How do you plan to spend Mother’s Day this year? I love to host, and ever since getting married, I have made a special meal for my mother and one for my mother-in-law. However, this year will certainly be different than how I normally spend it. I am sure it…
My break officially started today. I worked extra hours this past week so I wouldn’t have to bring any essay grading or lesson planning home, so today felt especially sweet knowing it truly is a break. Today was low key, with no to-do agenda, because, hey! I have two weeks!…
I still haven’t figured out exactly what dessert I am going to make for Easter dinner, but I have an idea. Well, a few ideas. Okay, scratch that. I haven’t decided because I struggle making decisions. My husband loves lemon, my mom loves chocolate, but few in my family love…
So I realized after making these bars that I have a subconscious obsession with chocolate and peanut butter. You can see it with these recipes: peanut butter balls, peanut butter bars, peanut butter fudge bars, pecan-oreo fudge bars, and peanut butter chocolate surprise. And that’s just a few. Chocolate and peanut butter…
So in early March, I came up with a list of Easter treats I wanted to make and share. Tutorials on fondant Easter bunnies, little carrots, and cute eggs, all to go along with carrot cake cupcakes. (And I don’t know why I like carrot cake, because I certainly do…
How is this holiday season treating you? I hope amidst the stress this season can bring, you’ve found time to gather with family and friends and be reminded what this season is really about. In an effort to try to help bring calm to this time of year, I’ve created…
My father’s birthday was earlier this week. Everyone at his work forgot; no one wished him a happy birthday. (Granted, he didn’t tell anyone, but it is odd saying, “Good morning, today’s my birthday.”) He came home dejected and sad. Poor Dad! (Actually, it wasn’t too bad. To make him feel better,…
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