Archive for March, 2007
Healthy Replacements for Easter Candy
Friday, March 16th, 2007Every year moms try to decide what to give their kids for Easter. No doubt the kids would prefer candy and chocolate, but there are healthy replacements for Easter candy baskets you can utilize. Here are some ideas.
Instead of chocolate or marshmallow candy, fill the basket with:
* Fruits and cookies. You can bake natural cookies […]
Honey Sweet Potato Mash
Friday, March 16th, 2007Ingredients:
2 cups warm mashed sweet potatoes
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions:
In a large bowl mix the mashed sweet potato and all ingredients. Transfer to a lightly buttered casserole dish. Top with miniature marshmallows and a little brown sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F […]
Homemade Mac N’ Cheese
Tuesday, March 13th, 2007This is a kid-friendly version of homemade macaroni and cheese which is sure to be a hit with your younger guests this Easter.
Ingredients:
1 lb. elbow macaroni
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
12 Ritz crackers
Salt
1 tablespoon butter
Vegetable coating spray
Directions:
Cook and drain the macaroni according to package instructions. Place the macaroni back in the […]
Does Your Family Have A First Aid Kit?
Sunday, March 11th, 2007Whether it’s the recent rash of violent storms which have plagued our country, or unavoidable accidents in the home; having a first aid kit is essential to treat anyone in your family at a moment’s notice. Does your family have a first aid kit? If not, you can either buy a home kit […]
Super Easy Easter Brownie Cupcakes
Saturday, March 10th, 2007Ingredients:
1 (19.5oz) package chocolate brownie mix
36 milk-chocolate mini eggs
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
2 drops green food coloring
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. Stir in 9 unwrapped mini chocolate eggs and stir well. […]
7 Inexpensive Easter Gift Ideas For Kids
Thursday, March 8th, 2007As kids, we loved Easter, right? It was especially fun not only coloring Easter eggs but hunting for them in the morning. Mom always found neat places to hide them. While coloring Easter eggs has taken on a similar but new art form, here are 7 inexpensive gift ideas for kids to enjoy as well.
1. […]
Creamy Homemade Au Gratin Potatoes
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007Ingredients:
4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, sliced into rings
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions:
Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes, just until slightly tender (do not over boil). Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly butter a casserole dish and place half […]
5 Things Every Nursery Needs
Monday, March 5th, 2007As you prepare for the birth of your child, no doubt you have already set up a nursery for the new arrival. Between the baby shower and other items you may have purchased, there is no doubt the new baby’s nursery has every possible thing you could think of. Just in case, here are 5 […]
Coconut Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Sunday, March 4th, 2007Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
2 (11oz) can mandarin oranges
1 (8oz) can pineapple chunks, undrained
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
Combine juice, orange sections, pineapple, and grapes, stirring gently to blend. Refrigerate until serving time. Fold in coconut and pecans just before serving.
This Ambrosia Recipe serves 6.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
Friday, March 2nd, 2007With St. Patrick’s Day almost upon us, it will soon be time to get out the decorations. Here are some easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts for your kids to enjoy.
1. Buy green construction paper and trace shamrocks from either a coloring book or a template online, and make a string of shamrocks to hang in […]
