Coconut Margarita

Coconut Margarita. Easy to make and it screams vacation!:: Coconut Margarita ::

You put the lime in the coconut and drink this Coconut Margarita all up! Oh my! Though we did a family vacation last month, I am simply dreaming of escaping to a tropical island for a week with my husband.  Sorry, but no kids and lots of Coconut Margaritas! {Love the kids but it’s been a long 9 days.} An ocean breeze, palm trees, and quiet….lots of quiet is what I think these margaritas would go perfect with.  But since that’s not happening anytime soon, I will happily drink a Coconut Margarita and pretend! [Read more…]

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

 peanut butter banana ice cream sandwiches

:: Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches ::

Oh, how I’ve longed for an evening to sit down and write a post for Simply! The last few weeks have been consumed with our move… so I have been looking forward to a little creative down time!

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

Today, I decided the kids could use a special treat! They’ve been such troopers living amongst boxes the past week… and doing without their favorite belongings, which are currently sitting in our over-stuffed garage. I wanted to make them something completely delicious, but didn’t have an abundance of resources to work with {if only you could see the state of my kitchen}!

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Homemade Playdough

Easy to make jello scented homemade playdoh

:: Homemade Playdough ::

We love summer, but sometimes it can get a little busy.  How about some Homemade Playdough for those days when you spent a too much time in the sun! 

The kids and I have had our share of the pool and beach time.  In fact lately, I think I might have experienced a little too much sun.  Yes, I have been responsible reapplying the sunscreen but after dozens of loads of beach towels, I decided it might be a good time to stay inside during the rain and make some Homemade Playdough. [Read more…]

Sparkling Berry Float

Sparkling Berry Float

:: Sparkling Berry Float ::

We are beyond excited to be guest posting on one of our all-time favorite blogs today — Simple as That! Have you checked out Rebecca’s blog before? It’s filled with the most creative printables, DIY projects, craft ideas, photography tips, and recipes! We are sharing a delightfully cheerful summer drink… Sparkling Berry Floats! You won’t want to miss this one, friends! Cheers to a great summer! {xo} [Read more…]

Chipotle Cheese Dip

Easy Chipotle Cheese Dip

:: Chipotle Cheese Dip ::

We are smack dab in the middle of summer; let’s celebrate with this easy Chipotle Cheese Dip. Last week, my husband was invited to a poker night.  It was his first time playing with this group of fun guys from our daughter’s Indian Princess Group.  Though we were just coming back from vacation, I had to think of something quick and easy that he could take to the get together.  This simple Chipotle Cheese Dip is packed with flavor and heck, it’s made with cheese so what is there not to like about it. [Read more…]

Lemon Bar Smash

Lemon Bar Smash

:: Lemon Bar Smash ::

Sometimes life gives you lemons, and sometimes those lemons turn into lemon bars that don’t turn out! It’s why I turned this recipe into a Lemon Bar Smash and let’s just say, I am so glad for these lemons.

The pressure was building, the kids were fighting, and we needed to be out the door an hour ago.  It was time for a station visit so that we could see my husband at work.  If you know anything about firefighters, they like to eat! It’s an unspoken rule that when you visit the station, you need to bring a tasty treat.  My goal was to make a semi-homemade batch of lemon bars.  Much to my dismay….the speedy method did not turn out the way I wanted them to.  So in my panic state of mind and in between the he said she said tattle tales by the kids, I remembered everything tastes better topped with ice cream. [Read more…]