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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...]

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...]

Weight Watchers Triple Berry Crisp

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April 3, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Are you ready for spring? We are deep into winter and I think people are already looking ahead to warmer weather and blooming flowers! This Weight Watchers Triple Berry Crisp makes me think of spring because of the pretty colors and the fresh fruit. Sometimes we need a dessert and finding a good Weight Watchers recipe that anyone will love is awesome! Weight Watchers Triple Berry Crisp I love berries. They make a great snack. Berries are full of amazing nutrients. So although this recipe is a dessert....it actually has a lot of goodness inside! Eating more fruit is always a priority with me and between this recipe and my Weight Watchers Fruit Salad recipe...it is easy to get enough! Plus this Triple Berry Crisp is perfect for taking to family get togethers and parties. How to Make Triple Berry Crisp Preheat oven to 375 Spray 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking pan with nonstick spray. To make filling: toss together all filling ingredients in large bowl, spoon into … [Read more...]

Nutter Butter Chick Cookies

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March 27, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

What is cuter than a baby chick? How about one that you can eat, LOL. These Nutter Butter Chick Cookies are cute and delicious! Plus they are perfect for Easter and spring time parties. I love how easy these are to make and kids enjoy helping with the process too. Nutter Butter Chick Cookies One package of Nutter Butter cookies will make LOTS of chicks for your Easter gathering. You can even some Carrot Nutter Butter Cookies while you are at it and do a tray of BOTH cookies!! Ingredients Needed for Nutter Butter Chick Cookies Nutter Butter Cookies Yellow Candy Melts Candy Eyes Carrot Sprinkles Reese’s Pieces Parchment Paper How to Make Nutter Butter Chick Cookies First place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Don't skip this step or you will have trouble getting your chicks off the cookie sheet in one piece!!! Melt some yellow candy melts according to package instructions. I like to start with a small … [Read more...]

Carrot Nutter Butter Cookies for Easter

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March 21, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

I have to say that Nutter Butter's are a cookie I love. There is something about the peanut butter that just draws me in! Holidays are a great time to make food FUN for kids and these Carrot Nutter Butter Cookies are definitely fun! Carrot Nutter Butter Cookies for Easter I don't know about you, but I like EASY when it comes to making treats with the kids. Recipes that take a ton of ingredients and steps are NOT for me! These Carrot Nutter Butter Cookies for Easter fall into the easy category. Ingredients Needed for Carrot Nutter Butter Cookies White Icing Orange Candy Melts Sour Punch Straws - green Parchment paper Nutter Butter Cookies How to Make Carrot Nutter Butter Cookies Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. This is really important and will save you a big mess. :lol: Take the green Sour Patch Straws and cut in half and then half again. Trim the cut straws to the desired length. … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Fruit Salad

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March 12, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Flowers, blooms, butterflys...spring is here and I feel really rejuvenated! I am enjoying more sunshine and have been craving fruit! Easter will be coming up soon and I thought it would be nice to have a colorful yet healthy Weight Watchers recipe to take. This Weight Watchers fruit salad turned out delicious and I love how low in Freestyle SmartPoints it is. Weight Watchers Fruit Salad One thing about this fruit salad is that you can customize it to meet your needs. It is easy to add more of one kind of fruit if that is what you have on hand. Picking fruit that is in season can also make this taste even better. Ingredients for Weight Watchers Fruit Salad Fruit Needed: 2 large pears 4 kiwi fruit 2 large plums or persimmons 6 mandarin oranges Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 cup to 1 cup of orange juice 2 teaspoons of lemon juice 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds How to Make Weight Watchers Fruit Salad If you love easy recipes like I do … [Read more...]

Crockpot Peanut Clusters

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October 30, 2017 by Jamie 17 Comments

I really love peanut clusters! I have made them at home before and they turned out pretty good, but I knew there had to be an easier way! It dawned on me that my crock pot was going to be the way to make peanut clusters. Nothing is better than getting other things done while your crockpot peanut clusters are cooking. Crockpot Peanut Clusters I was really impressed with how EASY this recipe was....and how DELICIOUS the peanut clusters turned out! My kids had a hard time waiting for the clusters to set up before digging in! This recipe makes a BIG batch. My counter was covered with peanut clusters while they were setting up!! It would be great for giving as gifts in cute candy containers. It is also something you could take to your local nursing home as a service project! I also love that these last a long time stored in an airtight container! They are a great candy to make several days ahead of a party! Ingredients Needed for Crock … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie Tarts

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October 11, 2017 by Jamie 2 Comments

Are you getting excited for the holidays? I definitely am!! The only downside to Thanksgiving and Christmas is the temptation to eat everything in sight--or am I the only who has that problem?? :) I will be spending a lot of time getting Weight Watchers Recipes, Ideas and Motivation to stay on track! One way to keep from gaining over the holidays is to tweak traditional high calorie foods and make them healthier! These Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie Tarts will hit the spot, but won't rack up a ton of calories! Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie Tarts How about pumpkin pie that is easy to make and you can eat without a fork! Sign me UP! These pumpkin pie tarts will be easy to make in advance of your holiday gatherings. I love desserts that have a healthy twist to them!! Ingredients Needed for Pumpkin Pie Tarts Nonstick cooking spray 15 oz pumpkin puree, canned 1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar 1⁄4 cup low-fat milk (I … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes

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July 26, 2017 by Jamie 2 Comments

Is anyone in the mood for cupcakes? That is a hard mood to fight when you are watching calories. These Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes won't make you guilty for a little sweet indulgence because they are a little bit healthier then normal cupcakes. If you are doing Weight Watchers this will be a great treat when your sweet tooth rears its ugly head. Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes I love recipes with limited ingredients and this one is perfect with only 3 ingredients. I actually had what I needed in the pantry and had these whipped up in no time. Ingredients Needed for Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes I box of Betty Crocker Super Moist Cherry Chip cake mix 1 cup of nonfat vanilla yogurt 1 cup of water How to Make Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the dry cake mix, yogurt and water to a mixing bowl. Mix on medium until well blended. Spray a regular sized muffin pan with nonstick cooking … [Read more...]

Ice Cream Sandwiches You Need to Make This Summer

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July 10, 2017 by Kristin Miller Leave a Comment

Ice cream sandwiches just scream “Summer!” to me. This summer I want to share so many things with my preschooler – crafts, cooking, learning and cleaning up after herself. Making ice cream sandwiches can be a little bit of all those things. But most of all it can be F.U.N. Here are a bunch of ice cream sandwich recipes you need to make this summer. Whether you want to connect with you kids or just make a delicious ice cream sandwich, this is the place to start. Ice Cream Sandwiches You Need To Make This Summer Cake Mix Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches from Come Together Kids Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches from True Aim Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich from Meaningful Mama Frozen Banana Ice Cream Sandwich from A Mom With A Lesson Plan Even More Amazing Recipes Strawberry Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich from B-Inspired Mama Healthier Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe from I heart Arts n Crafts Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches from Sunshine and … [Read more...]