Day 11 – Watermelon Cupcakes (12 Days of Celebrate Summer) #12DaysOf

June 21, 2015 by Jenni 1 Comment

Just a couple more days left in our 12 Days of Celebrate Summer series! I’m in love with every one of the ideas we’ve shared and I’ve been busy in my own kitchen making some of these yummies! Today, we’re sharing another fun one! The gals at Adventures of Country Divas has created this cute little Watermelon cupcake (<– click for full recipe) that would fit any summertime themed event. Its so easy to make and the kids would love to help.

If you’ve missed any of the previous posts in the 12 Days of Celebrate Summer series, no worries! You can find them ALL below!

Day 6 – Frozen Pineapple Yogurt Pops (12 Days of Celebrate Summer) #12DaysOf

June 16, 2015 by Jenni Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our 12 Days of Celebrate Summer posts! I hope you’re loving all the awesome recipes and summery ideas we’ve been sharing! Today we’re sharing this yummy Frozen Pineapple Yogurt Pops (<– click for full recipe!) from the gals over at Mom Does Reviews. Yes, they are as amazing as they sound – and even better – they are easy! Super, super, super easy! With as little as five minutes to build and forty-five minutes to freeze, within an hour your family and friends will have a beautiful snack that they will want MORE of! I bet you can’t eat just one!

If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts in our 12 Days of Celebrate summer – no worries! You can find them all below! Enjoy!!

Over 40 Incredible Summer Recipes to Indulge In This Summer #MomsCheckIn

June 2, 2015 by Jenni Leave a Comment

Over 40 Yummy Summer Recipes

Singing, “Schooooooool’s outttt for summmmerrrrrr!!!” Summer break is HERE, ya’ll! We have slept in EVERY day so far and we’ve also hit the couch a couple of times for those evening naps that leave you feeling all hungover. Blah. Hate that feeling, but oh well. Those naps sure feel pretty doggone good! Are your kids on summer break yet?

Our Moms Check In moms are talking all about summer recipes this week and we’re sharing some of our faves. Over 40 of our favorites, to be exact! What are some of your favorites? Corn on the cob grilled? A fresh berry pie? We’d love to hear your favorites too! Cause you know, food is awesome and the more ideas we have the more we can eat!! HA! Drop us a comment below or chat with us on social media using the hashtag #MomsCheckIn!

Over 40 Summer Recipes to Indulge In…

Appetizers:

Lunch or Dinner:

Grilled Onion Bombs
Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwiches
17 Incredible and Fun Hot Dog Recipes You Have to Try
Crispy Onion Ring Topped Garden Salad
Slow Cooker Nacho Bake
Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
Slow Cooker Chicken Cheese and Bacon Tater Tot Casserole
Sweet Spinach, Fruit and Chicken Salad
Crockpot BBQ Ribs
Tons of Summer BBQ Ideas
10 New Recipes for the Grill
10 Labor Day Barbecue Recipes
The Perfect Summer Sandwich
Asian Grilled Burger
3 Easy Summer Recipes (sweet chili brie, grilled mushrooms and banana icecream)

Dessert:

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Bites
Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Cake Mix Sugar Cookies (cheat recipe)
Coffee & Cream Freezer Pops
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Easy Cookies n’ Cream Fudge
Slow Cooker Lava Cake
Mile High Strawberry Pie
Homemade Fudgesicles
Luscious Lemon Bars
Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
Grilled Pineapple S’Mores
7 Frozen Treats for Summer
11 Fun Watermelon Recipes
11 Strawberry Summer Desserts
20 Summer Frozen Treats
Strawberry Sundae for Adults

Drinks

Shaker Gingerade
8 Strawberry Drinks and Snacks

What we love about summer…

“Summer for me is all about easy and fresh food. And also, if we can keep the oven turned off that’s an added bonus! So our slow cooker goes into overdrive. A typical summer meal might be some BBQ, corn on the cob (I do live in Indiana after all), fruit salad and some ice cream!”

– Amanda is the mom to Joshua and owns It’s a Fabulous Life. If you are looking for a one stop place for all things mom, It’s a Fabulous Life is it! Full of recipes, fashion, DIY projects, recipes and parenting articles it’s the place for all of Mom’s favorites to come together! Follow her on Twitter here!

“We LOVE summertime at our house. We do a lot of outdoor entertaining in our backyard which means grilling, cool treats and lots of laughter with friends. Both Mike and I love to experiment with new recipes and flavor combinations, especially during the warm summer months.“

– Stephanie is the mom to Sam and the author of Spaceships and Laser Beams. If you ever need party ideas her site is the place to visit! Specializing in all things boy, it’s full of inspiration! Follow her on Twitter here!

“We have a pretty big extended family and we have a ton of get togethers in the summertime. Lots of birthdays, and then of course there’s Father’s Day and the 4th of July. Always entertaining, playing games, swimming and eating good food! Summertime food for me means quick and easy (usually involving the grill!).“

– Jenni is the mom of one and the author of Sweet Pennies From Heaven. A hearth and home website, Sweet Pennies From Heaven focuses on recipes, crafts and creating a comfortable home. Follow her on Twitter here!

What is Moms Check In?

Who are the moms of Moms Check In? We’re 3 moms who are also professional bloggers. We chat about a new topic each week. We talk about things from dirty diapers to date night, and everything in between. Moms love to talk to other moms and let’s face it…MOMS know everything!!

Before you leave, let us know…

What are your favorite Summer recipes?

Watermelon Cupcakes Mix and Frosting, Available ONLY at Target #BiteIntoSummer

April 15, 2014 by Jenni 3 Comments

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

Watermelon Cupcakes #BiteIntoSummer

Nothing says summer like a big juicy watermelon! And cupcakes. So…how about we just combine the two and make watermelon cupcakes?! Betty Crocker now has the all-new Watermelon Cake & Frosting – available only at Target! Nothing fancy…just follow the directions on the cake mix. The mix even has tiny chocolate chips in it…to resemble watermelon seeds! How cute is that?!

I made them this past weekend, and let me tell you…if you love watermelon flavor, then these are for you!! I made this batch and they were a big hit with my little man. He just thought they were the best things ever. I topped them with jelly beans, just for some extra fun since we had some on hand!

The cupcake mix is really yummy. The next time I make these, I plan to add a tub of whipped topping to the frosting just to lighten it up a bit. The frosting has MEGA watermelon flavor, so if you really love watermelon..you’ll enjoy it! I do love watermelon, but I’m not one for very sweet frostings so adding the whipped topping would make it perfect for me.

On your next trip to Target, make sure to grab a mix and some frosting to try it out for yourself! It’ll be perfect for your summer parties! You can find a coupon for $0.50 off any 2 Betty Crocker Cake and Frosting plus some other awesome General Mills deals and savings!