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Game Day Food: Roll Tide! Strawberry Pretzel Parfaits

August 25, 2014 6 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeamJellO #CollectiveBias

My family is very excited for football season to be starting! My husband has already explained to me that the television station will be glued to the SEC Network, so that if I don’t want to watch sports, I can plan accordingly and go to the next room. Haha! But actually I really enjoy football and I especially love watching our team the Crimson Tide! And I also look forward each week to game day food!

We usually order out or make something early that will last the day, and game day food is generally “man food.” We like appetizers, especially chicken fingers and wings! But we also sometimes go for things like meatballs, sausage balls, cocktail weenies, cheesesticks, cheese fries, or chips and dip. And other times we like simple meals like sub sandwiches, grilled burgers, chili dogs, pizza, and barbecue sandwiches. Yes, we do love to eat!

As much as I love all the salty and spicy goodness of game day, I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t crave something sweet! So today I am sharing a simple dessert that you can prepare to make your game day even sweeter! I took my recipe for strawberry pretzel salad and turned it in to a kid-friendly game day treat: Strawberry Pretzel Parfaits. And I added a little extra team spirit to the treat using Jell-O University Molds! [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, desserts, party ideas, Recipe of the Week, recipes Tagged With: football food, game day food, parfait, pretzel, strawberry, strawberry pretzel

Lunch Time with Del Monte and a Coupon Offer at Walmart

August 18, 2014 5 Comments

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Noah started his freshman year of high school nearly two weeks ago. So far he seems to like it okay. It is hard to believe he is in high school; I think this is something that sneaks up on parents and most find they aren’t “ready” for it. When we took him to band camps during the summer, his dad first looked around and said, “It’s so weird to drop off Noah here, and most of these kids actually drove themselves. He’s too young for all this!” And he’s also remarked, “Wow, some of these kids have facial hair!” haha.

But aside from the basic anxieties, I think everyone is excited about the school year. I’m not sure if Noah is excited about all this pre-AP coursework he signed up for, but I know he’s very excited about being in band this year, and he’s look forward to this year’s band trip.

With the start of a new school year comes shopping for school lunch and snack items. If you’re looking for healthy, yet convenient options, Del Monte Fruit Cups and Del Monte Fruit Burst Squeezers make great additions to any lunch box.

I recently picked up a couple of packages of the Del Monte Fruit Cups. We like the Mandarin Oranges and Pineapples. [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, Kids Tagged With: lunches, orange, pineapple

After School Snacking and Recipes with Bagel Bites and Delimex

August 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AfterSchoolSnacks #CollectiveBias

School is starting here this week, and with the start of a new school year, after school snacks are a MUST! This year our son will be a “big 9th grader.” With a course load of pre-ap classes, as well as marching band and other school activities, it is sure to be a fun and exciting, yet challenging year! This fall will be especially hectic, as he will have band practice 3 days a week, plus his Friday football game activities participation. (And let’s not forget homework!) [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, Kids, Recipe of the Week, recipes Tagged With: Bagel Bites, Delimex, Macaroni & Cheese, pizza, Taquitos

Food For Thought: Sweet ‘n Sour Pineapple Salsa

July 15, 2014 2 Comments

I hope you’re enjoying all the frozen desserts and other summer treats my guests and I have been sharing. Today we have a slight change of pace with a delicious Sweet ‘n Sour Pineapple Salsa from Mary-Kate at Christianity Cove. [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, Recipe of the Week, summer Tagged With: pineapple, salsa

We #Kooloff with Kool-Aid Drinks, Plus a Pie and Popsicle Recipe #CollectiveBias

May 26, 2014 3 Comments

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.

With summer time comes a season of picnics, pool parties, and backyard barbecues. We just set up new patio furniture and a new grill on our back deck and have already grilled three times in the past couple of weeks. If you’re planning any backyard barbecues yourself, Kool-Aid can certainly help you out with some cool drinks and refreshments. Without a doubt, I’m sure you are familiar with the Kool-Aid powders, Jammers, and other products. But did you know Kool-Aid also comes in a Ready to Drink 96 ounce bottle? [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, desserts Tagged With: frozen treat, fruit, Kool-Aid, lemon, lemon pie, pie

White Chocolate Marshmallow Popcorn Treats

February 9, 2014 2 Comments

Love is in the air this week! I celebrated Valentine’s Day early with these fun, sweet, and cute White Chocolate Marshmallow Popcorn Treats. The recipe is adapted from Jolly Time’s recipe for Choco-Cherry Heart Bouquets. The folks at Jolly Time were kind enough to send me the supplies needed for this recipe, including a box of their buttered popcorn, and I was really happy with how the treats turned out!

These would make a perfect homemade gift for the one you love, especially the kids! It would also be a great treat for Valentine’s Day parties and a great recipe to make with the kids for a Valentine’s Day activity. Hope you enjoy!

Game Day with T.G.I. Friday’s Potato Skins #TGIFGameDay #CollectiveBias #shop

February 4, 2014 2 Comments

Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.

Do you love TGI Friday’s? I love eating their appetizers, and when we can’t go out, I love buying their frozen appetizers. They are especially great for game days. Just visit your local Wal-mart, pick out a few apps, and you’ve got enough food to create an entire spread for a house full of sports fans!

In the past, I’ve tried their Boneless Buffalo Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, and Spinach and Artichoke Dip. All of these are fabulous, but this past weekend we decided to try something new for game day: Loaded Cheddar & Bacon Potato Skins. [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, party ideas, product review Tagged With: appetizers, potato skins, potatoes, TGI Friday's

Two Fondues for Valentine’s Day: Cheese Fondue and Chocolate Fondue

February 3, 2014 3 Comments

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, a lot of people are planning a special night out on the town. But maybe you’d prefer a nice quiet night at home. Simple recipes that are savory and sweet, along with a cocktail or two, can make for a really great date night at home. Today I’m teaming up with Rave Review!™ Original Culinary Spirits™ to bring you two fondue recipes that would be perfect for you and your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. We have Ale-Infused Cheese Fondue for the a little something savory and Chocolate Rum Sauce for a little something sweet. Hope you enjoy!

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Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, desserts, Recipe of the Week, recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: cheese, chocolate, dip, fondue, sauce

Game Day with DiGiorno and a Giveaway #BetterWithDiGiorno

January 31, 2014 27 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DiGiorno Pizza.

Are you watching the big game this Sunday? Planning a big party? Or maybe just a party for two? Either way, you can make DiGiorno your MVP (most valuable pizza).

We are big fans of DiGiorno, and I’m always excited to serve it as a last minute dinner option! [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, casseroles and quick meals, party ideas, product review Tagged With: convenience foods, frozen foods, game day, game food, party, party foods, pizza

GoPicnic Simply Delicious Gift Box Review & Giveaway

January 19, 2014 6 Comments

I was so excited to come home and find this big red box on my front porch! GoPicnic sends delicious, ready to eat meals right to your door. The packages include sweet and savory snacks, and for special diets, they have Kosher and Gluten-Free options available. [Read more…]

Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, cookies and candy, Giveaways, product review Tagged With: cheese, chocolate, Gift Box, sausage