What can you make with leftover mashed potatoes? That’s a question that troubles many a cook after Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter dinner. Of course you can reheat and eat them, or dollop them on top of some Shepard’s Pie. . . but why not try something a little different this year? With just a bit… Keep Reading
Have a Holiday Fondue Party~ with Cheese Fondue, Pizza Fondue and Chocolate Fondue Recipes!!
Are you looking for something DIFFERENT to do for you holiday entertaining? Here’s an idea I cooked up for Walmart when they asked me to write about a party idea this holiday season–A fondue party! This is a fun idea for Christmas, New Years, or any time. I don’t know why, but when you cut… Keep Reading
Glitzy Holiday Napkin Rings
Want to give your holiday table a little extra oomph, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Then these simple, inexpensive Glitzy Holiday Napkin Rings are for you! I learned how to make these on the Walmart Moms Holiday Trip down to Walmart Headquarters this year. One of our favorite presenters–Max from Better Homes and… Keep Reading
Holiday Entertaining with Walmart
As I’m always telling you guys-I’m typically a “made from scratch” kinda gal. I love cooking, I love saving money, and I just love knowing that I’ve made something myself. But sometimes-well, sometimes life overtakes you. So when Walmart asked me to share some of their quick and easy holiday entertaining solutions I felt like… Keep Reading
DIY: Branch Display for Holiday Photo Cards
Here’s a nifty craft idea that the folks at the Walmart Photo department came up with! The Branch Display for holiday photo cards: They asked me to recreate this craft and show you all how I did it! Branch Display for Holiday Photo Cards Materials: Narrow Ribbon (1 or 2 colors) Attractive Branch Red Spray… Keep Reading
How to Make Mummy Dogs
I love it when you can take something simple and make it look fun for the kids. This Halloween “Mummy Dog” project is like that. It turns a simple weeknight meal into something fun and fantastic! It would also be great to send along for a Halloween week lunch. Hot dogs. Crescent rolls. Cheese. That’s… Keep Reading
DIY Rainbow Jello
Rainbow jello is one of my Mother-in-law’s signature deserts that frequently is requested for family gatherings and pot luck type situations. I remember when my sister in law graduated from massage therapy school almost 10 years ago her one request was to have this made for her graduation party! So when Walmart challenged me this… Keep Reading
Recipe: Potato Pancakes
The holidays are always the time of year that my family enjoys eating Potato Pancakes. Although Latkes are a traditional Hanukkah meal (the oil that they are fried in is symbolic of the oil in the Hanukkah story-where one day’s worth of oil miraculously burned for 8 days), they are also a traditional food in… Keep Reading
Shopping for Hunger
Walmart gave all of the Walmart Moms a challenge-How much food could we buy for their Fighting Hunger Drive for $50? I was happy to take my gift card and head on in to Walmart with all my little tips and tricks to see how well I could do. I documented the trip in a… Keep Reading
Free Halloween Printables~for the Last Minute!
Has Halloween snuck up on you? Do you need a few last minute holiday decorating ideas? Well I’m here to help with links to a few free Halloween printables. Do you need some quick Halloween table decor for your party? Just print out these cute Halloween labels to wrap around some tin cans and viola!… Keep Reading
