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One of the biggest accomplishments of my adult life was learning how to use chopsticks. Not even a lie. It was on par with learning how to whistle or how to well, whistling is really the biggest shame. One of those things that people never want to admit that they just don't know how to do. Yes, for many years I was the person who had to use a fork at Chinese restaurants whilst surrounded by friends who were all chopping it up. Turns out, though, ALL OF US WERE USING THEM WRONG. My adult life has been a lie and I'm here now to rescue you from the same shame. Did you know there's a reason Keep Reading >>>

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Spinach Parmesan Bean Dip

Game day is almost here! Can you believe it? I am starting to plan this awesome party and I am going down my list frantically trying to remember everything then BAM! I forgot that I have to have food. Well, I didn't forget, I just didn't plan on what I was going to feed everyone which is pretty much as bad as forgetting, right? So today I really scrambled and thought that you can't go wrong with beans or spinach or cheese and so this Spinach Parmesan Bean Dip came into play (or at least it will during super bowl). If you are like me and totally forget to put together a menu until the very Keep Reading >>>

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25 Delicious Grand Slam Baseball Recipes

The warmer weather season is upon us and that means its also Baseball Season! I love all the things that baseball season brings-fun summer nights, America's favorite past-time and spending quality time with friends and family. What better way to celebrate than with these 25 Delicious Grand Slam Baseball Recipes! 25 Delicious Grand Slam Baseball Recipes Whether you're looking for quick and easy dinner recipes before the game or if you're looking for desserts and treats, I've got the perfect round up for you! Because let's face it, its as much about eating delicious, mouth-watering food as Keep Reading >>>

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25 Mouth-Watering Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Remember when you were a kid and you could practically live on grilled cheese? Remember those days off school where mom would make soup and grilled cheese and the only thing left would be the crust? When did we grow up? When did grilled cheese fall off the menu? These 25 mouth-watering gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are nothing like your mom used to make, but will definitely remind you of a time when life was simpler and crusts were the biggest problem you had to face. Enjoy! 25 Mouth-Watering Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 1. A caprese grilled cheese will remind you how great Keep Reading >>>

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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels Are Your New Favorite Appetizer

There are two things I love. Bacon and cheddar. And when you mix them in with a little cream cheese and wrap them in a tortilla it's like they come to life. Okay, maybe it's not as dramatic as all that, but it does make a damn fine Bacon Cheddar Pinwheel. What You Need To Make Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels (2) 8 oz. Packages of Cream Cheese 1/8 cup of Milk 1 - 1 1/4 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese (3) tsp. of Ranch Dressing Mix (1) Small Bag of Bacon Bits Handful of Chives (optional) Tortillas How To Make Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels Let your cream cheese soften to Keep Reading >>>

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25 Foods That Are Better Baked, Not Fried

Growing up in the south you learn there are a few absolutes in life: tea is supposed to be sweet, and food is better fried. Of course, you're learning these things from grandma's who want to plump you up so they can pinch your squishy cheeks, but as much as those grandma's loved us their love came at a price. As adults we have to make better choices for ourselves, and for our own kids. So now maybe we choose to drink our tea unsweetened...and we bake our "fried" foods. These 25 insanely delicious baked "fried" foods will give you all that nostalgic great taste you loved at grandma's house, but Keep Reading >>>

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Unbelievably Amazing Panko-Covered Asparagus Fries

Potatoes were SO last century. And french fries? Blech! Between the sluggish carb overload and the finger-coating grease, the only time you should want french fries is when you're ten. Or at greasy burger joint in the middle of nowhere waiting on a tow-truck because your car blew a gasket. Beyond those two occasions french fries should be strictly off the menu. But what do you do when you want a crispy side dish to go with your turkey burger or something with a little crunch beside your morning eggs? Hellooo panko-covered asparagus fries. These have some carbs because of the panko mixture, but Keep Reading >>>

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25 Ooey Gooey Peanut Butter & Jelly Recipes

Everyone knows peanut butter & jelly is for kids. You cut off the crusts, cut it into triangles (or squares, if you're a monster), and serve it with a glass of milk. But somewhere deep inside all of us is a little kid who doesn't understand why they can't have naps anymore. Just because you're all grown up doesn't mean you can't still get excited these 25 ooey gooey peanut butter & jelly recipes. In fact, because you're an adult you'll love them more - because peanut butter & jelly isn't just for sandwiches anymore. Enjoy! Ooey Gooey Peanut Butter & Jelly Recipes 1. Keep Reading >>>

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25 Healthy Valentine Treats

Whether you're throwing a party for Valentines or just taking a snack to your kiddo's party at school, it's a total must that you make sure the kiddos don't eat ONLY candy. It's time to bring out the big-girl snacks and make one of these 25 Healthy Valentine Treats! So, while you're being all healthy-fied, you can also bring an awesome Conversation Heart Snack or Craft! Nothing says yummy (and kinda healthy) like these Frozen Yogurt Covered Strawberries. Chocolate-Filled Raspberries...just look! It's a teeny bit of chocolate...LOL! I want a Fruit Heart Kabob from my Valentine. Keep Reading >>>

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Make Conversation Heart Sentences

We had so much fun making conversation heart sentences! The kids especially liked the "UR Hot" Conversation Heart, and used it again and again! This game is so easy to play, and the best part is- there's no winner, so you don't have to worry about anyone losing! It's so easy to play, all you need to do is: Take your hearts, lay them out and make sentences, like this: Now you have adorable conversation heart sentences. This is perfect to play at a classroom Valentine's Day party! If you're looking for more Valentine's Day Party Games check out this minute to win it stacking Keep Reading >>>

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Nutella Candied Apples

If anyone were to ask me, "What is the one thing you'd want to eat if you could eat nothing else for the rest of your life," I wouldn't hesitate. Nutella. "But what about," they might say, and I'd interrupt, "No, Nutella." I'm not sure if one day the gods got bored and decided to bestow one of their treats from Mount Olympus onto us simple folk below or what, but the advent of Nutella has changed my life. This Nutella Candied Apple is my gift, so to speak, to all of you. It's the incredible creamy, chocolate-hazelnut goodness of Nutella, mixed with that sweet, crisp bite of apple. Throw in Keep Reading >>>

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Stacked Grape Salad

Hosting a party is fun if you're used to hosting, or love having a lot of people over. But if you're trying to host for the first time, or maybe crowds aren't your thing, it can be a bit intimidating. Especially when it comes to foods to serve. Do you come up with a menu? How much do you make? What will your guests even like? While putting out trays filled with crackers, and meats and cheeses is a completely acceptable solution, here's an easy 'make' that'll leave your guests feeling impressed: stacked grape salad. This treat has all the flavors of a grape salad, but in easy to pick up bite Keep Reading >>>

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25 Tart And Tangy Cranberry Recipes That’ll Make Them Say YUM!

Cranberry lovers know that while the holiday season is our Super Bowl, our games go all year. Anyone who loves that sweet, tangy, tart burst of cranberry on their tongue craves amazing cranberry recipes year round, and even if Thanksgiving and Christmas are the big show, these 25 tart and tangy cranberry recipes will truly make them say YUM! Enjoy! 25 Tart And Tangy Cranberry Recipes That'll Make Them Say YUM! 1. This easy turkey, cranberry, and brie bread is a delicious hors d'oeuvre, but I'd never blame you for eating it alone. 2. Move aside strawberry, this egg nog cranberry Keep Reading >>>

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Halloween Chocolate Kettle Corn

Halloween is almost here and year after year we use it as an excuse to indulge in delicious treats. Sure you can wait until Halloween night when the kids do all the work getting the candy for you to raid OR you can make yourself this Halloween Chocolate Kettle Corn and satisfy that craving now. Your choice but I'll sit here and munch on this wait I wait... Oh did I mention this is entirely homemade? Yup, it's that delicious! So if you are still reading you've decided to make this homemade Halloween Chocolate Kettle Corn and for that I am applauding you. It's sweet, salty, and Keep Reading >>>

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Make Your Own Monster Fruit Cups

I love Halloween. So much in fact that if my husband would allow me to decorate for Halloween all year long, I would! So today I am going to show you How to Make Your Own Monster Fruit Cups to get your little ones excited for this spooky holiday and more importantly, get them excited to eat their fruits and vegetables! It's no secret that kids don't always enjoy their fruits and vegetables. Being a mom has taught me that fruits are definitely more favored and that kids are more likely to eat healthier foods if they are presented in a fun way. I mean who doesn't love food that looks good Keep Reading >>>

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40 Delicious Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day

We would be honored if you would join us. May the 4th be with you. And the Wookie. And all your other favorite Star Wars characters as you enjoy these 40 Delicious Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day. Whether you be with the Rebel Alliance or the Imperial Forces, create these fun recipes you will. Eat them with your friends as you watch Star Wars you will. Trust us - these recipes are your only hope...of making it the best Star Wars Day Ever! Are you seeking the Williams Sonoma cookie cutters featured in some of these recipes? Seek no further! Yoda, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Keep Reading >>>

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If You Don’t Like Peeps, We Can’t Be Friends

Peeps. Everyone has an opinion on Peeps. There has never been a more controversial topic around the family Easter table that has resulted in so much thrown ham. They are either a perennial Easter favorite or a much maligned “last treat in the basket” candy. Some adults have fond memories of these sugar coated marshmallows shaped like little baby chicks and bunnies. Others have fond memories of microwaving those suckers until they explode in a miniature reenactment of the last scene in the 1984 classic Ghostbusters film. Here's the thing: if you don't like Peeps, I'm not sure we can be friends. Keep Reading >>>

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Forget Onion Rings, These Onion Patties Are Going To ROCK YOUR WORLD!

I grew up in a family that fried everything. I'm talking fried fish, fried chicken, fried fritters. If it could be fried, we fried it. Maybe not the healthiest way to grow up, but definitely gave me an appreciate for State Fair food as an adult. Something else it gave me was an appreciate for truly delicious recipes that will blow people's minds. Onion patties are one of those. While everyone has heard of onion rings before, my favorite friend onion was always the patty. Onion patties as a side for meatloaf...yum. Throw one on a thick bun with a hamburger, some fresh lettuce, and a Keep Reading >>>

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Sweet Treat: Strawberry Smoothie & Granola Parfait

I'm trying to eat healthier. Stop laughing, really! I am! But it's hard...especially with all the delicious sweets that seem to surround me during my most vulnerable times. It's okay, though, because I'm going to plan ahead with this super delicious Strawberry Smoothie & Granola Parfait! Strawberries are so great for you with all that vitamin C, but once you throw in the yogurt and that dense granola, it's like I'm basically eating a salad. Okay, not really. You should never listen to me for health advice...food advice, yes. But not health. And since I AM so into the amazing food stuffs, Keep Reading >>>

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Bubble Gum Muddy Buddies

Bubble Gum Muddy Buddies are a staple for sleep-overs at my house. The kids love munching on them, but more than that, they love making them. This easy recipe is kid-friendly, fast, and fun (not to mention just so so delicious). Have a blast making these Muddy Buddies, and for another variation check out our recipe for Key Lime Muddy Buddies. Enjoy! What You Need To Make Bubble Gum Muddy Buddies: 9 cups Chex cereal 2 cups white chocolate chips 1 Duncan Hines Flavor Creations Bubble Gum Flavor (affiliate link) 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar How To Make Bubble Gum Muddy Buddies: Pour Chex Keep Reading >>>

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Hoppin’ Good Easter Trail Mix – Because Those Peeps Won’t Eat Themselves…

Easter is on the horizon, and with it come the squishiest and most confusing of candies: Peeps. And I have to admit, I have a little bit of an obsession with these strange marshmallow-y things. But since it's not really socially acceptable to sit around just eating row after row of Peeps because you may or may not have an addiction to them, I had to come up with something a little different. Enter: Easter Trail Mix. And if I sneak a few more Peeps in there than are really necessary, well...that's just a recipe modification. What You'll Need to Make Easter Trail Mix: 4 cups popped Keep Reading >>>

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St. Patrick’s Day Oreos

Everyone makes such a big deal about Valentine's Day. I suppose it is the biggest holiday after Christmas, but there's only so many red and pink hearts I can handle before I start questioning my sanity. So while everyone else is fretting about their relationship status and buying overpriced chocolate and teddy bears, I'm always patiently waiting for the holiday that comes after it: St. Patrick's Day. What can I say? I'm a little less romance and a little more rowdy. So in preparation for that big day, I'm planning a bunch of different recipes for my epic party, including these St. Patrick's Keep Reading >>>

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Raspberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie Bowl

I have a confession to make: I had no idea what a smoothie bowl was until a few weeks ago. I mean, it seems pretty self-explanatory, right? But I just didn't get the point of it. Why would you put a perfectly delicious, drinkable smoothie in a bowl when you can just put it in a glass? You'll be happy to know that I've seen the error of my ways, and I've made you this Raspberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie Bowl to make up for all that time I spent thinking a smoothie bowl was anything but amazing. What You'll Need to Make a Raspberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie Bowl: 1 cup raspberry Greek yogurt 1/2 Keep Reading >>>

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Mixed Fruit Smoothie Bowl

There are two types of people in the world: those who wake up every morning ready to face the day with nothing more than a sunny disposition and a strong force of will, and those who are still half asleep as they're walking out the door and wish the world would stop turning for the day so they can just go back to sleep. The good news? This Mixed Fruit Smoothie Bowl is the perfect breakfast for both of these people. What? You were expecting a rambling, sarcastic post about insomnia? Oops...sorry. What You'll Need to Make a Mixed Fruit Smoothie Bowl: 1 cup strawberry yogurt 1/2 cup fresh Keep Reading >>>

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Winter Bear Kids Snack

Winter weather got you down? Snow and ice seriously cramping your style (and keeping your kids home from school and stuck in the house all day)? It's time to take your revenge the elements - sweet revenge, that is. This Winter Bear Kids Snack might not be exactly what you need to combat Mother Nature, but it will certainly go a long way toward keeping those little earth-bound monsters we like to call "children" happy while the storm rages outside...for at least a few minutes. What You'll Need to Make a Winter Bear Kids Snack: Sugar cookies (We happen to have a recipe for them right Keep Reading >>>

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Mardi Gras Muddy Buddies

Since Mardi Gras is a holiday that's all about pure, innocent fun, especially for everyone heading to New Orleans for the carnival celebration, we thought we'd celebrate here at Totally the Bomb with something equally fun and exciting: Mardi Gras Muddy Buddies. Traveling to good ol' NOLA may be out of the question, but at least we can get into the spirit of the season in our own way...and not regret it the next morning. Probably. What You'll Need to Make Mardi Gras Muddy Buddies: Basic Muddy Buddies 9 cups Rice Chex cereal 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup Keep Reading >>>

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Reindeer Ho Ho Snacks ~ Christmas Treats

Hallecake is back with another awesome video on her YouTube Channel--this time with a Christmas treat idea. I'm not sure where my daughter comes up with all this genius-ness. She's AMAZING! And with a little recipe idea from Imperial Sugar, she makes the most awesome Reindeer Ho Ho Snacks for Christmas Treats! We had so much fun working with Imperial Sugar to make this Reindeer Ho Ho Snack recipe from their Website and Hallecake fell in love! Watch her creating her own Reindeer Ho Ho Snacks! How to make Reindeer Ho Ho Snacks: Make Royal Icing according to the recipe here. Then Keep Reading >>>

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Christmas Crack (With A Twist)

Sometimes I want to be just a little naughty. No, scratch that, I want to be Very naughty. And this Christmas Crack (with a twist) is so naughty, it's nice. Forget your diet for the day and indulge yourself in these sugary, buttery, chocolatey treats that (rumor has it) were created by a hedonistic ex-monk who was out to break all the rules. Well, sir, we thank you. Being bad never tasted so good. Enjoy! What You Need To Make Christmas Crack: 2 sticks of butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 package graham crackers chocolate chips (as many as you desire) How To Make Christmas Crack: Preheat oven to Keep Reading >>>

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Cheesy Braided Garlic Bread – Easiest Dough Ever!

I have a confession to make, y'all: I am not a baker. The thought of baking my own bread terrifies me. And yeast? Don't even get me started on yeast. If it ever came down to a choice between battling a giant, ferocious dragon with spikes and claws and fire or making bread from scratch, I would gladly waltz into that dragon's lair and ask him if it's hot in here or if it's just him. And I never thought that would change...until I came across the easiest multi-purpose yeast dough I've ever seen. I used it to make this Cheesy Braided Garlic Bread, and let me tell you, cheesy bread goes a long way Keep Reading >>>

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How To Snack at Work

Heavy Handed Advice

Working in an office is something that a lot of us busy moms do, and one of the toughest parts is avoiding the breakroom birthday cakes or sacks of candy that people brought in from home because they just can't keep it in their house not one more minute. So, I've partnered with ZonePerfect Perfectly Simple Snack Bars to bring YOU How To Snack at Work! The key to snacking at work is prep. I know what you are thinking-- that you don't have time to prep and chop and cut and all that, and I totally get it! BUT you do have time to grab some things quickly, and THAT is my snacking at Keep Reading >>>

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Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats