SO Easy to Make & Fun to Eat--Lego Brownies and Lego Rice Krispies Treats!

 

Simple and fun Lego Brownies and Rice Krispies treats-- Just add M&M's!

 

Make your Own Seasoning Salt

I have recently gotten into making my own seasonings. I have made my own Taco Seasoning and Ranch Seasoning. I decided to try to make a seasoning salt that I could put on just about anything. This seasoning is so versatile, it is awesome on meat and chicken and delicious and vegetables and potatoes! I even added to my Homemade Mac and Cheese in a Mug that we made a couple of weeks ago. I love it and it is so easy to make!

Seasoning Salt

Yield: Makes 3 cups

Ingredients:

1/2 cup each...

• coarse salt (I use Kosher salt)

• ground black pepper

• onion powder

• garlic powder
 

1/4 cup each... 

• paprika

• dried parsley

• ground cumin

1/8 cup each...

• crushed red pepper flakes
• chili powder
 

1 Tablespoon cayenne powder (You can add more if you like more heat)

Directions:

Mix all spices in a medium bowl until well combined.
Pour into an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Stored properly, this spice will keep for three months. This seasoning salt can be used on just about anything. It is delicious on steak, ground beef, chicken, pork, fish, potatoes, sautéed or roasted   vegetables, and more!

To marinade chicken or beef , combine 2 tablespoons of seasoning salt and 6 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl. Pour it over the meat and turn the meat to evenly coat all sides. Stick meat in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to marinade.

Get a FREE Kids 3 Month Digital Discovery Box Collection from Green Kids Crafts!

Head on over to Green Kids Crafts and get your free 3 month Digital Discovery Box Collection! I just happened to stumble upon this and had to share! The free download includes tons of activities and craft ideas that you can do with your child. Discover Backyard Science, Weather, and the Garden right now!  

New Testament Sensory Tub-- A Fun Way to Learn About the Bible!

 

Today, we put together a New Testament Sensory. I thought this would be a fun way to teach my youngest a little bit more about Jesus and the bible. I put this sensory tub together with the help of some very talented women, we recently swapped items to collectively create an awesome tub. It has 3 foam crosses, a lamb mask, a painted lamb, a cave, a felt river, doves, palm, a basket of bread and fish, a crown of thorns (made out of toothpicks, baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph peg people, a grown up Jesus peg person, and more.

 

 

 

Here is a close up of some of the items.

 

If you like this sensory tub, be sure to check out my others!

That's What Family Is All About!!

Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot BBQ Chicken

 

My husband loves BBQ chicken, so I figured I would surprise him and make some in the crockpot. It only took about 2 minutes to get it going and 6 hours later-- PERFECTION! It was so juicy and tender! This is a definite must try recipe!

Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 Bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Barbeque Sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
 
Place chicken in crockpot.
In a bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients.
Pour sauce mixture over chicken and cook on low for 6 hours.

*Serving Suggestions-- shred the chicken with 2 forks and serve on buns, serve the chicken over rice, or serve it on it's own.

 

My husband preferred to have his served as an open face sandwich--

somewhere under all that chicken and sauce there is a piece of bread!

ALL YOU Back to School Special Issue Review

 

I cannot believe it is that time of year already-- Back to School time! The summer flew by this year! Thanks to Crowdtap, I was given the opportunity to review the Back to School Special Issue of All You. I must say, it has been a huge help with starting of the school year right! It is filled with helpful hints to get organized, tips to help your child have a successful year, valuable coupons, and my favorite part, 26 tasty recipes! Some of my favorite recipes are from Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals-- who doesn't love a home cooked meal that tastes like you've been cooking all day, but only took you 30 minutes from start to table? With the kids back in school, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts starting back up, and afterschool activities, there is very little time to be spent in the kitchen. Well, this issue of All You has 10 20-minute meals!! WOW! I am so excited to try them all out! The first recipe I plan on trying is the Flank Steak with Salsa Verde. Sounds good, huh? You should see the picture!

 

One of my favorite articles from this issue, "Get Fit Together," talks about re-evaluating the way you and your family eat. It tells you which foods to eat and which to avoid. It also talks about portion sizes and how to shop healthy. It is a great article and I think everyone can take something from it.

 

I am glad I received this issue of All You and definitely plan on checking out the next issue!