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contains affiliate links The Instant pot is amazing, and the recipes are virtually endless. However, there are things you can make in the Instant Pot other than just food. These tips will help you think outside the pot, and really help you create more options. 1. Natural remedies. Colds and allergies are with us all year long, and something many people do is make their homemade cough syrup in their Instant Pot. Store bought View Post
This post has been brought to you by StarTex Energy. All opinions are mine. Save money on energy during the summer! Summer in Texas for my family means that we are either outside in the water or inside under the air conditioner. We do wait until evening to get outdoors and get chores done and also get in some exercise, but man, that Texas sun gets hot pretty quickly! When the temperatures rise outside, the electric bill is sure to View Post
Microwave Cinnamon Apples I'm super lucky that my kids LOVE fruit, but sometimes we all need a bit more of a "dessert" feel than just munching on a raw apple. I have been making this recipe for microwave cinnamon apples for years now. We ALL love it! And I love that it takes about 5-10 minutes, tops. The boys will eat this up and it's a treat for Hubby and I, too. View Post
Easy DIY Seed Packets was brought to you by Blami Arts. All opinions are mine. Contains affiliate links. I have finished all of my planting for this summer, and am currently waiting on my okra plants to start producing. Our pepper plants are really doing great, and I am actually getting cherry tomatoes for the first time ever! My squash and zucchini would be plentiful if a certain chicken would stop hopping the fence and eating it View Post
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KickinItWithKikkoman #CollectiveBias Grilled Teriyaki Corn On The Cob and Pork Ribs For Summer BBQing Happy First Day of Summer! I could not be more excited about summer this year. Grilling food in the backyard is one of my favorite ways to cook, and summer is filled with barbecues and celebrations, and the View Post
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EggoWaffleBar #CollectiveBias As much as I love get togethers and celebrations with the family, I think everyone always appreciates when there is something new and different on the menu, am I right? I am always looking for new recipes, but this year, why not have an Ice Cream Waffle Bar for your Fourth of View Post
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Jimu Robot for STEM Learning School has been out for a few weeks now, and I am happy to say that the boys are finding ways to keep their brains active and not just vegging all summer. Sure, there is time for outdoor activities, video games, and just lazy summer days, but the View Post
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Disney Circle Screen Time. This is something we hear many times throughout the day in our house, especially during the summer. We have decided on certain amounts of specific screen time for the boys and thankfully, they have done well and not fussed much about it. They View Post
How To Make Perfect Corn On The Cob In The Instant Pot contains affiliate links. Summertime means delicious bbq and home cooking! It also means an abundance of corn on the cob. There are many ways to make corn on the cob...you can boil it, grill it, microwave it, but the easiest way that I have found to make corn on the cob is in the Instant Pot! And it comes out perfectly every time. View Post
This post was brought to you by prAna and Mambo Sprouts. All opinions are mine. Being the sister of two brothers and mom of three boys, I admittedly struggle in the fashion department. Since I work from home most of the time, I also live for comfort. I have often wondered if there was such a thing as cute, comfortable, sustainable clothes that would be good for any season and any occasion. View Post