We recently celebrated our youngest daughter’s 2nd birthday! Hard to believe that my last baby is already in toddler hood. Time goes by so quickly with little ones. Store bought cupcakes are SO sweet and have dye packed frostings. She won’t eat them! Our girl prefers from scratch baking from her mamas kitchen and for …
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These frozen banana yogurt bites are GOOD, good. I’m not joking here. They are addictively good. The best part about it? They aren’t bad for you! I mean it when I say good. Delicious enough that I would go for these in the freezer over ice cream. Yes, you actually read that right. What is …
Looking for simple and delicious, homemade Christmas cookie recipes? Look no further – here’s 4 of my absolute favorite recipes for Christmas cookies that you don’t want to miss! It’s no secret that I love to make cookies…especially Christmas cookies. In fact, I usually make so many cookies that we end up saving the leftover …
I say this with sadness because I LOVE peanut butter. Like….gravitate towards it 100% of the time. So what did I go and do? Fall hopelessly in love with a man who is deathly allergic. With lots of trial and error and patience I have come to find a couple of recipes that are still …
Looking for Thanksgiving dinner menu ideas? This Spicy Pumpkin Dip recipe is simple to make and only requires 3 ingredients. Perfect for an appetizer or a dessert at your Thanksgiving celebration! Even though I’ve been working hard on my new meal planner and Christmas cards, I haven’t forgotten about Thanksgiving! The Thanksgiving dinner menu is …
Did you know there was a special day just for cookies? Try these 3 homemade cookie recipes for National Homemade Cookie Day this year! National Homemade Cookie Day is celebrated on the 1st of October…every year. And we love trying out new homemade cookie recipes! We love cookies around here. And I do mean love …
Are you looking for a little fall flavor for your cakes and treats? Look no further than this decadent Apple Butter Frosting! Use it on cakes, cupcakes, homemade pop-tarts, muffins, pancakes…just about any food you want to frost. This yummy Apple Butter Frosting has just 4 ingredients and it takes less than 5 minutes to …
Looking for a sweet treat to serve at your next party? These homemade cream puffs are perfect for parties, dessert or even an after school treat for the kids. My youngest daughter loves homemade cream puffs, as do the rest of us, but, she’s been asking for them for months. So, last week I finally …
Want a delicious dessert for dinner tonight? Try my Apple Crunch Pie and you’re family will be begging for more! Apple Crunch Pie…it’s as American as…well, Apple Pie. You just “gotta” love it! Apple Crunch Pie is one of my favorite pies…actually it might be a close second for first place. Good Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Pie …
Do you have a hard time making homemade pie crust? Struggle no longer – this post offers step by step directions with photos to make your own super simple pie crust! Fresh fruit is starting to come in and it’s almost time for making pies! How’s your pie crust making skills? Need a little tune …
It’s my unofficial birthday (leap year baby here!) and what better way to celebrate the delicious little morsels, than with a round-up of yummy chocolate chip recipes from around the web? My girls love chocolate chips. If it was up to my youngest daughter, she’d just save time and eat them straight out of the …
Want to surprise your sweetie with some homemade Valentines Day cookies? Here’s 9 Valentines day cookie recipes that are sure to make him love you forever! My husband and I don’t go crazy on expensive Valentines Day gifts. Usually he buys me a bouquet of flowers or a plant and I make him a special …
I am a firm believer in fresh air is good for a kiddos soul and these winter outdoor activities are perfect for the whole family. We are outdoor enthusiasts and supporters of learning and imaginative free play within nature. If you truly use your own creativity there is endless things to do and experience outside …
Recently, I posted my list of our favorite Homemade Christmas Cookies, and of course, as I mentioned in the post, I knew I’d throw in a few other cookies, like these Chocolate Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies. That’s what always happens, I just can’t stop myself… I want to make ALL OF THE Christmas Cookies! …
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and you know what that means? It’s time to start planning for Christmas! Since we’ve recently moved, I’m working up a whole bunch of new traditions for my little family and these Peppermint Mocha Whoopie Pies are just the start of my Christmas baking plans. I’ve got a …
Some days, I spend a lot of time procrastinating researching on Pinterest, as was the case the other day. The advantage of the time suck, of course, is that sometimes you come across some really amazing things that you weren’t expecting to find. Like this Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookie recipe! I mean, come on – …
My Perfect Pumpkin Pie recipe is quick and easy, but so delicious you’ll want to make it year-round. As I’ve mentioned before, fall foods are my favorite, and this pumpkin pie recipe is at the top of my list. The sweet and spicy combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and cloves is the greatest way to …
Looking for a quick, easy cookie recipe to add to your holiday baking list? These Orange Oatmeal Spice Cookies are ready in minutes and they only require a few, simple ingredients. As I mentioned the other day, I’ve got a long list of holiday recipes that I want to make this year and these Orange …
Are your kids always starving after school? Surprise them with these adorably delicious, pop in your mouth homemade pizza muffins. My kids love these homemade pizza muffins and the funny part about it is, they happened on a fluke. They wanted pizza one night and I really just didn’t want to make homemade pizza from …
Boy, was I surprised when I found some of these homemade pretzel recipes! From savory appetizers to delicious desserts, pretzels seem to find there way onto every type of dish you can imagine. Some look surprisingly delicious and some are pretty unexpected! But, whether you’re a die-hard pretzel lover or a pretzel picker, you’re not …
Hello! I hope your week is going well. Today, I’m sharing a Chocolate Fudge Cream Pie recipe that has just 3 ingredients! My husband LOVES Chocolate Cream pie, it’s probably one of his favorite desserts. So, along with his New England Lobster Boil birthday dinner, I threw together this yummy pie. It’s so delicious and …
Hello – I hope you’re having an awesome week because I am sharing the most delicious dessert today and these Minty Crunch Ice Cream Parfaits are perfect for serving with your Corned Beef and Cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day! *UPDATED FROM OLD POST* A few years ago, I was having family over for …
Hello, I hope your week is going well! Today, I’m sharing a new recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies that are out of this world! You’re going to love these super yummy brownies because they are SO EASY! I mean like 6 ingredients easy and it all starts with a cake mix! A marble cake …
These super-addicting Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies need only 4 ingredients and they’re ready in 20 minutes or less! Hello! I hope you’re feeling snack-y today because you have got to try these 4 ingredient peanut butter chocolate chip cookies! I originally shared this recipe back in 2015. But, I thought since you’ve got the …
Love ice cream? Then you have to try this amazingly, delicious Semi-homemade Blueberry Ice Cream! It takes just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare – you’re going to love it! When I was a little girl, there was a company that made a red, white and blue ice cream for patriotic holidays. I don’t …
Love McDonald’s apple pie? Then you have to try this recipe – it’s packed full of cinnamon and apple goodness that is sure to keep you out of the drive-thru. Indulge yourself at home with this delicious McDonald’s Apple Pie copycat recipe instead of wasting your money at the drive-thru. They’re easy to make and …
Are you in search of a lucky treat for St. Patrick’s Day? Surprise the kiddos with these adorably delicious Lucky Leprechaun Cookies! A few years back, I was searching for a St. Patrick’s Day treat for the girls and came across this really simple cake mix cookie recipe that I’d saved on Pinterest. After deciding …
I’ve got a fun recipe for you today! These rustic apple cranberry tarts are super easy to make and they taste so good your family is going to beg you to make them all the time! Plus, if you really wanted to to, you can switch out the apple cranberry filling and use blueberry, cherry …
Check your boring, old apples at the door – these Miniature Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pies are the perfect spring treat to make for your family! Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing my recipe for Miniature Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pies and I think you’re going to love them! These decadent little hand-held pies make a great treat …
These Lemon Balm Sugar Cookies not only taste amazing, but they’re good for you, too. So, give yourself a treat and make some today! A while back, I posted my recipe for homemade lemon balm tincture and if my stats are any indication, then you guys wanna see more herbal recipes…am I right? So, today, …