Double Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Muffins

Recipe For Double Chocolate Chip Muffins:

Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups of milk (whole preferred)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
6 Tbsp. cold black coffee
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus 1/3 cup additional of chocolate chips for sprinkling

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Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

Recipe for Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

Ingredients:

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces dark, white, or milk chocolate, melted

Classico Elevate Pizza Night and Giveaway #sponsored

We enjoy family pizza night at our house several times a month. It is a fun way to have dinner and gather as a family. We go back and forth from ordering pizza to making our own pizza from home. When we make it from home my son has fun helping add the toppings. This time for family pizza night we wanted to elevate the flavor so we tried Classico Fire Roasted Pizza Sauce. My mother in law cannot have tomato sauce so I am saving the Classico White Pizza Sauce for when she comes over later in the week.

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Minutes to spare MONSTER HANDS!

Halloween is this week, it always seems to sneak up on us but there is still time to get in those last minute craft ideas with your little ones. Here is a quick and easy Monster Hand Craft you can do in minutes!

All you need is washable paint, paint brushes, paper, googly eyes, a permanent marker and little hands :)

Corn Pudding Recipe

Recipe for Corn Pudding

Ingredients:

Olive Oil for greasing baking dish
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk

Shrek The Musical Review #sponsored

When I heard that Shrek was going to be turned into a musical I was elated. I love anything that involves a live performance and a classic movie like Shrek is a great way to keep the story alive. Here is a bit about Shrek The Musical:

Shrek The Musical tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t only found in fairy tales.The musical is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film and features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize® winner, David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, and is directed by Tony Award® nominee Jason Moore. Shrek The Musical is produced by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd.

DIY Activity Dice for Kids!

As the days get darker and rainier here in Washington we tend to spend more time inside the house, and the feelings of being cooped up start to set in. I am always on the hunt for frugal and DIY ways to keep ourselves active and entertained, these Activity Dice we made are a fantastic way to get them moving!

Very few supplies are needed. 1-2 "square like" boxes, wrapping paper of some kind, several colors of construction paper, a marker, scissors and tape.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sometimes you need that quick treat to hold you over, you know the one that has to be satisfied before you can get anything else done?  Well, these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are a good quick way to get that fix, with a zip of pumpkin for the season. And they take only 3 ingredients to make!