I haven't done a Pinterest Hit or Miss in awhile ... and I was looking for a new and easy, healthy fall soup recipe, so I thought this pumpkin one would be good to try and highlight here. It comes from Sabrina Modelle at Simply Recipes. And it was delicious. In her post, she says... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs
In my quest to find more healthy recipes on Pinterest, I came across this Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs from The Bewitchin’ Kitchen. She writes: "These clean eating meatballs are so darn good. Creamy curry with a hint of lime makes this paleo dinner a favorite of the whole family. 21 Day Fix approved!" I asked my... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: Broccoli Cashew Chicken
For the last several weeks, I've been trying to get back on track with my healthy eating. I don't necessarily follow a certain plan (Amy has had a lot of success with Whole30) ... I just try to eat lean protein and high fiber with lots of fruits and vegetables. And so I've been searching... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Chip Cookies that rival Alex’s recipe
My freshman roommate at BYU, Alex (who quickly became my best friend), used to make the best chocolate chip cookies. They were soft yet full and chewy. I always intended to get her recipe, but sadly, I did not get it before she died from cancer in 2004. My son has been baking since he... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: 4th of July fun
Want to put a little pop into your Independence Day family get-together or neighborhood gathering? We’ve got you covered. We put Jacki's kids back to work and experimented with three patriotic ideas. And did so pretty successfully. Confetti Launchers This simple idea comes from the Piikea Street blog, piikeastreet.com, as a kid-friendly, inexpensive alternative to... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: mason jar crafts
Got any Mason jars lying around your home? Our next Pinterest "Hit" or "Miss" edition can help you transform these ordinary jars into fun and simple craft projects. Jacki's daughter, Hannah, helped with this one and picked out two projects to try that would be fun when she has friends over for a summer party.... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: s’mores with a twist
S’mores ... summer yum and fun, sitting around a campfire, enjoying the stars and lightning bugs. But there’s more you can do with your graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows. In our next Pinterest "Hit" or "Miss," we found a few s'mores variations to try, especially when you’re not near a campfire or fire pit.... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: summertime activities
School’s been out for a few weeks now and you’ve probably heard your kids say “I’m bored” about 2,581 times. We tried out some new and easy ideas to keep the kids entertained and enjoying their summer break in our Pinterest "Hit" or "Miss" series. We gathered up a few guinea pigs: Jacki's daughter, Hannah,... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: homemade ice cream
Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. And nothing screams summer like ice cream. In our next Pinterest "Hit" or "Miss" series, Jacki gave her kids their next summer assignment (no homework, just taste testing) to try out a few cool Pinterest recipes. Bonus points: you don’t need an ice cream maker for any of... Continue Reading →
Pinterest Hit or Miss: summertime recipes
If you're heading out to a Memorial Day potluck or picnic to kick off the summer and are wanting to take something new, let us help. Jacki put her kids to work to test a few seasonal and flavorful Pinterest recipes in our "Hit" or "Miss" series ... so you can share a new recipe... Continue Reading →