Mini S’mores Bites

Do you love S'mores in the summer?   It is one of our favorite treats and I am always looking for ways to make different versions of S'more desserts and goodies.  I love all the bars and pie recipes out there, but I wanted something a little quicker and a bit smaller for my sugar loving boys!  This one is so easy, it literally takes minutes and you have a gooey chocolate treat! You need … [Read more...]

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

I will be the first to admit I am not Martha Steward, I can't make anything look half as pretty as she does, but I do love to bake. I have a 4 year old running around the house so usually I am always looking for fun recipes that we can do together. I LOVE the idea of ice cream cone cupcakes. They are cute and seriously easy to do. You can use a box cake mix for this but I was feeling … [Read more...]

Sweet, Spicy & Smoky Grilled Spare Ribs That Satisfy Everyone! #DibsOnMyRibs

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If you are like us summer time means lots of barbeque! We grill as often as we can. It is great for celebrations bu also for family dinners. Oh my mouth waters at the thought! The fourth of July was no different. I had a special request this year for RIBS! I had been reading all the excitment about the Dibs on my Ribs contest and it had me drooling over the pictures and recipes of ribs. My … [Read more...]

3 Quick and Easy Wild Rice Recipes

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These easy-to-prepare recipes are great for springtime or summer meals. Each recipe complements quick-cooking meat, fish or poultry with a rice side dish. Be sure to view products carefully before cooking to make sure your meal with wild rice turns out just right. GINGER-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GARDEN WILD RICE  1-2/3 cups water 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (5.2 ounces) long … [Read more...]

Apple Recipes For Your Fourth Of July Weekend

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As American as Apple Pie” – Best Recipes for Your 4th of July Weekend   Debuting on Blu-ray and DVD July 10    American Reunion boasts all of your favorite characters back together for one final hurrah, although a pivotal part of the plot –i.e., the infamous apple pie – doesn't make an appearance in this final installment of the film franchise. However, that didn't stop us from … [Read more...]

Tropical Splash Summer Celebration With TCBY Yogurt & Fruit Salad #TCBYGrocery #CBias

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Summertime usually means FUN & SUN! However this summer there has not been much fun in the sun. We have moved TWICE in one month! June has been BUSY!  I decided that finally being settled into our house deserved a celebration! My kids deserved a party! So I deciced to throw a tropical splash party with just me and the kids. Our summertime treats usually include popsicles and ice cream. I … [Read more...]

Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon

Hi, Living on Love and Cents Readers!!  My name is Chrissy and I am so excited to be sharing with you guys today!  I am a stay home mom of two boys and I have been married to my high school sweet heart for 15 years!  My hubby and I love to work on projects together, we built our last home from the ground up doing all most everything ourselves.  We also like to buy and fix up properties to … [Read more...]

Meal Ideas For The Week: Beef & Rice, Turkey Meatloaf, Chessy Potatoes, Ham & Cheese Sliders

One of my goals this year was to master meal planning. I'm still not perfect, but I work really hard to make sure there are yummy meals waiting for my family to devour. We don't always get to eat together anymore, but as many days as possible, I try to gather my guys around the table. It is the perfect time for us to talk…and often the only time we are all together for any length of time. … [Read more...]

A Day Filled With Coffee Bliss! Plus A Pound Cake With A Creamy Strawberry Topping #NaturalBlissWM #CBias

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I am Heather and I am a coffee addict! I am one of those people who can have coffee at breakfast, midday and evening! I love the flavored and the regular black coffee but the flavored coffee always get first pick! I love the flavored choices you can get from McDonald's and Starbucks. If you love coffee too then you are going to love what I have to share with you! Coffee Mate has added a new … [Read more...]

Recipe of the Week: Egg in Toast

Recently I discovered somewhere something called egg in the hole. It is an egg fried inside toast. Brilliant right?? I had to try it! And let me tell you it is easy peasy! And YUMMY! Here is the simple recipe : Heat up your frying pan Get some bread Get a cookie cutter, small cup or other item to make a hole in the bread. I used the top of a Chuck E Cheese cup. … [Read more...]