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These chocolate covered strawberry jello shots are a little sweet, a little boozy, and perfect for Valentine’s Day! Let’s make them together 🍓🍫 INGREDIENTS 3 (16-oz.) containers of large strawberries 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 cup white chocolate chips 2 tsp. refined coconut oil, divided 1 packet plain gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1 cup vanilla vodka To prepare the strawberries, slice off a piece of the side of each washed strawberry. Place strawberries in a cupcake/muffin tin to keep steady. You may need to fold paper towels to keep them steady until the gelatin congeals after you fill them. Use a small spoon to scoop out the middle section of your strawberry to make a little cup. A small spoon or small melon baller works wonderfully for this job. Combine one cup of boiling water with a pack of plain gelatin. Stir until no clumps appear. Add one cup of vanilla vodka to the gelatin mixture and stir to combine. Fill each strawberry with the vodka gelatin mixture (I use a teaspoon to fill them) and place the muffin tin in the refrigerator to allow the gelatin to congeal. This will take 2-3 hours. Add white chocolate chips to a bowl, and do the same for the dark chocolate chips. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to each bowl. Heat each bowl in the microwave for 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between each interval. It should take about 60 seconds total for each. Once the chocolate is melted, dip each strawberry into the chocolate and place it on wax or parchment paper. Then, put the tray in the fridge to cool and set the chocolate. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve! #ValentinesDay #chocolatecoveredstrawberries #jelloshots

This is your sign to clean your dishwasher and washing machine filters! #CleanTok #appliances

My daughter’s family got hit hard with the stomach bug. Here's how to manage the vomit #1 If you’ve been exposed to the bug, cut off all red foods—red stains! Stick to bland foods. #2 Babs Barf Basket - Sandwich a glow stick between two garbage bags and place around a laundry basket. Put it near their bed (this works like a charm), especially at night #3 If they do miss…here’s how you get the vomit out of upholstery and rugs: Remove all excess vomit before cleaning. Sprinkle enough baking soda to cover the impacted area and let it sit for at least 20-30 minutes. Vacuum the baking soda up. Then, with a mixture of: - ¼ tsp dish soap - 1 tbsp white vinegar - 1 cup warm water Blot the stain and then sponge any excess residue away with cold water Save this for the next time the bug hits 🤢 #stomachbug

🌯Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos🌯 Take breakfast off your to-do list! 🌯 INGREDIENTS: 1 (28oz) bag frozen Potatoes O’Brien (with red peppers and onions) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 dozen large eggs 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or any preferred cheese) 1 (16oz) can refried beans 1 pack burrito-sized flour tortillas (8 burritos) or soft taco size (10 burritos) 🌯 INSTRUCTIONS: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add frozen Potatoes O’Brien, pressing them into a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes to develop color, then stir and cook for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. For crispier potatoes, cook in two batches with extra oil. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour the eggs over the potatoes in the skillet. Let them sit for 1 minute, then stir gently. Repeat twice until the eggs are slightly underdone, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the cheese over the egg and potato mixture. Allow it to melt while you prepare the tortillas. Remove the entire pack from the plastic packaging. Sandwich the tortillas between two damp paper towels and microwave for 20-30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable. Spread 1/4 cup of refried beans on each tortilla. Stir the beans in the can first to make them easier to spread. Divide the potato, egg, and cheese mixture evenly over the beans. Roll up the burritos: Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly without squeezing too hard to avoid tearing the tortilla. Wrap each burrito in a sheet of parchment paper (around 13” x 10”), ensuring all sides are covered to prevent drying out in the freezer. Then wrap in plastic or tin foil. Place in the freezer. Remove the foil/ plastic wrap and microwave the parchment-wrapped burritos on high for about 5 minutes, or until fully heated. For a crispy exterior, brown the burritos in a skillet with a little oil, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream. #easybreakfast #breakfastburrito

I recently learned about the risk plastic cutting boards pose, and I immediately told all my kids about it! Everything I say to my kids, l, of course, tell you too. When using your plastic cutting board, the knife creates little marks, nicks, and cuts on the board. And that plastic from those microabrasions ends up in your food and body. So much so that you likely ingest ten credit cards' worth of microplastics or 50 grams within one year! So...l have made the switch, and you should too. To keep that wooden cutting board germ-free, do this once a week and wash the wooden board regularly after use. WOODEN CUTTING BOARD DEEP CLEAN: Wash the board with dish soap.Then, sprinkle the entire board with baking soda. Add about ½ tosp of salt to a lemon and scrub away. Rinse the board with vinegar, let it dry, and you'll be ready to go! #DidYouKnow

Feeling sick? Here are three things MY Mom would do to make us feel better back in the 1950’s and now, I am sharing them with you! First, she would make a nice bowl of Pastina. Here’s how she would make it: INGREDIENTS ¾ c dry pastina (you can use any small pasta, I use Acini di Pepe) 3 c chicken broth 2 tbsp salted butter ½ cup grated parmesan cheese. INSTRUCTIONS Boil your chicken broth, add the pastina and then salted butter. Bring to a simmer and after about 9 minutes your pastina will be ready to serve, just add your parmesan cheese! Second, she would make a mustard plaster. Slowly add water to 1 part water and 1 part dry mustard. Spread the paste onto a soft cloth (can be an old t-shirt or any old cloth). Fold the cloth in half and then apply it to your chest and/or back for up to 15 minutes. Remove the plaster and wash the area with warm water. *You can apply Olive Oil or Coconut Oil to the area where you apply the cloth to avoid burns Third, she always told us to gargle with salt water if we had a scratchy throat. All you need is 1 tsp of salt in a cup of warm water (let it dissolve), and gargle away! XO, Babs

Replying to @Amanda Kelley110 THE BABS BARF BASKET! Perfect for those who are struggling with the stomach flu. Sandwich a glow stick between two garbage bags and place around a laundry basket. Put it near their bed (this works like a charm), especially at night. #sick #stomachbug

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Keep track of your paint colors the easy way — write the name on the back of your switch plate in each room. No more guessing! Plus, if you're going to sell your house, the new homeowners will thank you for this one. If you are saving paint just for the name of it, this is the perfect way to dispose of it (and declutter your space!). How to dispose of your paint: Oil-Based: never pour it down the drain, instead, bring it to a local hazardous waste disposal site Water-Based: you can let it dry out completely if there is a small amount of paint left (once dry, you can throw it in your regular trash)...if you have a lot of paint left, take it to a hazardous waste disposal site if no longer needed. BABS TIP: if you have a large amount of one color, donate it to a local school or community center! #paintcolors #Home

I could use your help! The one thing we're unsure of is the great room's stain. Should we stain it closer to the stair color (a bit darker, not as warm), paint it cream, or leave it? I think it's finally safe to say we have a month left until the Basket House is ready This was my first renovation, and I've learned so much. What do you think so far? Our biggest goal was to keep that 1800's charm. Also, to clarify we are putting built-in pull out beds in the loft area for my older grandkids #baskethouse #thebaskethouse

Do these 3 things now so when sickness strikes you’re ready! #sick #sicknessremedies #sickremediesn

A love letter to my younger self. 💌 #coffeeshop #youngerself #selflove

The secret to youth? If you ask me at age 76 looking back, the secret to youth is not the expensive skin care routine trying to ward off those (beautiful) wrinkles or how you dress. The secret is all in how you embrace life - the everyday! It’s about your attitude. So when given the opportunity, DANCE in the rain. #advice #sliceoflife #vacation

Available for preorder now 🥹 link in profile everyday with babs 🫶

Every meal is a major decision when you’re on vacation 🥹 #vacation #whatsfordinner

Tickets are available NOW for the Every Day with Babs BOOK TOUR 🤗 Head to the link in my profile to get tickets. I'm coming to Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and LA. If your location is not on the tour, please comment below with your location. If there is enough demand I will be adding new stops throughout the year. Should I bring Mr. Babs with me? I am so excited to meet so many of you! #everydaywithbabs #cookbook #booktour

The countdown begins with five short weeks to go. Over 40 years of experience of getting dinner on the table, here it is... wrapped up in one book written just for YOU...Every Day with Babs. Available for pre-order now. Link in bio! #cookbook #everydaywithbabs