Welcome to Simple Joy! Find all of our latest recipes here in the order they were published. Never miss a single recipe!
10.22.2014
No Sew Doll Diaper Kit (Free Pattern)
This no sew doll diaper kit is the perfect easy craft. Kids can easily practice diapering their dolls with this fun set. We have a running joke/argument in our family about whose baby Piper is. If Nathan or I say that she is “our baby,” the kids start yelling and vehemently arguing that she is…
10.09.2014
Caramel Apple Poke Cake
This Caramel Apple Poke Cake is easy to make, but so delicious! Try not to eat the whole pan. This caramel poke cake recipe is going to be your new go to dessert for family get togethers. This Caramel Apple Poke Cake is the perfect fall dessert. It’s so easy to make and will be…
10.07.2014
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Noodle Soup
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Noodle Soup that is easy to throw together and absolutely delicious. This soup will warm you to your soul. This delicious Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Noodle Soup is a great twist on my Chicken Noodle Soup. If you love buffalo sauce and you love chicken noodle soup, you will love this…
09.23.2014
Candy Corn Candles
These Candy Corn Candles are about as easy as it gets when it comes to Halloween crafting! For whatever reason, Halloween is my favorite holiday to craft for. These Easy Candy Corn Candles are so easy! I got the candles at the dollar store, and then all you need is a little spray paint. I…
08.20.2014
Cookies and Cream Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
It doesn’t get a whole lot better than combining the amazingness of cookies and cream, cake batter, and Rice Krispie treats! It doesn’t get a whole lot easier than Rice Krispie treats. But they are so fun to change up! In this version we are adding birthday cake Oreos and cake mix. It’s a fun…
08.13.2014
Back to School Printable: An Easy Teacher Gift
A really simple back to school printable and gift that a teacher can get a lot of use out! Recently I asked some Facebook friends, who were teachers and former teachers, if they thought a bottle of wine with a cute printable (available on the blog) was a good back to school gift for a…
08.05.2014
Printable Lunch Box Jokes
Printable Lunch Box Jokes that are perfect to send to school with your kiddo and will have them cracking up at the lunch table. Our kids never tire of telling jokes. They could go on and on for hours. If you are also raising little comedians, then help them out! These printable lunch box jokes…
07.25.2014
Nutella S’mores Ice Cream
Nutella S’mores Ice Cream has the delicious taste of Nutella and s’mores, but doesn’t need an ice cream maker. This is the perfect easy summer treat! It wasn’t until I made this recipe that my kids got to try Nutella for the first time. I couldn’t believe I’d deprived them for so long. They loved…
07.24.2014
S’mores Panini
My S’mores Panini is chocolatey marshmallow deliciousness in a sandwich form. This makes for such a fun dessert! I love paninis so much. They are easy to make and so delicious. But if you really want to knock someone’s socks off, make them a dessert panini! In this recipe we are combining chocolate and marshmallow…
07.22.2014
S’mores Buttercream Frosting
S’mores Buttercream Frosting combines delicious frosting with the taste of s’mores! About five seconds ago I ate some of this straight out of the container in my fridge. It’s that good. Though, I suppose that if you are a more civilized human being, you could do something like put it on some vanilla cupcakes. Or…
07.11.2014
Nutella Magic Shell
This Nutella Magic Shell is simple to make and works just like the original magic shell. Just two ingredients makes the perfect ice cream topper! This Nutella Magic Shell is our favorite ice cream topping of all time, and that’s saying something. We take our ice cream sundaes very seriously around here. My kids know…
05.19.2014
Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Pops
These Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Pops are so perfect for summer and so easy to make. Using just three ingredients, they come together quickly and make a healthy and delicious summer treat! It can be difficult to find a sweet treat that isn’t loaded with sugar. This recipe is so simple to make and is a…