Today is the first official day of fall. Chances are you are planning a trip to the pumpkin patch over the next several weeks if you haven't been there already. We just took our very first trip yesterday. We usually take a few hayrides to pick out pumpkins because the whole family loves it so much. Normally all that happens when I take them them home is I just set them down somewhere, either on the porch or in different areas throughout the house. This year I vow to up the ante and ... read more
Easy Fruit Tart
This is my favorite dessert to bring to a barbecue or any occasion that falls during summer due to the abundance of sweet fruit during the season. Fancy fruit tarts like this one sell for around $20 in the supermarket or bakery. It is as pleasing to the eye as it is your taste buds. Don’t be intimidated – anyone can make this yummy dessert. The first step is to gather your favorite delicious fresh fruit such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mandarins. You will need a tart pan with a ... read more
80+ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes by Type
Anyone else here feeling overwhelmed with all things fall? We thought that life was going to get easier once the kids went off to school, but then we started volunteering for things and became involved in fall sports, PTA, class trips and lots of homework. We are busy and I don't have time to prepare elaborate meals for dinner, so I asked some fellow food bloggers to send me their favorite tried and true easy recipes using the slow cooker, and boy they delivered. We've categorized them by ... read more
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
We received a complimentary copy of The Chew Approved. I'll be upfront and tell you right off the bat that I always order eggs for breakfast. As tempting as pancakes and french toast may be, nine out of ten times I won't give in. That is unless I find something extra special on the menu. When I spot Lemon Ricotta Pancakes on the pages, I'm physically unable to order anything else. The Chew was a great show concept and I watched it for many years. Some of my favorite recipes that I've ... read more
DIY Birthday Party Pinata (Using Household Scraps!)
Clicking and purchasing from affiliate links below will help support GGM and allow us to bring you more great tutorials. Given the cost of some of the piñatas you can purchase in stores or online, it is well worth the time and effort required to make your own. At first, the idea sounds daunting. But then you realize just how easy it is - not to mention almost free aside from the candy/toys you stuff inside it! Last year I made a piñata for my son's fourth birthday, and I'm just now ... read more
Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad
Growing up, Lebanese food was normal fare among immediate and extended family. We enjoyed pita and hummus, stuffed grape leaves with lamb, meat pies, kibbeh and more. In the summer time when fresh veggies were plentiful and parsley was grown in huge planters, we knew it wouldn't be long before we'd be eating tabbouleh salad. It is such a fresh lemony salad that can be eaten on the side or as the main event for lunch. It is so delicious, and I've watched my parents make it for years but ... read more
DIY felt cat wand
Finding the right cat litter is the single most important decision for cats and their owners. If you have a cat child in the house, you know just how important that is. We tried to switch to a natural kitty litter to eliminate the dust, but our decision turned out to be disastrous. One of our cats did not take to it and started marking around the house. Cat urine has a horrible strong stench to it, so it's crucial that you find litter that counteracts that smell so that it doesn't dominate ... read more
Super Simple Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Last Sunday I hosted my daughter's family birthday celebration. For her 9th birthday she requested an ice cream cake. I have seen people make them using ice cream sandwiches but after reading through some of the instructions online, I decided to put my own twist on this idea and it was such a success that I knew I had to document the process and share with you all. This is such an easy dessert treat to make and unlike baking a cake/cupcakes it doesn't require you to dirty a lot of bowls and pans ... read more
Burlap Seashell Wreath
Post contains my affiliate links. Originally published April 22, 2015. My house is full of craft supplies and half-finished projects. Case in point, a roll of burlap I purchased during an after Christmas sale for 90% off. I knew I wanted to do something with it, I just didn't know what at the time. While shopping for craft supplies I remembered the burlap and used my trusty phone to access the internet to search for ideas. I don't know how I survived without a smart phone in the past. It ... read more
Chicken Lettuce Wraps (4sp)
What I love about lettuce wraps is that you really do taste more of your filling. Especially due to the fact that lettuce is mainly tasteless. I don't miss carb-heavy things like wraps or rolls now that I've tried wrapping my breadless "sandwiches" with lettuce leaves. I have been wanting to try making these for a long time, but many recipes included ingredients I just don't use enough to warrant buying an entire container. I just wanted something simple and delicious, using what I already had ... read more
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