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Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Kids (and Adults, too!)

Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Kids

Planning a fiesta and need some Cinco de Mayo recipes for kids?  These are family-friendly kid-approved Mexican dishes we’ve tried out on our own families.  Join in the discussion!  Come suggest Mexican-Theme Dishes or view our Cinco de Mayo posts … Continue reading

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Jiggs Dinner

corned beef and cabbage jiggs dinner

Cooking packaged corned beef and cabbage couldn’t be easier.  It’s been a part of our St. Patrick’s Day tradition for many years (even though we’re not Irish).  I love adding beer to the simmering liquid.  To me, it gives it … Continue reading

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Leprechaun Activities for Kids: St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

leprechaun activities for kids on st. patrick's day

St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, and it’s a great opportunity to have fun with your kids.  Thanks to our readers who shared these Leprechaun Activities for Kids with us!  Visit our discussion forum for more fun St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading

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Easter Recipes: Easter Chick Cupcakes

Easter Chick Cupcakes with Wilton Candy Eyes

You know I love the Wilton Candy Eyeballs, right?  I had to make an Easter-inspired dessert with them, so I came up with these Easter Chicks.  They would be an adorable, fun addition to your collection of Easter recipes. Easter Chicks … Continue reading

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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Treats: 8 Valentine’s Day Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

valentines day treats

Here are some last-minute Valentine’s Day treats.  Each of these Valentine’s Day recipes has only 5 ingredients – or less! And most of them are no-bake. From rice krispie treats, to chocolate-dipped strawberries, these last minute treats will make spoiling … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Muffin Tin Meal

muffin tin meal valentines

My kids were SO excited to see this Valentine’s Day Muffin Tin Meal.  My 3 year old gasped, saying “Look at this food!” and yelled for his sister to come see.  I guess he’s easily impressed. Our Valentine’s Day Muffin … Continue reading

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Feta & Artichoke Fillo Cups – Just Five Ingredients!

feta and artichoke cups

Feta & Artichoke Fillo Cups 1 container Fillo cups (15-ct.) 1 5-oz. container Feta cheese 1 15-oz. can artichoke hearts, quartered 3/4 C. mayonnaise 3/4 C. grated Romano cheese, divided (you can substitute Parmesan) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix … Continue reading

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Easy Super Bowl Appetizers

bacon wrapped lil smokies

Looking for some easy Super Bowl appetizers? Here are ten ideas your friends and family will love: Easy Super Bowl Appetizers   Artichoke Fillo Cups Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites   Ro-tel Guacamole   3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Meatballs Bacon Wrapped Lil … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve Party Recipes and Ideas

baked brie in bread bowl

Wondering what to bring to your New Year’s Eve party?  Here are a few of my favorite recipes, ranging from simple and easy to simply impressive.  All are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers! Easy Crab Dip – Every time I make … Continue reading

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Mommysavers is so PINTERESTING! Christmas Treats, Shopping Tips, Elf on the Shelf

elf on the shelf mischief

From Shopping Tips to Christmas Treats to Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Mommysavers has some of the best pins on Pinterest! Here are just a few of the pins we added last week Continue reading

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