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    4-Ingredient Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

    April 29, 2021 By Vicky 6 Comments

    Ever get a cookie craving, but don't want to spend a bunch of time making cookie recipes from scratch? I've been there and this recipe for 4-Ingredient Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies takes all the guesswork out of cookies. While it's not made from scratch, it is made almost from scratch. You'll love the strawberry flavor […]

    Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies

    April 20, 2021 By Vicky 4 Comments

    Do you like rich, fudgy, chocolate cookie recipes? Then you will love these Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies . The only thing better than a good chocolate cookie is a good chocolate butterscotch cookie. That's right, these cookies have the wonderful flavors of chocolate and butterscotch all in one. But even better than that, they […]

    Watercolor Painted Seashells

    April 16, 2021 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    Watercolor Painted Seashells

    Whenever my family hits the beach, we go on a hunt for shells. Kids love looking for and finding these natural beauties and we often end up bringing a bunch home after a trip. I am always looking for ideas to use those shells and came up with this easy art activity for kids. Watercolor […]

    Caprese Air Fryer Sandwich

    April 13, 2021 By Vicky 4 Comments

    I am currently obsessed with my air fryer, so I decided to make a grilled Caprese Air Fryer Sandwich. It is one of the best sandwich recipes I have ever made! One of my favorite salads is a Caprese salad. I love the wonderful mix of flavors! Between the juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fragrant […]

    Ham and Cheese Sliders

    April 2, 2021 By Vicky 6 Comments

    Is your family tired of boring old sandwiches? Looking to spice up your lunch or dinner routine? Then look no further than these Ham and Cheese Sliders. This is one of those sandwich recipes that are easy to make. The warm ham, gooey cheese, and soft buns make this a winner! If you loved this […]

    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies

    March 31, 2021 By Vicky 10 Comments

    One of my favorite desserts is carrot cake, so is it any wonder that I decided to try my hand at baking Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies? This will become one of your favorite cookie recipes. I am also a fan of easy, so I used one of my favorite supermarket shortcuts to make these […]

    Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime

    March 23, 2021 By Vicky 8 Comments

    Pressing the easy button for dinner means using your Instant Pot. What better day to use the Instant Pot than Taco Tuesday?! The Instant Pot will make these key lime chicken tacos a breeze to make. The best part is that you can even make this chicken straight from frozen to cooked in 40 minutes. […]

    Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer

    March 19, 2021 By Vicky 4 Comments

    Have you jumped on the cake mix cookie recipes craze yet? If not, it's time to start. With just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious batch of cookies. I decided to make cake mix cookies even easier by cooking them in the air fryer. These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air […]

    Easter Blondies Recipe

    March 16, 2021 By Vicky 5 Comments

    To make my regular blondie recipe even better, I added some pastel colored M&M's to make an Easter Blondies Recipe. These blondies are AMAZING! Seriously, the gooeyness and addition of the chocolate knock these out of the park. These are one of my favorite easy snacks for Easter! These blondies are not just delicious, but […]

    Easter Rice Krispie Treats

    March 10, 2021 By Vicky 5 Comments

    Easter Rice Krispie Treats are one of those classic easy snacks! They bring up childhood memories of cooking with my mom and moments shared with my kids. Rice Krispie treats are simple to make without baking, but you can elevate them by adding colorful M&Ms. I opted for pastel M&Ms for a spring touch, making […]

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I’m Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, sharing easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I create meals that bring people together and kid-friendly learning activities inspired by my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education.
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