Summer Activities: Root Beer Floats

Nothing says summer better than a root beer float. They are so cold and yummy. Perfect for a summer day.

Ingredients:

Can of Root Beer

Vanilla Ice Cream

Frosty Mug

Straw

Directions:

Take the frosty mug and put 2 scoops of ice cream or more if you like.

Pour the root beer in slowly. It makes a lot of foam.  

Put the straw in and enjoy.

Frosty Mug:
Take the mug and run it under the water. Don't shake the water off. Put it directly in the freezer and let it sit for about an hour. You got yourself a frosty mug. Don't have a mug use another glass.

Quick Kids Trail Mix

This recipe is one I use with my family when we go on long car rides, a day at the park, hiking or going to the zoo. There is something for everyone to like about it. I love that it is simple to make. Just throwing some thing together and your done. 

Ingredients:

2-3 cups Cheerios

Bag of Goldfish Crackers

1-2 cups M&M’s

½ package of Peanuts

1-2 cups Dried Cranberries (Craisins) or Raisins

Directions: 

Add all ingredients in a bowl and serve. This can be made with more or less of each ingredient. You can also add cut up beef jerky, semi-sweet chocolate chips and other kinds of nuts. Store in an air-tight container.

Book Review: The “What’s for Dinner?” Solution

This book is great for a busy mom who doesn’t always have time to cook a meal that takes forever to prepare. Filled with practical tips and recipes to help anyone save time, money and sanity.

In “The What’s For Dinner? Solution” Kathi Lipp shares ways to save money and tips on what you’re going to eat for 31 days. Here you will find ways to prepare your meals with a slow cooker, leftovers and pantry meals.

Find out how to get more organized. It’s one of the hardest things for me. When I think I got everything under control I got another mess on my hands. Here Kathi talks about organizing recipes, space, tools and pantry. Make yourself one place for recipes like in a binder, make sure you have all your cooking utensils handy and organize your pantry so you can find things easier.

Now that you got all the wonderful advice try out some of the recipes. Find ways to cook using your freezer, slow cooker, leftovers and pantry meals. Start using a slow cooker on the days you don’t have a lot of time in the evening to make a dinner. It can be a lifesaver and there are so many great recipes for slow-cookers. 

Yummy recipes included are Baked Ziti, Chicken Cacciatore, Jambalaya, Asian Chicken Wrap Ups, Black Bean Soup and Slow-Cooker Chili.

Find out more information about this book by visiting KathiLipp.com or visit her on Facebook.