Sugar Free Breakfast Ideas the Whole Family Will Love
Breakfast. Yum. I love breakfast, but I’ve noticed that a lot of options have a TON of sugar in them. Look at all of the cereal boxes or even frozen pre made breakfasts. There is a lot of sugar! The trick to eating a healthier breakfast is to have a sugar free base and then add healthier options on top. For example, you could make a sugar free waffle, pancake or crepe recipe and then add in fruits, cinnamon and greek yogurt instead of syrups and sugars. Have you ever had waffles or crepes with yogurt instead of syrup? It’s so good! Start YOUR day out right with these Sugar-Free Breakfast Ideas:
Granola & Greek Yogurt
Add in- Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Banana, Kiwi, or any other yummy fruit that are in season. Grab a yummy granola to top it off. My kids eat this for a mid morning snack too.
Waffles
Ingredients:
1 3/4 C Flour
3 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
2 Beaten Egg Yolks
1 3/4 C Milk
1/2 C Oil
2 Stiffly Beaten Egg Whites
Directions:
Sift together dry ingredients. Combine yolks, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients. Fold in whites, leaving a few fluffs. Bake. Makes about (4) 10 inch waffles.
Crepes
1 Cup Flour
1 1/2 C Milk
2 Eggs
1 Tbsp Oil
Directions:
In Bowl combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Lightly grease a 6-Inch Skillet or Crepe Pan. Heat up the pan and remove pan from heat. Spoon on 2 Tbsp batter and heat evenly. Makes about 16 small crepes.
Pancakes
1 Egg
3 Tbsp Oil
1 1/2 C Flour
4 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
3/4 tsp Salt
Milk enough to make for medium thickness
Directions:
Beat all together until well combined. Heat in greased pan until golden brown.
Egg Burritos/ Egg Omelette
Tortillas (optional)
Eggs
Cheese
Bell Peppers
Onions
Directions:
Beat eggs and add in peppers and onions. You can either make it into an omelette or scramble together for burritos.
4 Tasty Fudge Pops To Cool Down With This Summer!
The temperature is heating up and my kids have been begging for popsicles. I’m not a huge fan of popsicles but rather, fudgesicles! We love to enjoy the store bought ones but the money saver in me came out and I found some yummy homemade fudgesicles that cost a fraction of what you would pay in the store. Here’s 4 different ones I’m sure you’re families are going to love!
Homemade Fudgesicles
3 cups milk
1 cup cream
1 1/4 cups sugar
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
2 Tbsp cornstarch
Mix ingredients over the stove (leave out the cornstarch) until it just starts to bubble. Add cornstarch and stir until all is dissolved. Fill your popsicle container and freeze.
Rootbeer Float Popsicles
Rootbeer
Vanilla Ice Cream
Start with ice cold rootbeer (you can place it in the freezer for a short time or make sure it’s been in the fridge overnight). Then simply layer inside your popsicle mold, ice cream and rootbeer. Put them in the freezer overnight.
Quick & Easy Fudgesicle
1 box Instant Jello Chocolate Pudding (4 servings)
2-2/3 cups milk
This is a simple recipe and whips together quick. Just combine both ingredients and fill in your popsicle mold. (Note: this is more milk than the box calls for but will help you pour into your molds easily). You can use this same recipe for other flavors as well!
Strawberries and Cream Popsicles
4 cups strawberries
3 Tbsp water
3 Tbsp sugar (or honey)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Combine your strawberries, water and sugar in a sauce pan and simmer for about 5 minutes until strawberries become soft. Let cool, then puree. Whip the cream and vanilla together for 2 minutes to make soft. Fold in your strawberries and pour into your molds.
Save Time on Laundry with These Tips
Have you been doing a lot of laundry these days? I don’t understand why, but it seems like I am doing laundry double time these days. Maybe it’s because we are working outside so much or maybe it is because we are exercising more than ever, but I really didn’t expect to be so busy doing laundry with 4 out of the 5 of us rarely leave the house!
I’ve decided that with all of my time at home, I am going to put some effort into changing my habits and turning myself into more of a minimalist. Less stuff, less worry and less time spent on doing the same things over and over. I have learned how to significantly save time on laundry with these tips.
Save Time on Laundry with These Tips
Sort First
One of the easiest ways that you can save time on laundry is by sorting it before you wash it. Ideally, you would have a sorting system for when clothes go into the laundry. If it is pre-sorted, it makes it so much easier to just grab them and toss them in the washer on laundry day.
Additionally, while you do need to sort clothes by color to some degree, it is also a good idea to sort your laundry by weight. If you have a large amount of clothing that is lightweight, you can fit more into your machine.
Wash Jeans Less Often
If you didn’t know it yet, you really shouldn’t wash jeans too often. Washing them too often can wear out the denim. Ideally, you should wash your jeans after every 3 wears.
Put it on the Schedule
To make your laundry duties a little easier, put it on your schedule. If you have it worked into your schedule and you follow said schedule, you are less likely to end up with a backload of laundry. It’s much easier to do laundry when you have just a couple of loads, rather than a room full.
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Road Trip Tips To Help Keep Your Sanity!
Summer is here! Although we’ve had to change many of our original family travel plans we’re still packing up the kids and headed out on some adventures. We’ll be stopping at some hiking trails, camping, and going to the lake. For many of those destinations, we have to travel anywhere from an hour on up to 6 hours so we’re gearing up and making sure we’re ready with these tips and tricks we’ve learned through the years. For the best rentals check out party bus rentals in Corpus Christi!
Make a Car Sickness Kit – it was years before we realized our middle child would get car sick. It wasn’t until she was 3 and throwing up when we’d go through the canyon we realized what was going on. So here’s what goes in ours; fabreze, lysol wipes pack, mints, motion sick bracelets and gallon zip lock bags (great for catching throw up and closing off the smells!).
Plan to take Rest Stops – this was difficult for me. We grew up driving from Utah to Oregon (13hrs) with really only one stop mid way. If you needed to use the bathroom it was while the car was fueling up. But with little ones we’ve realized they do so much better if we take 10 minutes, get out of the car and run around at either a park or field.
Bring Healthy Snacks – this goes along with getting car sick. When you’re in the car for that long, stationary, your body won’t digest those sweet treats very well. So pack some lighter, healthier snack options for you and the kids. And, stick to water.
Find some Audiobooks to listen too – this will allow the kids to keep their eyes on the road (especially if they get car sick) and their surroundings. There are some fun kids podcasts you could checkout if you’ll have service, or check with your local library for some books on “tape” to listen too.
Get Crafty with your Supplies – while having electronics is nice, we like to keep them away for as long as possible. So we get crafty, without the mess of coarse. We’ll bring pipe cleaners, stickers, wikki stix, paper, colored pencils (we don’t do crayons because if they get lost in the car and melt, they can be a mess to clean up) and other simple mess free items.
Don’t Forget the Games – while it can be difficult to play board games you can easily play some road trip games that require no supplies. Like name that tune or movie, quiz time (great for keeping up on their school subjects), license plate game (see if you can find all the states), the alphabet game and more! If that’s not your style, try getting a few road trip games before you leave.
Be Flexible – is my last tip. Road trips can be lots of fun but don’t make them too stressful. Everyone will have a better time if you allow for a little bit of flexibility. Take an extra stop somewhere, pull the phone out and take funny pics. Find ways you can lighten the mood and make this memorable time enjoyable for everyone!
Tips For Finding The Best No Deposit Free Spins Casino
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Cheap Dinner Ideas That Will Help You Stretch Your Budget
How is your budget looking these days? Is it stretched thin? Have you been trying to figure out the best tips for making it stretch further? These are tough times, which means that many of us are worried about doing the same thing.
Our grocery budget specifically has been extremely strained lately, with the kids home so much and growing fast. That’s why I am focused on getting our meal budget under control. If you are wanting to do the same, check out these cheap dinner ideas that will help you stretch your budget.
Cheap Dinner Ideas That Will Help You Stretch Your Budget
Rice and Beans
Rice and beans are cheap, cheap, cheap! This can easily be an untruth if you are buying pre-made rice dinners, of course. What I am talking about is bagged rice and dry or even canned beans. You can make a delicious meal out of both and they can literally create a delicious meal for just a few cents per serving.
Eggs and Oatmeal
Breakfast for dinner can be super cheap! Specifically, a breakfast of eggs and oatmeal is super cheap! I buy bulk oatmeal for just $0.62 per pound, and eggs are always cheap. My family loves breakfast for dinner.
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are a great dinner choice because they are super cheap and oh so quick! Literally, you can make sandwiches in minutes. Plenty of sandwich fillings can be really cheap. You can add a salad, cold veggies, crackers, or just about anything as a side.
Soup
You can make soup out of just about anything! It’s always easy to end up leftovers when you have soup too!
What is your typical dinner around the table with your family? What is your favorite budget friendly dinner idea?
7 Fun Summer Activities While Social Distancing
Most states are still in the social distancing stage. So what we we going to do this summer? Even though we can’t be in crowds, there is plenty to keep us busy. Here are 7 fun summer activities you can do and stay away from crowds.
- Visit your state Capitol and have a picnic. Most kids have never visited their state Capitol. This summer introduce it to your kids. Call ahead and most Capitols have free tours as well (if yours is open). Pack a lunch and have a picnic on the grounds.
- Service. I always find ways to serve during the summer. This way the kids aren’t focused just on themselves. Look around your community and find a way to help others. You could help out your own family like grandpa and grandma.
- Be a tourist in your city. When we travel to new cities we love doing these scavenger hunts. Why not get one for your own city? You’ll learn new things that the kids will remember every time they walk down that city street, or see that special building. The best part? You are just walking around and learning, not going into any buildings! If you don’t want to buy a scavenger hunt, you can always check Trip Advisor for your city and hit the hot spots.
- Movie nights outside. Since most of our movie theatres are closed, how about you have your own movie night outside. If you don’t have a screen projector, then set out a laptop or iPad and play a movie on your deck! Grab pillows and blanket and enjoy a show under the stars.
- Family campfires. This is one of our favorite things to do during the summer. We have a park close by that has fire pits that we can use. If you don’t have one close by, search for campground near you. A lot of campgrounds will have day use spots available for you to enjoy. Grab some hot dogs, and smores and eat and chat around the fire. I love bringing a guitar to sing too.
- Golfing. Have you seen all of the beautiful golf courses open? I have! If you don’t play, this is a great time to learn. You could even bring the family along and learn together. I’ve seen mini golfing open as well. So check your local ones for times.
- Bike on a new trail. There are so many fun bike trails around me and now we have had the time to try them out. Check for some near you. You can find fun dirt, mountain and paved trails.
Creative Ways to Keep Your Sanity During COVID-19 Summer Break!
We’re officially done with school and while I know not everyone is, we’re getting a head start on our family bucket list! This is something we create every summer and check off while we make memories together. This year we had to get creative and make sure our bucket list lines up with things we’ll be able to accomplish due to covid restricts and our own personal boundaries we’ve set. So I wanted to share some of the things we’ll be doing this summer:
- Make Homemade Ice Cream
- Painting Rocks & Hiding Them Around the City
- Obstacle Coarse
- Homemade Rootbear
- Explore a New Hiking Trail
- Make a Giant Cookie
- Drive-in (living room) Movie Night
- Family How To Draw Videos
- Make Cupcakes
- Read-a-thon
- Camp Fire with S’mores
- Paint the Girls Room
- Look Through Memory Books
- Make DVD with old Memories
- Send a Loved one a Card
- Bake Something Yummy
- Serve the Neighbor
- Learn Origami
- Keep a Summer Journal
- Play in the Sprinklers
- Sleep in the Family Room
- Family Bike Ride
- Learn a Magic Trick
- Make Oobleck (mix 1 cup water with 1-2 cups cornstartch)
- Play the Thimble Game
- Complete a Puzzle
- Paint Nails
- Minecraft Day
- Organize the Toy Room (donate old toys)
- Do a Science Experiment
- Make Friendship Bracelets
- Race Paper Airplanes
- Learn Calligraphy (or cursive for my kids)
- Tie Dye old T-Shirts
- Make Fleece Blankets
- Star Gaze
- Make a New Craft
- Hydro Dip Items (spray paint and water)
I am actually really excited about the fun we’ll be having this summer. Although we won’t be going on a big family vacation or our regular summer fun, this is, dare I saw it, going to be the best summer ever!
More Super Easy DIY Father’s Day Gifts
Did you see the article we posted the other day about DIY Father’s Day gifts? Since many of us are still at home, I like the idea of gifting Dad with the best DIY Father’s Day gifts.
The thing about parents is that we always love gifts that our children make for us. I have been a mother for 16 years now and I can promise you that my favorite gifts that I have ever received were gifts that my children have made for me. Believe it or not, my husband is the same way, he gets pretty choked up when the kids make gifts for him.
More Easy DIY Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day Breakfast Kit
Next to homemade gifts from his kids, the best gift for Dad is food! They always say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and that goes for any man in your life. To start Dad’s special day off with a delicious breakfast is going to put a big smile on his face!
Dad Rocks
Rock painting is all the rage right now. These Dad Rocks are awesome for lots of reasons, but first of all, because it is great for those who are crafting newbies. They are incredibly easy to create!
Baseball Glove Photo Pop-Up Father’s Day Card
If Dad is a baseball fan, this Baseball Glove Photo Pop-Up Father’s Day Card is going to be a big hit! It’s super cute and easy to create! He will cherish this one forever!
How to Make Your Own Year of Dates Gift
Yes, the kids are the reason for the holiday, but don’t forget that you need to celebrate Dad too! This “Year of Dates” gift is going to remind your man that he is still your guy!
What will you be making for Dad this year?
Easy DIY Father’s Day Gifts
May is more than half over already! Can you even believe that?! The start of Summer always makes me think of Dads! With all of us having so much time at home, I think that the best types of Dad gifts are going to be homemade Dad gifts!
We have been having fun making all kinds of fun crafts and filling our time with creative activities. These easy DIY Father’s Day gifts are going to be the perfect activity to keep the kids busy over the next couple of weeks though! Plus, there’s nothing better than the look of pride on your kids’ faces once they complete a special project like these.
Easy DIY Father’s Day Gifts
DIY Beer Coasters
Whether Dad has a man cave that needs decoration, or if he just enjoys a beer at the end of a hot day, he needs to have beer coasters on hand! These DIY Beer Coasters are awesome and Dad is going to love them.
Gone Fishing Wood Sign For Dad
Is Dad a fisherman? He will absolutely love it if his kiddos made him this Gone Fishing Wood sign?
Comic Books Pencil Cup For Dad
If Dad loves comic books, look no further for the perfect Father’s Day gift for him! This comic book pencil cup is fun and brings his favorites close to him each and every day.
Father’s Day Card
No need to head down the card aisle and spend a fortune on a Father’s Day card. These homemade Father’s Day cards are so stinking cute and Dad will love them even more.
Teddy Bear Card w/ Kid’s Photo
Oh my goodness, Dad will definitely love this Teddy Bear Card! The kids can make it their own, plus add their photo!
Have fun making the greatest gifts for Dad!
More of the Easiest Veggies to Grow for a Gardening Newbies
The other day we talked about some of the easiest vegetables to grow for those of us who are new to gardening. I only touched on 3 different veggies the other day, so I decided to talk about a couple more! I mean, we want more than 3 different options in our garden, right?
So let’s move on and chat, shall we? Here are even more vegetables that are easy to grow if you are new to gardening.
More of the Easiest Veggies to Grow for a Gardening Newbies
Tomatoes
Okay, so here’s the thing. I know that some people think that growing tomatoes is super easy, and some think it is just the opposite. I happen to fall into the latter. I have tried to grow tomatoes 3 different times and this year is the FIRST TIME EVER that I have seen any success. Of course, we aren’t far enough into the season to actually harvest, but my plants are growing enthusiastically and there are lots of blooms already.
I simply read some tips and chatted with people that I know that have seen success. I think as long as you follow a few simple tips, it can be easy.
Spinach
Spinach is very similar to lettuce. It grows easily and quickly.
Green Beans
Green beans provide an abundant harvest and a quick growing time. Green beans also tend to be a kid-favorite garden vegetable. So, if you are gardening with your kiddos, this one is a great choice!
Do you garden? What is your favorite thing to grow in your garden? What have you found to be the easiest plant to grow? What tips do you have for a new gardener? We would all love to hear any tips that you have.
Happy Gardening, my friends!
4 Healthy Breakfast Smoothie Recipes You’ve Got to Try
Breakfast is always the hardest for me. I love the waffles, pancakes, donuts and juices. One easy way to eat healthier at breakfast is to have a healthy breakfast smoothie. It’s easy and can be an on the go breakfast option as well. Here are 4 recipes that are the perfect breakfast choice.
- Blueberry Pie Smoothie by Buildyourbite.com
- Oatmeal Berry Breakfast Smoothie by northsouthblonde.com
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie by Like Mother Like Daughter
- Peach Carrot Smoothie by Primavara Kitchen
You could buy the ingredients and have one every day of the week. You might just get your family hooked too. Enjoy!
End of The School Year Teacher Thank You Ideas!
We’re wrapping up the school year here where we live and I can’t help but think about all the changes our teachers have had to go through. We have been blessed with some amazing teachers that made the transition from school to learning at home so easy for my kids. So I wanted to give them one finally thank you as I’m sure many of you do to! Here’s a list of some simple ideas you can throw together for your children’s school teachers this year!
Hands Down You Were The Best Teacher Ever – easily trace your child’s hand and write the saying inside. Then either wrap around some hand sanitizer (if you happen to have any) or some soap. (I thought this was so fitting for the time we’re living in)
I’m Bursting with Happiness That You Were My Teacher – you could put together a fun sunshine book with this saying (including all things in yellow packaging like wet wipes, clorox wipes, m&m bag, chap stick, etc) or buy a bag of starburst for it to go with.
Nacho Average Teacher Gift Basket – Put together a nacho kit basket with chips, nacho cheese jar and salsa. You could even buy chili’s chips and salsa to put together with this saying as well.
Thanks To You I’m One Smart Cookie – bake a batch of yummy cookies, make a giant cookie or buy a pack from the store. All are great ideas to give your teacher this year.
Simply the Best – Buy a bottle or two of the Simply Lemonade (they have smaller sizes as well as larger ones you can choose from with a bunch of flavors) from the grocery store and add a cute tag that reads, you are simply the best! Quick easy and something they can all enjoy.
Easiest Veggies to Grow for a Gardening Newbies
Spring is upon us and for many of us, we are spending all of our time safe at home. So, what are you going to do with all of your time? Have you given much thought to gardening? I have recently started working on my garden this year and I am having such a wonderful time! I’ve had gardens before, but I still consider myself a newbie at gardening. I have found though that there are some veggies that are easier than others to grow.
If you are new to gardening too, these vegetables are easy to grow! Having success at the beginning of your gardening journey helps to motivate you to keep up with it. Check out this list for the easiest veggies to grow for gardening newbies.
Easiest Veggies to Grow for a Gardening Newbies
Lettuce
Lettuce is awesome for new gardeners, because it grows so quickly! As a newish gardener myself, I love planting lettuce. It is so exciting when you plant something and see it sprouts just a couple of days later. The lettuce I recently planted literally sprouted in just 5 days.
If you are doing your gardening with kids, this is a great one to keep them interested.
Radishes
Radishes are very popular vegetables for newbie gardeners to grow because they are so fast! Literally. They can go from sprout to full harvest in just 20 days. That is FAST!!!
Zucchini and Summer Squash
Zucchini is my absolute favorite vegetable to grow. They do need warmth and lots of moisture. The great thing about this is that you can even be a procrastinator since later in the season is the best time to grow them. Once the squash starts to grow, it grows fast.
We love zucchini in our family and I have made so many delicious recipes with it!
Happy Gardening!