Low carb pumpkin bread offers a treat perfect for the comfort of the season, highlighted with the sweetness of a cream cheese frosting. Quick breads are a seasonal favorite, and make fantastic gifts. This recipe for low carb pumpkin bread uses both almond flour and coconut flour as an alternative to regular flour. Cream cheese…
Candy Corn Bark
Candy corn partners with pretzels and peanuts for a perfect sweet and salty seasonal treat. I always hear that candy corn is a love it or hate it candy. I’ve never cared for absolutes because I live so much of my life somewhere in the middle. My opinion of this seasonal confection is no different….
Halloween Candy Alternatives for Trick or Treaters
Where to get non-candy handouts
Oriental Trading has a fantastic selection of non-candy ideas for trick or treaters, and the way they list their items for sale makes it easy to see how much each piece costs individually. However, you will pay shipping with Oriental Trading.
If you have Amazon Prime, there’s a wide selection that ships for free. If you’re looking to save money, I highly recommend comparison shopping to get the best deal.
You might also find some of these items at big box stores like Walmart or Target, discount stores like Dollar General, or party stores like Party City.
Spider Web Taco Dip
Spider web taco dip is a quick and easy snack to share with guests at your next Halloween party. Creepy and delicious, the perfect combination to share with family and friends at your next Halloween party. Resembling a seven layer dip, this taco dip has three main layers, beans, seasoned sour cream and guacamole. The…
It’s Been Awhile, But I’m Ready to Come Back
Three years ago, 2018, my family uprooted from the suburbs of Omaha and moved to the other side of the state for my husband’s job. The move pushed me to my physical and mental limits. It was stressful, hard on my already creaky body, and took all of my time and energy. Because my husband…
Cheesy Broccoli and Sausage with Cauliflower Rice
Cheesy Broccoli and Sausage with Cauliflower Rice is a quick, filling dinner with low carb veggies, cheese, and sausage. A rice skillet dish has always been a go to comfort food for me. Substituting cauliflower rice makes this dish low carb friendly without sacrificing flavor or texture. Adjust the vegetable amounts to reduce the carb…
Green Bean Almondine – Side Dish Favorite
Green bean almondine is a simple, traditional side dish that pairs well with a wide variety of meals. This recipe for green bean almondine is a quick and easy side dish complimenting any traditional comfort food meal. Beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and even some pasta dishes are all wonderful partners for this simple side dish….
Low Carb Bourbon Old Fashioned
A low carb version of a Bourbon Old Fashioned, also known as the original whiskey cocktail. This post is intended for audience of age 21+. The Old Fashioned has been around longer than any other cocktail. It’s already a low carb drink, aside from the sugar cube. Adding stevia is a quick and easy way…
Stencil Revolution Review: How to Make a Simple Sunflower Wall Decor
It’s been years since I picked up a stencil brush, and even then it’s an art form I’d never mastered. When Emily from Stencil Revolution contacted me and asked if I’d like to try out some of their stencils I jumped at the opportunity. With the new house I needed some new wall decor, and I’ve been itching to try out some crafting in my new office.
Get Your Shark Motivation On
Motivation strikes at some of the strangest times. In the past couple of months the strikes have been few and far between. Often when my motivation is lacking I tend to play on social media or binge watch Netflix. It turns out, both of those things were beneficial to me in more ways than one….