How is everyone doing on their New Year’s Resolutions? Still going on or need to start over? I’ve been pretty good with my healthy eating, but have had some guilty days. I love pasta and bread! I blame my athlete needing carbs for track and the lonely leftover caramel chocolate no one wanted. Indoor season is almost over and maybe … Read More ...
Lion Cupcakes and “You Make my Heart Roar” Wrappers
Happy Valentine’s Day! This one came in late, but I don’t believe you need a holiday to tell someone that you love them. These could be made for when someone is having a bad day, for an anniversary, or just as a surprise to show how much you love them. Take away the wrappers and candy hearts and you could … Read More ...
17 Presidents’ Favorite Foods for Presidents’ Day
It’s Presidents’ Day on Monday. Some of you may have a long weekend to enjoy. We have school vacation week! In honor of Presidents’ Day, here are some recipes from some of the past Presidents’. There are some tidbits about the Presidents’ with each recipe. A fun history lesson that won’t be found in the books.
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Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Trifle
The trifle! Elegant enough for a dinner party, romantic enough for a special treat for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, and fun for the family to enjoy for dessert. An easy treat to make in a cup, bowl or even shot glasses. A wonderful dessert that could be made for the holidays also.
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Marshmallow Pops for Presidents’ Day
Are you lucky enough to have a long weekend for Presidents’ Day? Have a little fun with the kids while celebrating Presidents’ Day. I always seemed to learn better when having fun during my lessons. Teach the kids about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington with these cute pops made out of marshmallows, chocolate, and sprinkles.
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Sugar Cookie Love Cake
This cute sugar cookie cake will melt anyone’s heart for Valentine’s Day. These would be wonderful desserts for any special occasion! I would enjoy one for my birthday, since I’m not a cake person. A great treat for a bridal or wedding shower too. Also a great craft treat to make with the kids. The recipe is at the end … Read More ...
Chocolate Covered Strawberry with Cheesecake Filling
On Valentine’s Day, I usually make my family chocolate covered strawberries. It is easy and a rare treat for them. If it wasn’t for the sugar-free diet, I would make these with cheesecake filling. I didn’t commit to the sugar-free diet, so maybe I’ll make these while hubby is at work and eat the evidence. These would be wonderful for … Read More ...
Chocolate Covered Oreo Truffle Hearts
Last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate bark or truffles are great last minute ideas, including this chocolate covered Oreo truffle hearts. Truffles are great alone, but even better for Valentine’s Day when shaped into a heart. Make a trip to the store and surprise your sweetheart or the whole family for Valentine’s Day.
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Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes
As mentioned many times before, you can’t go wrong with chocolate truffles as a gift. Beth from Hungry Happenings knows how to take that truffle one step further. She made edible cupcake liners to place the truffles in. Very few ingredients, quick, easy and will make their hearts soar! This would be cute for after Valentine’s Day too.
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Valentine’s Day Soft Sugar Cookies
Since Valentine’s Day is on Sunday, why not make these soft sugar cookies with the whole family. Baked goods and handmade gifts from the heart are a few of my favorite things! Just be thankful you can’t hear me singing right now! It has more meaning than a card and a box of chocolates that a dozen of other people … Read More ...
Nutella Truffles
Besides chocolate barks, truffles are another easy item that can be made and given as a gift. Truffles can be made for any holiday besides Valentine’s Day and can be gifts at a party such as a bridal shower. These are fun to make with the kids too! Let them do the rolling and and sprinkling of items on top.… Read More ...
How to Store and Freeze Cupcakes
In case you have a big party coming up or you just need to know the proper way to freeze some extra cupcakes, this tutorial is for you. Jesse from Life as a Strawberry will teach you how to store cupcakes before a party or store and freeze them ahead of time. She even shows you how to store and … Read More ...
8 Bit Heart Cookies
Show your geeky side this Valentine’s Day with these cute 8 bit heart cookies! The best thing is there are no special tools required. Let Kacey from The Cookie Writer show you how she piped these hearts using a pattern and some wax paper. I know two people that would love these cookies.
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White Chocolate Sprinkle Dessert Cups
Here is a fun idea to make with the kids for Valentine’s Day. Fill the chocolate bowls with your favorite ice cream, pudding, or mousse and enjoy the bowl afterwards. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows you two ways to make the bowls. One is with a balloon and the other is using a sphere mold.
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Crock Pot BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Meatballs
Hello bacon lovers! This will be a hit at the next potluck, brunch, sleepover, and week night meal. Let your crockpot
do all the work after you assemble these yummy delights. Make the meatballs the day before and throw them in the crock pot the next day. I bet the house will smell heavenly!
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