1st Day of School Smoothies

Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1/2 peeled banana 1/2 cup yogurt (we use Greek) Fruit: 3/4 cup mango, 3/4 cup strawberries, or 1/2 cup blueberries or all! 3/4 cup milk (any kind! dairy, oat, almond milk, etc.) Optional: small drizzle of... Read More.

Macy’s Holiday Gift Card Giveaway Official Rules

Macy's Holiday Gift Card Giveaway Official Rules (the “Sweepstakes”) Official Rules   NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN OR CLAIM PRIZE. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE AN ENTRANT’S CHANCES OF WINNING.   Participating Station(s): Murphy, Sam and Jodi... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2025

1. Boursin Fig Spread 1 box of Boursin cheese (any flavor is fine) 1 small jar of fig jam (any brand you choose works) 1 cup of pistachios, crushed Hot honey Spread the cheese evenly on the bottom of a long/rectangle ceramic serving dish (or... Read More.

Gift A Day Ideas 2025

Murphy, Sam & Jodi's gift ideas for just about everyone on your list! (We will add more to this list during the season, so stay tuned!) Our "Gift A Day Ideas" contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we... Read More.

Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2025

Rolo Pretzel Turtles 1 package of mini square pretzels  1 package of Rolos (unwrap many) 1 package of pecan halves  Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Place pretzels on the baking sheet and top with a Rolo (as many as you can fit on the baking sheet.) Bake... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2025

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Grinch Punch 1 half gallon of lime sherbet 1 2-liter of Sprite 1 gallon of green Hawaiian fruit punch In a large punch bowl, pour lime sherbet, Sprite, and green Hawaiian... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2024

1. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip 5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes 8 oz Cream Cheese softened 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 16 oz Cool Whip ⅓ cup Milk Christmas sprinkles (optional) Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a hand-held... Read More.

Pecan Pie Brownies

BROWNIES 18 ounces box brownie mix (18 or 19 ounce) box, plus ingredients listed on box directions ***It's BEST to use regular brownie mix and NOT fudge like brownies, bc the topping makes is very moist.*** PECAN TOPPING ¼ cup unsalted butter melted ⅔ cup brown... Read More.

Sam’s Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies 2 cups flour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 Tbsp milk 1 Tbsp lemon zest (abt... Read More.

“Crocktober” Slow Cooker Recipes

All of our best crockpot/ slow cooker recipes in one place! French Onion Meatloaf 2 lbs. ground chuck 1 cup regular breadcrumbs, not Italian ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated ¼ cup milk 2 eggs 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1... Read More.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches

3lb +/- beef shoulder roast 2 cups beef broth ¼ cup all purpose flour 1 Tbs vegetable or canola oil 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 heaping Tbs garlic, minced Garlic sauce (Cajun, Kinders, etc) 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Creole seasoning (Tony’s) ... Read More.