Foods I'd Love To Make...

I'm sure you know what Pinterest is...but for those who don't, it's a website that you add pictures onto, creating your own idea boards. You can also search for images, and copy pictures other people have posted onto your idea boards. It's really great for gathering ideas while planning a party, remodeling a home, deciding what to cook, etc. I've been using Pinterest for about a month now, and let me tell you, people put up some of the most creative pictures! It's hard not to let yourself want to attempt every recipe/party idea/home renovation/craft you see! I'm always looking for new recipes that are easy and delicious...yet are something a little out of the norm. I've amassed quite a few food ideas on my Pinterest site, so it's time to try some of them out! Here's a few I'm considering:

Chocolate Covered Oreos...(Not as complicated as they look)

Blood Orange Lemonade...(Where can I buy blood oranges?)

Nutella Crescents

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs...(Add-in a few blueberries, and you have a cute 4th of July dessert!)

 Mini Cheese Balls On A Stick...(This one kind of makes me drool...sad, I know)

and finally...Watermelon Cake Pops...(Such an adorable summer dessert)

I look forward to trying a few of these ideas, and then sharing them on this blog with you. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Creative Food Ideas For Kids

Lately I've been noticing that there are so many cute ideas for kid's food. I wanted to share some of the ideas I find to be totally adorable...

Candy Sushi



Peanut Butter & Jelly Sushi

Ground Beef with Mac & Cheese Sushi

I also found this cute idea for hot dogs..."Puppy Dogs"

Here's a great idea for a healthy snack...

I've also seen many variations of ways to dress-up drinks...

Of course one not so new idea is cutting food with cookie cutters...still cute

I'm sure I'll attempt a few of these ideas for Riley's Big 2nd Birthday Party. I hope these pictures inspire you to try some ideas on your own! Have fun!

The Best Way To Cook A Steak

Last summer, I came across a recipe for how to season and cook steaks. It only requires a few ingredients, and tastes sooooooo good! Jon and I use it for so many grilling items...from steaks to hamburgers. It will definitely make your meats so juicy and tender! I wanted to share it on the blog, and I hope you will try it out next time you're grilling. Here is the blog I'm borrowing it from: The Gaines Gang

Ingredients:

La Choy Soy Sauce

Lawry's Garlic Salt

Steak (or hamburgers)

In a pan, dish or anything with sides, soak your steaks with the soy sauce. Completely cover both sides very liberally with the sauce and let the steaks sit in the run-off. Dash garlic salt, covering both sides completely. Let them stand at least 5 minutes, but no longer than 30 (or they'll be too salty).

Next, turn your grill on at medium-high heat, and grill about 10 minutes per side.

I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe!

A Visit From the Cousins

My nieces Caroline and Campbell came to stay with us Saturday night, while my sister attended a bachelorette party. This was my first time babysitting three kids (all under the age of 2), and it turned out to be a lot of fun. I was a little worried that they might be a bit much to handle, but Jon helped out and entertained the toddlers while I tended to baby Cambell. ( just love the infant stage...they're so totally depend on you, and are so cuddly and sweet) We fed the kids pizza for dinner, and then took them to the park to run off some energy. With Jon pushing Riley in our single stroller, and me pushing Caroline and Campbell in their double stroller, we received some strange looks from people. (I'm guessing they thought we had twins and a newborn) The kids loved the outside time, despite the hot weather. Jon and I managed to bathe the kids and get all three to bed at 8:30. We were sad to see the girls go the next day, but I think Riley was a little releived, because he wasn't too fond of the idea of sharing his toys with Caroline. Here are some pictures of the kids and their fun...

Apparently it's fun to stand on the toy box and look out the window

Sweet little mischeavous Caroline

Let the fighting ensue...Caroline grabbed Riley's drink

 Ry with his Aunt Allie

Allie and Caroline

 

Here's another non-sharing moment...Riley freaked out when Caroline was playing with the car

At this point, Caroline starts going backwards to escape from Riley

Future Musician

Jon and Campbell

Cousins fighting over who gets to sit in the infant bathtub

Riley, trying to pull the tub away from Caroline



Dinnertime

Sweet innocent Campbell

Chowing down on their pizza

Playing Peek-A-Boo

Refusing to go down the slide without his drink

She loved the slide

Because going up the slide is as much fun as going down the slide?

Precious Campell loves to swing

One day they'll hate me for taking this one of them...

Riley, cleaning up after Caroline and Campbell left

Jon and I took Riley to the splash pad Sunday evening. It's starting to become a weekly routine, and Riley can't get enough water time.



I hope you all had a great weekend!