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Arctic Coke make icy magic happen and enjoy! The Arctic Coke Icy Beverage Machine is easy and fun to use – watch the video!
Arctic Coke Make Icy Magic Happen
Enjoy a frosty and refreshing beverage
This past weekend as we were running about doing errands, we stopped in at our local Chevron station and hit the ExtraMile convenience store there. What a treat to find the Arctic Coke Icy Beverage Machine! The machine is super easy to use and pretty fun too. But, best of all, it makes the Coca-Cola™ beverages slushy and icy cold. You can find a variety of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke®, Sprite®, and POWERADE®. Watch how simple the Arctic Coke is to use.
You can find more Arctic Coke inspiration here as well. So whether you are running errands, on a road trip, or just on your way home from work, stop in for a super cold and frosty refreshment from the Arctic Coke Icy Beverage Machine. Enjoy!
Want some tasty and delicious ideas that pair well with Coca-Cola beverages? Try these:
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Busy holidays mean you need a quick, easy meal to satisfy your family — Red Baron Pizza, Broccoli Salad, and Coca-Cola™! Get the recipe.
Broccoli Salad Recipe
5 Ingredients to a Tasty Dish
Oh, the holidays! I love them, but they sure can be hectic. It is nice to get a little help in feeding my family during this busy season. Red Baron Pizza paired with Coca-Cola and my super delicious Broccoli Salad. The broccoli salad has only 5 ingredients and is festive too with the green broccoli and dried cranberries. We love this salad all year long.
This is a great meal idea for those nights that you need something quick and easy, or for feeding the kids and their friends while they are home on school holidays. This is an easy mealtime solution. And here is a bonus, you can receive a Fandango Promo Code for a discount towards a movie ticket! What a fun way to bond with your family during the holidays.
A fantastic salad that is healthy and delicious. The red and green coloring makes the salad festive for the holidays, but it is good all year round. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights or entertaining guests. Enjoy!
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients:
2 Cups - Broccoli Florets
1 Cup - Dried Cranberries
1/2 Cup - Feta Cheese Crumbles
1/2 Cup - Candied Pecans
Poppyseed Dressing
Directions:
Chop Broccoli Florets so they are bite-sized.
Give the Candied Pecans a coarse chop.
In a large bowl, add broccoli, pecans, Cranberries, and Feta Cheese.
Mix lightly.
Drizzle with Poppyseed Dressing and toss to coat the salad.
It is ready to serve!
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I picked up my ingredients at Albertsons along with my Red Baron Pizzas and Coca-Cola (They have the adorable glass bottles for the holidays! Love them.). We also grabbed a bottle of Gold Peak® Tea for a non-carbonated drink option. Don’t let the hustle and bustle wear you down, put a yummy meal on the table in no time!
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Be inspired by this story of personal strength and determination while eating a delicious and nutritious cup of Well Yes!® Soup.
Well Yes! To A Stronger, Healthier, Happier Life
A Story of Challenge and Personal Determination.
There is something beautiful about a person who is confident, positive, and happy despite any struggles and challenges they may face. This type of person is an inspiration and encouragement to others with their strength and determination.
It is a mindset, one they live by day-by-day. One that starts with making good choices. Good choices such as eating deliciously crafted food, with real nutritious ingredients like Well Yes!® Soup. Good choices that inspire Moments of Yes!
Today, I’d like to share one such Moment of Yes!
My daughter, Rory, was born with a mitochondrial disorder — an energy metabolism disorder. What does that mean? Well, basically, she doesn’t always have the energy to make her body function properly. Because of this, she spent a lot of time in and out of the hospital while growing up, and that meant she missed a lot of schooling.
The lowest point of her illness came when she was in the sixth grade as she spent six months in the hospital. She was at a children’s hospital, so that meant she could get some sort of schooling. But here is the rub, to qualify for schooling, your admission must last for two weeks, then your schooling may begin. Once discharged in the hospital’s computer system, even if immediately readmitted, your two-week waiting period begins all over again. Just think how crazy that is for chronically ill kids.
Well, during this six months in the hospital, they would try to get Rory home and discharge her. Sometimes we didn’t even leave the hospital room before being readmitted, others we’d get part way home before turning around, and a couple of times we made it home for a few hours before returning. That meant her schooling was constantly disrupted, and then you have to take into account the fact that she was gravely ill and not up to school as well.
Once Rory’s health stabilized somewhat, she qualified for medical home teaching through special education at the public school. They promised us that she would be able to achieve her high school diploma, after all, she had until she reached 21 years of age. It was important to me, but more importantly, the high school diploma was important to Rory. She is a smart girl; she could do the work and accomplish her goal.
Fighting To Make Dreams Come True
Of course, receiving only 2-hours of teaching 2-days a week, makes for slow progress, but that is all the California school district allows. As she turned seventeen, the school district suddenly changed their tune about Rory getting her diploma. They wanted her to take the test for her GED and move on her way. Her teacher was appalled, I was upset, and Rory was staunch in her decision that a GED was not acceptable to her. She was determined to earn her high school diploma!
With Rory leading the charge, we persevered. She earned her high school diploma! It was a fantastic and emotional day, a definite Moment of Yes!
Today, Rory attends a local college where she works hard and has attained membership in the Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa. Can we say, “Proud Mama?” Well Yes!
Rory sips her favorite flavor, Tomato Carrot Bisque, from our vintage Campbell’s Soup mug.
Find Your Moment of Yes!
So, I encourage you to make your own Moments of Yes! Find the courage and the strength to make your dreams a reality. A great way to start is with a real, nutritious bowl of Well Yes! Soup.
Don’t forget to enter the #WellYesMoment Sweepstakes in the widget below for a chance to win up to a $500 Visa gift card! It’s as easy as clicking, logging in, and sharing your Moment of Yes story! If you win, think of all the ways you can use the prizing to achieve your Moment of Yes!
Well Yes! Soups are made with real, non-GMO ingredients with no antibiotics, contain no artificial flavors or colors, and is packaged with non-BPA linings. There are nine featured flavors. Some of our favorite flavors are Roasted Chicken with Wild Rice; Chicken Noodle; Tomato Carrot Bisque; Minestrone with Kale; and Sweet Potato Corn Chowder. YUM! These unique flavors challenge the status quo of canned soups.
So, say yes to the good stuff so you have what you need to say yes in the rest of your life. Well Yes! A Soup in the Right Direction®!
Looking for another heartwarming story? Check out A Random Act of Kindness and see one woman’s amazing Moment of Yes! You just won’t believe what happened…
Do you have a Well Yes! Moment? I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Or you can share them on Facebook and Instagram and find additional inspiration too.
Have a Bewitched Halloween with this amazing costume and a DIY Trick-or-Treat Lantern perfect for taking little ones out or going to a party in style!
And, it is all a snap with Oriental Trading, who was kind enough to provide some of these items.
Bewitched Halloween and Trick-or-Treat Lantern
Trick-or-Treat and Party in Style
What are your plans for Halloween? Are you taking the kids out trick-or-treating? Maybe you are throwing a vamptastic party or attending one. Whatever it is you have planned Oriental Trading can help you look spooktacular for a bewitched Halloween!
Rory has plans to party with friends, so she chose this Brilliantly Bewitched Costume. It is super cute and super comfy. It is made with a soft stretchy material and sheer sleeves. And just look at the beautiful jewel-tone purple sparkling down the front. This costume is fun and flirty with the v-neckline and an asymmetrical jagged-edged hemline. It comes with a matching hat.
Find all sorts of costume ideas for Kids, Women, and Men — costumes for the whole family and in any style you can imagine. Pick a group theme like superheroes, pirates, and food or be creatively unique. Get a costume that fits — sizes from babies to plus sizes. The hardest part about shopping for a costume at Oriental Trading is deciding which one to choose.
Before she heads out to the party, Rory’s taking some little ones around the neighborhood trick-or-treating. Check out this Trick-or-Treat Lantern!
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Autumn is a warm time for family and friends. Serve something special with this easy Caramel Pecan Sauce Recipe over a scrumptious pumpkiny dessert.
Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll Recipe
Easy as 1-2-3 and 100% Delicious!
Autumn has arrived! And with it comes good times, family fun, and great food. If you are looking for an easy dessert that packs a flavorful punch, you’ve got to try The Bakery at Walmart Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling and give it a homemade twist with the Caramel Pecan Sauce and a cold dollop of Reddi-wip® for something a little extra special.
You will love this Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll dessert. The caramel pecan sauce is quick and easy, so you can whip it up spur of the moment. You can also double or triple the recipe for large gatherings or gift giving — tis the season.
Interested in trying this recipe? To shop these products, hover over the image above and click through to the Walmart Grocery — easy peasy!
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter and toast Pecans over Medium-Low heat.
Once pecans are toasted, remove saucepan from heat.
Separate the toasted pecans from the butter and set aside.
Add Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, and Salt to the saucepan and return to a medium-low heat.
Sugar mixture will begin to melt. Stir frequently and watch carefully.
Bring to a rolling boil.
The sugars will turn to liquid and become an amber color. Do not burn.
Once the sugars have reached the desired color, turn heat to Low and pour in Heavy Cream and Water. The sugar mixture may harden, but it will liquify quickly again.
Mix in Toasted Pecans.
Stir constantly until caramel sauce thickens a bit. Be careful not to burn.
Remove from heat.
Notes:
If pouring hot Caramel Pecan Sauce into a glass jar, be sure to heat the jar first.
The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Keep unused sauce in the refrigerator.
Recipe may be doubled or tripled for parties or gift giving.
This quick and easy Caramel Pecan Sauce is perfect for family desserts, entertaining guests, or gift giving. It is delicious spooned over cakes, ice cream, rolls, and more.
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Dessert Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup - Chopped Pecans
2 Tablespoons - Butter
1/2 Cup - Brown Sugar (packed)
1/2 Cup - Granulated Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon - Salt
3/4 Cup - Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup - Water
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter and toast Pecans over Medium-Low heat.
Once pecans are toasted, remove saucepan from heat.
Separate the toasted pecans from the butter and set aside.
Add Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, and Salt to the saucepan and return to a medium-low heat.
Sugar mixture will begin to melt. Stir frequently and watch carefully.
Bring to a rolling boil.
The sugars will turn to liquid and become an amber color. Do not burn.
Once the sugars have reached the desired color, turn heat to Low and pour in Heavy Cream and Water. The sugar mixture may harden, but it will liquify quickly again.
Mix in Toasted Pecans.
Stir constantly until caramel sauce thickens a bit. Be careful not to burn.
Remove from heat.
Notes
1.) If pouring hot Caramel Pecan Sauce into a glass jar, be sure to heat the jar first. 2.) The sauce will thicken as it cools. 3.) Keep unused sauce in the refrigerator. 4.) Recipe may be doubled or tripled for parties or gift giving.
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I know you will enjoy this delicious and simple Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll. Don’t forget to stock up on your holiday needs like Reddi-wip and Pumpkin Rolls at Walmart.
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Here is a tasty recipe that is great for busy school days, leisurely weekends, or special holiday brunches — German Pancakes! Make them a tradition in your family.
German Pancakes Recipe
Capturing a Family Tradition
When I was a kid, it was always a great morning when you woke up and smelled German Pancakes cooking. Mmm, I’m getting hungry already. Why is that? Because we are making German Pancakes today. This recipe is easy, versatile, and delicious! That is why it has been a family tradition for generations.
German Pancakes are a crepe-like pancake, they are large and thin. You brush them with Gold’n Soft spreadable butter and add cinnamon and sugar, or jellies, jams, fresh fruit, or whatever you like. Roll the pancake, sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and serve. They are perfect for a family with differing tastes because you make them individually. Have all one flavor (like me, cinnamon and sugar – yum!), or mix it up.
These pancakes are quick and easy, so they are a perfect choice for fueling the kids up before school, a leisurely weekend breakfast, or a holiday brunch.
Fillings of Choice: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jams; Jellies, Fruit, etc.
Powdered Sugar (Optional)
Syrup (optional)
Directions:
Crack open the Eggs into a bowl.
Add Milk to eggs, beat well.
Mix Flour and Salt in a separate bowl.
Stir flour and salt mixture into the milk and eggs gradually, until smooth.
The batter will be thin.
Heat a heavy 8-inch to 10-inch skillet and grease lightly with butter or oil.
Pour only enough batter to make a very thin pancake. Tip the skillet from side to side and around to help spread the pancake batter as needed.
Cook on one side (without flipping) until the pancake begins to blister or bubble. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until a light golden color. Do not over cook. You do not want them to get hard or crispy. NOTE: Pancakes cook very quickly, pay attention.
Remove from skillet and place on a board.
Once you have several pancakes stacked on the board, you can begin filling one at a time.
Brush one side only with Gold’n Soft butter.
Add about 1 to 2 Tablespoon(s) of your desired filling: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jam; Jelly; Fruit; etc. to the buttered side.
Roll pancake from one edge all the way across to the other side.
Place rolled pancake (or two) on a plate and dust with Powdered Sugar.
NOTE: If you have two cooks, one can be cooking the pancakes while the other fills and rolls them. Kids love to help with these pancakes.
You can see above how I butter a pancake and sprinkled it with cinnamon and sugar before rolling it — that’s my favorite! Below is a slideshow of how to roll a German pancake with fresh fruit.
Here is a tasty recipe that is great for busy school days, leisurely weekends, or special holiday brunches -- German Pancakes! Make them a tradition in your family.
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Breakfast
Cuisine: German
Ingredients:
1-1/4 Cup - Milk
4 - Eggs
1 Cup - Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Butter
Fillings of Choice: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jams; Jellies, Fruit, etc.
Powdered Sugar (Optional)
Syrup (optional).
Directions:
Crack open the Eggs into a bowl.
Add Milk to eggs, beat well.
Mix Flour and Salt in a separate bowl.
Stir flour and salt mixture into the milk and eggs gradually, until smooth.
The batter will be thin.
Heat a heavy 8-inch to 10-inch skillet and grease lightly with butter or oil.
Pour only enough batter to make a very thin pancake. Tip the skillet from side to side and around to help spread the pancake batter as needed.
Cook on one side (without flipping) until the pancake begins to blister or bubble. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until a light golden color. Do not over cook. You do not want them to get hard or crispy. NOTE: Pancakes cook very quickly, pay attention.
Remove from skillet and place on a board.
Once you have several pancakes stacked on the board, you can begin filling one at a time.
Brush one side only with butter.
Add about 1 to 2 Tablespoon(s) of your desired filling: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jam; Jelly; Fruit; etc. to the buttered side.
Roll pancake from one edge all the way across to the other side.
Place rolled pancake (or two) on a plate and dust with Powdered Sugar
Notes
If you have two cooks, one can be cooking the pancakes while the other fills and rolls them. Kids love to help with these pancakes.
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Shop for Gold’n Soft products
You can feel good about serving your family Gold’n Soft. It is made with simple ingredients offering a great buttery taste with no cholesterol or hydrogenated oils, ZERO trans fats per serving, and is easily spreadable. It comes in convenient sizes — 15 ounces (great for smaller households) and 45-ounce packages. This great value gets even better with this 50¢ COUPON.
FIND a Store near you! We picked ours up from the refrigerated Fresh Dairy section at our local Smart & Final.
As you can tell, German Pancakes are still one of my all time favorite breakfasts. So much so that we sometimes have them for dinner. Who says pancakes are only for breakfast? LOL You can even fill these pancakes with savory items such as chicken, asparagus, and more. The sky is the limit.
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Busy schedules got your life on the run? Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast is a quick and easy pick-me-up recipe for more energy and alertness.
Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast
A Quick and Easy Recipe to boost Energy and Alertness
So, here we are, back to school and heading quickly for the holiday season. And what does that mean? Extremely busy schedules, life on the run, and the need for quick and easy pick-me-ups that provide more energy and alertness. That is where this fantastic recipe and Gold Peak®Tea Lattes & Coffee come into play.
You’ve heard it before, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, still, you need lunch, dinner, and maybe even a snack. This delicious recipe is perfect for any time of the day. Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast is packed with protein and nutrients that make it a smart choice to help boost your energy.
Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast Recipe
Ingredients:
1 – Avocado
1 – Handful Fresh Spinach Leaves
1/4 – Shallot
1 – Roma Tomato
4 – Eggs
Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Directions:
Once you start cooking, things move very quickly, so have everything prepped and ready to go.
Slice the Roma Tomato and Shallot, set aside.
Chiffonade the Spinach, set aside.
Separate 3 Egg Whites, add 1 Whole Egg (or you could use whole eggs), lightly beat. Set aside.
This delicious recipe is perfect for any time of the day. Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast is packed with protein and nutrients that make it a smart choice to help boost your energy.
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients:
1 - Avocado
1 - Handful Fresh Spinach Leaves
1/4 - Shallot
1 - Roma Tomato
4 - Eggs
Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Directions:
Once you start cooking, things move very quickly, so have everything prepped and ready to go.
Slice the Roma Tomato and Shallot, set aside.
Chiffonade the Spinach, set aside.
Separate 3 Egg Whites, add 1 Whole Egg (or you could use whole eggs), lightly beat. Set aside.
Mash Avocado with a fork, set aside. (see my Avocado Tips & Tricks - https://bit.ly/2eIn6wC)
Lightly spray skillet with Cooking Oil, heat skillet.
Place 2 slices of Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread (or your bread of choice) in the toaster to toast while you are cooking.
Saute Shallots, then add Spinach, until wilted.
Add Eggs to the pan and scramble soft, about 2 minutes.
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Pick up Gold Peak Tea Lattes and Coffee Drinks
Whether it is first thing in the morning or a mid-afternoon snack, Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast is the perfect pick-me-up when paired with Gold Peak. Who needs the hassle of running out to the coffee shop for cold brewed coffee or tea lattes when you can find the convenient ready to drink coffees and teas at your local Walmart and have them right in your own home? You could even grab one for on the go. The Gold Peak Tea Lattes and Coffee Drinks come in a variety of new and exciting flavors to satisfy every taste.
Coffee Drinks
Made with only the finest of ingredients, Gold Peak Coffee features 100% Arabica Beans, real cream, and real sugar.
My favorite is the Salted Caramel Coffee Drink, I am a sucker for anything caramel. LOL Rory loves the Vanilla Chai Tea Latte, but all of the flavors are delicious and a great way to perk up a midday slump.
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Your friends will love this fruity rum punch at your next girls’ night party. Refreshing, delicious, and pretty. Made with Bacardi Superior.
Fruity Rum Punch
A Girls’ Night Favorite
Getting together with my girl friends is something to which I look forward. We have such a fun and stress-free time on Girls’ Night. It doesn’t really matter if we just sit a round chatting, or if we are working on a charitable project, crafting, or playing games. What is always part of our time together is camaraderie, laughter, and great food and drink.
Today, I’d like to share one of our favorite recipes, Fruity Rum Punch. It is super easy to make and can be done one at a time or in a large batch — great for parties. This punch features Bacardi Superior, which is absolutely perfect for summer rum punches.
Your friends will love this fruity rum punch at your next girls' night party. Refreshing, delicious, and pretty. Made with Bacardi Superior. Check out #RumInTheSun for more tasty recipes using rum, a fabulously versatile spirit.
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 drink
Ingredients:
2 Ounces - Bacardi Superior Rum
2 Ounces - Orange Juice
1-1/2 Ounces - Pineapple Juice
1/4 Ounce - Grenadine
Squeeze of Lime
Ice
Orange (slices for garnish)
Lime (slices for garnish, and the squeeze)
Pineapple Chunks (optional garnish)
Add another layer of fruity deliciousness by switching out the Bacardi Superior for Bacardi Banana Flavored Rum.
Directions:
Fill glass with the desired amount of ice cubes.
Pour Bacardi Superior Rum over ice.
Add Orange Juice, Pineapple, and Grenadine.
Squeeze a little Lime into the drink, and stir.
Garnish with Orange slices and Lime slices.
Notes
This recipe serves one, but you can easily multiply the recipe to make a pitcher or punch bowl full. Enjoy!
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Girls’ Night Ideas
Looking for some great ideas for activities with your friends? Give these a try.
Outings:
Go to a Live Music Concert
Hit a local Street Fair or Festival
Go sing Karaoke
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Group Projects:
Organize a Locks of Love Cut-a-thon
Crochet hats for Knots of Love
Craft ornaments for a seniors’ home
Great Games:
Bunco
Catch Phrase
Taboo
Pictionary
Whatever you are doing, make the most of it with some great eats and drinks, like this Bacardi Superior Fruity Rum Punch!
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Give your bathroom a mini-update with football decor for the big game. Make a DIY Football Goal Post Toilet Paper Holder that scores!
Score With Football Decor For The Mega Game!
DIY Football Goal Post Toilet Paper Holder
When planning for the big game, you need to put a few plays into motion. Of course, you have to clean the house and have plenty of seating and space for viewing. Maybe you even have a few party games going to excite the fans. But part of the mega fun of game day is having festive decor to boost the party atmosphere. It is a no-brainer to decorate the main entertaining areas of your home, so today, I am sharing an idea for that little room everybody needs and nobody wants to discuss. I am solving a problem every hostess worries about.
As a hostess, you strive to meet all of your guests’ wants and needs and make them as comfortable as possible so they can enjoy the party. You worry about the little things… you know, like having a guest run out of toilet paper and searching through your cabinets and drawers for more. YIKES! Right? Nobody wants to be in that situation.
Block That Punt!
Block the punt with two easy mega plays that will gain you a first down in guest comfort.
First, stock up on Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Mega Rolls.
Mega Rolls go the distance in keeping the rush to flush covered. These fuller rolls mean you have to change them less often. More yardage than other rolls and guaranteed to fit your standard holder — that scores an extra point!
Second, make your own Football Goal Post Toilet Paper Holder.
This football decor for your bathroom is both festive and functional. Parties for the mega football game can go on for hours on end, and let’s face it, the more guests the better. So, even with the large mega rolls, you don’t want to have a bath tissue fumble. Your guests will not have to search for a new roll, they will be in plain view — 2 point conversion!
1 x 18 inches (I cut mine at 15 inches because I had extra height with a coupler).
2 x 8-1/2 inches
2 pieces of custom length to use as feet and will fit inside your base
1/2 Inch Schedule-40 PVC Fittings
1 Tee (slip fitting, no threads)
2 Elbows (slip fitting, no threads)
1 Side Outlet 90-Degree Elbow (slip fitting, no threads) **NOTE – if you can only get a Side Outlet Elbow that has two slips and one threaded, you will need to get a 1/2 inch coupler to convert the threaded port to slip. That is what I had to use.
2 Caps
Football Turf
Basket (a crate will work, whatever you have)
Yellow Spray Paint
Scuff Pad
Alcohol
Old Newspaper
Other Football Themed Items
Sandpaper (optional)
Primer (optional)
Tools:
Plastic Pipe Cutters
Measuring Tape
Pencil
How To:
Plan your project. The measurements above are what I used for mine, but depending on your base and space you may want yours smaller or larger. Test it out, and create a plan.
Remove any stickers from pipes or fittings.
Measure your PVC Pipe and mark where to cut with a pencil.
Cut the pipe using your cutters (a hacksaw will work too).
Once all lengths are cut, you can start assembling the goal post.
Slide the two 5-1/2″ pipe pieces into the horizontal ends of the Tee with the perpendicular open end facing down.
Add the Elbows to each end, with the open ends facing upward.
Slip the 8-1/2″ pipe pieces into the upright ends of the Elbows.
Place a Cap on the end of each upright.
Attach the long 18″ pipe length into the downward opening of the Tee.
Slide the Side Outlet Elbow onto the bottom of the long pipe. (If you need to attach a Coupler to the threaded port of the Side Outlet Elbow. Attach the Coupler to the pipe).
Place your additional varied size pipe pieces to the final two opening of the Side Outlet Elbow. These will be your feet to make the goal post stand and do not need to be perfect as nobody will see them.
Scuff the pipes and fittings so the paint will adhere.
PVC Pipe and Fittings are stamped. You will want to turn all the pieces so the stamping is placed at the back of the goal post. The feet should be positioned coming out the front of the goal post.
Squeeze the pipes and fittings together so they are tight.
Gently wipe the pipes and fitting with alcohol to remove any oils from your fingertips. This will help the paint adhere better.
Spray paint the goal post (check the tip below). Let it dry thoroughly.
Call the Blitz Play
TIP for Spray Painting:
Sack that blushing quarterback before he gets started.
Always apply spray paint in short bursts. Do a light coat just to fog the surface. Let that stand for a few seconds to get tacky then apply more, again in short burst of paint. Never hold the nozzle down for a steady spray, as that leads to blushing (a milky or hazy appearance and low gloss when dried).
Assemble the Goal Post Toilet Paper Holder Football Decor:
Place the constructed and painted goal post inside your base of choice (I used a basket that fit on top of the toilet tank).
Stuff the basket with old newspaper to fill the space.
Tuck the Football Turf over the newspaper and inside the basket sides. (I used football turf drink holders, and ripped the seem so they would lay flat).
Decorate with other Football Decor. (I drew a football play on a small sandwich board style chalkboard, added a couple of penalty flags, and a cutout football).
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Remember all those mornings when you were a kid and eating cereals for breakfast? It was great sitting down to your favorite bowl, but sometimes you wished the cereal was something a little bit more. Today, we are going to re-imagine cereal with my new recipe for Cracklin’ Oat Bran Vanilla Buttermilk Pancakes. You are going to love this breakfast dish, and your family will too.
Cracklin’ Oat Bran Vanilla Buttermilk Pancakes
A perfect recipe for an everyday breakfast or special brunch.
So, let’s go ahead and add a little crunch to your pancakes with great flavors for a satisfying start to the day. Kellog’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran Cereal is a great add-in for pancakes. The cereal is hearty enough to not get soggy in the pancake batter, and it provides additional fiber, whole grain, and protein. Surprise yourself and your senses.
Pancakes are quick and easy to make, but I have a little secret to make them even tastier. Plus, there is even a fun part to this recipe that your kids will love to help you with.
Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Egg, Water, Pure Vanilla Extract (my secret ingredient to delicious pancakes), Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran Cereal.
NOTE: You can always use your homemade pancake mix / batter.
Optional Items:
Fresh Fruit (Peaches, Raspberries, Strawberries), Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Maple Syrup, Honey, or whatever toppings you like.
Let’s Make Pancakes!
We are going to start by getting our fruit prepared for topping the pancakes when they are hot off the griddle. I had fresh peaches, raspberries, and strawberries to work with, yum! There was a buy-one-get-one sale on boxed fruits at Albertsons that I could not resist. I got my fruit washed up, then sliced the strawberries and peaches.
I picked up my Cracklin’ Oat Bran at Albertsons too.
Then, you need to get your Cracklin’ Oat Bran ready for the pancake batter (this is where the kids come in). Place the cereal in a sandwich sized zippered baggy, fold it over to get the air out, and seal the bag. Then, let your kids gently hammer the cereal with the side of a wooden mallet / tenderizer. You want the cereal to be broken up into smaller pieces, but not pulverized. Set the baggy of crunchy cereal bits aside.
Light the fire under your griddle. You want it to be hot when your batter is ready.
Get your buttermilk pancake mix out, and follow the directions to make your batter. Add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Once batter is mixed, add in about half of your Cracklin’ Oat Bran bits — you want to save some for garnishing your pancakes. Mix until blended.
Check your griddle to see if it is hot enough by spritzing a little water on the hot surface. The water should bubble, spit, and steam.
Scoop your pancake batter onto the griddle and get cookin’.
Topping the Pancakes:
I made two different types of toppers for our pancakes. They were both scrumptious and beautiful. Both plates are garnished with the additional Cracklin’ Oat Bran bits.
Peach and Raspberry with Vanilla Greek Yogurt and Honey
Strawberries with Maple Syrup
Now, this is an easy breakfast that you would be proud to serve to your family, friends, or even for holiday and special occasion entertaining. The Cracklin’ Oat Bran adds a little cinnamon flavor to the pancake along with the unexpected crunch — a great way to re-imagine cereal.
An easy breakfast that you would be proud to serve to your family, friends, or even for holiday and special occasion entertaining. The Cracklin' Oat Bran adds a little crunch to your pancakes with great flavors for a satisfying start to the day.
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Breakfast, Brunch
Ingredients:
1 3/4 Cups - Buttermilk Pancake Mix
1 Egg
1 Cup - Water
1 teaspoon - Pure Vanilla Extract (my secret ingredient to delicious pancakes)
1 Cup - Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran Cereal
NOTE: You can always use your homemade pancake mix / batter.
Optional Items:
Fresh Fruit (Peaches, Raspberries, Strawberries)
Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Maple Syrup
Honey
Directions:
Start by getting our fruit prepared for topping the pancakes when they are hot off the griddle.
Get your Cracklin' Oat Bran ready for the pancake batter (this is where the kids come in). Place the cereal in a sandwich sized zippered baggy, fold it over to get the air out, and seal the bag. Then, let your kids gently hammer the cereal with the side of a wooden mallet / tenderizer. You want the cereal to be broken up into smaller pieces, but not pulverized.
Set the baggy of crunchy cereal bits aside.
Light the fire under your griddle. You want it to be hot when your batter is ready.
Make your buttermilk pancake batter.
Add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Once batter is mixed, add in about half of your Cracklin' Oat Bran bits (you want to save some for garnishing your pancakes).
Mix until blended.
Check your griddle to see if it is hot enough by spritzing a little water on the hot surface. The water should bubble, spit, and steam.
Scoop your pancake batter onto the griddle and get cookin'.
Top your Pancakes and Serve.
Notes
Topping Suggestions:
I made two different types of toppers for our pancakes: Peach and Raspberry with Vanilla Greek Yogurt and Honey Strawberries with maple Syrup
They were both scrumptious and beautiful. Both plates are garnished with the additional Cracklin' Oat Bran bits.
