Welcome to the third week of the Celebrate It! link party. I appreciate each and every one of you who have linked up your yummy recipes, creative DIY’s, and fabulous stories. I just Love, (with a capital L) that you are sharing how you celebrate everyday life!! I hope you continue to share this week, … Read more

Sometimes it only takes a few extra minutes to make something look special, and in return make it enticing and irresistible! That was my goal today for this #15 Minute Friday post. How to make simple grapes and bananas look special enough that children will pick the fruit over a cookie or candy. I think … Read more

 Sometimes simple is best, and these Fruit Cones are both simple and refreshing! Filled with both fresh blueberries and cherries, they make the perfect way to end a meal, or a light treat for the end of the day! Fruit Cones   (recipe at end of page) 10 ounces Milk Chocolate Fresh Blueberries Fresh Cherries … Read more

 Thank you to everyone who shared with us last week.  We had a great crowd, and I appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Remember that you can share as many links as you want.  I can’t wait to see how you celebrated our everyday lives this past week! Here are my two features … Read more

I am very glad you stopped by today for Celebrate It! Link up and share what you have been creating! I can’t wait to see what you have made! Features from last weeks party: The Easiest Cinnamon Cookies from Keeping It Real A Walk on The Beachfront and Nice’s Old Town from Life of Two … Read more

I have been a crafter and a do it yourself-er since I was very young. I grew up in a house that usually had a reno of some sort going on, and like a lot of large families, there was always a craft or two strewn across the dining room table. My parents were always … Read more

It has been really hot here in North Carolina this summer! Luckily, we have made plenty of these Cookies and Cream Frozen Pudding Pops as a way to keep cool! These are definitely the most frozen #15MinuteFriday recipe I have made. (I don’t count the freezer time!) They are so yummy and easy, and I … Read more

It’s Time For Celebrate It! Thanks so much for stopping by today! I am so glad you are here! It has been a busy week here at The Freshman Cook.  I am so excited about my new monthly series, Let’s get down to business! Last weeks three most clicked links: Daily Reading Tips #raiseareader  from … Read more

Welcome back to our monthly Foodie Extravaganza! If this is your first time joining us, the Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love food! Each month we incorporate one main ingredient into recipes to share with you and this month that ingredient is one of my favorite summertime treats… PEACHES! It … Read more