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10.21.2016
BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
This BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is an easy twist on a classic and so delicious. The ultimate comfort food! One of our family’s favorite comfort meals is barbecue chicken with a side of homemade macaroni and cheese. So I thought, why not combine the two into one glorious, cheesy casserole dish? It’s so hearty and…
10.16.2016
Pokémon Costume: Pikachu Costume
This DIY Pikachu Costume is maybe the cutest Pokémon Costume ever! And a sweatshirt that the kiddos can wear over and over. Free PDF pattern files for the different pieces! I’m so proud to be partnering with Crocs to bring you this awesome DIY Halloween costume! My kids (sure just my kids . . . .)…
10.15.2016
Pokémon Costume: Poké Ball Treat Bucket
This Poké Ball Treat Bucket is such a super simple craft that will make your kiddo thrilled with their Pokémon Costume! So my kids are totally obsessed with Pokemon Go. I mean . . . I kind of am too so I can’t really blame them. So when I was thinking about Halloween and how the…
10.09.2016
Easy Halloween Decoration: Spooky Candles
This Easy Halloween Decoration is so super simple to put together! These are a ridiculously easy Halloween decoration. Halloween luminaries? Should we call them that? Either way, super easy. Here’s what you need to start: For the cute Halloween prints, you can either go to Pickmonkey.com and pick the “design” option for an 8×10, add some spooky Halloween…
10.03.2016
Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatball Soup
This Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatball Soup is easy to throw together, totally hearty, and ultimate comfort food waiting for you when you get home. I’m so proud to be partnering with Jennie-O to bring you this amazingly delicious dinner. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Wine & Glue possible. I did one…
09.30.2016
Apple Spice Cake
This Apple Spice Cake is moist and full of delicious apple and cinnamon flavor. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this recipe is perfect for even a beginning baker. This gorgeous Apple Spice Cake looks fancy but is really easy to make! Even if you never stray from boxed cake mixes, you can do this…
09.19.2016
Breakfast Braid
This Breakfast Braid looks super fancy, but it’s deceptively easy and delicious! I am so proud to be partnering with Horizon on this post. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Wine & Glue possible. Can I tell you guys some of the best news ever . . . . my oldest guy is…
09.14.2016
Apple Pumpkin Dump Cake
Apple and pumpkin combine perfectly in this delicious FOUR INGREDIENT Apple Pumpkin Dump Cake! So I have this really . . . . weird personality trait. Whenever I’m reading a book . . . particularly a really intense book . . . I sort of . . . I don’t even know how to describe it.…
09.02.2016
DIY Pencil Holder
This DIY Pencil Holder is so easy the kids can make it themselves! Be sure to grab the free template to make it even easier! This post is brought to you by Yoplait. Remember the other day when I promised you a fun easy craft to use the Yoplait cup you used for the delicious,…
08.31.2016
Quinoa Berry Parfait
This Quinoa Berry Parfait is a make ahead breakfast that is full of flavor and protein to keep you full all morning! Perfect for busy mornings! This post is brought to you by Yoplait. You guys, have I mentioned that my kids are starting at a new school? That we are moving? That I’m selling…
08.24.2016
Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken
This Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken is such an easy and delicious FAST dinner with all the jalapeño popper flavor jammed in chicken! So, can I just confess something to you guys . . . . I’ve been watching Bachelor in Paradise. (Insert that little horrified blue faced emoji here.) Guys, it’s so shameful. I’m a…
08.15.2016
Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer
These Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers are FOUR easy ingredients! Such a perfect easy, and light cocktail! I’m so excited to be partnering with Cascade Ice to bring you this easy cocktail! Can I confess something you guys? I haaaaaaaaaate checking on my comments on the blog. In fact, up until recently, I got an email notification…












