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Homemade Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

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Is there anything better than a Girl Scout Thin Mints cookie? 

NO, you might say – except well, yes, duh – a whole BOX of Thin Mint cookies!

I LOVE Thin Mint cookies. I was a girl scout as a kid, and would sell cookies, and these would always sell the best. No wonder they’ve been around so long!

Thin Mint cookies are so delicate and minty and they just melt in your mouth.

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I think they’re so yummy because you get a double dose of chocolate and mint. The cookies are made of chocolate and mint, and the glossy coating is also made of chocolate and mint. Mmmmmm.

They’re typically sold here in Minnesota in the winter months, like January to March, which makes them super popular at that time. I know people who will freeze their cookies when they buy them, so they last longer (though I don’t know they can resist them being in the house).

I’ve tried other similar cookies – ALDI makes a good imitation Thin Mint cookie, for example.

But have you ever tried making them yourself? Did you know that you can?

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Homemade Playdough Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients!)

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I’m excited to share a homemade playdough recipe with you!

This homemade playdough recipe is super easy, and only uses 5 ingredients (one of which is water). 

It’s super frugal to make at home, too. It’s made with simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen anyway, so it shouldn’t cost you much of anything. It doesn’t take long to mix, and any food coloring will work (which helps make more use out of that food coloring you probably just bought for holiday cookies!).

If the kids are bored, they can have fun both making and playing with this, making tons of fun creations year-round.

Homemade Playdough Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Flour
  • ½ Cup Salt
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 2 tsp Vegetable Oil (any oil is fine to use)
  • ½ tsp Food Coloring (gel colors are best for a brighter look)

Directions:

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Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

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Do you love Starbucks? Do you love frappuccinos?

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I LOVE anything Starbucks, especially their frappuccinos. But I don’t love the cost of these yummy drinks. However, you can make them easily at home!

So here I have a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Copycat recipe that you can make yourself and save lots of money!

Here are some tips before making it:

  • Get yourself a good coffee grinder and use whole bean coffee so you have the freshest-tasting coffee possible. I always use a dark roast coffee.
  • To save on calories, you can use skim milk, a sugar substitute and/or sugar-free caramel sauce. I recommend experimenting with different combinations to get the best flavor for the fewest calories.

Here’s how you make it!

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We Don’t Talk About Bruno ENCANTO Cupcakes Recipe

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Have you seen the Disney movie ENCANTO?

Encanto came out in theatres in November 2021 and was on Disney+ already the next month. My kids kept asking to see it because all their friends were raving about it, so our family finally saw it in January. And I have to admit – I was impressed! It took me a little while to get into it, but by halfway I was hooked. It really is a magical movie with memorable music (did I just use that many m’s?) and the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” has been a HUGE hit.

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Bruno is a member of the Madrigal family, who live together in the Casa Casita. All of the Madrigal family members (except one) have a special “gift” – and Bruno’s gift is the ability to see the future. 

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Cheesy Pasta Mostaccioli Recipe (Made 100% with Ingredients from ALDI!)

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Yumm.

Here is my recipe for Cheesy Pasta Mostaccioli, made 100% with ingredients from ALDI!

I have made this recipe many times at home, especially in the wintertime when it’s sooo cold and everyone is just craving a warm, comforting dish.

It’s super easy and quick – way quicker than making a lasagna but just as good!

And it’s a great frugal meal because it’s made completely with ingredients you can easily find at ALDI. I love ALDI because the quality is so great and the prices are always so low.

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Peppermint Marshmallow Cocoa Spoons Recipe

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peppermint marshmallow cocoa spoons recipe

Here’s a simple yet delightful and yummy gift to make this holiday season!

They are peppermint marshmallow cocoa spoons…they can be dipped in hot milk and stirred for a tasty hot chocolate! Plus they are easy to make and you don’t need a lot of ingredients or cooking utensils.

They’re a perfect gift for teachers, neighbors, friends – anyone!

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Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha Recipe

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Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha Recipe

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE coffee. I especially love it with chocolate, but I don’t love the calories!

I also LOVE Starbucks, especially their mocha drinks. But I don’t love the cost!

Here is a Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha recipe that will both save you calories and money, and it tastes delicious!

You can also customize it however you want. If you want a regular mocha, you can use regular creamer and whipped cream instead of sugar-free and light versions.

I usually mix things up – I’ll have some real flavored syrup, like vanilla or hazelnut, but I’ll use stevia instead of sugar.

Try this and see what you think! And check out my other coffee recipes too!

Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha Recipe

Yields 20oz iced or 12oz hot
Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of espresso, hot or chilled
• 1/2 cup of sugar free hazelnut creamer
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder  (I love Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, but you can use any kind you wish)
• 3 teaspoons of sweetener (sugar, or a substitute like stevia or monk fruit)

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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte Recipe

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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte Recipe

When the second half of August comes, everything pumpkin spice appears in stores and everyone’s favorite coffee shops. 

I LOVE everything pumpkin – from pumpkin bread to pumpkin pie to of course, pumpkin lattes!!!

I especially love sipping a pumpkin latte while taking the kids to fall activities, the apple farm, and going to work!

But you don’t have to spend a lot to indulge in a tasty pumpkin drink.

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte

For example, if you like pumpkin lattes like I do, you’ll love this Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte recipe! You can make it easily at home and save money on that fancy coffee shop drink.

And it’s great for fall, Thanksgiving or any time of year when you’re craving pumpkin!

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20 Refreshing Iced Coffee Recipes to Try This Summer

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20 refreshing iced coffee recipes

Iced coffee and summer. Two things that go together for me like sand and water.

I LOVE iced coffees!

But I don’t like spending a fortune on them at coffee shops.

That’s why I’m excited to share this list of AWESOME iced coffee recipes that you can make at home!

Check them out:

1. S’mores Iced Coffee from A Night Owl
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2. Vanilla Iced Coffee from Always Use Butter

3. Creamy Italian Iced Coffee from An Italian in my Kitchen

4. Iced Chocolate Latte from Bunnys Warm Oven

5. Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte from Cook Nourish Bliss

6. Mint Irish Iced Coffee from Home Cooking Memories

7. Rumchata Iced Coffee Slush from Julie’s Eats and Treats

8. Australian Iced Coffee from Hello Little Home

9. Homemade Mocha Coconut Iced Coffee from How Sweet Eats

10. Iced Eggnog Lattes from How Sweet Eats

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11. Iced Caramel Mocha Coffee from Kimspired DIY

12. Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino from Minimalist Baker

13. Iced Vanilla Latte from Recipe Girl

14. Fresh Raspberry Iced Coffee from Running to the Kitchen

15. Iced Coffee Cocktail from Simple Joy

16. Simple Iced Caramel Macchiato from Sugar & Cloth

17. Iced Honey Almond Milk Latte from Simply Stacie

18. Long Island Iced Coffee from Supergolden Bakes

19. Chocolate Mocha Iced Coffee from Tastes of Lizzy T

20. Vietnamese Iced Coffee Smoothie with Boba from The Little Kitchen

Which is your favorite?

Photos are used courtesy of the blog authors.

How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

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Easy Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

Have you heard of Hot Chocolate Bombs? They have become super popular this winter, and I’ve already posted a few recipes that are fun to make at home.

What’s so great about them?

Well, they “explode” in your mug! Well actually, when you put one in a mug and pour hot milk over it, the hot cocoa powder and marshmallows inside seem to “explode” as the chocolate shell dissolves in the milk. It’s a fun, decadent way to make hot chocolate. 

This is a simple, easy hot chocolate bombs recipe that’s perfect if you’re making them for the first time!

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