Warm weather – F I N A L L Y. This weather also means most colleges are out of school and high school is almost out. Basically, graduations are happening and then we get summer!!! I’m really, really wishing I was free from any and all responsibilities for a few months. Like many grads. Just a few months. I [Read more >>]
I want to start by wishing all the mothers out there a Happy Early Mother’s Day! I recently saw a poll on facebook. It read: What do mother’s want most for Mother’s Day? So, what do Mom’s like receiving most on Mother’s Day? Drumroll please… The leading response was, “Anything their kids make them”. Awesome. They better [Read more >>]
Things I’m digging right now: Living my life like Julia Robert’s in “Eat, Pray, Love”. I’m totally down with gaining 10 lbs in Italy and exploring the world, you know? Weather warm enough to walk around in sandals. Bring on the heat! I promise I’ll never complain about being hot again, ever. Reminiscing with my bestie [Read more >>]
I have all of these plum-filled visions in my mind. I’ve been googly eyed over so many recipes lateley! I’m tempted to make all of them. I just can’t decide what to make first. Where am I going with this? Well, my friends. Recently, I have asked a bunch of you to join the Club. I [Read more >>]
You may remember 2010′s CINCO WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE MONTH DE MAYO? But probably not. I think the only person reading then was my mother. Haha, true story. But that’s beside the point. As of 2011, my blog has been up for just over a year! Woot-woot! I want to thank everyone (mom) who stops by for a few minutes [Read more >>]
No oven required and perfect for the upcoming summer months… I think we’re still getting spring and summer in Minnesota. I mean… they were here last year. And the year before that. So they’re bound to show up eventually, right? I wasn’t sure whether to call these 1- sticky, gooey, yummy cheesecake pops or 2- lemon-raspberry cheesecake pops. I went with [Read more >>]
Pin It Don’t you love this small treat trend? Two bites, or even one. Less guilt. Win. Then we won’t feel so bad for eating one five of them, right!? I recently had a friend come up to me and tell me “Cadbury eggs would be awesome!!!” (wink, wink, hint, hint, nudge, nudge) So here I [Read more >>]
Easter is sneaking up on us. In fact, we’re T-minus 4 days. Hence these simple, yet adorable ideas. So let’s get down to business! 4 recipes, 4 days! Easter Bonnet Cookies 1 package (16 oz) Vanilla CANDIQUIK® Candy Coating 24 Round Shortbread Cookies 12 Large Marshmallows, frozen Decorative Icing and Sprinkles Oil-based or Powdered Food Colorings (optional) [Read more >>]
Allow me to overwhelm you with cuteness right now. Thanks to Bakerella whom I believe was the original creator of these delicious little creatures. I think these lil’ chicks are too cute for words. They’ll definitely give these lil’ bunnies a run for their money. Just don’t be like my dad. Here is how our conversation went. Me: [Read more >>]
Almost too cute to eat. Almost. These would definitely be too cute to eat – if they weren’t filled with cake, frosting, and all the other necessities your (ok, my) body needs. For your next Playdate. Birthday. Or how cute would these be in an Easter basket!? I highly recommend: Bunny Cake Bites! freakin’ adorable ‘lil wabbits, [Read more >>]
