DIY Make your own Happy Meal

On June 9, 2018 By JillIn crafts and DIY, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Note**this is a bit of a duplicate post but wanted to combine the post with the video so I can keep it organized!

*** if you are here looking for the “How to” keep scrolling.

Kids are still crazy for McDonalds Happy Meals and it’s mostly for the surprise toy!

Of course you can go to your local fast food joint and grab one or you can let your creative juices flow and make it yourself!

It’s so easy and I promise you the kids will be so excited for something different for dinner or lunch! You can also feel good giving them something that’s a healthier version of the real thing!

I made the chicken nuggets myself and here’s the recipe I used!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chicken-nuggets-2770460.amp

For the fries, I cut up apples for slices and used this template for the fry box.

https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/lss_frybox_printable.jpg

For the box, there are different templates I saw on line, but I just ordered these boxes from Amazon because I thought it would just be easier! Also I envisioned future crafty uses for them. Here’s the link if you want to copy!

https://www.amazon.com/Microwavable-Carryout-Container-MT-Products/dp/B074GMLPY9/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1528505449&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mt+cardboard+box

Add the drink and the fun toy and you’re good to go! Watch your kids be surprised and happy you did something different for them!

Video with the kids

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On June 8, 2018June 29, 2018 By JillIn About Me, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hi, my name is Jill. Welcome to my blog! I am a stay at home mom to three girls.
I have a lot of thoughts so you can keep scrolling to read my latest posts! We also like to bake easy, fun cakes and the like. I am not a professional baker and this is not the place for knock your socks off, magazine cover cakes! But my baked goods are so easy to make anyone can try them!

I am also trying to take steps to live a better, healthier, and more relaxed life. I hope to start writing about that soon!

Every day is an adventure filled with activities, ups and downs, fun times, and crappy times. Keep on scrolling and read my stuff! Would love to hear what you think!
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I tried with those chips

On May 21, 2018 By JillIn Making Food, THEMES, UncategorizedLeave a comment

I’m one of those “All heart,” “Tries really hard,” and “She has great team spirit” sort of a person. You know the type from your childhood. The skinny boy who always showed up for practice smiling but never got a hit ( ok actually that was me, I was the tiny girl who played softball for 8 years and struck out every time.)

According to the coaches I was “Such a joy to have on the team.”

I doubt that. But I will say that I tried.

To this day, I don’t quite get things exactly right. I have tried the occasional Pinterest attempt, running to the grocery store with excitement, a clear vision, and then later frowning in dismay.

My friend Allison coined it the “mom fail,” after I showed her my porcupine cupcakes. I don’t even remember why I made them. Porcupines?

The thing I have learned is no one really cares about the presentation. It’s pleasing to the eye to look at beautiful cakes and creative creations online, but in real life, where you actually hang out with someone and use your lips to talk to them, not your fingers, your friends and family are happy to talk, connect, and have fun. They don’t expect Martha Stewart showing up to dinner.

I used to be an obsessive baker.

THIS WAS INSANE!

But then I realized I was losing my mind. It took many friends along the way to tell me it was ok to buy store-bought.

I still bake but I also buy! Last week I went to a friend’s house and bought stuff to make S’mores. Look at this cutey! Didn’t get any complaints from her!

So I got completely sidetracked but the point of this post is that I do believe it is important to be thoughtful and to do things for others.

Just do something with love and make someone’s day.

These are pictures of my thoughtful dip.

Copy this idea and write any sweet message on these paper chips and bring them round. I’m sure someone will love them! This bowl was for teachers as you can probably tell!

This is what I put in the dip if anyone was curious.

Bottom Layer – Refried Beans
Next Layer – Sour Cream
NextLayer – Avocado with lime juice and salt
NextLayer – Pico de Gallo
Top Layer – Cheddar Cheese

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO OF GIA AND I MAKING IT!