2014 is coming to a close, and if I were to sum up our year in two words it would be "Chaos & Crazy". Not that it's been a bad year, it has been a great year but so much going on in every which way, hardly a moment to stop. This year we're closing out the year with a bang as I wrap up the final edits of the book (eeekkkkkkkkk) and we fight our traditional Christmas flu. Yep, it's one of our crazy ... [ read more... ]
Archives for 2014
19Dec2014
Baker’s Dozen – Krusteaz Holiday Recipes
Just a few days ago I shared with you my Krusteaz peppermint crunch cookies sticks, (Seriously, have you made them yet? - so good!) Today I want to show you what the rest the Baker's Dozen has been baking! You might as well preheat the oven now... How about these Cheesy Corn Filled Muffins by DoughMessTic? I'm pretty sure my kids would go nuts over them! Whoa. How about this Cherry ... [ read more... ]
15Dec2014
Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies
I simply can not wrap my head around the fact that Christmas is just days way. Days! It seems like no matter how hard I try, there is just never enough time at Christmas time. My "to do" list is always twice as long as the hours in the day, especially this year. Normally I have all sorts of goodies stored up in the freezer to easily pull out and serve at events as they come and go. Just has not ... [ read more... ]
9Dec2014
Grinch Cupcake Tutorial
Woah, hello there! Did ya miss me? I sure have missed you guys! I know things have been super quiet around here for far too long, but I have great news! The very first edition of the MBC book, is finished! Happy dance, happy dance! There is still quiet a long way to go, but the around the clock sprinkle fest will calm down just a bit for me - so I can get back to enjoying life outside the book, ... [ read more... ]
6Nov2014
Krusteaz Gluten Free Pumpkin Brownie Stacks
Who's up for some brownies covered in pumpkin frosting, stacked in twos, and totally gluten free? Oh and did I mention crazy easy? Let me start off by being totally honest, the words "gluten free" makes the baker in me slightly cringe. Not to get all sciency on you here, but when baking, gluten is a huge player in the chemical reaction process. Although you don't need an abundance of it in ... [ read more... ]
27Oct2014
Grilling With Krusteaz – Weber grill giveaway!
Happy Monday my sweet friends! It's officially Halloween week - who's ready to get their candy on?! My kids are already mapping out their plan of attack and negotiating who's going to be trading what, trick-or-treat prenups if you will. Personally, I reserve the right to 10% off the top - my fee for dragging them through the neighborhood each year ;). I wanted to kick off the week with a ... [ read more... ]
17Oct2014
Poison Apple Gum Balls for BHG!
Can you guys believe Halloween is next weekend?! I mean didn't stores just start putting out pumpkins like yesterday? Eek! This holiday has totally creeped up on me. Thank goodness grandma makes the girls costumes months in advance because outside of that, I have nothing prepared. And if you're anything like me this year, I have a treat for you guys today! Something easy peasy and simple that you ... [ read more... ]
15Oct2014
Spooky Rock Candy Cake For BHG!
Looking for a spooky centerpiece for this years Halloween bash? This year I've teamed up with Better Homes and Gardens to bring you this fun and really simple Spooky Rock Candy cake tutorial. It's really does come together very quickly and would make the perfect center piece for any spooky party! You'll be out of the kitchen and ready to spook in a flash, no tricks all treats here! Head on over to ... [ read more... ]
