With the kids home for the summer and all the activities that come with it, does it have you on the lookout for quick, easy summer snacks? Have no fear - OREO's to the rescue! Does your family have a lot going on in the summer? I know summer is more a time to kick back and relax a bit, but it seems that this time of year is just as busy as the school year. Between traveling to see family, Tae Kwon Do practice, flag football practices and games, it feels like we're always on the go! I recently discovered these fun OREO 2-packs, which make for the perfect little snack on-the-go! They're also great for adding to lunchboxes for days when you and the kids would love a little cookie treat. I love the fact that they're perfectly portioned - two cookies per pack - and they fit … [Read more...]
Ardelle’s Rhubarb Delight {Remembering Ardelle Davis}
My family and I just returned from spending two weeks in our native South Dakota, were we got to see many family and friends. We were able to help Jason's cousin Stacy and new husband Aaron celebrate their wedding, and catch up with family members that we don't usually get to see but once a year. We were both very blessed to be brought up in small communities in South Dakota where friends and family are the cornerstone of the community itself. Communities like the one I grew up in (Burke, SD) are made up of some truly phenomenal people. Today I am honoring the life of one of these amazing people; Ardelle Davis. Ardelle was one of those people who you see walking down the street...she see's you, and she would immediately speed up to come greet you with a hug. Ardelle was known … [Read more...]
Easy Peach and Cherry Sangria
Craving a wonderfully refreshing fruity cocktail? My Easy Peach & Cherry Sangria is the perfect drink to mix for a party, shower or summer cookout. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for a pitcher of this fantastic summer libation! I've decided I need to start a book club. Specifically, to have my girlfriends over to serve a giant pitcher of this fabulous drink. It is seriously my new favorite cocktail! I love adding fresh fruit to a bottle of Moscato or Prosecco, and during this time of year when fresh peaches and cherries are in season, it makes for the most wonderfully refreshing summer libation! Making this sangria couldn't be easier! You'll start by slicing up a couple peaches, and pitting some fresh cherries. If you can't find fresh … [Read more...]
