National Pork Rind Appreciation Day is celebrated on Super Bowl Sunday each year. Time to grab a bag of pork rinds and settle in for a fun day! Pork rinds have found renewed popularity because they can be included in a Paleo and Ketogenic diet plan. This gives those following the plans another reason to …
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Even though New Year’s Day is behind us now, Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations are still to come. From special food, to firecrackers and couplets, this special day in the Chinese calendar is full of wonderful activities. Chinese New Year is associated with many traditions, myths and customs. Read on to find out more …
Today is the day to warm up with a brimming bowl of homemade soup. The reason? February 4 is National Homemade Soup Day! When the snow is piling up and chilly winter winds are blowing outside, nothing takes away the cold feeling like a bowl of homemade soup. Keep reading to learn more about his …
February 3 is National Carrot Cake Day. Today is a day that we get to eat our cake and vegetables at the same time. I’ve included a carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting at the bottom of this post, just in case you want to bake your own carrot cake today! Any excuse to …
The Chinese zodiac features 12 animal signs which happen in order over a 12 year period. These Chinese zodiac signs date back more than 2000 years. They are commonly featured in Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations. These zodiac signs play a role in Chinese today’s culture and many people feel that the traits of …
The Year of the Rabbit Traits – Rabbit Chinese ZodiacYear of the Ox traits are characteristics that are common for those born under the sign on the ox in the zodiac calendar. Are you reliable, conscientious and strong? If so, you may be an ox! The Year of the Ox happens once every 12 years. …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For me that means pink desserts like these white chocolate peppermint cookies. These easy sugar cookies have a melted white chocolate top that is covered in crushed peppermints. They are nice to share with your special someone or a gal pal for Galentine’s Day. For an extra chocolate …
This simple Love Potion Cocktail is easy to make and so pretty to look at, too. Imagine seeing two of these cocktails on a table next to a bouquet of roses, how romantic! Valentine’s day is a special day to show your love of another person in your life in a special way. One way …
Looking for something to help your kids calm down and relax when they are cooped up indoors because of the cold weather outside? Try this winter snowflake calm down jar. The third Sunday in January is celebrated each year as World Snow Day. It’s a time for making snowman cake pops, for crafting snowman figures, …
Calling all Oreo fans! Let’s make some chocolate dirt pudding for Christmas. These fun Oreo Christmas inspired dirt cups are a dessert that the whole family will love. Your kids will enjoy helping you make these dirt cups which use waffle cones on top for delightfully delicious Christmas trees that add an extra sweetness and …
These Reindeer Food Bags are so much fun to make. All kids (and grownups) will love to sprinkle this magic reindeer dust in their yard to guide the reindeer and Santa’s sleigh to their home on Christmas Eve. I’ve included a tutorial to make the reindeer food bags and a free printable in the post …
Imagine how cute this Christmas tree would be in a nursery or child’s playroom? The alphabet block Christmas tree uses child’s toys, wooden blocks and some small holiday craft supplies. December 8 is celebrated each year as National Christmas Tree Day. We’ll be celebrating the day today with a unique and very special Christmas tree …
For the ultimate in eco-friendly holiday gift wrapping, look no further than these 27 creative Christmas wrapping ideas. From using recycled paper to bringing in items from your garden, these ideas will add a special touch to your presents this year and help to save our environment, too. December 3 is celebrated each year as …
These delicious pilgrim hat cookies will look so festive on your holiday dessert table! They remind us of the history of Thanksgiving while giving us a tasty treat to enjoy. Quick and easy Thanksgiving dessert ideas are what we are all about this time of the year. These adorable no-bake cookie treats are a great …
Your children will love to help you make these cookie turkeys for your Thanksgiving dessert table. This fun Thanksgiving kid’s dessert features sugar cookies, peanut butter cups, candy corn and malted milk balls – all fashioned into one adorable cookie in the shape of a turkey. Sugar cookies are the staple in any cookie decorating …
Gobble, gobble, it’s time to make some Rice Krispie turkeys! This fun snack is a seasonal take on the traditional Rice Krispie treat that we all love so much. October 30 is National Candy Corn Day, which makes it the perfect day to make these Thanksgiving Turkey Pops for the kids to enjoy. They are …
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and dessert is a big part of the celebration. The kids will love these candy corn turkey cupcakes and you can let them join you in making them. If you’re looking for another family friendly activity this holiday season, make sure to check out this Thanksgiving word search and …
This dirt cup recipe for Thanksgiving is creamy, rich and crunchy with a fun teepee top, candy pumpkin and Swedish fish accent to give the dessert a real holiday look. Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family and friends. One of the highlights of the holiday, for me, is preparing some fun with food …
This do it yourself project for Indian corn cakes will really brighten up your Thanksgiving table. The cakes are authentic looking and are easy to make. The only problem with this harvest cake recipe is keeping the kiddies from eating the cakes until it’s time to serve this sweet Thanksgiving dessert. If you’re looking for …
Thanksgiving themed snacks like these cute pilgrim hat appetizers will delight your guests. This recipe is a variation on the old “pigs in a blanket” appetizer, except in this case the pigs are all dressed up (and spiced up) for Thanksgiving. To me, having fun with food is one of the best parts of the holiday …
With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s time to get creative for your holiday table. This DIY baked cornucopia centerpiece is a different take on the traditional cornucopia that is so often seen this time of the year. It’s time to decorate your holiday table in style. Sure, you can purchase a cornucopia, but why not try baking …
If you love inexpensive craft ideas for fall, this DIY tree centerpiece is for you. It’s easy to make and will look great as a part of any DIY fall decor projects or in your Thanksgiving tablescape. I love the colors of fall. Everything is changing and the trees take on a wonderful palette of colors …
This Thanksgiving snack mix is a delightful combination of some favorite fall treats. The two printables that I have included also tell your guests what is in the harvest blessing mix and the blessing that each ingredient stands for. I think it’s so neat to have a treat for your guests that is both delicious …
This Vampire cocktail is pure fun, easy to make and sure to get your adult Halloween party started in a spooky way. If you want to go all out, you could even dress up like a vampire while drinking this cocktail. The whimsical licorice spider makes the perfect garnish for this Halloween drink. I love experimenting …
This Ghostbuster cocktail is pure fun, easy to make and full of creamy flavors of Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream. The whimsical whipped cream ghost make the perfect garnish for this Halloween drink. I love experimenting with spooky Halloween cocktails. They put us in a fun mood and let us be more like a kid …
These fun Halloween dirt cups will delight your kids in a spooky kind of way. They are super easy to make and would be fun to have on any Halloween party table. I love this time of the year. It lets me be a kid again with the experience of making fun themed Halloween desserts. …