White Hot Chocolate

White Hot Chocolate is a vanilla variation of the classic winter drink. Warm and creamy, this mug feels like a special treat – and only takes about five minutes to prepare.

Hot chocolate of all kinds is our family go-to all winter. There’s nothing better than sitting down with a warm mug after playing in the snow! This version has a distinctly different flavor than it’s chocolate cousin, but is equally as well received.

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Kids in the Kitchen: Sun Tea

Kids want to “cook” something but you don’t want to heat up the kitchen on the hottest days of summer? Sun Tea is such a fun, kid-friendly project!

Using the sun’s rays, you can brew up a batch of tea flavored any way you want. It’s perfect served over ice – and the kiddos will love watching the tea get darker as it brews!

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Shark Punch Cocktail

Note: This recipe is intended for ages 21+.

Are you excited it’s shark week? My kids have been talking it up for the last week and have been pumped to watch “the shark shows” – until the realized they’re not cartoons… and could be quite scary. Watching their realization was both heartbreaking and hilarious.

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Suffice it to say, my kids are not fans of any of the tv version of shark week – but we have been celebrating with lots of plastic sharks in the baby pool, shark books, and blue jello with gummy sharks. This version of shark week is one they’re pretty excited about.

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Of course, Momma needed to get in on the fun too – so today I bring you a shark week-inspired cocktail. This tropical drink is perfect for summer – and looks perfectly festive garnished with a gummy shark.

Whether you want to mix up just one for yourself or a batch to share with friends, I’ve included directions for both below. Cheers to shark week!

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Shark Punch for a Crowd

Serves 8

4 oz. spiced rum
8 oz. blue curacao
16 oz. pineapple juice
4-6 cups ice
16 oz. ginger beer
Gummy sharks, for garnish

In a pitcher, stir together the rum, blue curacao, and pineapple juice until well combined. Add ice. Pour ginger beer over and stir once to combine. Serve garnished with gummy sharks.

Shark Punch Cocktail for One

Serves 1

1/2 oz. spiced rum
1 oz. blue curacao
2 oz. pineapple juice
1/2 – 3/4 cup ice
2 oz. ginger beer
Gummy shark, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, shake together the rum, blue curacao, and pineapple juice. Add ice to glass and pour mixture over. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a gummy shark and enjoy!

adapted from Captain Morgan

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Mango Lemonade Cocktail #BrunchWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

What’s brunch without a cocktail?! I love champagne cocktails, so I jump at every occasion to make one.

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And this one is so simple, you can mix it up for any brunch – and I’ve included the measurements to make just one glass or a bigger batch for a crowd.

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