My kids start the countdown for summer in May even though we don't usually get out of school until the end of June. Life has been one celebration after another this year. I love that we have so much to be grateful for but my time and my creativity has been on the decline. We had a last minute family gathering over Memorial Day weekend and made this fun easy Red White & Blue Cookies with NILLA … [Read more...]
Baby Chick Cookie Cupcakes
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This time of year always seems to be so crazy around here. I always think I have more time than I do and always over extend myself. I love helping with all the holidays and parties and almost always sign up to make treats for everything. Sometimes I have a go-to recipe, and sometimes I don't. Sometimes I'm running to the store the night before pulling my hair out trying to figure out what I'm … [Read more...]
Easy Valentine’s Day Treat: Homemade Oreo Cookies Recipe
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I love holidays and making them extra special and festive. Valentine's Day is high on my list as one of my favorite holidays. It is such a great holiday to make a little extra effort to show the people you love how much you care about them. It is so fun to decorate for, and Valentine's Day treats seem extra delicious dressed up in pink and red. Homemade Oreo Cookies are one of my family's favorite … [Read more...]
Heart Shaped Treats For Valentine’s Day
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I like to make each holiday special for the boys by celebrating it all month long. Valentine's Day is easy, just make heart shaped treats. In fact, make everything heart shaped. The following 19 heart shaped treats include desserts like the cute heart shaped brownies I made a few years ago and cheesecakes as well as main dishes like pizza and pot … [Read more...]
Quick and Simple Bunny Cake! Perfect For A Bunny Birthday or Easter!
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Halli turned two years old last weekend! I swear each year seems to go by faster and my kids are suddenly a year older. One of my family's birthday traditions is that I make my kid's birthday cakes, like this years bunny cake. I make old school cut up cakes just like I had when I was a kid. Nothing fancy, just yummy cake, and regular delicious frosting. I really look forward to making their cakes. … [Read more...]
Easy Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
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I love eggnog. It's so good. It's also not the best drink health wise so when I enjoy it my philosophy is just enjoy it to the fullest when you do. The kids are in full holiday spirit with me and I wanted to surprise them after school the other day with a fun holiday inspired drink! Since I recently got a new Blendtec I've been looking for any excuse to use it. I thought milkshakes would be a … [Read more...]
Cute Heart Shaped Brownies Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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I love brownies. If I get an urge for some baked goods I always reach for the brownie mix. It's simple and easy and well, nearly impossible to mess up. I was recently talking on facebook on the topic of brownies and someone mentioned they can't eat a brownie without frosting. Really? I've never had a frosted brownie! So of course I knew I had to try one! In the spirit of Valentine's Day I … [Read more...]
Holiday Magic Bars #Recipe
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Are you looking for a good recipe to add to your Holiday Baking List? Look no further! This is a great recipe to bring to parties or add to your cookie exchanges. I recently shared this photo on my Instagram when I did a day of holiday baking and it also went over to my facebook where many of you asked for the recipe. Doesn't it look good? This was still in the cooling stage before you cut it all … [Read more...]
Got Candy? Make our Reese’s Pieces Cookie Brownie Surprise Recipe! #HersheysHalloween
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I love October. The leaves are changing color, the kids are back in routines, and the string of holidays is just about to start. It's also the time when our home starts filling up with candy and sweets. My boys love trick or treating and come home with piles of candy. Some of our favorites are Hershey's, anything Reese's related and my favorite- KitKats! I know with my three boys all cute … [Read more...]
