When I was growing up, my mom would make us like the same twenty meals all the time. One of those meals was pizza loaf and another was French dip sandwiches with tater tots. A third was a broccoli cheese chicken casserole topped with Ritz crackers. I remember thinking it was like the best thing ever. I actually recreated a grown up version of that easy broccoli cheese casserole recipe here if you want to see my inspiration for these broccoli bites!...

Ever since I made this Easter bark back in April, I’m been a bit obsessed with making this delicious graham cracker bark. So naturally I had to make a Christmas version too! Unlike normal Christmas bark that just uses chocolate topped with other things, this bark combines chocolate with marshmallows, and graham crackers for a bark that tastes almost like Christmas s’mores. And who doesn’t love a good s’more, especially on a cold winter night!...

This post was originally sponsored by Batteries Plus Bulbs and has since been updated. Easy Christmas Party Ideas It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you start celebrating on November 1st, the day after Thanksgiving, or in December – there’s just something about the holiday season that puts a smile on people’s faces. Or at least on mine! This year I’m so excited to share something else that puts a smile on my face – ways to make your holiday parties more festive and fun....

Everyone loves a good lemonade recipe, especially if it’s strawberry lemonade, but my personal favorite is actually limeade. There’s a reason the cherry and strawberry limeade from Sonic are so popular! Limeade is refreshing but feels a bit more grown-up than lemonade because the flavor tends to be just a little more tart than a sweet lemonade. It’s the perfect addition to any summer party and great served with other fruity desserts like this strawberry poke cake or a few of these mini cheesecake....

Fall Breakfast Yesterday it was like 90 degrees and today it’s rainy and 60. Almost like the world is saying hey it’s the first day of school and time for fall! And I say to that – bring in all the fall recipes starting with these pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling. Then if you want more pumpkin – try this pumpkin crunch cake, these pumpkin cheesecake bars, or even these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!...

I’m always looking for fun non-alcoholic drink options. I’m that on at parties that is hoping for a signature mocktail – a strawberry mocktail, virgin mojito, you know the deal. I love creative drinks but don’t drink alcohol so often times I’m out of luck. Or I’ll just end up ordering myself the classic standby – a Shirley Temple – named after that cute girl of the same name who starred in Annie!...

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Outdoor heating products can be safe if you follow the rules. That includes keeping your patio heater or fire pit away from buildings, bushes, trees, and other flammable objects, and ensuring that kids and pets keep their distance. Stick to these safety tips to make your evening around the campfire (or the patio heater) safe. Fire Pit Safety Who doesn’t love making s’mores around a crackling fire? Just be careful about how you use your pit or chiminea—here’s how....

I love giving out themed party favors whether they be cute Halloween party favors or sweet baby shower favors. Maybe it’s because I just like saying thank you and favors are my way of giving out a tangible thank you gift! After sharing my favorite apple party ideas and this entire apple printable pack, I wanted to take it a step further and share some fun fall themed candy apple favors!...

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According to Cassandra Rosen, a wine expert with Tussock Jumper Wines, pumpkin spice has a surprisingly solid taste profile for pairing with wines—a select number of varietals, that is. “Generally, varietals that work best with those ingredients are late harvest wines, or wines that have a little more residual sugar in them, due to being left on the vine a bit longer. Wines picked later usually have just the right amount of sweetness, and will pair nicely with that spicy, sweet flavor that we all love....

Eggplants are one of the most delicious and versatile ingredients you can cook with. They can be fried, baked, pickled, stewed, pureed, and even stuffed. And just like tomatoes (also a fruit!), eggplants are part of the nightshade family. While you may be a big fan of popular dishes like eggplant parmesan and rollatini, there are so many varieties of eggplant grown around the world, and they all look and taste different....