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Candy Cane Milkshake Recipe – A Holiday Treat

December 9, 2016 by Alyson 5 Comments

When thinking about the holidays traditions immediately come to mind. I have lots of little traditions with my kids and I love that they’re at the ages that they remember, ask about them and want to continue them. Along with Christmastime comes cookies and candy and eggnog and of course, candy canes. My kids both love candy canes and are fans of special treats. Especially when it’s something that we don’t have too often. So when I proposed that we make Candy Cane Milkshakes, the kids were all over the idea. After all, is there anything better than snuggling in front of the Christmas tree with family and a tasty treat at Christmastime?

A favorite tradition in our house is Christmas pajamas. Each year on Christmas Eve the kids get to open one gift and that gift is always their new Christmas jammies. After the gift is opened and the jammies are on, we’ll pile into the car and go look at Christmas lights. It’s truly one of my favorite nights of the entire year. The sheer joy and excitement on the kids faces is everything. All of Christmas Eve and Christmas morning is wrapped in tradition. From the jammies & drive to the stockings & Christmas breakfast, it’s all about creating memories and keeping up with traditions.

Candy Cane Milkshake

2 large scoops of Kemps Candy Cane Ice Cream

2 cups milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

Chocolate syrup

Toss the ice cream, milk and vanilla into the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Drizzle the glass with a bit of chocolate syrup and poor the milkshake into your glass. Top with whipped cream and serve.

Kemps has some really delicious flavors of ice cream this time of year (and always!), not just the Candy Cane flavor. We love the Moose Tracks and Old Fashioned Chocolate as well. Although my kids will eat pretty much any ice cream, any time, any day.

Be sure to check out the Kemps webpage to see all of the delicious treats they offer. There’s everything from ice cream, milk and eggnog to seasonal ice cream bars!

Interested in trying Kemps for yourself? Leave a comment below, telling me your favorite family tradition and you could score a $5 off coupon for a purchase on Kemps products! KEMPS EGGNOG

Easter Treats & Snacks for Kids with World Market

March 14, 2016 by Alyson Leave a Comment

Thank you to World Market for sponsoring this fun post about Easter Treats & Snacks!

Another holiday is already upon us! Hard to believe. With all of our family being out of state, I always try to incorporate holiday snacks, treats and activities into our lives to keep the holidays special for the kids. http://www.worldmarket.com/category/seasonal/easter.doEaster is no different and we love all of the cute, cuddly, pastel and spring themed Easter goodies that are out this time of year. Today I’m sharing with you some of my favorite ideas for Easter Treats and Snacks from World Market. My kids will be thrilled to see this in our home, in their lunches and as after school snacks in the weeks to come.

Lindt Little Milk Chocolate Chicks // Lavender Polka Dot Cupcake Liners // Yogurt Pretzels // Nikki’s Hippity Hop Cookies // Glass Bunny Milk Bottle // Jones Easter Sodas // Lindt Chocolate Chick // Spring Polka Dot Eggs // Cadbury Creme Egg Cookies // Easter Pasta // Carrot Cake Decorating Kit

I love letting the kids bake something seasonal and the Carrot Cake Decorating Kit is so cute! We’ll definitely be having pasta one night with the buny pasta. Cohen will think that’s super cool. There are some really great vintage inspired bunny items like the Glass Bunny Milk Bottles with straws that are fun for the Easter season. There are even matching plates, cups and other accessories. And while soda isn’t something we typically buy, I could definitely let the kids have a treat and enjoy some Jones soda. Because how cute is that bottle? Yogurt covered pretzels and the Hippity Hop Cookies are an ok treat for school lunches, since we try to save candy and sugary snacks for at home.

What kinds of treats do you give your kids during the holiday seasons? Do you try to incorporate the holiday into your daily lives with special snacks and treats for the kids? I definitely recommend you check out World Market’s amazing selection of Easter food, drink, decor, and more!

Right now World Market has an awesome Be a Better Bunny Sweepstakes going on! Just click here, you’ll follow the World Market Pinterest Board, hunt for your “must have Easter item”, leave your name and email and submit! It’s that simple. And you’ll be entered to win 1 of (4) $250 World Market Gift Cards.

Be sure to check out these lovely Easter themed posts from other World Market Bloggers.
Toasted Coconut Pancakes – Two Peas and Their Pod // Springy Moss and Egg Easter Table – Liz Marie Blog // Easy Easter Cupcake Decorating – Your Cup of Cake // Practical Easter “Basket” Ideas – One Good Thing by Jillee

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: Recipes, Crafts & more.

March 1, 2016 by Alyson 1 Comment

St. Patrick’s Day Printable Banner || St. Patrick’s Day Shadow Box || Leprechaun Felt Craft || St. Patrick’s Day Green Popcorn || Leprechaun Bait

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What us hosts been up to lately.. RECIPES AND MEAL PLANNING IDEAS

Mint Puppy Chow || Aloo Tikki || Creamy Chicken Chili Tostada || Easter Muddy Buddies || Meal Planning Made Easy || Mocha Protein Shake || Guinness Cupcakes

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Two Nineteen Sixteen

February 19, 2016 by Alyson Leave a Comment

Oh, what a week. I am so glad that Friday is here at least. We’ve had a crazy and exciting week. We signed offer papers on our house because we’re finally buying the rental we’ve been living in for the past 3+ years. We are all stoked, even the kids! This will be our first ever home purchase. Stressful but also very exciting!

These sweet girls competed in their 2nd Forensics meet last week. They didn’t place, and the judges were really hard on them. But, they’re going to try their best again today at their meet! Love that they get to do this together.

Cohen is such a trooper. We all sat through nearly 8 hours of volleyball tournament last weekend, on those hard wooden bleachers. He was so bored that at one point he was peeling tape off of the bleachers and throwing it away 1 small piece at a time. Poor kid. He did bring his backpack with books, the iPad, a sticker book, etc. And in all that time, he barely complained at all. For as big of a booger as he can be… he can also be such a sweet boy.

We celebrated Valentine’s Day with a few treats for the kids and some good family time at the movies. Simple.

Yay for buying a house!! So excited for this process to finally be moving along.

One of my favorite places. Seriously, not joking. I’d have thought I was joking if I had said that myself a few years ago. It’s amazing to me how good I feel, all day long on days that I go to the gym. And that’s why I try to go 5 days a week! gym

Oh, Target.. always with the cute stuff. I love spring decor. And those eggs?! Precious! target spring

Our weekend is going to be another busy one. Volleyball, taekwondo, shopping with a friend, date night, etc. I can’t wait!

What are your plans?

Great Ideas for Valentine’s Day & The Big Game!

February 2, 2016 by Alyson Leave a Comment

Today I’m sharing some great ideas for treats & sweets for Valentine’s Day and also a handful of delicious snacks, meals and ideas for Game Day!

Chocolate Cake Bites || Mini Cupcakes on a Stick || Valentine Brownies || Boozy Snickerdoodle Chai Latte || Valentine Treat Bags || Rice Krispie Treat Sandwiches

SNACKS & TREATS FOR THE BIG GAME

Easy Taco Salad || Reeses Gooey Cake Bars || Baked Spaghetti || Creamy Creole Spinach & Artichoke Dip || Caveman Crunch || Pepperoni Cornbread || Almond Joy Coffee Creamer

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