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No Churn Lemon Ice Cream for Spring

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April 20, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Have you tried making ice cream at home? I grew up in a family that loved homemade ice cream. It was only made on special occasions, but it was always a treat. Making no churn lemon ice cream is so easy to do that you don't have to wait for a holiday...you can make it anytime! No Churn Lemon Ice Cream for Spring There is a lot of cost involved in making homemade ice cream using an ice cream freezer. It is hard to justify spending so much money on one freezer full of ice cream, LOL. Luckily with no churn ice cream it only calls for a few ingredients and you end up with some delicious ice cream. Kids love to get involved too. There is just something about saying...hey I made ice cream...that gets kids excited! :lol: Did I mention how much I love the flavor of lemon? It is especially refreshing in the spring and summer. This would go great with my 2 ingredient lemon bars! How to Make No Churn Lemon Ice Cream Place 2 cups of heavy whipping … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken

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April 19, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Do you like finding a Weight Watchers recipe that you can make over and over again without getting sick of it? I definitely do and this Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken is one I can eat a LOT! It isn't hard to stick to a healthy lifestyle when you are eating this good! Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken I absolutely love pairing this Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken with the healthy cauliflower fried rice...YES for YUMMY! This is also a great dish to serve when you have company coming over. No one will realize how healthy this chicken is because it tastes so good. How to Make Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar and spices in a bowl, mixing well to combine. Place chicken in a baking dish, piercing both sides of each chicken breast with a fork several times. Pour sauce over chicken and then turn chicken over with tongs a few times to make sure to coat chicken with sauce. Bake chicken for … [Read more...]

A Day at Las Caletas Beach Hideaway in Puerto Vallarta

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April 18, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

You have probably seen those travel pictures where the beach is just pristine and there are hammocks over the water. A place that just looks like paradise. I have seen those pictures too, but had never been to a place that ended up really looking as good as the pictures until we spent a day at Las Caletas Beach Hideaway in Puerto Vallarta. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway in Puerto Vallarta We will never forget the day we spent at Las Caletas Beach Hideaway in Puerto Vallarta. It was fabulous! I read about it on the Vallarta Adventures website before our vacation. It sounded almost too good to be true. I decided to go ahead and book our family for the day trip and I am so glad we did. This is an exclusive location that you can only access through Vallarta Adventures. It is a secluded beach hideaway nestled in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Did I mention that you can only get there by boat?? :lol: What is Included? When you book your day trip … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Pigs in Blankets

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April 17, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I have been eating pigs in blankets ever since I can remember. Yes, I know that hot dogs get a bad rap, but that is something I just try to ignore, LOL! Well I knew that I needed to find a healthier way to make these little delights so I came up with a Weight Watchers pigs in blankets recipe that is a big win! I love, love, love this Weight Watchers recipe! Weight Watchers Pigs in Blankets If you haven't heard of the 2 ingredient dough....you are really missing out! This stuff is the best thing since sliced bread, LOL. I have been getting creative with it ever since I made my first batch of 2 ingredient dough bagels with jalapenos. I was looking at the hot dogs in my fridge and it dawned on me that the 2 ingredient dough would be perfect for pigs in blankets. Don't you love it when the light bulb goes off in your head?? :) How to Make Weight Watchers Pigs in Blankets Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. I have found the key to … [Read more...]

Galaxy Cupcakes and a Free Printable Solar System Matching Game

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April 16, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

What is more fun than the milky way and a galaxy far, far away? How about making Galaxy Cupcakes and free printable solar system matching game! These are perfect for school treats or even a birthday party for a space loving kid! Galaxy Cupcakes The great part about these cupcakes is that they are quick to make, but it looks like it took you all day!! I start off with some easy peasy cupcakes from a cake mix. I can even make the cupcakes up the day before and just frost them the day of the party. These would also be fun for kids to decorate at a birthday party...make your own galaxy cupcakes. :) How to Make Galaxy Cupcakes Use the black food color to tint chocolate frosting black. Just mix some black food coloring in until the brown becomes black. Next color about a ½ cup of the white frosting purple by adding some purple food coloring until it is the shade of purple you like. Frost all the cupcakes black and use the purple … [Read more...]

Should I keep Doing Weight Watchers If I Am Not Losing Weight

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April 12, 2018 by Jamie 5 Comments

I have asked myself the question of should I keep doing Weight Watchers if I am not losing weight SO MANY TIMES. I know if you are reading this Weight Watchers post then you are asking yourself the very same thing. It would be awesome if there was an easy black and white answer. Guess what...there isn't, LOL. I will give you my thoughts though! Should I Keep Doing Weight Watchers If I Am Not Losing Weight One thing that keeps a lot of people from signing up for Weight Watchers in the first place is the cost. No one wants to pay for something that isn't working. Technology has changed and now it is really hard to do Weight Watchers without paying for the program because most of it is done online or on your phone. So...should you keep PAYING for Weight Watchers if you aren't losing weight?? Start Asking Yourself Some Hard Questions You know those questions that are hard to ask? Well those are the ones we need to ask ourselves when we are in this … [Read more...]

The Best Family Activities in Wisconsin Dells

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April 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

We had no idea when we decided to vacation in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin that it would be a trip our kids would talk about for YEARS to come. I prefer to vacation in new places each year, but we are actually planning a return trip to Wisconsin Dells in the future because we had so much fun! We found the best family activities in Wisconsin Dells while we were there. You won't run out of fun things to do. The Best Family Activities in Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Dells reminded us a lot of our trips to Branson, Missouri. It is definitely a tourist area and this can be a turn off to some people. We knew this before we picked this destination and part of the reason was because there are a lot of family activities. We were traveling with 3 children and my parents who are older. There was a wide range of things to do for people of all ages and that appealed to us. There are a lot of quality attractions even in tourist areas and the natural beauty of the … [Read more...]

Root Beer Float Slime

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April 10, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I have a daughter who is obsessed with slime. It is actually a great obsession because it keeps her busy and it is something she enjoys. She is always looking for new slime ideas! Combining her favorite drink....with her favorite hobby was a natural fit! Root beer float slime is SO cool and fun to make! Root Beer Float Slime This is a two-part slime recipe and that is part of what makes it special. This really looks like a root beer float when you get done! My daughter loves to read slime books and one of her favorite for fun, new ideas is Slime Sorcery. She got the book after she had surgery and she spent a lot of time scouring it!! Ingredients and Supplies Needed for Root Beer Float Slime White Foamy Slime - 1 ⅓ cup white glue 1 tbsp + 2 ⅓ tsp Instant Snow ⅓ cup Sta-Flo ⅓ cup water, hot 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup shaving cream, optional 2 containers Vanilla Extract, optional Root Beer Slime - 1 5 oz container clear glue 1 … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Spicy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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April 9, 2018 by Jamie 1 Comment

Finding good Chinese Weight Watchers recipes can be hard. There is nothing worse than craving Chinese food and knowing that if you go to the buffet...your weeks points will be BLOWN! Luckily it is possible to make yummy Chinese food in a healthy way at home so you don't feel deprived. This Weight Watchers Instant Pot Spicy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is delish! Weight Watchers Instant Pot Spicy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry I needed a good recipe to go along with the Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fried Rice and this one is perfect! It is also great to add another Weight Watchers recipe to my Instant Pot recipe list! I love that Chinese food always has so many veggies included. Since almost all veggies are Zero Points....it works in our favor! How to Make Spicy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry I marinated the beef strips in half the marinade. Stir together sherry, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes in 1 cup glass measuring … [Read more...]

Where to Find the Best Scrapbook Page Kits

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April 5, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Scrapbooking kits save so much time. The problem is I don't love the ones I find in the big box stores. They are fairly simplistic and I want something a little more involved. I have been on the lookout for where to find the best scrapbook page kits and I want to share what I found! Where to Find the Best Scrapbook Page Kits I have spent a lot of time locating all the monthly scrapbook kit clubs in the country.....the list is HUGE. The problem is that not everyone wants to commit to buying a kit every month. I completely understand that and wanted to share how you can save time scrapbooking with kits you can pick and choose from whenever you want. It is nice to know what you are getting and what you can make with the kit. Scrapbook Page Kits HSN isn't just for shopping on TV anymore. You can go to their website and find lots of craft deals. They offer quite a few scrapbooking kits by some big names. The kits seem reasonably priced … [Read more...]