Quick, easy and DELICIOUS Apple Crisp

If you like a quick, easy and delicious dessert, THIS recipe is for you. I absolutely love how simple it is to throw this apple crisp recipe together... and it makes your house smell AMAZING!!! Give it a try and let me know what you think.

You'll need:

• 9-10 cups of peeled, cored and sliced apples
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1tsp cinnamon
• 3 Tbsp water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup melted butter

I've included the instructions below, but you can also check out the video I made here:

***note - The video says 350 degrees C, but it should be 350 degrees F. 

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then, peel, core, and slice apples. Place in the bottom of a greased baking dish.

2) Mix together 1 cup white sugar, 1 tbsp of flour, and 1 tsp cinnamon.

3) Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples. Then pour on the water.

4) To make the topping: mix 1 cup oats, 1 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp baking soda. Once combined, mix in 1/2 cup melted butter.

5) Spoon mixture over apples, and bake in oven until top is golden and apples are bubbling.

6) Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!!!!

Simple Quiche RECIPE that you can make in less than 5 minutes / It's budget-friendly too!

Who doesn't love a quick weeknight meal? This Quiche recipe is a staple in our house. It's delicious and super-easy to make. It's also budget-friendly. Check out the step-by-step instructions here.

Check out the short recipe video I made here.

I love that this recipe uses biscuit mix that I buy inexpensively at my local Dollarama. And it's delicious and sooooo easy to make! Give it a try and let me know what you think.

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

5 NEW EDIBLE GIFT IDEAS made using Dollarama supplies... with FREE gift tags included

I'm back with ALL NEW edible gift ideas. What's better than a USEFUL Christmas gift? Today I'm sharing easy and inexpensive gifts made using dollar store supplies AND I'm sharing FREE gift tags you can use to make the gifts even better. Make sure to check out the video at the end of this post (or on YouTube here) to see all the step by step instructions.

1) Sock wine holder - Adorable Dollarama socks are used to wrap a wine bottle. It doesn't get much better -- or cuter -- than this! Check out the step by step instructions here.

2) DIY baking kit - Grab Dollarama baking supplies, a baking dish, and a free gift tag, and you have a gift that's a treat and an activity. Find the step by step instructions here, and the download the free tag below.

To download the free tag: click on the picture below, right click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

3) Santa's favorite Christmas brownies - This festive jar of brownies is made from a dollar store mix. It's budget-friendly and delicious! Find the full step by step instructions here, and the free downloadable tag below.

To download the free tag: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photos.

4) Santa's favorite X-large chocolate chip cookies - This cookie jar makes a fun gift, and they are great for Christmas Eve too. Check out the step by step instructions here, and download the gift tag for FREE below.

To download the free gift tag: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

And if you are interested in making your cooking mix from scratch, you can find the recipe here.

To download the "cookies for Santa" tags: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

5) Christmas morning pancake mix - Who doesn't want a little help on Christmas morning? This pancake mix is perfect for busy families during the holidays. Find the recipe here, and download the free tags below.

To download the Christmas morning pancake mix tag: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

To see all the details of these fantastic edible gift ideas made using Dollarama supplies, check out the video I made here:

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

5 Genius Budget-friendly Ideas for SUMMER... including FREE games and decor

Summer is definitely my favourite season. Who doesn't love decorating with cheerful colors, vacations, and warm temperatures? Today, I'm sharing a few genius ideas for summer... including food, decor, and more. I use a lot of dollar store supplies AND I have freebies too!

I even made a fun video with all the info you need!

Watch the video here.

1) Hand painted lemon slice coasters - I found a six pack of rounds at the dollar store, and I thought it would be fun to turn them into lemon slice coasters. They are super simple and fun to paint -- at any age. I'm not much of a painter, but I think they turned out really cute! You can find the full step-by-step instructions here.

2) Cheesecakes in jars - I love these individual cheesecakes. They are portable and perfect for camping, picnics, and bbqs. And... the best part is how easy they are to make. Find the instructions for these "no bake" cheesecakes here.

3) FREE Summer print - I love cute summer print, and this one is FREE and looks adorable in a dollar store frame.

To download the picture I designed: click on the picture you want (below), right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular photo.

4x6

5x7

8x10

4) Printable SUMMER Tic Tac Toe - I'm obsessed with these little games I designed. They are perfect for summer days, camping, and road trips. I love the bright colours and the fact that they are an activity AND a snack. Cute, right?

To download the games I designed for free: click on one of the photos below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regurlar 4x6 photo.

5) FREE Summer decor - I love inexpensive seasonal decor, and these summer prints are super-cute and FREE. Grab copies here, pop them in a dollar store frame, and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy these budget-friendly ideas for summer. Let me know which one is your favourite in the comments below... and don't forget to watch my video for a closer look.

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

You might also like the summer DIYs here.

EASY Easter Desserts that are DELICIOUS and Guaranteed to Impress!

If you like EASY holiday desserts, you are going to LOVE the quick and delicious recipes I'm sharing today. I have short cuts to share... and a step by step video. Take a peek, and let me know which Easter dessert is your favourite!

1) No-bake Easter cheesecakes (from a mix) - Find the step by step instructions here.

2) Mini egg brownies (from a mix) - If you like a good short-cut, you are going to love this quick and easy Easter dessert. Check out the easy "how to" here.

3) Soft and chewy mini egg cookies - To make a delicious Easter cookie, all you need to do is add mini eggs to your "go to" chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can find mine here.

4) No-bake chocolate/oatmeal/coconut Easter cookies - These are my FAVORITE Easter cookies. They are the perfect chocolate cookie... and they are easy to make. Find my recipe here.

For a closer look (and more instructions) check out the 5 minute video I made below.

What's your plan for Easter dessert? I hope you try out some of my favourites!

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

***Find more Easter ideas here.

EASY Valentine's Day Treats... featuring chocolate dipped goodies

Let's be honest... Valentine's Day is all about the chocolate. And homemade chocolate treats are guaranteed to impress family and friends. Today, I'm sharing EASY chocolate dipped goodies. You are going to be amazed at how simple the chocolate dipped heart-shaped strawberries are to make!

My favourite part of my Valentine's Day treat tray starts with heart-shaped strawberries. You halve the strawberries and cut a "V" from the top. (Check out the video below for step-by-step instructions.)

Insert a skewer, dip in melted chocolate, and place on wax paper to set.

Cute, right?!

You can also dip other things in chocolate. Try cookies, caramels, and cashews.

Then... when all the items have set... lay everything out on a tray. I added a bowl full of candies to the middle to add a bit of interest. Doesn't it look great? AND it tastes even better than it looks!

Check out this video for all the instructions / recipe video.

Thanks for checking out my latest easy and inexpensive Valentine's Day treat ideas! Let me know which one is your favourite. Happy Valentine's Day!!!

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

If you are looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration, check out more than 30 Valentine's Day ideas here.