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Friday, July 27, 2012

Guest Blogger Day - Raspberry & Cream Frozen Delight Dessert from That's What Che Says

Good Friday morning! I hope you all are staying cool in this

sweltering hot summer we are having. I was
going to ramp back up with My Favorite Things Friday Party today, but decided since
I won't be available next weekend & then school starts back, it would be better to wait. I
plan to jump back into my weekly parties & regular posts again starting in September. So mark your calendars :)
Today I would like to introduce you to the creator

& fun behind That's What Che Says. Please give a warm welcome to

Cheryl. She has a mouthwatering recipe to share with us all today that

is sure to keep you a few degrees cooler(because you will be eating it all day).

Take it away Cheryl

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Hello everyone! I’m Cheryl, pleased to meet you! I live over at That’s What {Che} Said, a blog filled with a bit of everything! Crafts, DIY, Photography, Mommy Rants and Humor! I’d love for you to stop over and say hello! My door is always open!

I am so excited to be here today to share with you this AH-MAZING recipe for a Raspberry & Cream Frozen Delight Dessert! It’s so easy but gives the illusion that you spent ALL DAY crafting this gourmet dessert! I love things that take me no time at all but make me look fabulous :)

Here is your ingredient list:

Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
1 cup cold milk
1 container of Cool-Whip
1 container of Raspberry Sorbet
Fresh Raspberries for garnish

Start by lining a loaf pan with aluminum foil. This will make getting your frozen desert out of the pan a piece of cake!

Add the container of raspberry sorbet and spread evenly in the loaf pan. Set in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

While that is in the freezer, mix the instant pudding with the cup of cold milk until it’s thick and creamy (about 2 minutes). Then lightly fold in your container of cool whip.

Remove the pan from the freezer and add the vanilla layer right on top of the sorbet spreading it around evenly and making sure you fill the corners of the pan.

Return to the freezer for at least 4 hours.

When ready to serve, thaw on the counter for about 10 minutes. Gently pull on the aluminum foil and remove from the pan and turn over on top of a plate or platter so the raspberry side is on top. Garnish with fresh raspberries. Use a sharp knife that has been soaking in warm water to make 1 inch slices! Enjoy!

Thanks to Cameron for having me today! Be sure to stop over to my blog and check out my DIY Color Block Dresser up-cycle! I am getting things ready for my craft room reveal! You can also find my tutorial on how to create this funny newborn onesie or download my free printable for Road Trip Bingo if you have a vacation coming up! It will be sure to keep your kids occupied…for at least part of your trip!

You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter!

Thanks again Cheryl for stopping by Stay At Home Nation & sharing
this cool summer treat with everyone!
If you haven't entered my Ancestry.com giveaway yet, you still have a few days to ennter.
Go HERE & enter to win a deluxe membership for 1 year from Ancestry.com
Good Luck
&
Much Love
~Iffy~

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Mealr Review

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Yes, yes I know I have been MIA & I do apologize

but, well Spring Break was very busy & fun, then we

all have been fighting colds & coughs, & well

honestly time kinda got away from me.
I hope you have all been well & I just wanted to share with you today a FANTASTIC

meal planning website called Mealr.

I mean c'mon look at how delicious this Salmon Tostada looks, and IS!

~~Today is the Last Day to check them out for absolutely FREE!~~

Just go HERE and then you can choose from 12 different meal plans.

Mealr isn't your typical meal planning website,

because you make every meal from scratch.

Every meal is cooked with healthy ingredients, fresh produce, spices, & herbs.

And you don't need to be an experienced cook, because the directions

are very clear & detailed.

(I made pizza dough from scratch last night for the first time ever & it was SO tasty & easy too!)

Take a look at a few of my favorite recipes we've made so far from Mealr.

Shrimp Scampi

Herb Crusted Salmon

(no Mealr is not an all seafood meal planning site, it's just those are my stand out favs)

There has been such a variety of foods, & since the beginning of the year, there

have been NO repeat recipes yet! Which I LOVE!

Here's the Sausage & Pepper Pizza we made last night (best pizza I've had in a long time!)

Mealr will have you and your family eating healthier,

spending more time together with home cooked meals,

improving your cooking skills, have you trying new spices & cooking techniques,

all while staying delicious!

These recipes are family friendly

& my husband & are really enjoying Mealr & I think you will too!

Check them out for free & let me know what you think or

if you already know about this little gem called

XoXo

~Iffy~

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Simplify 2012 ~ Valentine's Day

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I missed this week's party -sorry :/ but it gets so busy around the holidays

here in my home. Sometimes, time gets away from me.

I decided to make a Valentine's Day Coconut Cake for my sweets ~ all 5 of them!

I typically make my sweets from scratch but I had a limited amount of time so

I used boxed cake mix -GASP- I know I know but it actually tasted pretty good.

I didn't know Duncan Hines made boxed coconut cake mix so I gave it a whirl. Since

I was on a roll with the whole store bought stuff, I used a can of vanilla frosting to top it off.

Talk about keeping it simple right?

I did add coconut to the top & candles. =D Landon & Michaela must have thought it

was their birthdays again or something lol. I mean hey around here it's always

some one's birthday.

I didn't have any red colored sugar so I improvised

A few drops in a bowl of sugar, mixed with a fork worked well enough.

I sprinkled it on top

and

we had to fight off little hands that wanted to dig right in.

I think Landon liked it...

every crumb of it.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Hey just wondering if I can get some suggestions on the quickest & most user friendly

photo editing program. Since picnik is going away soon I need to find a program

that I can edit, re size, etc photos without taking a ton of time. Just curious if any of

you had any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Much Love

~Iffy~

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Simplify 2012 ~ Super Bowl Party

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Unless you live under a rock I'm sure you have heard that the big game is this Sunday.

I am not a fan of watching any sports unless I am there in person.

Honestly it is an entirely different experience actually being at a game or big event.

I will probably check in for the halftime show & a few commercials,

I mean c'mon isn't that why most of us Mamas watch it anyways? Lol

So whether you're having friends over, going somewhere,

or just watching the game with family I

wanted to post some things that will help you

make the most out of your Super Bowl Party, & not spend it in the kitchen all day.

Here are a few simple, fast, & tasty apps for your "party"

I have made these Creamy Spinach Pinwheels from

A Few Shortcuts quite a few times-a definite keeper!

I have a list of recipes I want to try from the same site so here are some that would be

perfect for any get together.

This Buffalo Chicken Dip gives you the flavor of hot wings without the mess! Score!

And fresh Salsa is the best.

And for a little something sweet how about S'mores Pops!?!

& for all of you football fans out there

is offering up a FREE mat of any NFL team you like just for

picking the Super Bowl team that wins!

Enter HERE

Entering is simple so why not show the football fanatic in your life that you have team spirit too :)

I'm rooting for

(that's not my house btw, oh and when I say "rooting for" I really mean

I randomly chose )=D

Much love

~Iffy~

Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Year's Eve 2011 ~ Fun Ideas For Staying At Home Tonight

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Since this is my first New Year's Eve with you all, I wanted to share

some fun ideas with those of you who are like me

& like to stay in on New Year's Eve.

I cannot remember going out on New Year's Eve ever....well perhaps

once. But I'm pretty sure the sheer craziness of the night & people

is what geared me to stay at home all the NYE since.

That and the fact that ever since my oldest, Jackson, was born I like

to give my children a kiss on the head at midnight on NYE.

Here are some really neat ideas to keep you all entertained

and sane for this long evening. Well this is my plan at least =D

Countdown Goodie Bags from Hoosier Homemade-I am so excited to make these for the kiddos

& I may even make some for Geoffrey & I too.

And Kellicrowe has a tutorial on keeping a time capsule throughout the year~ fabulous! I

think we will start one tonight for 2012!

And for hour by hour fun how does she shares this cute idea.

Six in the Suburbs has an easy diy party popper favor.

Now what's a party without some food, so here's what I will be making

Ham & Cheese Crescent Roll Ups -easy for the kids

Baked Potato Skins anyone?

& Chili (like at Wendy's) I will post my altered recipe after I make a batch today

but you can find the base recipe here

Homemade Cinnamon Chips with Fruit Salsa are always a hit

as is Cowboy Caviar

and a few sweets too

like fudge, mmm you can find a flawless recipe here

or if you like rice pudding

These Chocolate Crinkles look yummy too.

OK so that's all I have for now. I hope you all have a

Happy New Year

Be safe! ;)

Much Love

~Iffy~

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction # 6 ~ Xmas Wreath Cookies

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Can you believe Christmas is THIS weekend?!?

I have been so busy but I feel there is still SO much to do still!

I had 3 MRIs on Friday of my shoulder, brain, & cervical as my new neurologist

is trying to figure out the cause behind my pain & migraines. I received

the report but am waiting to meet with her so she can explain it. I have always

worked in the medical field but I do not know all of the terminology.

I will keep you posted on the findings, as of now it looks like I have a small anurysm which could

be the cause of my migraines, and I have degenerative disease in my shoulder

& neck as well as a bulging disc that is causing weakness in my hands. But I will wait to

see what the Dr says. Thank you for all of your words of

encouragement & well wishes.

You ladies are amazing!

OK, on to this great little treat made from

1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows

1/2 cup butter(1 stick), softened

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon green food coloring

3 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal

cinnamon candies (as many as you like)

First melt the butter, marshmallows, & vanilla in a large saucepan

over med-low heat.

Go ahead and add the food coloring too. Be sure to keep stirring so it does

not burn by sitting on the bottom of the pan.

Prepare your working area (aka table) with wax paper & spray

lightly with cooking spray.

Keep the spray out as you will need it for any little hands that are

shaping the wreathes.....trust me.

I'll explain in a minute.

Don't forget to stir your marshmallow mix......

It's pretty lumpy.....be patient & keep stirring

Almost there....

Perfect! Now, while still on the stove, add in your cornflakes

and stir

Once the cornflakes are covered in your green goop

quickly drop spoonfuls onto your waxed paper.

Here's where the kids can help, but be careful the mixture just came off of the stove.

So I saved this cookie for just the older kiddos & had them wait a minute

before diving in with their sprayed fingers.

It is messy but all they have to do is make a hole in the center.

There's no science to this but as they cool off it gets stickier. Sydney kept wanting to

shape the outside for some reason so she was a mess by the end. Lol

It washes off your hands fairly easy with soap & water.

After all of the wreathes are shaped, it's time to wash their hands before the final step.

Then while the wreaths are still warm they can push the cinnamon candies into the wreathes

making them look like Holly. The recipe I altered was from allrecipes.

Let them cool & then I wrap them in saran wrap to keep them from sticking to

each other & then place them into a large ziplock.

This is a quick, easy, & fun recipe for the holidays.

Enjoy!

Oh and don't forget to link up to My Favorite Things Friday Party if you have something

you would like to share!

And be sure to check out my giveaway tomorrow from Nyneve.

Much Love

~Iffy~

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Guest Blogger Day - Raspberry & Cream Frozen Delight Dessert from That's What Che Says

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Mealr Review

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Simplify 2012 ~ Valentine's Day

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Simplify 2012 ~ Super Bowl Party

Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Year's Eve 2011 ~ Fun Ideas For Staying At Home Tonight

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction # 6 ~ Xmas Wreath Cookies

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