There’s this conundrum that I face in my life every single day: I want to be healthy and eat more vegetables, but I also want ice cream. Or chocolate, or really anything with more sugar than a human being probably needs in a day. Vegetables are super important, guys. But sometimes I just have to settle …
Drink
Who doesn’t love a classic combination like strawberry and kiwi? Two things that are great on their own but fantastic together, everybody’s favorite part of a fruit salad…what’s not to like? And smoothies, man, don’t even get me started on how great smoothies are. They’re like liquid love served up in a glass, so smooth …
Next time you’re craving a little extra chocolate in your hot chocolate, make these adorable Hot Chocolate Spoons. Think about it…what better way to make your drink extra sweet than to mix in melted chocolate and cute little sprinkles? Or next time you have the kids over for a party or movie night, imagine the …
It’s officially fall. Okay, so in some places it doesn’t feel like fall. We’re still weathering 90+ degree days here in Texas, but the leaves! They are falling. Cold weather is in our future. And that means fuzzy boots. Hoodies. Obsessively checking the weather app to see if the temperature is dropping anytime soon. And …
Yet another year has zipped on by, leaving us all in much the same position we were 365 days ago: wondering if it’s technically a “regift” if you only touched the packaging twice, hovering over our bank balance like a hawk, and dreading the inevitable racist comments from Grandma. But we tolerate it, because the …
Go for the gold with a drink you’ll never forget. This Olympic-taste will tantalize your tastebuds from first sip, to last. Watch your favorite athlete head for glory while sipping on a Red, White, And Berry Sparkling Cocktail. The refreshingly sweet berry taste pared with the tickley bubbles will keep you smiling as you cheer …
If you need to take a break from the Olympics coverage to cool off, you should grab this Patriotic Vodka Lemonade Spritzer. Whether it’s the basketball team dominating the court, or runners setting the track on fire, the Olympics is seriously sweaty business! If you’re cheering your team to gold, you’ll need a refreshing break …
The summer Olympics have begun, and what better time to practice your patriotism than cheering on Team America with boozy slushies? These Red, White, And Blue Boozy Shushies are berrylicious, and the perfect drink for watching Michael Phelps glide through the water, or Gabby Douglas flip through the air like some human quarter. These athletes …
Celebrate summer year round with this delicious Limoncello Summer Martini. Sure, you could save this recipe and only bring it out on those hot summer days, but what fun is that? Imagine: dead of winter, snow everywhere, all of your friends in horrible moods because of the newest “SNOWPOCALYPSE” and you, sitting in a nice, …
All the action and drama of the first quarter won’t prepare you for that second quarter punch. Both teams lined up, determined to win, grit and iron running through their veins. They know halftime is around the corner, and you know you’ll need to keep the fans at your Super Bowl party refreshed and ready …
Almost anyone with kids has spent more than their fair share of time sitting on those little plastic/metal chairs at McDonald’s, sipping away at a Coke, while the kids were burning off energy on the playground. And during that time, you may have also noticed that the Coke’s at Micky D’s are way better than …
No holiday party is complete without a selection of drinks to keep your guests happy, but sometimes it’s hard to find a good balance between overly-fruity (some might say “girly”) cocktails and, well, beer. But if you want something that’s fancy enough for a party but not too sweet – and not too expensive that …
There’s nothing like a hot apple cider to keep you warm on these long winter nights. But if you want all of the “warm” with none of the “hot,” you’re going to have to switch out the heating process in favor of some good ol’ fashioned liquor. And let me tell you, if you like whiskey, …
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell…okay, now that you’ve got a different Christmas song stuck in your head besides that one you heard in that department store a week ago, I can explain to you why it’s been stuck in my head: Because I’ve made this Jingle Bell Rock Cocktail. Sweet Santa on a pogo stick, …
Some of us love dessert (Okay, most of us. Like probably all of us…If you don’t love dessert get out of my face). Some of us love our dessert with a little side of the good stuff, and no, for once I’m not talking about coffee. This Little Drummer Joy may sound innocent enough, but it …
Have you ever wondered how good ol’ St. Nick unwinds after a long night of flying all over the world, risking life and limb stuffing himself down chimneys and braving the winter elements with nothing but a fur-trimmed suit, a wooden sleigh, and a bunch of rowdy reindeer? Well, this Kris Kringle Screwdriver might have something …
For some people, spending a joyous Christmas with family is less about enjoying the warm fuzzies and more about sticking your claws into said joy and hanging on for dear life as that family does their best to drive you crazy. And yes, when I say “some people,” I mean me. And when faced with the …
For some, it’s the season where dreams come true. For others, it’s all about bah humbug and waiting for the new year to come. For me it’s all about that sweet smooching…and, of course, finding every opportunity possible to get my mack on with that hot guy I’ve been eyeing for months now. Now, if …
As the weather turns colder, visits become longer and this Red Snow Drift Cocktail is a great way to surprise those visitors with a wonderful winter drink that they won’t soon forget. Fruity, warm, spicy, and delicious, this drink will relax those winter blues, usher in welcome conversations, and warm tummies before anyone has to …
Christmas morning is all about Santa and presents at my house. I don’t want to step away from the kids to try to make breakfast or entertain grandparents! These 33 Christmas Slow Cooker Recipes are perfect because not only do they do the work for me, they make the house smell delicious and Christmasy from the moment …
Now that Halloween is over, we all know what’s coming…Christmas Carols! Everywhere you go, you’re going to hear about how it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and how it should snow, and that Santa and mommy were caught canoodling underneath the mistletoe. So you’ve got two options here, folks: you can fight it, …
So basically I’ve been trying to think of ways to use the pomegranates that I’ve got sitting on my kitchen table and I came up with this Pomegranate Lemonade Chia recipe. Let me backtrack…so it’s fall, right? And the stores are filling up with colors of the season, everything is pumpkin spiced, and my daughter …
Cold weather is coming. I promise. This isn’t like some Game of Thrones threat, where we all know that winter might not ever actually arrive. Trust me, it’s coming. And for those cold days, you’re going to crave a little heat. This Fire Cranberry Crush with Pepper Garnish is spicy good and unlike certain authors, …
Fall is fast approaching and before we whip out our warmer clothing, we need to make sure and plan for those cool weather drinks. Yeah, I said it…drinks are Way more important than clothes. Why? Because clothes can only keep you so warm and drink will get you through any cold night. Oh boy, am …
I got a crush! No, this isn’t me swooning over some hottie. No way. I’m talking about a Strawberry Vodka Slush Crush. It has all the things that go into making a perfect crush for getting intimate with… Oh la la! Okay so if you are not into having a crush, then you will be happy …
Put the ease in easy with this Bloody Mary Cocktail. Add in a few simple garnishes, and maybe some flare of your own, and this drink is perfect for any afternoon get together, or weekend brunch. The name might sound scary, but really it’s just scary good. Impress your friends with this one – trust …
Nothing says summer quite like condensation dripping off an ice cold glass and a delicious drink to cool down with on those hot, sticky days. We love the sun, the outdoors, the picnics, and nights spent out on the porch and these 30 Refreshingly Fruity Summer Drink Recipes are the perfect blend of delicious and naught to …