12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes

Lo Mein makes for a family meal everyone can enjoy. It is easy, can be made so many ways, and is filled with delicious and healthy things! This collection of Lo Mein Recipes has a dozen ways to make it at home for a dinner that will satisfy in a flash!



There is nothing quite like a serving of Lo Mein on a long day. Ever since Chinese New Year, it has been all I crave! I rounded up 12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes that I know you are going to want to try! These recipes are easy and are every bit as good as take out!


This collection of recipes includes options for Vegans, instant pot options and a to die for shrimp lo mein that comes together in 15 minutes!

Beef Lo Mein by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
One Pot Sesame Chicken Lo Mein by How to This and That
15 Minute Shrimp Lo Mein by Living Sweet Moments
Instant Pot Lo Mein by Slap Dash Mom
Better than Take Out Chicken Lo Mein by Spend with Pennies
Quick and Easy Lo Mein by Dear Creatives
Peanut Butter Lo Mein by Mom Foodie
Veggie Tofu Lo Mein by Hello Little Home
Shrimp Lo Mein by Kleinworth and Co.
Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein by My Crazy Good Life

You can find more recipes here

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Glowing Night Lights (No Electric!)

These glow in the dark jars are a fun diy to make with the kids. They are perfect for a night light that comes together in one minute or less, with only 2 supplies!




 My son Rolf is 9 now. He is so curious and eager to learn. One night last week it was storming and he was worried about losing power, and how he could sleep in the dark. So we took to the kitchen to whip up some super simple glowing jars which were perfect for a night light!



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I used tonic water and glow in the dark powder to create this jar. It couldn't be easier to make!
If you have a black light fixture, you can skip the glow in the dark powder as tonic water naturally glows under a black light. 

Tonic water contains quinine which absorbs ultraviolet light, causing it to glow.

Directions:
Fill a mason jar with tonic water
Add 1 teaspoon of glow in the dark powder
Stir
Replace the lid.
Allow to charge under a light for a moment and watch it glow!




Find more cool DIY Ideas here

You might also like this easy glow in the dark necklace.

13 Must Try Jalapeno Recipes

There is nothing like the powerful punch of flavor that a simple jalapeno can bring to any recipe or dish! This collection of recipes includes some fantastic options to spice up your meals and add a delectable spicy flavor to the dinner table.



I can't wait to try the Bacon Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese! I can tell you from personal experience that the Jalapeno Popper Spread is fantastic. You will love it spread on crackers, dipped with chips or on a sandwich as a spicy and creamy spread to take the experience to a new level of deliciousness!

If you have a favorite recipe making use of the gorgeous little green pepper, be sure to give me the scoop in a comment! I am always looking to try something new and tasty!


Jalapeno Artichoke Mac n Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Cakes

Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

Jalapeno Popper Bread

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Loaded Jalapeno Bites

Cheesy Jalapeno Mushroom Bites

Jalapeno Popper Pizza

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Jalapeno Popper Spread

Which one of these dishes will you try first?

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Super Soft Playdough

This super soft playdough recipe is so easy to make. It requires no cooking and is made with a unique ingredient for squishable soft results.

Super Soft play doh made with hair gel


Rolf and Harp are both crazy for play doh. They go through several cans a week on average. I tried making a scented play dough when they were smaller, but we found that it molded really fast. That was enough to make me not want to make it again for YEARS.

play doh made from hair gel



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Last week they needed play dough and the idea of going to the store for playdough to keep my sanity, because like I said, they NEEDED it (ie the little one was whining for it. Anyone ever see that old movie the Creepshow? Recall the old man chanting for cake? Harp was kinda like that but she was making a fuss for PLAY-DOH) made me feel a little overwhelmed.

homemade play doh


Going to any store with a tired, demanding child sounds like the worst idea ever. So, I decided to just make it again and hope for better results.

I made this playdough with a bottle of cheap hair gel, because doesn't everyone have hair gel as a craft supply? The results are super soft and squishable.

play doh supplies

Ingredients

1/2 cup of clear hair gel; the cheap stuff from the dollar store will work just fine!
1/4 cup of water
1- 1.5 cups of flour 

Directions


Place 1/4 cup of water and 1/2 cup of clear hair gel in medium size bowl.

play doh supplies

Add 5 drops of neon food coloring to the liquid mixture.


homemade play doh

Stir until well combined.


Add 1 cup of flour to the liquid.


Begin stirring until the contents begin to clump.
At this point, you will decide if you need to add additional flour. If the mixture feels sticky, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour, and continue to stir.

diy play doh


When the flour has been incorporated, test for stickiness. 
Add additional flour if needed
When the playdough is not sticky, it is ready to play with!

super soft playdough

Store in an airtight container when not in use.

diy play doh

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7 Delicious Ways to Stay Hydrated

The days are getting warmer. Let's cool off with an infused water recipe that will hydrate you and offer a delicious fruity flavor to your summer days!

Infused Water Recipes


Infused water is the perfect way to beat the heat while adding a delicious touch of flavor to your summer drinks. These recipes are some of my favorites and I couldn't wait to share them with you. With recipes as easy and delicious as these, drinking more water is just a tasty sip away

Strawberry Basil Lime Water
Kiwi Blackberry Water
Chia Lime Water
Cucumber Watermelon Mint
Apple Cinnamon Detox Water
Cucumber Lemon Water
Strawberry Lemon Water

If you love infused water but haven't made it at home, you will want to take note of these tips.

  1. Always wash your fruits and veggies prior to adding them to water.
  2. Allow them to soak overnight for the best flavor.
  3. Don't be afraid to add herbs to your infused water!



Which of these is your favorite? Do you ever make infused water to keep your family hydrated? I would love to hear what fruits you like to include!


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Birthday Cake Sensory Bin

This easy birthday cake sensory bin is perfect for any little aspiring chef! Made with homemade playdough and complete with loads of sprinkles and fake candles, this bin keeps preschoolers happily baking up something good!

birthday cake play doh sensory bin

After many years of mothering, I have learned that it is a good idea to have an activity planned for the afternoon. I usually have something set up for Harp like a paper craft or something she can get creative with, but lately we have been LOVING sensory bins

birthday cake play doh sensory activity


Harper loves to bake, so the idea for this birthday cake sensory bin came around. I thought she would love the chance to play with sprinkles, and I was right. When she came home from preschool, she was ready to get her hands into this bin! I have a feeling your little one will want to do the same should you recreate this project.



This was easy to assemble and super economical. You likely have all of the supplies on hand!

sprinkles in hand


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birthday sensory bin


Supplies:
1/2 cup of shampoo (any kind will do, including something from the dollar store!)
 2 tablespoons of water
1 cup of flour
Silicone cupcake molds, small cake pans, small dishes for forming cakes. Your childs play food collection is a great place to find materials to use in this bin.
Washi Tape
A battery operated votive candle
Tissue Paper in orange, yellow or red
A baking dish or a bin with a lid



To make the birthday cake dough:
Add one cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of water and 1/2 cup of shampoo together in a medium bowl. 



Begin to stir, as the ingredients start to bind together, finishing mixing with your hands.
 If the dough feels sticky, you will add a little more flour, no more than 1/4 cup.



Test for stickiness. If the dough is still sticky, add a little more flour and continue to mix until it doesn't stick to your hands.



To make fake candles:
You will need a length of washi tape that can cover a craft stick on both sides.



Allow the tape to slightly overlap the craft stick and place small squares of tissue paper on the top of the stick. I layered orange and yellow tissue paper to resemble a flame.
Fold the tape up to cover the other side of the craft stick.



Trim the edges of the tape on the sides of the craft stick.
Trim your tissue paper to resemble a flame.



To assemble the birthday cake activity bin:
Pour a bottle of sprinkles in the bottom of the dish or storage container you plan to use.
Add the dough.
Add small dishes like play food dishes, silicone cupcake molds, small baking dishes.
Add the fake candles and a battery operated votive candle, if you have one.



Invite your child to explore the activity. They will form cakes, decorate with sprinkles and add candles to serve birthday cake!

birthday cake sensory play

12 Bug Books for Preschoolers

Spring is the perfect time to dive into the insect world with your preschooler. I found 12 fun book books that your kids are going to love! After reading these titles, your kids are sure to want to get out and explore nature, looking for new buggy friends!





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Bugs Galore
With retro illustrations and plenty of rhymes, this book lets little learners explore lots of bugs and worms in a comical fashion.

Bugs
This book is a cheerful way to warm preschoolers up to the bugs they will see this summer. Featuring colorful illustrations and easy to read text, bugs won't seem so scary after exploring the pages of this story.

The Bug Book
This book is fun and factual for preschoolers. Explore all kinds of bugs in vivid photographs to learn more about the insects one might see this summer.

Some Bugs
With rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this book embraces the behaviors of backyard bugs and encourages exploration for preschoolers.

The Grouchy Ladybug
Take an adventure with a grouchy little ladybug to meet a variety of critters and explore manners in a fun way.

Ten Little Ladybugs
While this is a simple counting book, it is fun for preschoolers to explore and practice their counting skills with. Little hands love to feel the texture of the ladybugs as they count.

Builder Bugs
In this construction themed bug book, watch the bugs take actions like digging and hammering to make something special, which they will reveal in this pop up book!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
In this book a very hungry caterpillar munches through a variety of goodies to transform into a beautiful butterfly. This book is much loved for its colorful illustrations and fun text.

Big Bug Book
This pop up book is packed with creepy, crawly fun! The book is nothing short of a celebration fit for the bugs return this spring!

Ten Magic Butterflies
With the help of ten magic butterflies preschoolers can learn to count and group things by groups of ten. This is a colorful introduction to math for early learners that comes very highly recommended.

The Very Busy Spider
Eric Carle books are a delight to explore with preschoolers. In this rhyming text a busy spider tries to spin her web while the animals on the farm come by to distract her from the task. This book is fun to read and touch!

The Ants Go Marching
This book takes preschoolers on an adventure in counting and singing with colorful ants! The repetition and counting up to 5 is perfect for an early approach to math that kids can't get enough of.

8 Awesome Ways to Eat Hot Dogs

Hot dogs and summer time are a match made in heaven. This year, your options aren't limited to grilled, boiled or baked! I have rounded up 8 Awesome Ways to Eat Hot Dogs that I know you are going to love!

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yummy hot dog recipes

I love a good hot dog! From a sloppy chili dog to a simple grilled dog with peppers and onions! I started checking out some of my favorite blogs to get hot dog inspiration and what I discovered is a total game changer in the dog department!

From pineapple topped dogs to a mouth watering pizza recipe; this collection of recipes is sure to please hot dog fanatics all summer long!

Firecracker Hot Dogs
Buffalo Wing Hot Dogs
Cheesy Hot Dog Tartlets
Fried Hot Dog Sliders
Mexican Style Dogs
Chili Cheese Dog Pizza
Hawaiian Hot Dogs 
Philly Cheese Steak Dogs



Which of these recipes sounds the yummiest to you?

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Glittery Playdough Made with Sunscreen!

This glittery no cook playdough is perfect for summer play. It is made with a unique ingredient for a fun and fragrant hands on play session!


homemade scented glitter play doh

I have been making lots of homemade playdough for Harper. I love using different ingredients to create something I know she will love. 

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When Sea Star Sparkle sent me an assortment of sunscreens, I thought this would be a fun chance to try a unique glittery, fragrant sunscreen playdough. 

homemade glitter scented play doh


This recipe is easy and requires no cooking. It comes together in a matter of moments to create a fun way to have hand on play, with ingredients you may have at home.

I used Very Berry Scented sunscreen. I love that it is made with eco friendly glitter and the scent really adds something special to this playdough! It makes for a totally pleasant sensory experience between the soft dough, eye catching glitter and delicious fragrance!





Ingredients:
1/2 cup of sea star sparkle eco friendly sunscreen
Water; several tablespoons
Neon Food Coloring
1- 1.5 cups of flour 



Directions:
Place 2 tablespoons of water and 1 cup of water in a medium mixing bowl.
Add a few drops of food coloring and 1/2 cup of sea star sparkle sunscreen to the flour.



Stir until well combined and the contents begin to clump.
At this point, you will decide if you need to add additional flour. If the mixture feels sticky, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour, and continue to stir.
When the flour has been incorporated, test for stickiness. 
Add additional flour if needed
When the playdough is not sticky, it is ready to play with!
Store in an airtight container when not in use.

scented play dough

When you are not playing with the dough, be sure to store it in an airtight container for up to a week.

Find all of my play doh ideas here


12 Pretty Peacock Projects

Spring is near and we can't wait to visit the Kingwood Center in Mansfield to view the lovely early flowers, stop by the green house and of course, check out their gorgeous peacocks!

To build on our excitement I thought it would be fun to make a few pretty peacock crafts! I found 12 lovely ideas that I can't wait to share with you. If you like peacocks you are going to want to make a few of these too.





DIY Etched Peacock Cuff Bracelet by Happy hour Projects
Peacock Wreath by Artsy Fartsy Mama
Peacock Soap by Suzy's Sitcom
Peacock Tutu Skirt by Life Sew Savory
Peacock Necklace by Mad in Crafts
Peacock Shoe Clips by Sugar Bee Crafts
Peacock Painted Curtains by Live Laugh Rowe
Peacock Feather Wreath by Doodle Crafts
DIY Peacock Stamped Dress by Twin Dragonfly Designs
Peacock Garden Art by Morena's Corner
DIY Peacock Earrings by Artsy Fartsy Mama
Pretty Peacock Journal by Suzy's Sitcom

peacock crafts


I think the feather wreath is gorgeous! That would add so much color to my doorstep this spring! Which of these 12 pretty peacock projects is your favorite? Leave me a comment to let me know!

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Developing The Fine Skill Of Driving Safer


Driving is one of those things that we all take for granted. It's something in life that we have to do but we may not necessarily put much effort into it, perhaps when it comes to cleaning the car maybe. But because driving is one of those things that we have to do, we may not necessarily invest so much in it. Driving safely is one of those things that should be drilled into us, but so many people seldom do this. It's a skill that we all need to develop, and maybe you don't drive much, or you get the kids from A to B and then that's all you need to do. But we've all had some form of close call (some may have even had to call someone like this car accident attorney too at some point in their life), and while it's easy to blame the other person, it could very well be to do with our own driving habits as well. We got to be smart when it comes to driving; after all, this piece of machinery is incredibly deadly. But what can we do to help our skills and drive safer all of the time?

Cover Your Blind Spots
We all get taught to put our mirrors so we can see the side of our car. The fact of the matter is that we
need to move our mirrors further out so that we can cover our blind spots. Instead of turning our head
to check a blind spot before we make a maneuver, we can use the mirrors for this and turn just to double
check, therefore doubling our safety. Adjusting your mirrors so they are all overlapping with each other
means there is a greater field of vision. There are plenty of guides online to help you with this, and when
it comes to making a maneuver, such as changing lanes, and there's a car behind you doing the same,
you should see them moving from one mirror to the next.
Stop Driving Distracted!
The modern car has so many different features, and we take all these for granted, or we use them all.
Whether it's connecting our phone to Bluetooth so we can call people, or turning the music up as loud
as humanly possible, it's all of these little things that can add up to a multitude of distractions. When you
look at any car accident lawyer web page, like the Derrick Law Firm legal representation site, distracted
driving is one of the primary culprits that cause car accidents. Think about it the next time you go in the
car, how many things are taking your attention off the road, for even a split second. Driving safer is
about putting your focus on the road 110% of the time. We all know that we have lapses in concentration.
And unfortunately, it just takes a split second for something bad to happen. And while we can't control
what other drivers do, we can control how well we react to things.
Learn Defensive Driving
One of the most common ways to improve your skills is to go on a defensive driving course. There are
many positives to this; it can take points off your driving license, or help you save money on your car
insurance. But if you've been driving for a long time, and you develop your own unique approach to
driving, a refresher is always worthwhile. It's a small price to pay for a lifetime's worth of reduced
insurance and additional driving skill.
Does Driving Faster Get Us There Quicker?
We all get frustrated and end up overtaking someone because we're running a bit late. But apart from
the fact that if you get caught speeding, you're going to pay for it, the only time that it's worth speeding
is when you go on a very long journey. In a mathematical sense, you save a very minimal amount of
time on a trip by speeding. But if you hit a lot of traffic lights, the people you overtake will end up right
behind you anyway! So the next time you think about passively aggressively flipping the bird to someone
as you pass them, they'll be right there next to you in a couple of minutes’ time!
Driving safer is something we can all benefit from. But what is amazing these days is that fewer people
decide to take this on board. Find great insurance rates at access insurance company . As driving becomes more of a chore and less of a joy, we've got to learn
the fine skill of driving safer. There are so many other aspects that we can benefit from, but as we find
ourselves getting into bad habits, the one true thing we can really do to improve our driving skills is to
practice the safe habits.