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  • Cozy Kitchen

    Homemade Bagels

    I love bagels! Always have. The problem is they don’t settle so well in my belly anymore, so I try to stay clear of them. It’s funny how things that you eat your entire life suddenly no longer agree with you once you hit mid-age! Quite frankly I find it annoying which is why I spend hours altering recipes that will not leave me feeling bloated and heavy. Healthy Homemade Bagels that actually taste yummy!! I did NOT think it was possible! This was another one of my tik tock finds that I altered a bit to make even healthier! The best part about it is they are SUPER simple…

  • Cozy Kitchen

    Holiday Happy

    I have to say I’m not much of a cocktail beverage type gal, BUT the other night our family went out for a little holiday celebration. My husband ordered what the restaurant had named “The Godfather”. Although most Godfather drinks consist of whiskey and amaretto, this yummy drink did not. A little bit of research and a trip to the liquor store left my hubby in the kitchen creating this delicious holiday cocktail! Pineapple Rum Punch AKA The Cindy LOU Drink….my husband named it after me. 🙂 Have kiddos? Don’t want to leave them out? Turn this cocktail into a delicious Mocktail by substituting the Rum for Ginger ale or…

  • DIY

    Wooden Holiday Tags

    These holiday tags have so many uses! Add them to a gift, hang them on a tree, or add to a wreath! These are just a few useful options. I love the way they pull a gift together. This is a great craft idea for any holiday. You can purchase the wood slices on amazon by clicking on the link below. There are many options for wood slices, but I like the size of the following 3.1-3/5 inches AND they have holes in the top which makes crafting easy! The following pack is a pack of 29 for $9.99! wood slices beads…..Again, so many options but I like the color…

  • Cozy Kitchen

    Pesto Pita Pizza Bites

    Ok, so Monday starts the mad rush of the kids and myself heading back to school/work. My thought was to spend my free Saturday morning experimenting in the kitchen in hopes of coming up with some quick/healthy after school snack ideas! Although I think this is a fantastic choice, I will tell you it’s not quick! Now, with substitutions it could be and maybe even a little weekend snack planning! After School SNACK ATTACK Here goes, this is how I made my Pesto Pita Pizza. First, I made my homemade pita by adding 2 cups of oats and 1.5 cups of water to a bowl. I let mine sit for…

  • DIY

    Sweet Summer

    My husband bought me a subscription to FAB, FIT, FUN about a year ago and one of my surprises was this super fun bag! I fell in love with the color! Although it was a popping pink, it was just that. Without design. I wanted something more! I went to work designing the front of my bag using my Cricut Maker and VIOLA this is what I came up with! I KINDA have a thing for pineapples this summer! I bought this machine around Christmas time and have had SO much fun with it! If you like to craft this is a must have. The possibilities are endless! If you…

  • DIY,  Furniture Flip

    Garage Update in 3,2,1….

    Ok my DIY friends. This is possibly the easiest update I have run across yet! Have you ever stood out front of your house after an evening walk admiring your home and you think to yourself man, I wish there was something I could change, add, or relocate to give it that POP that you are looking for? Think no longer because I have the answer for you. Check out the before and after pictures below.

  • Cozy Kitchen

    YUM!

    I don’t know about you, but when the weather changes from winter cold to summer heat my belly cravings also change. Goodbye crockpot, hello grill! Soup comfort is quickly replaced by salads, grilled veggies and chicken! This was last night’s summer salad. Cucumber, chickpea, feta salad! Super easy to throw together and very tasty! Of course, Pinterest is my friend when it comes to exploring new recipes, but when I searched for a cucumber salad there were about a hundred different options to choose from! Japanese cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, Mediterranean cucumber salad. The list goes on. Hmmm…. Well, I decided to do what I do best…take a little…

  • Cozy Find

    Cozy Winter Throw Blanket

    Who doesn’t LOVE a cozy winter find?!! After the holidays it can be a bit depressing transitioning from a holiday wonderland into…..BLAH!! Especially if you live in the north where it is cold, snowy and down right dreary! I always put a lot of thought into our after holiday home decor and love white and green. This year a found this pop of color to go with my white and green! Can you say thank you TARGET!? Mustard is my new favorite accent color!