9 Things To Make In Your Ice Cube Tray That’s Not Ice

March 27, 2018 By Nicole Longendyke

During my nightly Pinterest black-hole sesh, I’ve been coming across some really innovated hacks, or alternative-use type DIY things. Things for food, the home, decor, kitchen, etc.. A lot has been around my new pup, River! Pitador! Super cute 5 month old little snuggler. Melts my heart. Anyhoo… there were ideas for DIY pup treats, and frozen chicken broth cubes.. which got me to the other-side of Pinterest and onto other foods (for humans) that you can make in nice trays! Now, I have a freezer that makes ice cubes.. so I don’t have any trays.. BUT Amazon sure did! 🙂 I got he pop-out ones with lids! Now to try out some of these yummy frozen treats, just in time for Summer!

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Last Minute Halloween Cocktails Ideas… Because Life

October 30, 2017 By Nicole Longendyke

Halloween this year is on a Tuesday, and have I bought candy yet? Oh, you bet I haven’t! The neighbor kiddos are going to be shuffling around the cul de sac in the cold, dark MN evening (maybe even snow?!)… with the cutest ones just barely learning to walk! I can’t wait! We finally moved to a neighborhood with young couples with kids who take their kids trick or treating! However… for those of us going the opposite direction and throwing an over 21 years of age gathering who want to have adult beverages, here are some cleverly-named Halloween-Themed Cocktails!

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How To Succeed At Your First Grown-Up Pool Party

August 30, 2017 By Nicole Longendyke

Dos and Don’ts for an End Of Summer Pool Party are a must have. This may be the last time to really showcase how much you’ve grown and spread your wings over the summer.  Or maybe the last chance to redeem yourself from the last few parties where you may have a few too many Raspberry Daquiris and pizza rolls. So here key fool-proof tips to get you through this last HOORAH!

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The “Lake Life” Survival Kit

July 3, 2017 By Nicole Longendyke

When life hands you a lake… your build a cabin on it and swim, eat, drink and play until you have to go back to work!!! Before packing up the SUV and hooking up the boat, make sure to double-check your list. Does it include an awesome unicorn floatie for your beer? No? Well then you’re not finished with your list. Add these 6 extremely necessary things (PS, you may have to stop at a grocery store on the way to the cabin) and I guarantee a good ole time at the lake 🙂   [Read more…]

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