Category: Weekend Bites

Welcome back to Weekend Bites. This week featuring Valentines Day!

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Ah Valentines Day. It’s coming up Tuesday! My kids have brought home lists of classmates, I’ve signed up to help in one of the classrooms for their party. Now we just need to put it together. The older girls gave Mark and I some valentines last week after a church activity. One of them encouraged us to go on a date. It was so sweet, and I’ve truly been thinking that we should. My problem is next week is busy! Busiest week I’ve had in a long time really. We’ve got Valentine’s parties, Chloe’s birthday, 2 friends birthdays, a doctors appointment, and the awesome Science Fair and a school project that involves building a “simple machine”. 

As much as I want a date night for Valentine’s, especially before this baby is born, I think this year we’ll keep it close to home. Here are some great ideas I found on last week’s party that may be making an appearance in my home this week. 

Thai Coconut Potsticker Soup
Spoonful of Flavor

Mini Oreo Cheesecakes for Two
Home Cooking Memories

Penguin Valentine’s Day Treats
Clean and Scentsible

Conversation Heart Cake Pops
Sugar, Spice and Family Life

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Welcome back to Weekend Bites! This week featuring crafty ideas

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We’ve made it a whole month into the New Year! The kids are back in school, and maybe, just maybe we’re all feeling a little more ‘back in the groove’ lately? I know I am. It took us awhile. A lot of crazy happened in January for us, which I wont’ get into here, but I do think we’re back on track to keeping routines. You know what my favorite thing about a routine is? Having a routine leaves extra time to have fun and do things like craft. I don’t get crafty nearly as much as I would like. The following projects were shared last week, and between their awesome looks and easy steps, I’m ready to get my craft back on!

Crafty Features

DIY Twine Wrapped Storage Box
From Playdates to Parties

With baby due in March, I’m going to have a ton of Diaper boxes coming my way. Now, I’ll have something to turn them into.

Fabric Covered Craft Boxes
Lolly Jane

I have no immediate use for these, other than to create a conversation piece for my desk, and to have something pretty to look at while working. Maybe I’ll even hide some chocolate in one? 

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Welcome back to Weekend Bites! This week featuring laundry day treats.

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Laundry Room Features

DIY Laundry Room on a Budget
Lolly Jane

Chicken Almondzine Casserole
Silver Foodie

Coconut Chocolate Chip Quinoa Bars
Healthy Helper

Skinny Boneless Chicken Wings
When’s My Vacation

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Welcome Back to Weekend Bites! This week featuring Pregnancy Cravings

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This week I have finally had some cravings! There are only 2 months left to this pregnancy, but those pregnancy cravings are kicking in. Mostly it’s been water, thankfully. A nice easy access craving that is pretty good for me and the baby. I never use to take water to bed, but these days I need a cup either on my bedside table or sitting by the bathroom sink. I just can’t get enough of it. Beyond that, nothing crazy has become a craving, except sweets. Cookies, chocolate, fruit smoothies – if it’s sweet I want some. That and carbs. 

What did you crave while pregnant? I’d love to hear in the comments, or you can share a link!

Pregnancy Cravings Features

10 ways to Flavor Your Water
Healthy Helper

Raspberry Cream and Brownie Trifles
Lolly Jane

Cinnamon Sugar Baked Doughnuts
Sugar Spice and Family Life

Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Silver Foodie

 
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Welcome back to Weekend Bites. This week featuring Breakfast ideas

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Breakfast Features

Orange Juice French Toast
Sugar Spice and Family Life

Best Ever Gluten-Free Waffles
Healthy Helper 

Chorizo and Egg Tacos
Cherry and Spice

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Welcome back to Weekend Bites! This week I’m talking Christmas snacking. 

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Every family is different. For some Christmas comes with a big meal. It’s almost like Thanksgiving all over again. For others, they do as little as possible. I fall in the latter category. I cook and bake and clean the kitchen on a daily basis throughout the whole year. So there is one day a year I take almost completely off from the kitchen. We pull out paper plates, disposable napkins, and try to shoot for finger foods that the kids can get on their own without needing my help. For those like me, who want little prep work, and little to no dirty dishes on Christmas day, check out these delicious snacking foods from last week’s party. 

Christmas Snacking Features

Cranberry Orange Pancake Muffins
My Suburban Kitchen

Meat and Cheese Platter
A Thoughtful Place

Classic Artichoke Dip
The Kittchen

Best Ever No Knead Yeast Rolls
Bigger Than The Three of Us

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

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Welcome back to Weekend Bites. This week featuring Cookie Exchange ideas.

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My friend is hosting a cookie exchange this next week, and I’m having such a hard time choosing what I want to bake up. It’s been while since I’ve been to a cookie exchange party, and I want to make sure I bring something no else has. Not that there’s anything wrong with sugar cookies, or chocolate chip cookies, but there are so many other options out there! You all shared some wonderful and unique cookies last week. Take a look, then share your posts from the week on the link up!

Cookie Exchange Features

Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
Crystal and Comp.
A classic but one I will also be happy to enjoy.

Snickerdoodle Thumbprints with Cookie Butter Buttercream
The Gold Lining Girl
A new take on an old classic is alright by me. Plus, these look fantastic.

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Wife In Progress
I’m pretty sure the picture says it all here. Who wants to take these home at their next cookie exchange?

Turtle Sugar Cookie Bites
Crystal and Comp
Not even close to your traditional cookie, it’s exactly what I look for at a holiday cookie exchange!

Of course, you need a way to package up all those delicious cookies too! I absolutely love these Handlettered Holiday Treat Bags from My 3 Monsters. She even shows you how to print them out right on the bags! How fun is that?

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