The Best Halloween Garlands

This was posted on July 8, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Now that the 4th of July has come and gone, there is really only one thing you need to start preparing for – Halloween! In my opinion, it’s never too soon to get started on making your very own Halloween Decorations which is why I’ve compiled The Best Halloween Garlands to spruce and spook up your homes this Fall.

The Best Halloween Garlands

The thing that I love about making your own Halloween Garland is that you can make several, interchange them as needed and even store them away for future use. With so many different ways to make garland, you’ll be in garland land before you know it!

The best part is, garland is one of the least expensive ways to decorate your home for Halloween. You can even switch out supplies so you can use your garland outdoors making the exterior of your home just as festive.

I’ve compiled my favorite Halloween Garlands below, if you have any you’d like to add, be sure to leave a link in the comments. 🙂

Spiderific Halloween Garland from sustainmycrafthabit.com
Tell: Halloween Paper Straw Garland from tellloveandparty.com
Googly Eyed Halloween Pom Garland from madincrafts.com
A Finger-knit Ghost Garland from flaxandtwine.com
Diy Halloween Witch Hat Garland from modpodgerocksblog.com
Black Cats & Friendly Ghosts from mycakies.com
Spider Garland + Halloween Blog Hop & Link Party from ohmy-creative.com
Diy Halloween Mail: A Mini Party! from lovelyindeed.com
Halloween Spider Garland from designimprovised.com
Pacman Halloween Garland from allfortheboys.com
Halloween Skull Garland from dreamalittlebigger.com
Halloween Bakers Twine Garland from thecraftedsparrow.com
Diy: Glittered Skull Garland from vitaminihandmade.com
Diy Candy Corn Garland {with Paper Doilies And Squatles} from gigglehearts.com
Halloween Garland With Pumpkin Medallions! from bugaboocity.com
Halloween Banner from thethingsshemakes.blogspot.ro
Bat Garland from willowday.com
Candy Corn Pom Poms from livelaughrowe.com
DIY Halloween Garland from pleasenotepaper.com

Want more amazing Halloween Ideas? Check out more below!

How I Keep My Hair Hydrated In The Summer

This was posted on June 11, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own.

I live in Utah and naturally, that means it’s dry and hot in the Summer. Not only does my skin feel it, so does my hair. This time of the year calls for some extra special TLC so, I’m sharing How I Keep My Hair Hydrated In The Summer.

Here’s the thing you might be thinking that because it’s Summer, it’s hot and we all sweat, that your hair is hydrated, right?

Wrong!

Not to burst your bubble or anything but Summer heat is actually damaging to your hair.

Not only does the heat from the Sun cause damage, the sun’s rays, chlorine and chemicals from swimming pools, and even the lightening products you most likely use (because everyone likes to lighten their hair for summer) all do as well.

All of these combinations cause your hair to be dry, dull, and can cause breakage and prevent new hair growth.

I know one of my biggest challenges is just to keep my hair hydrated properly. By the end of the summer my hair feels so dry and unhealthy that I am ready to just cut it all off and start over again. But this time it’s different.

There are a few things I started doing differently this summer which include:

Staying hydrated by drinking lots of water (you’d be surprised how much this helps)
Washing my hair every other day allowing natural oils to stay in my hair
Using a dry shampoo in between washes (this has been a lifesaver)
Using a conditioner that contains Shea Butter

So, what exactly do I use?

Well, like anything in life I don’t feel like I need to spend hundreds on dollars on something to have great quality and results. That is why I started using the Suave Green products which can be found right at your local Smith’s (Kroger owned store). Plus, through 6/28/18 you can save $1.00 on any two Suave Professionals, Suave Styling or Hand and Body Lotion products (excludes trial and travel sizes).

I’ve personally been using the Suave Green Almond + Shea Butter Shampoo, Almond + Shea Butter Conditioner and the Suave Green Natural Refresh Dry Shampoo.

The reason I chose these products was because the shampoo and conditioner are refreshing and moisturizing to my hair. Both are made with 100% natural almond & shea butter. Plus, it’s Salon-quality shampoo and conditioner system is proven to moisturize as well as Aveda Dry Remedy without the salon price.

Remember how I talked about above using a dry shampoo in between washes? It helps keep my natural oils in my hair without having my hair be too oily to style. It is infused with 100% natural argan oil, this dry shampoo provides a natural looking refresh, even when you’re between washes. Which I love!

Look for the Suave Green products (in the green bottles like above) at your local Smith’s store. Give your hair this summer the TLC it needs! You can learn more here

Beach Patio Decor

This was posted on June 4, 2018 by Brittanie 1 Comment
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You know what I love about Summer? Hosting! I love to host barbecues and parties in my own backyard (especially now that we have one). That is why I decided it was time to revamp our patio with some affordable Beach Patio Decor. Luckily, I found everything I needed at my local Gordmans without breaking the bank and I thought I’d share it with you all today!

Beach Patio Decor

If you truly know me at all then you would know how OBSESSED with the color mint. In fact, obsessed in an understatement.

Mint is just a happy and beautiful color which is why I have it in some form in almost every aspect of my life including all around my home.

That probably explains why when I decided to decorate my deck in mint colored decor. I mean, beach decor with mint! 😉

With a baby on the way, I wanted a way I could update the look without having to spend a fortune. After all, we also have a puppy that thinks everything goes into her mouth – yikes!

So, I visited one of my favorite stores Gordmans, because I simply love their home decor and their prices.

Aside from the selection and price, Gordmans gets new merchandise in every week. That means if I am looking to add something new and fresh to my decor, I can take a “me day” and head out shopping each week.

During my last shopping trip, I came across several adorable display’s that gave me inspiration for the look I was going for.

At first, I really loved this display of all things Summer – watermelons, pineapple and more. Truly adorable. But since I was looking for more blue/cool tones I decided to keep looking and came across this display:

It had everything I was looking for so I got to shopping. I ended up getting:

A fish net with seashells
Seahorse pillows (one for each of our lounge chairs)
A large Octopus vase
A candle to fit inside the vase above
A coral decoration
A hanging wine bottle wind chime
3 teal rugs (to add to the overall look)

I was able to get everything above for under $125! Rugs alone can cost that much! In case you are wondering, we already had the chairs, table and the mint cups/bottle you see in the pictures. 🙂

I truly want to go back here in a few weeks and get more items to decorate our gazebo to match. I feel like these colors also compliment the browns of our home really well.

If you’re wanting to find ways to decorate your deck or patio, make sure to visit your local Gordmans.

Gordmans has amazing prices, but they also have something called their Lowest Price Guarantee. To make sure that they can give shoppers the lowest possible price, if you find a lower price somewhere else on any item you found at Gordmans, Gordmans will match the competitors’ price and they will give you a $5 Gordmans gift card!

All you have to do is show the competitor’s current ad, website or a receipt featuring an identical item, and Gordmans will match the price, plus they’ll give you a $5 Gordmans gift card. Gordmans has a page on its website that explains the Guarantee in detail – to read about it, visit: http://www.gordmans.com/guarantee.

Gordmans told me that because they want to offer their shoppers the lowest possible prices on merchandise, they watch their competitors’ prices and adjust their prices to beat them. But, with their huge assortment of merchandise, sometimes they don’t catch every item. So, Gordmans uses their Lowest Price Guarantee program as a “flag.” When you use the Lowest Price Guarantee, they are alerted and they’ll work on lowering the price on the item you price-matched. Pretty cool!

I cannot wait to see what look you create for your patio!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Specialty Retailers, Inc. All opinions are my own.

Baby Overnight Basket

This was posted on May 22, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: I have been compensated by JOHNSON‘S® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.

When you are a new mom you worry about everything. Something that would seem so simple such as leaving your baby overnight for the first time seems to be overwhelming. With this Baby Overnight Basket, you can rest easy knowing your baby has everything he or she needs to get through the night.

I get it, leaving your baby for the first time is hard. Even if it’s just to run to the grocery store.

When it comes time to have your first night away from your baby, that is even harder.

You begin to worry about all the things that can go wrong without you there. What if he/she needs you in the middle of the night? What if you can’t sleep without him/her?

Stop all the worry and know that your baby is in good hands. Whomever you’ve chosen to care for him/her overnight, is a good choice and you chose that person for a reason.

So, stop all the worry and be grateful you have someone in your life you can trust with your baby. Now, enjoy your time spent away from him or her. Trust me, time away from your baby is good for the both of you. It makes those moments with your baby, that much more precious.

Are you good now?

Great! Let’s get to planning your baby’s first overnight away from you.

Of course, you’ll need the basics:

Diapers
Wipes
Clothes
Bottles
Breastmilk or Formula

Typically, things you’d pack in your diaper bag even as you run errands.

But then, what if your baby has a blow out in the middle of the night? What if she spits up a little too much and wipes just can’t cut it?

That is when you’ll need extra items to clean and care for your baby. That is the inspiration behind this post.

I am a firm believer in being prepared for the worst and I’d rather be safe than sorry. Pack too many items without having to use them rather than not packing enough.

Here is what I recommend in your baby overnight basket:

A towel
JOHNSON’S Baby Shampoo
JOHNSON’S® Head-to-ToeBaby Wash
JOHNSON’S® Head-to-ToeLotion
Desitin Rapid Relief Cream
Baby Loofah or Washcloth

Of course, you add in more items such as ear safety swabs, infant medication, bulb syringe, baby nail clippers, etc. to complete the basket and give everything your baby needs. Overall, I think this is a good start especially if your baby is only away for a night.

The great thing is, you can head shopping and get everything you need a Walmart. In fact, down the shampoo/soap isle, I found an entire shelf filled with JOHNSON‘S® baby products – everything you need in one place. And if you are in a hurry, you can even order online and pick up in-store.

You can check out a full list of JOHNSON‘S® Baby Products Here.

What are your best tips for being away from your baby overnight for the first time?

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Simple S’mores Bars

This was posted on May 21, 2018 by Brittanie 1 Comment
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The best part about summer is the smell of a freshly lit fit pit and roasting marshmallows over an open fire. To make S’mores of course! Sometimes when the craving for S’mores strikes, it’s an inconvenient time to build a fire. That is when these Simple S’mores Bars are the answer!

I don’t know about you but I feel like S’mores is one of the most full-proof recipes to make. It’s REALLY hard to mess up on making them.

But if you ask my husband, he has a different story to tell. You see, he is very particular in the way he makes his S’mores. So much in fact, I’ve stopped trying to make them and allow him to do his thing. I’m in charge of buying the graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows and he’s in charge of putting it all together.

So, when we made this recipe, I had to have his input especially since it was such a different way to make them.

We first started with our favorite graham crackers. I really like the Honey Maid brand. I’ve found that store brands seem to be a bit more soft and I really like the crunch of the graham crackers (it’s all about consistency!).

To crush the graham crackers, we just took about 4 crackers at a time and placed them into a large ziplock bag. We then used our rolling pin on top to crush the crackers into small pieces. If you really want to skip this step, you can buy pre-crushed graham crackers at the store.

We then added the butter, brown sugar and egg. If you also wanted to have a peanut butter taste, you could add some Peanut Butter or even Sun Butter if you have allergies in your home. In case you haven’t tried Sun Butter, it tastes just like Peanut Butter. My tip is to buy the one that says “Natural” on the front and NOT the one that says “Creamy”. You would think Natural would mean chunky and creamy would mean smooth but it’s actually the exact opposite.

This steps basically ends up being the “crust”.

Once you’ve lined your baking pan with parchment paper, you’ll press in the mixture from above.

Then you just add your chocolate chips and mini marshmallows as toppings. You can also add in a little more of the mixture from above so the batter basically cooks around the toppings and you get nice evenly filled bars.

Doesn’t that just make you want to lick your screen? Please don’t do that lol, and just make these.

These will be the perfect BBQ treat and they are so easy and inexpensive to make!

Check out the recipe below and I hope you enjoy!

Simple S’mores Bars

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Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup butter, softened
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cup mini marshmallows (or enough to cover your pan)
1 cup chocolate chips (or enough to cover your pan)
Parchment Paper
Square Baking Pan

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together flour, graham cracker crumbs, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter, egg, and brown sugar until evenly mixed. Gradually beat in dry mixture until smooth.
Line a square pan with parchment paper, and then pour all but ½ cup of your batter into the pan, pressing to the bottom to make a “sheet” of batter.
Top with a layer of chocolate chips, then marshmallows.
With your hands, toss in small chunks of remaining batter randomly around your pan, and then press in.
Ake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until marshmallow is golden brown.
Cool slightly before cutting into squares.

https://www.simplisticallyliving.com/simple-smores-bars/

4th Very Berry Cheesecake Jars

This was posted on May 3, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Whether you are planning your Memorial Day cookout or 4th of July bash, you’ll need a patriotic treat to feed your guests. If you like sweet and colorful, I’ve got just the thing! These 4th Very Berry Cheesecake Jars are the perfect way to celebrate all things Americana!

I don’t know about you but there is nothing better than planning an outdoor party filled with music, good food and good friends. I personally love entertaining.

Something about Summer just makes me happy and want to entertain. Maybe it’s because I am August baby and I am draw to the warmer months? <— My husky would probably roll her eyes at the comment (if only she could read HA).

As much as I love to entertain, believe it or not, I don’t like cooking. I am more of the planning, shopping, baking and decorating kind of gal. My husband can grill and cook all day.

So, if it includes a dessert I am all in. That is exactly why I was so excited to make this dessert.

Not only is this dessert super SIMPLE to make, it’s delicious! The creamy cream cheese, whipped cream and sugar give it the perfect amount of sweet. In case you are wondering how we acheieve the bright color, we did use food coloring. If you’d rather, you could naturally dye the whipped cream mixture by blending in some fruits. It may cause it to be a little chunky and less creamy, but would be a great way to get those colors without the use of food coloring.

I love the added crunch from the graham cracker crumbs too! Did you know you can now buy graham cracker crumbs already crumbed, I mean crushed? Or, if you really want to get an arm workout, you can crush your own. I just was super excited when I found them already crushed for sale! (I found them down the pie fillings isle by the way).

Once you have your layer of graham cracker crumbs and your colored mixtures made, just layer that baby up! If you are using a piping bag, it will give the top that cute swirl effect.

Then add your fruit as a garnish and be ready to serve!

I will say that these are something you’d want to make pretty close to the start of your party. You don’t want the crumbs getting too soggy!

I surely hope you enjoy this recipe. I cannot wait to see what you think!

What is your favorite patriotic treat?

4th Very Berry Cheesecake Jars

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Ingredients

1 block cream cheese
1/2 cup whipped cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
Red and blue food coloring
1 package graham crackers (crushed) or ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
Raspberries and blueberries for garnish

Instructions

Combine softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, whipped cream and milk in a bowl. Blend on medium speed until smooth. If you find it is too thick, add in a little more milk.
Grab 4 glass jars or small bowls, and pour graham cracker crumbs into the bottoms, pressing down to form a crust.
Divide your cream cheese mixture into three different bowls. Add 4-5 drops of blue and 4-5 drops of red each to two of the bowls, then mix until you have desired shades of red and blue.
Drop into your jars by spoonfuls or piping bags, one at a time, to layer red, white, and blue.
Top with raspberries and blueberries, and chill for 1 hour to set.

https://www.simplisticallyliving.com/cheesecake-jars/

How to Monitor Your Child’s Phone Without Invading Their Privacy

This was posted on May 2, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Parenting is tough. It’s even tougher as they get older and begin to have more responsibility and control over their lives. Think about the first time you gave your child their own phone. It was tough, right? I am sure it’s still a constant struggle wondering whether or not they are being good and doing good with their phone usage. I’m not talking about the data, more about what they are putting out on social media and sending to friends.

So, stop wondering and start knowing. Today, I am sharing exactly How to Monitor Your Child’s Phone Without Invading Their Privacy. Because the last thing we want to do is make your teens not trust you.

How to Monitor Your Child’s Phone Without Invading Their Privacy

Whoever said parenting is easy, must have hit their head a little too hard.

Parenting is tough -really tough. I’d like to think that one age is easier than another but in truth, each stage is different and each stage is tough. The image below completely paints the picture on parenting.

When the time comes where we trust and allow our children to enter the world and by that I mean the online world, there is so much that comes with it. It’s not as easy as giving them a phone, setting limits on their data usage, and checking their phone regularly.

It comes down to monitoring what your child is doing on their phone. Helicopter parenting can be a bit much and if your child feels like you don’t trust them, they will most likely give you a reason not to.

My suggestion is starting out with a conversation with clear expectations and boundaries. While your child may deserve some form of privacy, they have to understand they still live under your rules.

So, how can you do without invading too much of their personal space, keeping trust, and without hovering over their every move?

I recommend WebSafety.

No, that isn’t just a fancy statement – it’s an app!

WebSafety is an app to help parents, protect children and help them use their mobile devices safely. It monitors where your kids are going, the pictures they send, who they contact and who’s contacting them on their phone according to rules you set up. It only alerts you if your child does something of concern. You’re not watching everything they do all the time.

The great thing is the app works on both android and iOs plus there is a FREE 30-day trial! Once your trial ends, it’s just $5.99 a month. That’s less than a cost of your daily Starbucks Coffee!

The best part (in my opinion) is that it even monitors their LANGUAGE. You’ll know if they swear, cuss or use inappropriate words online and in messages. Personally, not only will this feature help determine how your child acts when you aren’t around, but I think it also helps with bullying. With all of the cyber bullying and bullying happening these days, I find this app so useful so you can know when to step-in to help your child.

Personally, this is an app I intend to use. As a parent it will give me peace of mind knowing what is going on with my child without having to overly invade their life.

Don’t wait another minute – download your FREE 30-day trial of WebSafety today!

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Rum & Coke Boozy Popsicles

This was posted on April 27, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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When it’s warm outside, nothing is better than enjoying an ice cold, frozen treat. Okay, I lied, you know what could be better? A boozy one! These Rum & Coke Boozy Popsicles are delicious, a great way to keep you cool and the perfect way to ensure your party guests relax and have some fun!

Full disclosure: I won’t be enjoying these much this summer. Since I am pregnant (expecting in November) I will be making my own batch of just Coke or maybe Coke with Lime or heck, maybe Dr. Pepper popsicles. Either way, they’ll be delicious and totally free from any alcohol.

My husband on the other hand, he will be enjoying these. I love them so much because they are simple to make and taste great (I did a lick taste test).

While you certainly can’t leave these out in the hot sun, you can pre-make them and keep them frozen until you are ready to serve them up to guests at your next BBQ or event. As you can see above, I placed mine on a tray of ice cubes which helped keep them frozen a tad-bit longer.

I want to say that I didn’t use any fancy equipment to make these. In fact, you can buy the popsicle molds at your local Dollar Tree but if you are wanting to speed up the process or plan on making a ton, I highly recommend the Zoku Quick Pop Maker. It makes several popiscles in a matter of minutes. I own it and just totally forgot to use it for this recipe – Can you say pregnancy brain?

One question you might be asking is what soft of rum did I use? I used the Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum simply because that is the chosen brand and rum my husband likes. He is a total rum guy. You can certainly use whatever rum you’d like though – even white rum.

And as for the process, it couldn’t be any easier. Follow the directions exact and just make sure if you are using regular popsicle molds, you want to store your popsicles at the back of the freezer. I made the mistake of storing them in the door and went to remove the first batch and they weren’t entirely frozen through. So, don’t make the same mistake I did!

I surely hope you enjoy this recipe and it helps keep you COOL (in more ways than one) this Summer!

Rum & Coke Boozy Popsicles

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Ingredients

1 single bottle Coke
¼ cup Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum
2 cups brewed tea (or ready-made from the store)
⅓ cup sugar
1 lemon, cut in slices
1 tbsp tequila

Instructions

Brew 2 cups tea as described on package. Once finished, stir in sugar, and set in the fridge to cool for at least 1 hour.
Combine 1.5 cups soda with ¼ cup rum, stir, and pour into the bottom of your popsicle molds. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Slice your lemon into thin pieces, then drop in each of the popsicle molds.
Mix together tea and tequila, then pour into the popsicle molds on top of your lemon slices.
Freeze for another 4-5 hours before serving.

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Unicorn Dip

This was posted on April 4, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Dip, Dip like a Unicorn Dip…

No, I’m not talking about dance moves. I’m talking about an ooey, gooey colorful dip that you can eat with sorts of mix-in’s. It’s simple to make and looks so cute too! Just think of it as tasty Unicorn fluff!

The key to a good unicorn dip is making sure you nail the colors. Sure, Unicorns can be all sorts of rainbow colors but I truly love the pastel pink, purple and mint.

While you can certainly use food coloring, I’ve found that gel food colors actually mix better into food such as the cream in this dip. Remember a little goes a long way and will help you achieve that pastel color look for your dip.

In case you are wondering which gel food colors I used, I found mine on Amazon. The links to the colors I used are below.

Want more Unicorn Party Ideas? Check out more below!

Unicorn Dip

What You Need:

1 package cream cheese – softened
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup marshmallow cream (fluff)
3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 pastel gel food colors – I used pink, teal, and purple
Graham crackers or wafers for dipping
Colorful sprinkles (optional) for topping
Edible glitter (optional)

How to Make It:

In a small bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until you have soft peaks.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, your heavy cream, marshmallow cream, sugar, and vanilla. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth.
Divide mixture into 3 equal parts, and add one *small* drop of gel color to each until you have a desired color.
In a clean serving bowl, add 1 spoon full of each of your colored mixtures, alternating until your bowl is full. Take a fork and stir lightly until you have a desired blended look.
Add sprinkles and edible glitter.
Serve with graham crackers, wafers, or your favorite fruit.
**You can serve immediately, or cool in the fridge for 1 hour**

Unicorn Dip

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Ingredients

1 package cream cheese – softened
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup marshmallow cream (fluff)
3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 pastel gel food colors – I used pink, teal, and purple
Graham crackers or wafers for dipping
Colorful sprinkles (optional) for topping
Edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until you have soft peaks.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, your heavy cream, marshmallow cream, sugar, and vanilla. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth.
Divide mixture into 3 equal parts, and add one small drop of gel color to each until you have a desired color.
In a clean serving bowl, add 1 spoon full of each of your colored mixtures, alternating until your bowl is full. Take a fork and stir lightly until you have a desired blended look.
Add sprinkles and edible glitter.
Serve with graham crackers, wafers, or your favorite fruit.
**You can serve immediately, or cool in the fridge for 1 hour**

https://www.simplisticallyliving.com/unicorn-dip/

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts (Zero Weight Watchers Points)

This was posted on March 24, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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There are two things I am loving about food right now. First, the use of my Instant Pot and second the Weight Watchers program. Both have been such a blessing in my life to become healthier. And recently, I made Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts and the best part, this is a Zero Weight Watchers Points Recipe!

BOOM

Can you hear the choir singing? I know I can!

Now, I want to point out something about this recipe: COOKING TIMES MAY VARY.

The reason I want to let you know this up front is because Instant Pot’s may vary in the amount of time needed to fully cook chicken. Chicken is NOT something you ever want to undercook. It took 9 mins (for fresh chicken breasts) to cook entirely but you may need to adjust your cooking time as needed. The chicken should reach a temperature of 165F to be fully cooked and heated through.

Now that we have that out of the way, onto the recipe…

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts (Zero Weight Watchers Points)

Ingredients Needed:

5 Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Cup Chicken Stock (can also use water but I prefer additional flavor)
1 Teaspoon Paprika (you can also use other seasonings depending on what you recipe you plan to use the shredded chicken in)
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

How to Make It:

First, start by preparing your chicken. I cut off all the fatty pieces and cut out anything that didn’t look good.

Next, place your chicken breasts into the bottom of your Instant Pot.

Add your seasonings. Make sure you are covering the chicken breasts entirely.

Now pour your chicken stock into the bottom of the pan.

Close the lid of your Instant Pot and click “Pressure Cook” on high for 9 minutes.

Once complete, use the “Quick Release” method and remove the chicken from the Instant Pot.

It will be so tender, you can shred it with two forks in hand.

You can eat it as-is or store it away for future use. Store in an airtight container for a few days in the fridge.

Now that you have your chicken ready in under 10 minutes, what can you make this with?

This is perfect in/on:

Enchiladas
Salads
Tacos
Burritos
Soups
Sandwiches
Wraps

What other ideas do you have for Shredded Chicken? And if you are looking for more Instant Pot Recipes check them out here!

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts (Zero Weight Watchers Points)

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Ingredients

5 Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Cup Chicken Stock (can also use water but I prefer additional flavor)
1 Teaspoon Paprika (you can also use other seasonings depending on what you recipe you plan to use the shredded chicken in)
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

First, start by preparing your chicken. I cut off all the fatty pieces and cut out anything that didn’t look good.
Next, place your chicken breasts into the bottom of your Instant Pot.
Add your seasonings. Make sure you are covering the chicken breasts entirely.
Now pour your chicken stock into the bottom of the pan.
Close the lid of your Instant Pot and click “Pressure Cook” on high for 9 minutes.
Once complete, use the “Quick Release” method and remove the chicken from the Instant Pot.
It will be so tender, you can shred it with two forks in hand.
You can eat it as-is or store it away for future use. Store in an airtight container for a few days in the fridge.

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