Janelle

These chewy molasses crinkle cookies are hands down one of my all time favorite Christmas cookies. Quick to make, freeze well and taste phenomenal. A winner by everyone who tried them!

These Apple Blondies are a perfect Autumn dessert that mixes apple pie and blondies. Yummy Apple Cake Bars with a large scoop of ice cream make for the most delicious fall treat! A requested recipe every time I make them.

Whether you call it Pistachio Fluff, Pistachio Fruit Salad or Watergate Salad, this creamy green fruit salad with marshmallows is a hit among children and adults! A family favorite side dish at any meal which requires one bowl and can be made in advance.

This Strawberry Blueberry Crisp is perfect for a quick toss together dessert during the week or for Sunday dinner! This Berry Crisp can be made with fresh, wilted or frozen blueberries and strawberries!  The perfect dessert all year!

This Southern Yellow Squash Recipe will soon become a family favorite! If you want to know how to cook yellow squash, try this simple 30 minute baked yellow squash recipe! The perfect way to use up garden fresh squash!

Summerland Family Fun Park is a great summer activity offering something for everyone!  Water slide, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages and Mini Golf are all activities the entire family can enjoy! Located in Sauk Rapids, MN – close to St. Cloud it’s a must visit attraction!

Blueberry Bread Pudding made with fresh or frozen blueberries can be served warm as a dessert or brunch item!  This easy recipe can be made the day of or turned into an overnight dish!

Kayaking the Mississippi River is easy to do with a rental from Clear Waters Outfitting!  Rent a single or tandem kayak and enjoy a day on the Mississippi River in Central Minnesota.

Marcus Theater Summer Film Series is the perfect cure for hot summer days. Every Sunday, Monday & Wednesday at 10:00 am during June, July & August, this film series is designed with children in mind! Click through to find out how to get FREE tickets!

5 Minute Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe will produce beautiful white fluffy icing that will make you drool!  This recipe will cover 24 cupcakes or a two layer cake!  Such a simple recipe that is packed with flavor, this whipped buttercream is the best!

These easy ham & cheese sliders are the perfect way to use up your leftover ham. Yummy ham and Swiss cheese inside a flaky buttery croissant with a yummy topping make for a great lunch, dinner or appetizer! Serve these at your next picnic, potluck or game day party!

Rotary Park & Wading Pool comes with a playground, tennis court, green space, basketball and sand pit.  Hidden away in a neighborhood, this wading pool is the deepest one in Central Minnesota. 

This Strawberry Spinach Salad with pecans, mandarin oranges and poppy seed dressing has become our favorite quick salad!  Add chicken to make it a main dish or serve it as a side dish at your next meal!  

The Watab Creek Park & Wading Pool is a must visit destination in Sartell, MN.  In addition to the inground wading pool, you’ll also find tennis courts, playground, baseball field, sand volleyball court, shelter rental walking trails and green space.  

If you love fried rice, you should try this Indonesian Fried Rice with chicken (Nasi Goreng Ayam). It’s is a huge hit with my 5 year old and takes less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish! 

This no bake, no cook, pineapple rice pudding recipe is egg free and packed with creamy flavor!  This pineapple rice recipe can be served as a side dish or dessert! This simple dessert requires only 5 ingredients and is the perfect way to use up leftover rice!

Warm, savory, cheesy Chicken Divan Casserole is a simple, and tasty weeknight meal!  This quick main dish can be served as is, over rice or with noodles!  A creamy hot dish with a cheesy butter topping will have your kids licking their plates clean!  

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with frozen strawberries, then I’ve got just the recipe list for you! 23 Amazingly delicious frozen strawberry recipes that will have you drooling in seconds!

Located along the banks of the Mississippi River, the beautiful Wilson Regional Park located in St. Cloud, Minnesota has just about all you could want out of a park!  At this city park, you’ll find a playground, shelter, grills, picnic areas, dog park, boating ramp, fishing, volleyball, tennis, baseball, basketball and more!

These quick make ahead fruit kabob skewers are a fun way to show off your patriotic spirit! Red, White and Blue, this appetizer or healthy dessert is tasty!

Homemade Creole Seasoned Croutons are packed with flavor and perfect for salads, soups and to snack on! So easy to make at home you’ll never buy store bought again! Use up old bread or make them with fresh!

This is The Best Pear Crisp dessert we’ve ever eaten. So easy recipe for using up ripe pears! This recipe takes juicy pears and tops them with a delicious crunchy crisp topping! Enjoy hot fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

If you love to craft but do not have the time, energy, resources or space for them, then this Lucky Duck Crafting Kit is made especially for you!  If you’ve ever wanted a craft kit for adults, this one is designed and created to help you have a few moments of “Me” time without having to invest in all the tools to space to create! 

This Cafe Rio Copycat Recipe for Cilantro Lime Dressing is creamy, flavorful and only takes 5 minutes to prepare. This simple 5 minute sauce is the highlight of any Mexican dish! Perfect as a dressing, sauce or chip dip, you’ll be asking for seconds!