“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Monk Fruit In The Raw. I received a promotional item and product sample as a thank you for participating.” As we wrap up another year and begin our New Year’s Eve celebrations, I imagine some of you are looking for some healthier ways to […]
Desserts
Laughing with Disney FROZEN Toys and Snowball Cookies
A family tradition of mine for the week of Thanksgiving is to hit the movie theater and watch whatever new flick has come our way. So many great movies come out around the holidays and this year is no different. This year’s new movie release is one that the entire family is excited about: Disney’s […]
Reign in “The Ultimate Thanksgiving” Twitter Party with a Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Have you had enough pumpkin goodness yet? I don’t think I ever hit the point where I’ve had enough pumpkin! While my family always has at least one pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, I like to get my pumpkin fix in many other ways leading up to Thanksgiving. Pumpkin breads, cupcakes, muffins, pancakes, cakes, and the […]
Quality Time in the Kitchen with Easy Apple Crisp
I wonder what the statistics are for the amount of baking people do between November and December, compared to the rest of the year. I’m guessing it has to be quite a bit higher, wouldn’t you agree? What this means is that people are likely spending more time in the kitchen. Between hosting, holiday […]
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
There is such a variety of treats in the world, and I believe I have tried my share of them. However, that won’t stop me from trying more! I love seeing what other bakers can come up with, and I consider it an art. I believe that different occasions and moods call for different treats. […]
Outshine Fruit Bar Raspberry Smoothies
With all of the exercising and healthier eating I have been doing lately, I sometimes have a difficult time finding enough treats and healthy snacks that I can eat and feel good about it. Because I after all, can’t live without having any treats at all! It can be tricky finding something that tastes good […]
Apple Pudding Cake with Butter Cream Sauce
In the Fall I absolutely love going to Apple Hill to pick apples. In case you aren’t familiar, Apple Hill is made up of many farms, each with different things to offer. Some have crafts for sale, fudge, apple butter, pies, petting zoos, and a variety of other things. Some of the farms allow you […]
2-Minute, 2-Step Peanut Butter Balls (When I Saved Time By Using New Tidy Cats with Glade)
This post brought to you by Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. A few weeks ago I introduced you to new Tidy Cats® with Glade™ now available at Sam’s Club. This new cat litter harnesses the power of two, by combining the effectiveness of Tidy Cats Litter with the fresh scents of Glade. For […]
Hot Apple Cider Floats and Fall Popcorn Trail Mix
After a long hot summer, fall can never come soon enough. Fall, after all, is my favorite time of year! There are just so many things about this season that I love. The food for starters, is amazing! Between apple picking and baking up sticky apply treats, pumpkin goodies, and simmering up delicious soups, you […]
Gooey Butter Cake
Gooey Butter Cake I’m going to tell you upfront that if you do not like sugar and yummy sweet treats, this recipe is not for you! You may have seen different names for this Gooey Butter Cake around the web, such as Chess Squares. They are in fact pretty much the same recipe that take […]