Peanut Butter Crispy Bars Recipe

peanut butter crispy bars

  I made these last week and they turned out really well! A great alternative for regular crispy bars since they don't have all of the sugar that marshmallows add to the treat. These are really easy to make; even kids can make them since the "hot" part can be done in the microwave! You Need: 4 cups crispy rice cereal 3/4 cup [More...]


2 Ingredient Air Drying Clay

modeling clay

I found this recipe for air drying modeling clay at Growing A Jeweled Rose and had to share. It turned out so well! You Need: 2 cups baking soda 1 cup cornstarch 1-1/2 cups water You Do: Whisk together your ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir almost constantly over med-high heat. After several minutes, it will bubble and [More...]

Easter Resurrection Cinnamon Rolls

resurrection rolls

I found this recipe for Easter Resurrection Rolls and had to try it with the kids. My cousin was visiting with her little girl so it was perfect timing to try such a kid-friendly recipe.   You Need: 2 cans  of refrigerator crescent rolls (so, 16 rolls) 16 marshmallows 14 cup butter, melted cinnamon and sugar mixture (I [More...]

Best Chocolate Pudding Recipe

best chocolate pudding recipe

I like convenience. Which means I like those 5 minute instant puddings. I found this chocolate pudding recipe on Pinterest and decided to try it. I'm so glad I did; this is the best chocolate pudding recipe I've tried yet. You Need: 1/4 cup white sugar 3 Tbsp cornstarch 2.5 cups milk 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 tsp [More...]

3 Ingredient Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Recipe

chocolate pumpkin cake recipe

Ok, so this isn't totally "real food" because it uses a boxed cake mix, but it is healthier than a plain box cake because of the pumpkin added and lack of oil. It didn't turn out as pumpkin-y as I'd expected, but it was yummy and incredibly moist! You Need: 1 box chocolate cake mix (I used chocolate fudge) 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups [More...]

Microwave Apple Crisp Recipe

microwave apple crisp recipe

I originally found this recipe on AllRecipes.com and love it for a quick and easy dessert that the kids can help with. No stove or oven required! You Need: 4 large apples, peeled ( I was rushed and skipped this), cored, and sliced 1/2 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp [More...]

Handmade Christmas: Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate

homemade peppermint hot chocolate

A couple of weeks ago we ran out of hot chocolate. I know. Horrible. I've seen several recipes for homemade hot chocolate floating around online so I thought this was the perfect time to try one. Moreover, homemade hot chocolate makes a great Christmas gift. I picked this recipe that I saw on Life In a Shoe blog and picked up the [More...]