I love me some leeks. Although, I'd never eat leeks raw, because, well, ewww. But, cooking with leeks, especially in soups like this Cheesy Potato Leek Soup, is a whole other story…yummy yum yum yum! What are leeks? Leeks are related to onions and offer a more milder, sweet flavor than an onion. … [Read more...] about Cheesy Potato Leek Soup
Kool-Aid Dyed Playdough
I adore Kool-Aid, and not for the usual drinking purposes, but blended in a yummy, super soft, homemade, Kool-Aid Dyed Playdough. Now, confession time. I have NEVER, in my life, had Kool-Aid. Now, I know exactly what you are thinking - no, not even as a child either, not once have I tried … [Read more...] about Kool-Aid Dyed Playdough
Simple Iced Coffee
I heart me some Simple Iced Coffee….YUM! I was never a coffee drinker, I mean N.E.V.E.R, I simply hated it. But, I blame my sister - she converted me to a coffee drinker. The "years ago version" was complete with, a third of coffee, a third of milk, and a third of sugar (I realize this is probably … [Read more...] about Simple Iced Coffee
Simple Syrup
So this simple syrup, well, it is beyond simple! I mean seriously dude, I feel really crazy even typing these directions out. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water Directions Start with a medium saucepan. Next, combine sugar and water in the medium saucepan. Then, bring the … [Read more...] about Simple Syrup
Shaving Cream Tub Paint
Shaving Cream Tub Paint is a super-duper-easy-peasy fun activity for the tub! I grabbed a bunch of muffin tins from the dollar store a while back knowing that they would provide me with something useful in the future. Now what kid wouldn't want to color on the walls and have their mama be okay … [Read more...] about Shaving Cream Tub Paint
Freezer Burritos
So, Freezer Burritos, but why? Well, I am fairly new to the whole freezer meal thing, but I am fairly confident that this may be a new way to go...for monetary purposes & easiness because these Freezer Burritos are so incredibly yummy. I ended up with 30 Freezer Burritos! Why would you want 30 … [Read more...] about Freezer Burritos