Entries by Elizabeth Clay

Crockpot Meals Make Life Better

It’s a full-time job to raise a family. Whether you have another full-time job on top of parenting or not, getting dinner together for a family is sometimes a little too time-consuming…especially when you know pizza is just a phone call away. That’s exactly where Kendra Cundick of Idaho Falls found inspiration. “I wanted to […]

Repurposing With A Purpose: Bananas

We are huge fans of repurposing things here at Jokari. Sure, you can get a lot of use out of everyday products the way they were intended. But it’s incredible how many OTHER ways you can use things, too. This week we went a little bananas. Literally. There are several uses for bananas for that have nothing to […]

Switch Up Pizza Night!

No family hates pizza night, but they might get tired of the same old pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Here are four pizza recipes to switch up your slice! TACO QUESADILLA PIZZA (Source: Closet Cooking) Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning or 1/2 store-bought packet 1/4 cup water 4 (8 inch) tortillas […]

No Time? Try Mug Desserts!

It’s Tuesday night and your kids are begging for something special for dessert. You don’t have time to make cookies, but you don’t want to spend the money to go out for ice cream. What do you do? Make some tasty mug desserts, of course! MICROWAVE JELLY DONUT  Ingredients 2 Tablespoons unsalted Butter 4 Tablespoons […]

Unique Lunchbox Ideas

It’s just a few weeks into the school year, but chances are your kids are already as sick of eating PB&J as you are of preparing them. These fun lunchtime alternatives are easy to make the night prior or when you have the main dish for dinner. Pack each element individually, either in a bento-style […]

What’s in a Lifehack?

When you travel somewhere, do you tie a ribbon to your luggage so it stands out from the rest? Have you ever used an ice cube to get gum out of someone’s hair? Maybe there’s a tennis ball hanging in your garage so you know exactly where to park your car without hitting the wall. […]