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Are You Prepared for a Trip to Alaska?

by Laura | Apr 25, 2018 | Life in Alaska | 0 Comments

Are you Prepared for a Trip to Alaska? What to pack for your vacation to Alaska, a short and sweet list for travelers to get the packed and ready to roll in no time flat.

Easy Snack Hacks

by Laura | Apr 22, 2018 | Things I Tried | 1 Comment

Enjoy my list of Easy Snack Hacks to keep you fueled up on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan and running strong. No matter if you’re walking, riding bikes, working at home or on the job, my Snack Hacks are here to help.

Friday Frenzy April 20th

by Laura | Apr 19, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Friday Frenzy link up–dedicated to sharing YOUR best content across nine blogs and their social media channels.

Lime Pound Cake

by Laura | Apr 18, 2018 | Recipe | 3 Comments

What do you do when you’re gifted a gallon bag of limes that need to be used immediately? Juice them all, zest what you can and make this extraordinary Lime Pound Cake.

Mother’s Day Giveaway

by Laura | Apr 16, 2018 | Uncategorized | 25 Comments

Mother’s Day Giveaway. This is your chance to get in on a nice giveaway. You can take your mama out for a fancy meal, buy her some fresh flowers or grab a weekend away with her! #giveaway #win #mothersday

Friday Frenzy April 13th

by Laura | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Welcome to the Friday Frenzy, the Best Food and Craft Link Party on the Web.

Taco Stuffed Peppers

by Laura | Apr 9, 2018 | Recipe | 4 Comments

Looking to change up Taco Tuesday? Make these Taco Stuffed Peppers for a fun alternative to regular taco with a tortilla. Or maybe you’ve been missing out on Taco Tuesday because you’re carb free or low carb? You’ve got to try these Taco Stuffed Peppers.

Friday Frenzy April 6th

by Laura | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Welcome to the Friday Frenzy, the Best Food and Craft Link Party on the Web-we pin, comment, tweet and share posts that are linked up–join us!

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Raspberry Swirl

by Laura | Apr 5, 2018 | Recipe | 3 Comments

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Raspberry Swirl These Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Raspberry Swirl are so fun to eat. I mean to make and share with friends, I swear! Actually I made a double batch of these and took them to what I thought was a bake sale but turned out to...

Alaska with Kids

by Laura | Apr 4, 2018 | Life in Alaska | 2 Comments

We’ve done some traveling with our two youngest boys. One thing we’ve discovered is that if we want to have a pleasant traveling experience we have to gear some things towards kids or they will revolt. Here’s how to Travel to Alaska with Kids, relax it’s going to be fun!

Oven Fried Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

by Laura | Apr 2, 2018 | Recipe | 7 Comments

Oven Fried Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is a new family favorite around here. Baked on one sheet pan crispy chicken and potatoes are done are ready and to serve in just 45 minutes.

April Meal Plan and Giveaway

by Laura | Mar 30, 2018 | Uncategorized | 5 Comments

April Meal Planning-let US help you out! Plus enter to win a Cuisinart Hand Mixer.

Friday Frenzy March 30th

by Laura | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Welcome to the Friday Frenzy, the Best Food and Craft Link Party on the Web where we pin, tweet and share every post!

Mexi Macaroni and Cheese

by Laura | Mar 28, 2018 | Recipe | 2 Comments

Take your homemade Mac & Cheese to the NEXT LEVEL and make it Mexi Macaroni and Cheese, you won’t be sorry. With the addition of just a few pantry staple spices you can make mac and cheese everyone will remember.

Oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers

by Laura | Mar 24, 2018 | Recipe | 4 Comments

This recipe for Oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers has it ALL going on. Spicy cheese, smooth cream cheese, crispy topping, all served up in a jalapeño. And you can make them in your OVEN.

Friday Frenzy March 23

by Laura | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Friday Frenzy–The best food and craft link party on the web.

Carrot Cake Roll

by Laura | Mar 21, 2018 | Recipe | 2 Comments

Carrot Cake snuggles up with cream cheese frosting in this simple yet decadent version of a Swiss Roll. This Carrot Cake Roll is perfect for spring entertaining or special holiday meals, or eating it alone in the pantry when no one is looking. Any which way you like.

Vegetarian Mexi Sliders

by Laura | Mar 19, 2018 | Recipe | 2 Comments

If you’re looking to UP your vegetarian game try these easy and quick Vegetarian Mexi Sliders. When weeknights mean you’re short on time these little vegetarian sliders are BIG on flavor.

Friday Frenzy 3/16/18

by Laura | Mar 18, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Friday Frenzy SPRINGTIME in Alaska. Rain, snow, rain, snow, blow, melt, rain, freeze, REPEAT. I don't care though it means summer is coming. This week for Friday Frenzy I've shared this quick and easy Kielbasa Pierogies Sheet Pan Dinner. It's a recipe I've been making...

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Nests

by Laura | Mar 14, 2018 | Recipe | 2 Comments

These Toasted Coconut Chocolate Nests are very reminiscent of the chocolate version of the Russel Stover’s Coconut Nests. Make a big batch to share with friends or take to an Easter party.

Kielbasa Pierogies Sheet Pan Dinner

by Laura | Mar 11, 2018 | Recipe | 7 Comments

This recipe for Kielbasa Pierogies Sheet Pan Dinner is one I’ve been making for a few years and everyone asks for it whenever I need help with meal planning.

Friday Frenzy March 9th

by Laura | Mar 9, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Friday Frenzy March 9th A happy Friday Frenzy to you! This week we've had snow and it's like we forgot how to drive. There was a wicked patch of road where 55 cars were ditch divers or in actual accidents with ditch divers. They shut the highway down in both...

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Laura | Mar 6, 2018 | Recipe | 3 Comments

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies — I should be say TRIPLE chocolate Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are like biting into the love child of an Andes mint and a Thin mint.

Friday Frenzy March 2nd

by Laura | Mar 2, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Welcome to the Friday Frenzy! The best link party on the web. We pin, share, tweet and comment on every post that is linked up. So come on over, drop a link and discover cool recipes and crafts.

How to Make Wool Mittens from an Old Wool Sweater

by Laura | Mar 1, 2018 | Things I Made | 2 Comments

I love to upcycle old wool sweaters to make new things! There’s something about old wool sweaters that just makes me buy them up at the thrift stores. Here’s a quick tutorial on How to Make Wool Mittens from an Old Wool Sweater. These mittens are perfect for gift giving and can easily be made in under 45 minutes.

March Madness Cash Giveaway

by Laura | Mar 1, 2018 | Uncategorized | 7 Comments

This is the third and final giveaway going on this week. It seems fitting to be hosting all of these at once, winter is brutal right now and we need a bit of cheer, don’t we? We deserve it. Enter to win 300 dollars cash in out March Madness Cash Giveaway.

March Recipe Round-Up

by Laura | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Welcome to the March Recipe Round Up, a post dedicated to making meal plan easier! This month we’ve added even more recipes to inspire you and get you cooking in the kitchen. Plus we’ve got an amazing giveaway too!

Spiralized Cucumber Salad

by Laura | Feb 23, 2018 | Recipe | 7 Comments

Going vegetarian? This handy Spiralized Cucumber Salad is a great way to add fresh flavor and taste to any vegetarian meal. I paired it with a Chinese Style Vegetable Fried Rice from Ling Ling for a quick and easy vegetarian meal.

Last Friday Frenzy in February

by Laura | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Last Friday Frenzy in February We're finally having a real Alaskan style winter, with actual real snow. I know! When I looed at the forecast Wednesday is literally said we'd have a WEEK OF SNOW. Everyone around the breakfast table cheered in some way. My husband and...

Mint Cheesecakes Jars

by Laura | Feb 20, 2018 | Recipe | 8 Comments

I was inspired to make these Mint Cheesecakes Jars from a post I read for Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars. These Mint Cheesecakes are baked right in half pint jars and that makes them easy to pack in lunches or store in the fridge. Or eat when no one is looking.