summertime beverage. Iced tea mixed with pomegranate liqueur & lemon is absolutely delicious & refreshing.

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Pasta Carbonara

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Needing more Easy Family Dinner Ideas? Pasta Carbonara, a classic ‘bacon’ spaghetti dish is loaded with cheese which makes a creamy sauce that’s delicious.

I love easy family dinner ideas, which is why I post so many recipes on that topic. It seems that especially in the summer the last thing I want to do is be in the kitchen – but we all still have to eat (preferably together). So I am always working on new recipes to get me in & out of there quick so we can have as much family time as possible. Things like a hearty pasta dish like this pasta carbonara are great because it comes together fast & it fills all these hungry teens easily.

With the hectic schedules of everyday families it’s so important to still try to enjoy dinner together whenever possible. This is becoming less & less easy as my son’s work schedule has him missing so often at dinner time. So the quicker I can get dinner on the table, the easier it is for us all to find those openings in the schedules for that short amount of time & dine together as a family. I miss that time where we eat & laugh & enjoy. So these quick & easy family dinner ideas are what I seek all the time.

I like to pair this with some easy garlic toast to help sop up the remaining sauce on the plate.

The kids can’t get enough, which is great!

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Pasta Carbonara : Easy Family Dinner Ideas

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti - uncooked
1 pkg bacon - cooked
1-1/2 tbsp minced garlic
3 cups milk
3 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
salt pepper, granulated garlic & mined onions to taste
Grape tomatoes & parsley for garnish

Instructions

Start with preparing your bacon as you normally would- either bake or pan fry to crisp
Allow to cool slightly & then rough chop or crumble into large skillet
In a large pot bring water to boiling & cook spaghetti to package directions (usually around 11 minutes)
Add garlic & seasonings to skillet with bacon & heat over low about 2 minutes - stirring frequently
In a medium bowl combine milk & cornstarch - whisk
Add milk mixture to skillet with bacon & cook on medium until thickened
Add Parmesan & cook until melted
Add cooked pasta to skillet & toss to coat
Season with salt & pepper & garnish with tomatoes & parsley before serving

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General Tso’s Chicken Salad

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Burlap Coastal Art

Beachy Painted Corkboard

This simple & easy Burlap Coastal Art is the perfect diy project for your coastal decor. Great if you are looking for a 30 minute or less project.

Honestly – you are not going to believe how easy this is!! Let me show you how I made these in less than 30 minutes!

I started with these 2 paintings. I had created these about a year ago when we were preparing for our move into our new house. I was certain at the time that I was going to do the powder room in “seashell colors”, you know- pink, gold, cream & blush tones. So I quickly whipped these up & I was happy with them until we finally moved in to our house & I was over the pink theme in about a week. Figures since the rest of the house is in cool blues & mint & cream – you know, other beach tones. Soooooo – it bugged me for a good long while before I popped these off the wall & decided to make a change.

I didn’t want to paint over them. With as often as I change my mind- I figured I would probably want to use them at some point in the future. So I used my staple gun & some white muslin fabric & covered them. Just wrap & staple- easy.

Then I stapled burlap around each end.

Again – wrap & staple. My burlap wasn’t wide enough to wrap the sides – but I’m okay with that.

I printed out some coastal clip art & used my x-acto knife to cut out the shapes.

Laid them over the burlap & grabbed my paint brush.

Just a little sample of paint & my stipple brush.

I used a pouncing (stipple) motion so as to keep the paint light on the burlap- I didn’t want it to soak through to the other layers.

Wait for it to dry – which wasn’t long & That’s it!

A simple & easy update in no time at all!

Want more fun beachy projects?

COASTAL PALLET ART

Easy Rope Vase

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Easy Patriotic Parfait

Simple Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwich

Quick & easy no-bake desserts are everyone’s summer favorite, Like this Easy Patriotic Parfait. It’s perfect for your 4th of July celebrations. It takes just a couple ingredients, minimal prep time & yet still brings BIG smiles! I haven’t met anyone who turned one down.

Looking for a quick & easy treat you can whip up for 4th of July? This super simple patriotic parfait is perfect. Sometimes it’s the easiest things that bring the biggest smiles. I know that my kids get just as much joy from being able to help me make fun little goodies like these as they do actually eating them. That’s the best part – the kids can help with these because there isn’t anything complicated about them at all. I don’t have to watch every step or measure out anything exact. It’s as easy as layer it in & enjoy.

I already know that it’s going to be sweltering come the 4th. So why not make our recipes simple, quick & easy, right?! So this year while we are finally able to enjoy the holiday altogether as a family (for the first time in 20 years) we will whip up a few of these after we grill some INCREDIBLE dinner dishes. I can’t wait! I know the kids are excited because while they usually get to be my recipe testers after I capture a few pics, this time the hubs was the one who ate these pretty little patriotic treats. I’m really looking forward to having some with the kids.

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Easy Patriotic Parfait

Ingredients

1 box instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
1 sleeve graham crackers
1 cup Red White & Blue M&M's

Instructions

Prepare pudding by whisking milk & contents of pudding box together in a medium size bowl
Once fully mixed allow to sit for approx 2 minutes while you work on your graham crackers.
Place a few M&M's in the bottom of you serving glasses
Add in 1/2 crumbled graham cracker
Top with a layer of 2-3 tbsp prepared pudding
Add another layer of crumbled graham crackers & then pudding again
Sprinkle with more M&M's
Serve immediately. If you need to make ahead & chill in the refrigerator for a couple hours- add just the top M&M's at time of serving as the colors will bleed off in the refrigerator

So what are your plans for the 4th? Big or small- you have to include these parfaits!

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Boozy Pomegranate Lemonade

Blushing Whiskey Sour

Boozy Pomegranate Lemonade is the perfect summertime refreshment. Ice cold lemonade, vodka & pomegranate liqueur make for a delicious way to cool down.

Do you like pomegranate? I sure do. I’m always looking for new ways to add a pomegranate twist to my favorite recipes, especially when it comes to my summer entertaining. It’s a great flavor twist when I’m mixing drinks for our friends during backyard bbq’s & parties with the neighbors. So I was playing with some new beverage recipes to serve at an upcoming summer evening party we are planning when I came up with this absolutely delicious Boozy Pomegranate Lemonade. Oh my goodness it was good. I can’t wait to share it with all our friends here soon.

It’s light & refreshing like lemonade usually is, but with that great hint of pomegranate & a little kick too. Perfect for sipping out on the back porch in the warm summer evenings.

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Boozy Pomegranate Lemonade

Ingredients

4 oz lemon lime soda
1-1/2 oz lemonade
1 oz pomegranate liqueur
1 oz vodka
lemon wheel
ice

Instructions

Fill rocks glass with ice
Fill shaker with ice
Add lemonade, pomegranate liquor & vodka to shaker & shake vigorously for about 30 seconds
Strain into prepared glass
Fill remaining with lemon lime soda
Garnish with lemon wheel
Enjoy

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Easy Everyday Cleaning Routine

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My Easy Everyday Cleaning Routine is simple & quick. A clean house is easy with just a few minutes throughout the day to keep my house sparkling clean.

I think most people like a clean house. It’s mentally freeing when things are in in their place. When you can look around & things are polished & kept. I admit, it can be daunting at times when you have so much to do. So I thought I would share with you my routine for keeping on top of messes before they become overwhelming.

It can take all of us in this house to stay on top of things. We all pick up after ourselves & we all pitch in for the common areas to make it all go quickly.

We dust daily! It’s so important for keeping the pollen at bay, especially when we have the windows open through spring & summer. We each have a couple rooms we are assigned to which really cuts down on the time it takes. In the mornings while we get ready it takes less than 5 minutes for us all to grab our dust towel & wipe down everything in our assigned space.

Bathrooms are the same – they get wiped daily, scrubbed weekly. I have a designated rag in each bathroom & we all wipe the sink & counter after each use. This helps cut down on anything building up & keeps the water spots at bay too. My daughters & I each take a bathroom on the scrub days & we knock it out in no time. Because we are all wiping up on an every use basis, it doesn’t take long to give a wipe down with cleaner on those spots & focus our time on the showers & water closets.

The kitchen probably takes the majority of our time. With me in there several times a day making not only meals but creating recipes to share with you all here, it seems never ending. So I keep a good no-residue cleaner handy so I can clean as I work. Then after a large meal the girls will handle vacuuming & mopping the floors while I work on the dishes. We do this EVERY night. It’s routine, we have it down & it goes quite quickly now that we have worked it out.

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Clorox Scrub Singles Bathroom Pads | Clorox Pump ‘N Clean Kitchen & Dish Cleaner | Clorox Triple Action Dust Wipes

I love that the bathroom pads cut through the toughest of grime & the dust wipes grab that pesky dust with just one pass. The kitchen & dish cleaner helps me wipe up messes with in the flow cleaning. It’s food safe with no harsh chemical residues so you can quickly clean up messes and spills while you’re cooking, even around food! A clean that’s convenient yet effective and safe for your household. It’s the clean that doesn’t let mess get in the way but instead lets you live –your life.

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I’ve shared how we keep our house clean. What is your favorite cleaning trick?

Need more cleaning tips?

Easy Kitchen Clean Up

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Vintage Lighted Shop Sign

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This Vintage Lighted Shop Sign is simple to make. No cutting machine needed. It’s as easy as press, cut, paint & sand & you have this great personalized, vintage inspired shop sign.

Remember last week when I posted an image on Instagram saying I was working on a SUPER FUN PROJECT? Well, as I promised, I’m sharing the tutorial here with you today. You see, back when we first moved in to our house last summer I have been wanting to add a “shop” style sign to my studio space. But since I don’t have a cutting machine the project has been put on hold for a good long while. I have seen many tutorials floating around using Glad Press’n Seal & decided I would give it a go. I’m so stoked with how it turned out! Scroll on down & check out just how easy this project came together.

I picked a board from my scrap wood collection in the shed & measured & cut to the length I needed.

Sanded it down & gave it a coat of deck stain. Why deck stain?

Because this particular one shows the grain of the wood & the color gives the perfect weathered look with just one coat.

Once it was dry I brought it up to my studio to get to the fun part.

First I laid out the Glad Press’n Seal over the entire board & used a plastic card to scrape over the top to adhere it to the board.

I printed out my letters in the font of my choice & taped them down on top of the board making sure they were straight & evenly spaced.

Then I took my x-acto knife & carefully cut each letter out- making sure I was pressing hard enough to cut both layers.

You can see here I have the stencil left on the board & we are ready to paint.

I used a stippling brush with very little paint & stippled the brush (pouncing motion) over the exposed wood.

You can see here what it looks like when you stipple the paint. You have some areas that are lighter & darker than others. This is what you want as it makes the distressing so much easier when it already looks worn off in places.

But we want it even more worn, so I took some sandpaper & gave it a quick rub over the letters when they were dry.

Here’s what it looked like before I took it back to the garage for the lights.

I could have just left it like this as I love how it looks. However I really wanted to add a little more “wow factor”.

I wanted it to look like it was riveted to the wall. So we drilled some pilot holes & pounded in some bolts in the corners.

We picked up a strip of flat LED rope lights while at Walmart picking up the Glad Press’n Seal & attached it to the edge of the board.

Then we used some very large screws to attach it to the wall between the curtains.

We used a cord keeper to direct the cord down the wall where we wanted it & that’s it.

Here it is!!! Adorning my largest wall in my studio. It’s just what that space needed & I absolutely love it!

It sort of reminds me of the old signs we would see in those old rustic bars in tiny mining towns when we lived outside of Tahoe.

So what would you make with Glad Press’n Seal?

Visit them on their Website or on Pinterest for more project inspiration!

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Patriotic Porch : 4th of July

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Spruce up your entry for the 4th of July with Patriotic Porch decor. The Red, White & Blue in classic Americana tones help you celebrate in style!

It’s no secret that I love the 4th of July. It’s my favorite holiday to celebrate (minus the personal fireworks- since I am married to a fire chief) Once Memorial Day arrives I get so excited to start decorating with all my classic Americana colors. It absolutely makes my heart sing to see all this red, white & blue on my porch. As you can see I chose muted tones in my blues & reds to keep an understated, vintage feel.

This Patriotic Porch Art I made a couple years ago received some white washing & distressing to add to the vintage feel.

You remember, I shared my tutorial for how I made these No-Sew Patriotic Pillow Covers not too long ago.

I love how they change the whole look of the chairs.

I placed the green pot of flowers inside the larger red bucket I had picked up at the store to bring more red to the area.

Of course I added flags all around the pathway & planter to add even more red, white & blue.

There you have it…Patriotic Porch with just enough red, white & blue to celebrate in style!

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White Corn Tortillas

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Easy homemade White Corn Tortillas are so easy to make & taste better than anything you’ll find in the store. They are the perfect addition to your dinner.

I love making things from scratch whenever I can. Most of the time it not only tastes better but it’s much easier than it seems.

In a very short amount of time I’m able to make enough of these homemade white corn tortillas for our evening dinner.

I know what you’re thinking – why not just buy the package at the store? Well – because these are SO much better.

Cornmeal Recipes

You know how the store bought tortillas will break when you fold them & all the contents of your taco is either in your hand or on your plate? Not these -they are soft & pliable & are able to hold up to stuffing them full of taco goodness.

I love the taste too – not quite like flour or a traditional corn tortilla. It’s a flavor all it’s own& better than anything I have ever paired with my tacos.

The hubs is a huge lover of tacos & burritos & absolutely swoons over these tortillas. I really didn’t expect him to rave like he does – but he loves them so much.

Here are some commonly asked questions

How many can this serve?

I make about 20-24 tortillas with this recipe. Depends on how large or small you make them.

Recipe Homemade Tortillas

Can this recipe be doubled?

Yes, absolutely this can be doubled. You can make as many tortillas as you need, doubling is easy.

Now they are just part of our prep for taco night. It takes less time than frying traditional corn tortillas & do much better for us too. You have to give them a try.

Corn Tortillas Recipe

HOW TO MAKE White Corn Tortillas?

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl & whisk well – add more water as needed 1/8 cup at a time. (batter should be thin- more like cake batter than muffin batter.)
Heat a large non-stick skillet over med-low heat.
Ladle in one scoop of batter like you would pancakes.
Take the backside of a spoon & smooth out the batter to the outer sides to get the tortilla as thin as you can & also even out the shape. (this should make it more uniform in size & shape & help increase the size)
Allow to cook until browned – flip & brown the other side – be patient & watch closely.
The first couple might take a little practice but once you have it down it’s really quite simple.
This should make about 20-24 tortillas depending on their final size.

These don’t need yeast?

Nope, no yeast for tortillas, so they are easy. No yeast, no need to wait for them to rise. Just mix & cook like pancakes.

To make this recipe you will need…

all-purpose flour
cornmeal
salt
water
eggs

Products I love when making these incredible tortillas…

This tortilla recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade tortillas before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love these turn out. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this tortilla recipe.

So what would you make with Cornmeal??

I just can’t tell you how much everyone loves these tortillas!

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Here’s what I like to make along with these tortillas.

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Restaurant Style Refried Beans

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Then later I’ll make these with the leftovers….

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White Corn Tortillas

Easy homemade White Corn Tortillas are so easy to make & taste better than anything you’ll find in the store. They are the perfect addition to your dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: corn, tortillas

Servings: tortillas

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups water
2 eggs
1 cup white cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp table salt

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in large bowl & whisk well. * add more water as needed, 1/8 cup at a time. (batter should be thin- more like cake batter than muffin batter.)
Heat a large non-stick skillet over med-low heat.
Ladle in one scoop of batter like you would pancakes.
Take the backside of a spoon & smooth out the batter to the outer sides to get the tortilla as thin as you can & also even out the shape. (this should make it more uniform in size & shape & help increase the size)
Allow to cook until browned - flip & brown the other side - be patient & watch closely.
The first couple might take a little practice but once you have it down it's really quite simple.
This should make about 20-24 tortillas depending on their final size.

Pepperoncini Chicken Bites

Prosciutto & French Onion Tea Sandwiches

Simple &light appetizers like these Pepperoncini Chicken Bites are perfect for summer gatherings. Just 3 ingredients & a couple minutes to make, delicious.

I love light summer snacks, especially when we can have a couple bites of something delectable with maybe a bowl of fruit & call it a meal. If it’s no-bake, no- cook even, all the better. I find myself focused on paring down the number of ingredients we add to dishes. I also find that we are more focused on what is added to the items we choose to include as we prepare. The ingredients list on our food is something we check more & more.

Which is why we choose Triscuit crackers for snacks like this. The ingredient list is simple – whole grain wheat, oil and salt. That’s all! Only 3 ingredients! You know how I feel about things added to my food -which is why these are a no-brainer for me.

Did you know that Truscuit is a champion of the “Maker” community? The “Makers of More” program helps promote & support local makers like The Jam Stand. Located in Brooklyn, it was started by two friends who wanted to learn the art of making jam. Girls after my own heart, you all know how much I love making jams & jellies myself. In fact, one of our favorite snacks is Triscuit crackers topped with cream cheese & my Pepper Jelly. I love the Jam Stand because like me, they like to get creative with their recipes & mix things that might not be the norm. They also believe that packaged food doesn’t have to mean processed food. I love that!

Like Triscuit, I do believe in a “less is more” approach through the summer months. It’s a great way to eat.

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Pepperoncini Chicken Bites

Ingredients

*Per 2 Crackers
3-4 small pieces of chunk chicken
3-4 pepperoncinis
2 pieces of diced tomato
salt & pepper if desired
*Note- if making for a party you can use 1 large can of chunk chicken add in homemade mayo if desired & have enough pepperoncinis & tomato for the amount of crackers you are serving for your guests.

Instructions

Place 1-2 pieces of chicken on each cracker
Top with pepperoncini & tomato
Add seasonings if desired

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Twisted Frozen Cosmo

Homemade Sipping Brandy

This Twisted Frozen Cosmo is a great variation of the classic cosmopolitan cocktail. Using Everclear® in place of high proof vodka & adding some homemade cranberry liquor makes for a Cosmopolitan like you have never had before!

I absolutely LOVE taking classics & really changing them up with twists that are outside the box. It’s really what I do best. Because when you have something that’s already a favorite – it makes it so easy to change a couple things & really take it to a whole new level. I was wanting something refreshing, classy & pretty too & I was also wanting to use my martini glasses because they are just so much fun. I started thinking about what I could make & decided on a cosmo. So when I took a look at the classic cosmopolitan cocktail (which I have never shared here before) I knew I could make it even better with just a few small changes. One thing was for sure – aside from some key ingredient changes, I knew I wanted to make this one frozen for a refreshing way to relax in the heat of the summer.

I looked through my bar & thought that using Everclear® in place of high proof vodka would really give this cocktail the twist I was looking for. I also thought that adding some homemade cranberry liquor made with Everclear® would make a great addition & really kick up the cranberry flavor.

It turned out just as I imagined. Fresh & pretty with the perfect blend of flavors. Perfect for a sunny, late afternoon cool down.

So tell me, what would you make with Everclear®?

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Twisted Frozen Cosmo

Ingredients

2 oz cranberry juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1- 1.5 oz Everclear® depending on the proof in your area
0.5 homemade cranberry liquor- using Everclear®
3/4 oz triple sec
1 cup ice
lime twist for garnish

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except the lime twist in a high powered blender & blend on high until it forms a slush
Serve in a martini glass garnished with twist of lime
Enjoy!

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Bloody Mary

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Blue Cheese Breakfast Burger

Partnering with Castello for a Summer of Blue, this Blue Cheese Breakfast Burger is loaded with delicious blue cheese, layered with hash browns, a ground chuck patty, bacon & an egg – sunny side up!

It’s everything you love about breakfast, packed on your burger & complimented by the great taste of blue cheese. Heaven on a bun!

Have I mentioned before that I like my food hearty? I’m not a salad feign like my kids. Maybe you gathered that already by how few salads you find here on Kleinworth & Co. I will rarely turn down a good burger.

One of my ALL TIME favorite ways to eat a burger is with blue cheese. I swoon over it!! In fact – it’s also my favorite topping for steak. Can’t get enough of that great taste!

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Blueberry Cheesecake Pops

Banana Cream Pie Frozen Yogurt

These Blueberry Cheesecake Pops are the perfect easy frozen dessert. Delicious cheesecake flavored frozen yogurt swirled with homemade blueberry jam & graham crackers is positively SCRUMPTIOUS.

Are you needing something a cold & refreshing? I thought so. I know that when we lived in the Nevada desert, cool treats were a MUST every single day. I started making them homemade after we realized we were having them all the time (read: multiple times a day) & it was getting expensive. Then after having to continuously buy bigger clothes from all that eating, I started making them a little lighter too. Which is where all the frozen yogurt recipes come in to play. Frozen yogurt is slightly better for you than ice cream, right? At least that’s what I tell myself & the family so I feel less guilt. These blueberry cheesecake pops taste every bit as indulgent as something you would buy in the store.

You will definitely want to enjoy these out by the pool or while putting your feet up after a long day of gardening. If you love blueberries & cheesecake these will be your new favorite dessert. Everyone here is begging for me to make some more.

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Blueberry Cheesecake Pops

Author: Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients

1 16 ounce container vanilla yogurt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkt cheesecake pudding mix just the powder- do not prepare the pudding
1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup milk
1-2 graham crackers
1/2 cup blueberry jam

Instructions

Combine yogurt, vanilla, pudding mix powder, sweetened condensed milk & milk in mixer bowl
Beat on medium until fully combined - should be fairly thick once mixed
Crumble graham crackers into the bottom of your popsicle molds
Spoon in your cheesecake frozen yogurt mixture to about half full
Add in a small spoonful of jam
Swirl the jam into the yogurt slightly with a skewer or thin object
Fill remaining molds with more cheesecake yogurt mix
Add your sticks & freeze overnight

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Easy DIY Picnic Table

Outdoor Pillow Makeover

This Easy DIY Picnic Table is so incredibly simple to make. Just 30 minutes or less to assemble, add weatherproof stain & you’re ready to dine al fresco & turn your backyard into a little oasis.

Last year when we moved into our house we made a whole lot of trips to both home improvement stores in town….a lot. We still do. Most weekends include a trip to at least one of them for some project or another. But last summer we noticed that both Lowes & Home Depot had a Build-it-Yourself picnic table kit for less than $100. We meant to pick one up & then before we could get to it, they had replaced them with snow blowers for the season. We talked about it all winter long & we were really eager to get going on one for our yard.

So when my friend Taryn posted about picking one up – I knew they were back in stores & it was time to go get one.

It literally came together so quickly that I was through to this stage of staining it before I remembered to take a picture. It was dumping rain, the hubs came home with it – dropped it in the garage & we immediately got to work on it. Before I knew it we were nearly done. So my apologies for the lack of “how-to” pictures. If you want to see that process – you can visit Taryn in the link above & check out her post on it.

The hubs couldn’t find the stain I was originally hoping for. So he took a chance on something new & I’m in LOVE! It’s Olympic Maximum Stain + Sealant in One (semi-transparent) Color – Coffee. It goes on sort of dark, then as it dries it gives the wood this GORGEOUS aged look that we all love right now. Plus it’s a sealant – so no need for varnish to protect it from the weather.

I love this stain so much I’m using it on everything – like inside & out.

The plan from the get go was to make this space in the yard feel like we had happened upon a nice little bench at a campground. With the weathered look of the bench & the placement next to our aspen & pine trees it certainly does give that feel. It makes me smile every time I look out my kitchen window. It’s been a great place to host our neighbors for gatherings & to just dine al fresco on these glorious summer evenings.

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Coconut Mocha Pops