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Weight Watchers Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes

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June 20, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I am always looking for more dessert ideas that keep me on track with Weight Watchers. It can be hard to find Weight Watchers recipes for sweets that actually taste good and take care of my sweets craving. This recipe for Weight Watchers Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes is awesome and is good enough to take to a party! Weight Watchers Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes I love having some Weight Watchers Recipes in my binder that are great for entertaining. When I make these no one even realizes they are a healthy version of cheesecake. They get gobbled up in no time. How to Make Weight Watchers Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes First place cream cheese, Truvia, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and mix until blended. Fold in the lite whipped topping. Place filling into a piping bag and fill mini phyllo shells. If you don't want to hassle the piping bag you can just spoon the filling into the shells. Top with mini chocolate chips. Serve … [Read more...]

Paper Plate Mask Craft for Kids

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June 19, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Keeping kids busy during the summer can be a challenge at times. Luckily it is easy to take items from around the house and make simple crafts. These paper plate mask craft for kids is a great way to spend an afternoon. These paper plate masks are also fun to pair with a children's book for a whole day of fun. Paper Plate Mask Craft for Kids I had all the supplies needed for these paper plate masks except for the pipe cleaners. Of course, I found some pipe cleaners after I bought some, LOL. My favorite kid crafts are the ones that don't require going out and buying a bunch of STUFF. Supplies Needed for Paper Plate Mask Craft for Kids Paper Plates--the cheap white ones Paint - You can use any paint you want or even markers will work, but tempra paint is perfect for preschoolers! Paint Brushes--I like to use the foam brushes for kids, but any kind will work. Foam Sheets - I like the ones that are sticky on the back Feathers (optional) Pipe Cleaners … [Read more...]

Soy Sauce and Honey Glazed Shrimp

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June 18, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I love easy meals and shrimp is actually a protein that can be cooked so quickly. Firing up the grill isn't always on my to-do list during the really hot parts of summer. Grabbing a bag of shrimp and cooking up a delicious meal in minutes on the stove top is the perfect way to go. This soy sauce and honey glazed shrimp recipe is delicious for a quick dinner. Soy Sauce and Honey Glazed Shrimp The nice thing about shrimp is that they pair easily with a lot of side dishes. If I am trying to stick to a really healthy side I will make this Cheesy Riced Cauliflower dish....if not I will just make some regular rice to go along with the shrimp. I also love that shrimp keep well in the freezer. Stock up when shrimp are on sale to save a little money. Ingredients: 2 lb. Large shrimp (peeled and deveined) ⅔ c. Honey ½ c. Soy sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 large garlic cloves 2 tbsp. Coconut oil How to Make Soy Sauce and Honey Glazed Shrimp I … [Read more...]

Mini Popsicle Cupcakes

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June 12, 2018 by Jamie 1 Comment

What says summer like popsicles? Well if your kids are like mine...they love popsicles in any form and that is why these Mini Popsicle Cupcakes are such a hit! Did I mention these are ADORABLE and really quick to make? :) Mini Popsicle Cupcakes As a busy mom, don't you love it when you can make something super cute and it looks like you put a ton of effort in...but you know that you didn't, LOL! It is fun to be able to present a platter of fun cupcakes without spending all day decorating them! Summer themed parties, cookouts and even mother-daughter pedicures are the perfect setting for popsicle cupcakes! It would be fun to have a "summer" themed day where we make seashell crafts, mermaid slime and eat popsicle cupcakes afterwards! I know we could find plenty of friends to join us for that kind of fun! How to Make Mini Popsicle Cupcakes To make the little popsicles, first cut off about a third of a toothpick at one end. Repeat until … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Asian Style Salad

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June 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Salad is not one of my favorite meals. I get bored with salad really quick! I do know how important veggies are though and salad is a great way to get more veggies into my day. Finding new salad ideas like this Weight Watchers Asian Style Salad is key to keeping boredom at bay. This is a great Weight Watchers recipe that has a dressing I just love! Weight Watchers Asian Style Salad Recipe Finding flavorful salad dressings can be a challenge. It is usually lower in points to make the dressing yourself. This dressing is very tasty and you may want to double or triple the amount you make so you have some left over for later. This recipe only calls for a handful of different veggies, but you are always free to add more as you want. The Asian style of this salad pairs really nicely with my Weight Watchers Grilled Asian Turkey Burgers! YUM YUM! How to Make Weight Watchers Asian Style Salad Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together … [Read more...]

4th of July Activities for Kids

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June 8, 2018 by Jamie 7 Comments

As we get near the next holiday ....the 4th of July....your kids may be getting bored now that summer is in full swing! This is the perfect time to start making some holiday crafts. These 4th of July Activities for Kids will keep them active and will help bring some red, white and blue to your home too! 4th of July Activities for Kids You can whip up some 4th of July Slime thanks to the easy instructions over at The Pleasantest Thing! This really doesn't require very many ingredients and it is so fun to play with! These 4th of July wands from Buggy and Buddy are so cute! I can see my 2 younger girls twirling around and around with these! Bringing a little science into the summer with Little Bins for Little Hands will be fun when we make the Fizzy Frozen Stars! The Kids Activities Blog will show you how easy it can be for your child to make their own 4th of July shirt! Glued to My Crafts shows us how to take something we all have LOTS of in the … [Read more...]

Grilled Mojito BBQ Chicken Tenders

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June 7, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

It is grilling season and if you are like me...I get a craving for more than just burgers and brats! How about a recipe that is perfect for summer! Grilled Mojito BBQ Chicken Tenders are really quick to throw together and make such a flavorful meal. Did I mention that these are healthy? :) Grilled Mojito BBQ Chicken Tenders Lime is a great flavor during summer months. The different marinade ingredients just blend together perfectly in this easy recipe. How to Make Grilled Mojito BBQ Chicken Tenders In a small bowl combine the lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, mint, honey, garlic, oil, cumin and salt and stir to combine. Transfer half of the marinade mixture into a covered container and refrigerate until later. Put the remaining marinade into a large Ziploc bag and add the chicken tenders. Turn the bag around to totally coat the chicken and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Turn bag once in a while to keep the chicken coated. When you are ready to … [Read more...]

DIY Fish Slime

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June 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Summer time makes me think of the beach. One thing at the beach...is the ocean! There are lots of colorful fish in the ocean and this DIY Fish Slime will definitely make your kids think they are at the ocean! DIY Fish Slime This fish slime would make a great activity for a SUMMER party! Making the slime will keep kids busy and once they are done it will be fun to play with. Then you can package it up and send it home with the guests. Ingredients Needed for Fish Slime 1 airtight container 1 5 oz bottle of clear glue ½ cup water ½ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp contact solution Gel Coloring (I used a mix of neon blue and navy) Blue extra fine glitter Clear fishbowl beads Plastic fish How to Make DIY Fish Slime In a bowl, pour the entire 5 oz bottle of clear glue. Add in ½ cup of water. Drop a few colors of blue coloring. We use these soap dyes. I love them - there are a ton of colors to choose from and they don’t color your … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Triple Berry Fruit Dip

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June 5, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Fruit is good for me...but berries are even better! It is amazing all the wonderful health properties that berries contain! They are also a great way to curb a sweet craving on Weight Watchers! I love this Weight Watchers Triple Berry Fruit Dip and so do my kids, LOL. I almost have to hide it from them! Weight Watchers Triple Berry Fruit Dip Did I mention that this recipe is perfect for spring and summer picnics? I LOVE colorful dishes! This dip is yummy enough to take to any gathering too. Did I mention that this recipe only takes minutes to put together?? My favorite recipes are simple and quick. I do want to mention that it is important (points wise) to use the fat-free cool whip and not the sugar-free. There is a big difference in points for the whole container and fat-free is FEWER points than sugar-free! How to Make Weight Watchers Triple Berry Fruit Dip Wash the fruit. Cut up the strawberries. In a medium-size bowl, mix the fruit … [Read more...]

7UP Raspberry Fizz Drink Makes Summer Special

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June 4, 2018 by Jamie 9 Comments

This post was sponsored by Walmart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The start of summer is so elating! My kids have been literally counting down the days until freedom arrives, LOL! I admit that I love summer too...the smell of sun, chlorine and seeing my kids in tank tops. Summer is also the perfect time of year for fun, refreshing beverages! I decided to make something new to kick summer off...and everyone decided that 7UP® Raspberry Fizz drinks make summer special! 7UP Raspberry Fizz Drink Makes Summer Special Drinking a fizzy beverage makes me feel like a kid again....and being a kid is what summer is all about! When I was at Walmart shopping I saw the 7UP® cans and knew that making a special summer drink was a MUST. I grabbed a 12-pack of cans and put my thinking cap on! The flavor of raspberry goes so well with 7UP’s lemon-lime flavor. … [Read more...]