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Friday, May 30, 2014

Cabela's gift card & National park pass giveaway!


It's Summer Time!!!! I hope you have enjoyed all the amazing posts from This year's Get Your Kids Moving in May Series! There were some AMAZING ideas, crafts and yummy food to help keep those kiddos healthy and active this summer! To bid farewell to such an awesome series we're giving away 1 FREE National Park Pass ($80 Value) which will allow you to access over 2000 National Parks! See a complete list HERE ...How cool is that! So load up the kids and get out there and explore this beautiful world we live in! And since you'll need supplies -- we're also giving away a $75.00 gift card to Cabela's!!! 
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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Free Teacher Appreciation Gift Card Printables

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As the school year draws to a close, I find myself searching for a teacher gift. I want to do something for them that gives them an option. I like to give my teachers more than chocolate and Diet Coke.  So this year I came up with 2 option.  One for Ice Cream and the other for a Smoothie.  Because everyone loves Ice Cream and smoothies. They are the perfect summer treat!  So head out to your local Ice Cream Parlor or smoothie shop and get a couple gift cards for those amazing teachers you kids have had the privilege to learn from and print off the easy gift card holders to tell them THANK YOU!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Guest post at the Ribbon Retreat!

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Today I am posting over at the Ribbon Retreat.   This Diamond Mesh is awesome stuff to work with.  Head over and check them out!

Friday, May 23, 2014

Juicy, Parmesan Chicken {Recipe}

juicy parmesan chicken www.freetimefrolics.com #recipe #chicken
Have you been at a restaurant and bit into a delicious piece of juicy chicken with a crunchy outside shell?  Well this is exactly what you get.  I have a little trick up my sleeve on how to get the juiciest breaded chicken. Plain yogurt!  Its amazing.  Instead of coating your chicken in butter or egg use plain yogurt.  It's healthier and tastes divine.  You cant even taste the yogurt!  So you want the recipe???  Keep on reading!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Dr. Who Bow Tie, Father's Day Printable

Dr who fathers day printable www.freetimefrolics.com #fathersday #drWho


Calling all Dr. Who fans!  This one is just for you, a... your Father.  
When I asked my husband what he thought about a bow tie fathers day gift, he said "Bow ties are cool".  Like Dr. Who cool.  So today you are getting the Dr. Who, "Bow Ties are Cool"  free printable for Father's day. And even if your dad doesn't love a real bow tie.  He is sure to love a candy version!

Monday, May 19, 2014

Frozen Birthday Party & Party Time Blog Hop


Frozen Birthday Party Ideas www.freetimefrolics.com #frozen #birthday



This year my daughter wanted an Frozen Birthday Party.  I think every girl wants a a Frozen party!  So we waited patiently until the movie came out. Her Birthday was in January and the movie didn't come out until March. So we had a little time to get a fun Frozen party together. After watching the movie a half dozen time and listening to the sound track a hundred times I cam up with a few simple ideas to make an amazing party.  So I thought I would share them with you.  

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Pina Colada Smoothie with Carnation Breakfast Essentials

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Do you have a wake up and go routine??  I try most days to get up and go to the gym then come home and get my kids on the bus. We go to school crazy early.  The bus comes at 7:30.  So my kids have to be fairly responsible  and get up and get going  on there own.  I am one of those moms that who makes my kids do their own lunch and then they have to have a healthy breakfast.  Like Eggs and bagels kind of breakfast.  I find that my kids do better in school when they have a breakfast packed with protein.  So when Carnation Breakfast Essentials came to my home, I was ecstatic to find out that each serving has essential vitamins and  13 grams of protein!  And its so easy to make my 6 year does it on her own!

Monday, May 12, 2014

Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas Recipe


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A few weeks ago I was planning an activity for a few of my young women.  I decided to teach the girls how to make Creme Brulee and Homemade Tortillas.  The Creme Brulee was to die for and I loved to tortillas.  At the time I was getting ready to start my 21 day fix.  So I wanted to make the tortilla recipe a little healthier so I went to work trying a few different things and came up with this delicious recipe. I used wheat flour and coconut oil to healthy them up. 

Friday, May 9, 2014

Homemade Knock Off Peanut Butter Twix Bars {Recipe}

Homemade Peanut Butter Twix www.freetimefrolics.com #recipe


I am a total kid of the 80's.  Neon, Cyndi Lauper, Garbage Pail Kids and Cabbage Patch Dolls.  I remember it all.  There were so many foods I loved that are no longer on the market.Some of you may have remembered the Mars company had 4 kinds of Twix Bars.  Caramel, Peanut Butter, Cookies and Cream and Chocolate.  All of them are super delicious.  But, over time they slowly pulled each from the market except the caramel. So recently I started having a hankering for the Peanut Butter Twix. So I started thinking how could I make those. Then a wonderful company Chocoley, contacted me and asked if I wanted to try there products.  I jumped at the opportunity.  After checking out their products I thought this was the perfect opportunity to make my homemade Peanut Butter Twix.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Snap Re-Cap and a free Printable


A few weeks ago I attended SNAP! Conference.  A Blog conference for Craft and DIY bloggers.  The weekend conference is is filled with amazing Sponsors, classes to teach you just about anything related to blogging and networking with an amazing group of bloggers. To say this conference was amazing this year is an understatement. To recap my thoughts and experiences I have documented it here and made a free printable to share will all of you,  So please read on and enjoy the printable!

Over the course of 3 days I stayed up late like I was a college girl, ate delicious food I didn't have to make, made new friends, hugged old friends and partied like it was 1985. I got to meet one of my favorite people.  He even held my hand. Eeekk! Alex Boye' is amazing. His story, his dance moves and even his bald head.  

Monday, May 5, 2014

Best Crock pot Rotisserie Chicken you have ever eaten!




So a few weeks ago I started a 21 day program.  I am trying to get off those stubborn 15 pounds that keep bringing me down. So I have been looking for recipes and foods to help me on my journey. I love rotisserie chicken. Like the ones you get at the supermarket for $5.  You can use it in salads, sandwiches, wraps or just to eat. Just about anything you use rotisserie chicken for. I love the flavor and the ease that comes with buying one and and having it ready to eat. So when I was finding foods to eat for my 21 day fix I wanted to make my life as easy as possible and still eat clean. So I took a recipe from a recipe book that was for grilled chicken and made it in the crockpot.  It tasted just like the rotisserie chicken you buy in the store, but better. Juicy and already pulled off the bone! I also love having a recipe knowing what spices are in it.  Most of the spices you already have in your pantry.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Fire and Ice Popcorn Recipe

A Few days ago I shared a recipe for Cinnamon Bear Popcorn.  It is super delicious. Crunchy popcorn with a chewy cinnamon bear mixed in. One of my favorites to date. I thought it would be quite fun to add a little twist to it.   I mixed it with a little white chocolate. For a Fire and Ice Popcorn.  It is so easy to make and everyone will love it! 

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Alex Boye' "Let it Go" Inspired Winter White Sunday Dress

Several weeks ago we found a a music video online with the song "Let it Go" from Frozen, with the voices of Alex Boye' and Lexi Walker. My daughter became obsessed with the video and song.  I think every girl is!  I was more obsessed with the dresses the little Power house singer was wearing. I literally stayed up looking online for the two dresses. My husband just sat and laughed at me.  He finds my crazy funny.  But he knows once my brain starts looking it can't stop until I find what I am looking for.  I found the black and gray dress in the price range of $150. The cream one I couldn't find.  So I decided to make it myself.  So here is my take on the beautiful winter white dress Lexi was wearing in the music video.  A simple and Elegant winter white dress.

Let it Go Inspired winter white sunday dress www.freetimefrolics.com


Monday, April 28, 2014

Light up your life with Super Bright LED's

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Super Bright LEDs www.freetimefrolics.com #shop #LEDSavings

I have been super excited about sharing this post with you. I love my Super Bright LEDss Light Bulbs. But not as excited as my husband.  He is a total techie and loves to keep current with all things Technology. So today you are getting our first ever post from my husband. We are going to call it Chris' Corner. All things Technology! So with out further delay her you go!

Before I begin, I probably need to explain a little bit about my personality. I am by no means lazy, I believe in working hard and playing hard. But there are a few things that I absolutely hate and attempt to avoid at all costs. One of those is yard work. While I know plenty of people that enjoy a perfectly cut lawn, and gain a sense of accomplishment at gloriously sculpted bushes and flower beds. I personally feel that I am just going to have to start all over again next week. I would much rather replace my lawn with AstroTurf and cement then spend a minute doing yard work. (By the way do silk flowers last outside?)   Another of my hates is house maintenance. I dislike the fact that things break and wear out. It always seems to happen at the worst times too. Like the time I just paid for a family vacation and then the washer and dryer both died. Yeah, awesome. But, unfortunately as a home owner I have come to accept that I will constantly be forced to fix broken sprinklers, paint walls, replace disposals, water heaters, etc. It is because of my hate of home maintenance that I feel it no small victory when I am able to find a long term solution that requires absolutely no upkeep. For example, my patio is Trex and cement, my fence is vinyl and I purchase items with warranties as often as I can. (Not the extended warranties mind you, those are a rip). Anyway, when my wife was asked to write about this latest product I told her that I would do it. Not because she is over stressed and tired from  being an awesome wife and mother, but because this is actually a product that speaks to me. The product itself at first may not seem that remarkable, and that is probably why I wanted to share it instead of my wife. To understand why it is remarkable you have to understand really what it is and where it came from. The product is Super Bright LED light bulbs. Now if you think “LED power, big deal” then I hope you keep reading because it is a big deal. 

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Cinnamon Bear Popcorn {Recipe}



Lets start with a little story from the past.  When I was pregnant with my oldest I had crazy cravings. I would crave steak, orange juice, watermelon and cinnamon bears.  I just couldn't get enough. Now I have always likes these food but pregnancy took them to a whole new level.  I think we ate steak 4 times a week.  Watermelon and orange juice were always in the fridge and the cinnamon bears... Well my husband did his best to keep them out of the house.  
One evening we were driving home from the in-laws when I said to him, "Hey stop at the store, I want cinnamon bear."  He did not want to stop.  He was bent on not stopping.  To say that we got into a tiff was an understatement.  
Now every woman knows and so does my husband know. When you have a craving you need to eat it!  Any usually its not the whole bag or carton. Just a few bites or an handful of the treat.  
So I threatened him.  I told him even if he wouldn't stop I would get into my own car when we got home and go get them myself.  So he stopped! (small victory!!) I grabbed my bag of cinnamon bears and ate a handful the rest of the way home.  I was a happy girl with a happy fetus inside.  
Ever since then I have always loved cinnamon.  Bears, chocolate covered ones or chewy cinnamon in any shape!  

Monday, April 21, 2014

Homemade Healthy Egg Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Healthy Homemade Baked Egg Rolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce www.freetimefrolics.com


Over the past few weeks I have been doing the Fix 21 program to help me size down a bit.  I have been craving Chinese food like crazy. Chinese food doesn't really fit the 21 Fix Meal plan.  So I came up with a Healthy Egg Roll that I can enjoy and not feel guilty. Filled with vegetables and ground turkey.  You can bake them or fry them (Not so healthy).   Even better, my kids love these and eat them all up! They have no idea they are eating there veggies!


Saturday, April 19, 2014

Amazon Gift Card Giveaway-Come celebrate with me!

Today I am helping celebrate Fearlessly Creative Mamas 21st Anniversary with a fantastic giveaway. One plucky winner will win an Amazon Gift card values at $165!  So click on the Raffle copter b slow and enter to win.  And share some love with the amazing bloggers that are celebrating with me!  So tell me What would you buy with the gift card if you win???

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Post Links



As a member of The LDS Church I have learned since I was young Always be prepared.  Now my family was not always active and we frequently lived month to month. So preparedness was not really something we did.  But as I got older I began to learn more and more about being prepared and the blessings that come from heeding the prophets words. Preparedness is not just something that is for the Zombie Apocalypse or a huge natural disaster.  But can be used when life isn't going our way or during an economic down turn.  I have and know families who have used food storage after a job loss or 72 hour kits were used after a fire or flood.  President Hinckley gave a talk, If ye are prepared ye shall not fear. After hearing that talk I decided that I would take the 5 topics he suggested and begin to work on those things to have for my family. So today I have compiled blog posts from others to give you the Ultimate Top 10 Emergency Preparedness blog links to help you get prepared! Being prepared for any kind of disaster is so important. Gathering a few everyday items to a central location can make a difference!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Mother's Day Gift Card Printable + {Be Radiant} Blog hop

pamper yourself gift card holder printable www.freetimefrolics.com #mothersday


This year is the Pantone color of the year is Radiant Orchid.  Not necessarily my favorite color but I thought it would be fun to challenge myself to use the color some how.  I joined with a few bloggers to present ideas and DIY to use the color in you everyday life.  Instead of using the color to add to my home I thought I would play on the words for something fun.  I created an easy to printable gift card holder for Mother's Day or just to say Thank You to someone special.  Pair it with a gift card to your favorite Spa, massage or nail parlor.  I mean what mom or teacher or friend doesn't love to get pampered.  her nails done or have a massage?  So clink on the link below and print one out for your Mother, Grandmother, sister, teacher, friend or neighbor. 

Monday, April 14, 2014

Are you ready to Getaway Today? A Disneyland Vacation!


A few years ago our family took a a little Disneyland Getaway. Our boys were 5 and 7 and the Little miss was only 1.  My Dad thought it would be fun to take us all with my brother and sisters for a grand vacation.  We started the planning process and found Getaway Today to help us plan our Disneyland Adventure Vacation. 

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Are you ready for Spring, Giveaway

Spring is int he air and its time to dust off those bins of our favorite spring and summer things. So this year to help you out I have teamed up with some of my besties to give your spring a little boost.  Today I am giving away everything you need for spring! From spring cleaning to spring fashions to getting fit for spring..this giveaway is for YOU!!!
flatstoflipflopsc.om Spring Giveaway  with Freshly Picked, Sage & Harper, Agnes & Dora and more...
2 Packs of DrainWigs from DrainWigs
Sage & Harper bag from flats to flip flops
Pencil Skirt from Agnes & Dora
Infinity Scarf from Free Time Frolics
Mocs from Freshly Picked
4 BottleBands for you and your friends

Monday, April 7, 2014

302 Wood Works and Etsy giveaway!!

Today I've teamed up with 9 other bloggers to bring you this amazing Etsy giveaway; where you can win a 20x22 inch gold leaf frame (picture opening of 8x10) from 302 Wood Works PLUS a $100 etsy gift card. You can buy more frames with it, or the possibilities are ENDLESS with what you can do with your gift card. Wanna see some of the other fabulous frames that 302 Wood Works has to offer?   Now check out all the fabulous bloggers who are bringing you the awesome giveaway. Click on their picture to be directed to their blog.

Friday, April 4, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Silhouettes {Easter Mantel}




For this Easter I have a vintage Piano in my Front living room that I didn't have last year.  I have been so excited to add a little something to the top.  I started otu with a totally started out with a different idea and it evolved into these adorable Mr. &Mrs. Bunny silhouettes. I cut the bunnies and doilies with my paper cutter. I absolutely love how they turned out! Here is how I did it.
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