When the holidays come around, usually at Thanksgiving time, the hot cocoa bar makes an appearance. This has been a fun family tradition of ours for years and will usually stay out all through winter. And how cute and festive does it look on the counter! In the past I always made our own … [Read more...]
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
I think we have pretty much hit the point this year, in AZ, where it is going to be at least 100 degrees from here on out until October! :( Ugg!! If you have been following along with me on Instagram stories you might have seen that we are finally getting our backyard done!! It's almost complete … [Read more...]
Strawberry Daiquiri (Mocktail)
Cinco De Mayo is almost here, along with all the other fun summer holidays where a yummy red drink is in order, so it's time to celebrate! And to make that celebration complete I'm making up Strawberry Daiquiri's!! I really don't drink alcohol very much so this is a non alcoholic version. You … [Read more...]
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
I hope everyone had a great Father's Day weekend celebrating the dads in your life! Fourth of July is almost here so I wanted to share one of my other favorite smoothie recipes. This one happens to be blue, or close enough, so all you have to do is stick a red or patriotic straw in it and you are … [Read more...]
Orange, Peach, Mango Smoothie
So it has officially arrived. Today is supposed to be our first over 100 degree day of the year. I know lucky me right??? Yesterday was high of 99 and it just felt hot. Even our walk last night just wasn't as nice as our evenings have previously been. Looks like we are in it for the long haul. … [Read more...]
Why I Love Apple Cider Vinegar
Sounds like a strange thing to love, right? Well it is true, I love Apple Cider Vinegar! Not so much the taste, even though I have learned to tolerate it and even kind of like it a little, but I love all the health benefits that goes with it! Now I am no doctor, and most of what I have … [Read more...]
Kiwi, Spinach Shamrock Smoothie
We love making smoothies at our house. Probably because it is hot here for 10 months out of the year so it is a way for us to cool down! I love adding spinach to our smoothies because it is a great way to get extra veggies, and the bonus is the kids don't even know it's there! As St. Patrick's … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Cocoa
As we enter the week of Thanksgiving I can't help but make up a batch of my Homemade Hot Cocoa mix. This mix is a staple that you will see on my counter from now until January...usually after that time we are all finally tired of it from the last two months! But come November again we say "bring … [Read more...]