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10.23.2013
Minion Costume
This Minion Costume is so easy to make! The perfect homemade Halloween costume, with simple instructions to sew a Minion hat! We are totally guilty of letting our two year old watch Despicable Me 2. And judge us if you will, but I’m just saying that if you heard her crack up every time the…
10.21.2013
DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece
This simple Thanksgiving Centerpiece is an easy and inexpensive floral arrangement that is the perfect hostess gift! My mom was always bringing people flowers, whether it was for holidays, because they weren’t feeling well, or just because she wanted to share a small piece of her amazing flower garden with them. It was one of…
10.14.2013
Oatmeal Rolo Bars
These Oatmeal Rolo Bars are your favorite Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in bar form with the addition of perfect drippy caramel Rolos! How to Make Oatmeal Rolo Bars This is a brief overview of this easy recipe. For the full recipe please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Whisk together the dry…
10.07.2013
Buffalo Chicken Panini
Buffalo Chicken Panini | A delicious and simple sandwich you won’t be able to get enough of! Since I am writing this at 6 am from the beautiful Monterey, California (stupid body not adjusting to time change) and I am currently sitting in the most amazing hotel room I have ever laid eyes on (more…
09.30.2013
DIY Halloween Candles
Super cute DIY Halloween candles that can be dressed up any spooky way you want! It’s so funny how blogs grow and change over time. But I guess that is because they are a good reflection of the blogger behind them. When I first started my blog, I really thought that it would be mainly…
09.26.2013
Cookie Butter Butterscotch Fudge
Cookie Butter Butterscotch Fudge! This fudge is so delicious and so easy that it is a must make for your holiday season! I’m about to introduce you to the fudge that is going to end your diet. Okay, let’s not look at it that way. Let’s say, let me introduce you to your winter blubber.…
09.18.2013
Buffalo Chicken Cups
Buffalo Chicken Cups that are super simple to make and totally delicious! I think when Gavin started school last year, I totally underestimated how it would change my life. I think I just thought that it would be like having a little break from the four year old for a few hours. Wrong. I totally…
09.16.2013
Pumpkin Nutella Rolls
Pumpkin Nutella Rolls! The delicious flavors of pumpkin and Nutella swirled together in a delicious pinwheel. Super simple to make and incredibly delicious! Can I tell you the sweetest story? So it was Quinn’s birthday, and we celebrated just our little family of four, and Nathan and I went way overboard with presents, because that’s…
09.09.2013
Apple Pie Muddy Buddies with Streusel Topping
Apple Pie Muddy Buddies with Streusel Topping! The awesomeness of muddy buddies combined with the delicious taste of streusel topped apple pie! When I was pregnant with Gavin, my mom threw the most amazing baby shower for me. (She would want me to add that my wonderful sister-in-laws and some dear friends helped a lot!)…
08.24.2013
Mac N Cheese Panini
Mac N Cheese Panini that goes easy on the effort and heavy on the kid love! Can I make a confession?
08.19.2013
Poke Cakes
Poke Cake recipes are timeless and versatile, with limitless flavors, shapes and sizes. Try some of these simple mouthwatering recipes for your next cake occasion. What is a Poke Cake? Poke Cakes are moist, rich and absolutely scrumptious! All you do is bake a cake, then poke holes in it and fill it with all…
08.12.2013
Twinkie Bomb Pie
Twinkie Bomb Pie is a unique twist on the typical pie. Your friends and family will be shocked when you tell them what it’s made with! Twinkie Bomb Pie! That’s right, a pie. Made out of Twinkies. #Boom. Have you heard that Twinkies are back?? They are so back in fact, that when I first…