Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have a totally delicious breakfast recipe to share with you. This blueberry almond granola is so easy to make at home, and tastes way better than store-bought. It's crisp and chewy, with a delicious combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect way to start the day! If there's one recipe that I've tried again and again to make, and had failure after failure, it's granola. It seems like it should be simple to make, but I've tried … [Read more...]
Melted Bead Stars
Hello everyone! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger again and I'm going to be sharing a craft that's perfect for the Fourth of July! Do you keep a schedule for your kids during the summer or is it pretty laid back? I am naturally a very laid back person, but my kids absolutely thrive on a schedule. So, even though it doesn't come naturally for me, I have learned that when we schedule out our days in the summer months, everyone is much happier. One of my girls is particularly schedule obsessed. My … [Read more...]
Lemon White Chocolate Cookies
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have a sweet little cookie recipe to share with you today. These lemon white chocolate cookies are so delicious! They have all the goodness of chocolate chip cookies, but with a fun lemon and white chocolate twist. They're so good that you'll be sold after one bite! Raise your hand if you're excited that we've finally reached the end of the school year! My kids have 2 1/2 more weeks of school, and I am so ready for the freedom that comes … [Read more...]
Superhero Father’s Day Gift
Hello! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger again and I'm excited to share an easy DIY Father's Day gift today! I have always felt like my dad could do anything. I still think that to this day. Whether it was grilling a steak, fixing our car or building a room, my dad can do it all. He has saved me from many situations and I still need to call him to help me out every now and then. My dad has taught my husband many things about fixing cars and renovating our home. I wonder if my kids will view my … [Read more...]
Wild Blueberry Scones
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm back with another delicious recipe to share with you. These wild blueberry scones are so flavorful and sweet, and they make the perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert! They're quick and easy to make, and addictingly delicious! When I think of spring baking, berries always seem to come to mind. I've still got another month or so until I can start picking fresh berries here in the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn't stop my craving for … [Read more...]
Cup and Ball Game
Hello again! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I think you will just love today's craft! When spring comes around, I always get in the mood to declutter. The kids toys seem to multiply every year even though I rarely buy them any toys. How does this happen? I love to just clear out the clutter and start the summer with a more fresh and simple space for the family. I am always amazed at how well my kids do after we have donated a lot of their toys. They really do only need a few things to … [Read more...]
Butterfly Squish Paintings
Hello! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger again. Today I'm sharing a super easy craft that is perfect for Mother's Day or Father's Day! We have embarked on allergy season around here. Three out of my four kids have pretty bad allergies and this week has just been miserable! I love that all of the trees and flowers are blooming, but it makes me sad to see my kids struggling so much with itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing constantly. We have been limiting our time outdoors until everything … [Read more...]
Lemon Blueberry Bread – Sweet and Tender
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm excited to share another tasty recipe with you today. This lemon blueberry bread is so delicious and perfect for spring! It's loaded with juicy blueberries, and has a perfect sweet lemon flavor that will make everyone ask for seconds. Who else is in the middle of spring cleaning right now? This time of year is perfect for giving the whole house a little facelift, and getting rid of things we don't need. After buying our first home last … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder
Hi again! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I'm back to share a simple craft that your kids or students will just love making for spring! Even though we live in the middle of a suburb outside of a big city, I'm always surprised at how many animals come out in the spring. We have spotted foxes, deer, chipmunks, coyotes and even muskrats all just in our neighborhood! It's always so fun when one of my kids sees an unexpected animal! It almost feels like a treasure hunt. Among the various … [Read more...]
Cake Batter Waffles – So Delicious!
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have another awesome recipe to share with you. These cake batter waffles are so fun, and totally delicious too. They're the perfect special occasion breakfast! We're smack dab in the middle of birthday season at my house right now! Everyone in my immediate family has a birthday within the same 2 1/2 month period, which means that we just seem to spend the whole spring celebrating. It's kind of weird to binge on birthday cake and ice … [Read more...]
