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S’Mores No Churn Ice Cream Recipe

December 26, 2018 By Vicky 5 Comments

Have you ever made no-churn ice cream before? What I love about it is that it’s easy to make, and you don’t need an ice cream machine to do so. We have so many appliances that rarely get used in our house and I really don’t have room for another one. So getting an ice…

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Snoball Monster Cupcakes

September 24, 2018 By Vicky Leave a Comment

You are going to love these Snoball Monster Cupcakes I am sharing with you today! They are fun and adorable and super easy to make. So if you signed up to bring in Halloween treats at school, I’ve got you covered. Start off with colorful Snoball cupcakes and add some fun details to create a snack…

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Strawberry Dump Cake in the Instant Pot

June 22, 2018 By Vicky 6 Comments

Have you jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet? If not, what are you waiting for? An Instant Pot or pressure cooker is the busy moms best friend. You probably have heard that an Instant Pot makes dinner prep a breeze, but you can also use it to make simple and delicious desserts in a…

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Oreo Cupcakes Recipe

May 21, 2018 By Vicky 6 Comments

Oreo cookies are one of my kids favorite snack foods. Since they are such fans of the yummy cookies, I knew they would love this Oreo Cupcakes Recipe which has all the chocolate flavor you would expect from an Oreo. These moist and delicious chocolate cupcakes are topped with a decadent Oreo cookie infused frosting….

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Red White and Blue Cake

May 15, 2018 By Vicky 6 Comments

I love easy recipes that look complicated. When I serve them, my guests are often wowed, wondering where I found the time and talent to make such a thing. This Red White and Blue Cake is one such recipe. Read on to find out the secret that makes this cake super simple. This cake can…

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Santa Hat Dessert

November 22, 2017 By Vicky 11 Comments

“I’m sharing SPLENDA® Sweetener Products in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™” #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps This time of year is big for entertaining. I don’t know about you, but when we are having guests over or going to a party, I am looking to serve food that is simple and delicious. Since…

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Angel Food Cake with Less Added Sugar

September 2, 2017 By Vicky 12 Comments

“I’m sharing SPLENDA® Sweetener Products in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™” #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps Labor Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than to gather with friends and family and enjoy a good meal. But just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you need to overindulge….

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Lemon Cookie Recipe

August 3, 2017 By Vicky 3 Comments

“I’m sharing SPLENDA® Sweetener Products in my life as part of a sponsored series for Socialstars™” #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps I have always loved soft and chewy cookies, but would often find that after my cookies baked and cooled they would turn hard and crispy. I finally perfected a soft lemon cookie recipe that comes out soft…

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Fruity Pebbles Fudge

July 17, 2017 By Vicky 18 Comments

This post has been sponsored by Post Foods and Pebbles Cereal. Recently, we took our kids to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. There is lots to do there and it is a haven for tourists. Being a food loving gal, one of my favorite parts of Fisherman’s Wharf is all the yummy food options available. Whether…

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Lemon Bars

July 10, 2017 By Vicky 8 Comments

Summer makes entertaining easy. Invite over some friends, pop some burgers and hotdogs on the grill and you have an instant gathering. For me, the biggest summer entertaining decision has always been what to serve for dessert. In the past we have served ice cream, s’mores and cupcakes. However those options are full of sugar….

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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