I have always had a hard time throwing away glass baby food jars. After four kids, I have gone through plenty of them! They are so cute and sturdy, and there are so many different ways that they can be reused. Check out my favorite 13 baby food jar crafts for some amazing ideas on reusing these! When Earth 911 asked if I could come up with some ideas for upcycling baby food jars, I was excited and got to work right away. I'm their resident craft expert this ... [ Read More ]
Quick and Delicious Homemade Salsa Recipe
Yesterday I was craving fresh salsa, so I whipped up a batch in about 5 minutes, including the chopping and cutting time! This salsa even better than the salsa I'm served at all of the delicious Mexican restaurants we have here in San Diego, and tastes so fresh. It's perfect with tortilla chips, on top of your favorite Mexican dish, and is a great crowd pleaser for a party. This salsa also tastes amazing on Navajo Fry Bread. Yum! I dare you to not eat the entire batch with your family in ... [ Read More ]
Navajo Fry Bread
At least once a week, my husband requests Navajo fry bread for dinner. It is a Native American bread that is fried in small pieces, and is very easy and quick to make. We love to rip our fry bread in little pieces, and then add beans, beef, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsa, avocados, tomatoes, and olives on top of it, kind of like a taco salad. Navajo fry bread... so yummy Actually, I like to add all of that good stuff. My picky husband and kids eat theirs with about ... [ Read More ]
Ooey Gooey Delicious Caramel Apples
My kids have been begging me for weeks to make caramel apples, and since fall wouldn't be complete without making these, I willingly obliged. We made homemade caramel to dip the apples in, not the prepackaged processed caramels, and they were sooooo delicious, down to the last ooey gooey sticky caramel bite. Can you see my reflection in the caramel apple? And the best part about this recipe? There was still enough caramel to fill an 8x8" pan to save for later, long after ... [ Read More ]
The Perfect Chocolate Cake
Do you crave chocolate like I do? Or does your family ask you what's for dessert every single night? Well have I got the perfect chocolate cake recipe for you! I have been making this cake for a few years now, ever since I cut out the recipe from one of my magazines. The recipe was sent in by reader Ilona Smith, so thanks Ilona for the great recipe. It is so moist and delicious and chocolatey, and the frosting that goes with it is ... [ Read More ]