Delicious Queso Dip ~ Perfect for Your SuperBowl Party!

My husband and I are Chili's regulars.  I either get the Chicken Fajitas or the Southwestern Eggroll appetizer, as my main dish.  Mmmmm...  Oh, and I try not to get the Chocolate Molten Cake or the Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie for dessert.  They're evil.  Have you ever looked up the calories on those suckers??  Don't.  You'll cry.  It literally broke my heart when I did.  Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.

On the other hand, the hubs will order something like, oh I don't know, a poo burger, and he always, always orders Queso Dip, his favorite.  So, he was insanely fond of me this last week, when I made him a Queso Dip, that was pretty dang-darn close to his Chili's favorite.  If I was having a Superbowl party, which...I haven't decided, this would be on the menu, for sure.

Let's see...credit...um, I found this recipe on Pinterest, from some chick's blog, who got it off this other chick's blog...and, I believe that one was called, Everything in Moderation.  Cute name, I use the phrase all the time, very wise advice.

Here's what you need:  Velveeta (I know, don't cringe...there just isn't many options out there), milk, paprika, cayenne pepper, can of chili, chili powder, lime juice, and ground cumin.

Cut 6 oz. of Velveeta in to cubes.  Drop them in a pot and add 1 cup milk, 2 tsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, a can of Chili (the recipe calls for chili without beans, but I like a few more chunks, so next time I will use the chili with beans.), 4 tsp. chili powder, 1 TBS lime juice, and 1/2 tsp. ground cumin.  Stir over medium heat, until the cheese melts and it's nice and hot.  Serve with tortilla chips.

How to Make a Floorcloth ~ Easy, Cheap, & Stylish Decorating! (she: Laura)

Well, hey there. I'm Laura from DesignShare and I'm thrilled to be here today! I am an avid DIY'er, fierce bargain hunter, all around design zealot, mom of two, daydreamer, font junkie, thrift store aficionado and visual thinker. I look high and low and everyplace in between for great finds and always have my radar on! I love glitter, paint, textiles, patterns and figuring out how stuff works. I adore a good challenge, learning new things and sharing what I've learned along the way. I design, I share, so let's get going!.....

Today I wanted to show you guys a cool way to make a floorcloth that doesn't require any painting or designing of any kind on your part (unlike my previous floorcloth posts, here and here.) All you need is a good eye and some bargain hunting skills, and I know ya'll have those in abundance. So lets get started!

I was shopping at my beloved Target and saw some GREAT printed tablecloths from the DwellStudio Line on the clearance endcap. Already reasonably priced at full price, they were clearanced out to$8.98! I don't normally use tablecloths, but couldn't pass up this bargain! I started wondering what other things I could do with them...Wall hanging? Foot-of-the-bed pop of color? Curtains? Slipcover fabric? Then I spotted a round one with a Suzani print, and got an idea!

Some clear, satin finish polyurethane....

And the aforementioned, fabulous, Suzani Print tablecloth.....

......combined, would make a great floorcloth! No painting, no measuring, no planning, just roll on a few coats of poly and you have a durable, easy care and GEORGEOUS floorcloth! Already hemmed and everything! I think the round shape is what triggered the idea for me, as I have been a long time looking for a round rug that I liked.

Past Posts: Gift-Giving Superstar & Rachel's Casserole

A couple favorite posts, from the past:

How to be the BEST Gift-Giver

Rachel's Casserole

Have a happy day :)

The Awesome Feta Dip (she: Sarah)

My name is Sarah and I blog at Clover Lane where I write about raising children, about staying home and slowing down, and appreciating these days that fly by us. I have a husband of 18 years, and five children, 4 boys and 1 (thank gosh almighty) girl.  The oldest is 17 and the youngest is 3.   I love books.  I love writing. I love a good easy meal, and a clean house.  I love my husband especially when he does the dishes.  

I thought I’d share this awesome super easy no-cook appetizer that has always been a hit.  This is that ONE recipe that I always get asked for the most.  And it’s ridiculously, embarrassingly easy. 

Here’s what you need:

olive oil
1 block (1#) of feta cheese  (I don’t like the pre-crumbled kind because I think it is dry)
tomatoes (any kind)…I use about 3 Roma’s
1 bunch of green onions
1 baguette
Greek Seasoning (see pic below)
1 large platter


1. Wet the platter generously with olive oil.


2. Dice the green onions and tomatoes.

What Do YOU Love?? ~ A Valentine's Day Tradition

For today's post, I'm sharing a new Valentine's Day tradition that I came up with...I'm thinking we'll give it a try this year.  I'm excited, I think the kids will love it!

Read all about it over at Make & Takes, where I'm contributing today.

See you there!