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Awhile back, I wrote a post about Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal that has been very popular with Yummy readers.

Make-Ahead Oatmeal Smoothies

(Thanks for all of the enthusiastic feedback!) Since then I've been experimenting with a smoothie version of that recipe. In today's post, I'm sharing my 6 favorite flavor varieties along with a formula you can follow for inventing your own smoothie flavor combos. They're easy, can be stored in the fridge for several days; and they can be frozen! Breakfast before school or work, or on the way. If you have kids and have a hard time getting a healthy breakfast in them before school, let them choose or create a favorite flavor and help you make them ahead of time. Great boost before or after exercise. Make ahead convenience. A complete meal in a glass. I honestly can't drink a whole 2-cup serving at one time. Chia seeds are power food (and a perfect smoothie thickener).

How to make 6 flavor varieties of Oatmeal Smoothies(or invent your own flavor combo) Step 1. Oats. Fruit. Delicious Food Recipes - Arts and Crafts Ideas - Entertaining Tips - Gardening - Pets - Martha Stewart. 2 Super Simple Sangria Recipes. If you've never had Sangria before you are in for a treat. I adore wine but it can be so fun to add seasonal fruits (plus a sweetener). I love how Sangria can be super informal, like fruit punch. This beverage conjures up images of laid back beach days or casual back yard cook outs. Here are are two super simple variations of Sangria that anybody can make and enjoy! Plum and Grape Red Sangria, makes one large pitcher. Needed: 2 bottles of red wine (any kind you prefer), 4 cups juice (I used pomegranate, but you could also use grape or blueberry), 4 sliced plums, 3-4 handfuls sliced grapes and a few cubes of watermelon.

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. White Raspberry and Citrus Sangria, makes one large pitcher. Needed: 2 bottles of white wine (any kind you prefer), 3 cups orange juice, 2 sliced oranges, 2-3 handfuls of white raspberries. You can add any kinds of fresh fruits you have one hand, so feel free to experiment. Weekly Deals & Frugal Recipes Archives - Romance on a Dime. Hello everyone!

Weekly Deals & Frugal Recipes Archives - Romance on a Dime

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10 Shortcuts for Cleaning Your Kitchen in Record Time

Sign up for free updates via email. See you soon! We are in the middle of spring, even though the weather around here has not quite caught up yet. While mother nature changes her landscape with a fresh palette of color and wonder, many people have also been using this time as an opportunity to change things up a bit on the home front. Beautiful bright and airy colors now adorn the home and the scent of spring is in the air. But wait… not so fast. Here are ten shortcuts for cleaning your kitchen in record time. Daily Tasks. Breakfast at Mom's. These Moments of Mine — How About Orange. Honest To Nod. When we found out about the amazing candy making process at Papabubble, we knew we had to make a stop during our first Nod Bus Tour at their location in Pasadena, CA.

Honest To Nod

We were even more excited after we discussed partnering with them to create some exclusive custom candy to hand out on our #nodtourbus stops around California in April. We sat down with Mike from Papabubble LA to find out a little more about their delicious and creative candy. What exactly is Papabubble? We are a handmade candy shop that specializes in hard candy with images or words inside, the perfect candy for weddings, parties and special events. When did Papabubble begin? Papabubble was founded in Barcelona in 2004 with the goal of bringing back the charm of hand crafted sweets. How is Papabubble candy made? Our candy is made from 5 simple ingredients: water, sugar, glucose, flavor and color. After boiling and melting all the ingredients, we pour the molten sugar onto our water cooled table. Summer Fun Jars. I have to give full credit to my cousin Crystal for this summer fun idea.

Summer Fun Jars

For the Mudpuppy giveaway she commented: "So this summer me and the kids made a summer fun jar so I don't have to be as creative everyday. Each week they pick out an outing, a food to make, and an activity to do at home and we make sure we do all three that week. " Crystal I LOVE, love, love your idea! This approach to summer fun works really well for us.

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