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Kentucky Derby Desserts Roundup

Get ready for Derby day with these 10 favorite Kentucky Derby Desserts! easy kentucky derby desserts You don't have to be in attendance at Churchill Downs to participate in the excitement of the Kentucky Derby! Celebrate at-home with your friends and neighbors, and bring out a delicious dessert! (Or 2 or 3!) There are so many delicious flavors associated with the derby - classic dishes that celebrate the great state of Kentucky. I've got a round up of 10 favorite Kentucky Derby Dessert recipes you and your guests will LOVE! If you're going all out and throwing a Kentucky Derby Party, be sure to check out our Derby Party Details+FREE Derby Printables. kentucky derby dessert recipes Derby Cupcakes, from Polka Dot Chair. The flavors of a Derby Pie in cupcake form! Kentucky Derby Ice Cream, from Life Currents. Made in a VitaMix, tastes delicious and is DAIRY FREE! ... [Read More]

How to Hack Your Morning Routine and Make Mornings Easier

Whether you're a morning person or not, the first hour or two each morning can set the entire tone of your day!  These 10 simple tips will take the craziness out of your morning routine for school and will help start your day off on the right foot! Morning Routines One of the craziest times in my home happens to be the first hour of the day when the house is a buzz with sleepy eyes, hungry kids, scavengers on the hunt for their missing left shoe, and parents who tell their kids over and over (and OVER!) to get dressed and brush their teeth! To help "calm the crazies" and to make sure we sending the kids off to school fed, dressed, and happy, my husband and I made some changes to our morning routine that have made all the difference! These simple tricks have resulted in less frustration, less contention, and just an overall better morning vibe! If you're looking for ways to ... [Read More]

Easy Calzone Recipe – How to Make Calzones

This Easy Calzones Recipe will take your favorite pizza and wrap it into something super tasty and impressive! Making calzones has never been so simple! Easy Calzones Recipe My family LOVES making homemade pizza, so we make a different variation almost weekly. The kids are always at my side when we make our pizzas because they like to control the ingredients. And that's a beautiful thing with homemade pizza recipes - you add what you want and skip what you don't! This calzones recipe is a fun twist on a classic pizza. It starts with your favorite pizza dough (homemade or store-bought) and then you add the toppings of your choosing. But the difference comes in the presentation - the dough get braided before you bake it and the end result looks impressive! You can fool your family and dinner guests into thinking you're some gourmet chef, but the reality is that these Calzones are SO ... [Read More]

The Best Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

This sweet lemon cheesecake mousse is a decadent dessert that is so easy to make! I have to say, I am totally in love with lemon desserts. If it has lemon flavor in it, then sign me up! Lemon is so perfect for spring, and I love the bright and fresh flavor. This lemon cheesecake mousse is the perfect way to showcase that lovely lemon flavor. It's rich and decadent, but also silky smooth and light. Paired with the buttery and crumbly graham cracker crust, it's a delicious dessert that's sure to impress! I used homemade lemon curd for my mousse, but store bought will work as well. If you haven't made your own before, it's so much easier than you think! The lemon curd gives the mousse a ton of flavor, and a beautiful bright yellow color. If your lemons aren't particularly yellow, you can add a drop or two of yellow food coloring to bump up the color a little bit, but it's totally ... [Read More]

Easy Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Ready for a simple dinner idea that your family will love? These grape jelly meatballs that you make in a crock pot are just for you! My family LOVES meatballs so we make a variety of recipes using them quite often. I've shared our Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe, which has an awesome flavor, but the grape jelly meatball recipe I am going to share with you today is not only very delicious, but it is even easier to make. ANNNND these grape jelly meatballs are made using only 3 ingredients that you literally place in the slow cooker and forget about until you are ready to eat. I love easy foods that tempt my taste buds! To make these meatballs, you'll need 3 things - a bag of meatballs, 1 jar of BBQ sauce, and one jar of grape jelly. Toss the meatballs in the crock pot, pour the sauce and jelly on top, then leave it alone. Dinner will be done in just a bit! Here is a short video ... [Read More]