Amanda Formaro

Milwaukee

Blogger, Amanda's Cookin' at Freelance

Online editor & blogger, cooking & baking fanatic, craft expert, food blogger, and mom of 4+4 :) https://t.co/YvYyrbt3V7 https://t.co/cf7hNlELgV

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Hydrangea Wreath

Apr 29, 2024 | craftsbyamanda.com | Amanda Formaro

Leave the plastic wrapping on the wreath if it has one. This will keep any stray pieces of straw from shedding off. Cut a piece of floral wire 36 inches long. Fold the wire in half. Fold the wire around the wreath, joining the two ends together and twisting all the way to the end. Bend the end of the twisted wire into a loop and twist together at the bottom to close the loop and secure. This will be your hanger. Use a skewer to poke holes into the outside of the wreath.
25 Green Food Ideas: Treats for Kids and Adults

Mar 4, 2024 | kidsactivitiesblog.com | Amanda Formaro

On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s always fun to partake in festive green food and drinks. Kids love it, as do grown-ups! So we didn’t want to leave the adults out and only share fun food for kids! In this collection of green goodies, you will find some tasty kid foods and drinks. And you’ll also find some more sophisticated edibles for the grown-ups.
3-Minute DIY Nursery Night Lights

Jan 30, 2024 | kidsactivitiesblog.com | Amanda Formaro

Are you ready to make a DIY night light? While we are making this DIY night light for our little one’s nursery, you can use this DIY night light in any room. Kids of all ages, and even adults will love this cute and easy-to-make DIY night light. Personally, I have night lights in almost every room to help my family get around at night. And a DIY night light is must for a nursery whether you forget something or need to check on your little one in the middle of the night.
30 Halloween Luminaries to Light Up the Night

Sep 28, 2023 | kidsactivitiesblog.com | Amanda Formaro

Halloween luminaries are great to light up the Halloween night! Make them cute, make them creepy, all of them are perfect for a spooky craft! I absolutely love Halloween, and making Halloween lanterns and luminaries is something I try to do every year. You can certainly make lanterns any time of year. These are so unique and some of my favorite Halloween décor.
Collections for Kids: Containing, Storing & Displaying

Sep 28, 2023 | kidsactivitiesblog.com | Amanda Formaro

Do your kids love to collect things? Containing your kids collections can be a real challenge, and if you don’t keep them organized, they can make a big mess! After all, there are so many things to collect and they come in all shapes and sizes. We have the best ideas that are family-tested to collect, contain, store and display kids collections!All my family members collect something which is probably why my kids like to collect things.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Shallots and Candied Pecans

Sep 20, 2023 | amandascookin.com | Amanda Formaro

Cut the ends off the Brussels sprouts. Cut sprouts in half lengthwise. Place halved sprouts into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle in the all purpose seasoning and toss to coat. HINT: If you use our seasoning blend, you will only use some of the seasoning on the sprouts. Save the rest for another recipe, like our Air Fryer Acorn Squash!Add seasoned sprouts to the air fryer basket and cook at 370 F for 5 minutes.
25 Frankenstein Crafts & Food Ideas for Kids

Sep 20, 2023 | kidsactivitiesblog.com | Amanda Formaro

These cute Frankenstein craft ideas and super adorable Frankenstein foods for kids are perfect for the Halloween season. Is there a more classic monster than Frankenstein? Kids of all ages can have fun with the green Frankenstein monster crafts and food ideas. So this year, let’s get crafting and cooking Frankie style.
French Martini

Sep 12, 2023 | amandascookin.com | Amanda Formaro |Valentine's Day

A classic French martini is sophisticated and posh with a gorgeous combination of black raspberry liqueur, vodka, and pineapple juice. A French martini stands out in the crowd with its sweet and fruity notes, the exact opposite of a dirty martini. It’s almost like candy with a dash of liqueur, in the best way imaginable. Definitely the kind of sipper that effuses both classy and romantic vibes.
Mexican Inspired Sangria

Sep 10, 2023 | amandascookin.com | Amanda Formaro

Sweet and fruity Mexican inspired sangria goes down incredibly smooth with the help of red moscato, brandy, triple sec, and orange juice that add fresh citrus flair. This refreshing Mexican inspired sangria is a perfect side for steak fajitas on date night! I didn’t really want to fuss with adding extra sugar like most sangria recipes call for, so instead I chose to use Red Moscato, a dessert wine that is already sweet.
Spooky Eyeball Bracelet Cuffs Craft for Halloween

Sep 10, 2023 | kidsactivitiesblog.com | Amanda Formaro

Let’s make Halloween bracelets! These Halloween bracelets are fun, spooky, and great for kids of all ages, both younger kids and older kids. This budget-friendly Halloween bracelets craft requires a few crafting supplies and can be made at home or in the classroom. Today we have a scary cute bracelet craft for kids to celebrate Halloween made out of toilet paper rolls. These DIY Halloween cuffs are covered with spooky eyeballs and are fun to wear.