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I had planned to post this early this morning, wake up before the kiddo, make some coffee and sit down to post. Unfortunately, plans changed when our little guy came down with a nasty cold last night and he and I were up most of the night together 🙁 I'm not sure he's ever been [...]
What is it about having kids that makes you want to celebrate ALL the holidays? Am I alone in this? I have never ever been a fan of Halloween or Valentine's Day, but I was ALL about a Halloween costume for the little guy a few months back and today I found myself wondering if [...]
I've been wanting to try chocolate zucchini bread for a while now. I had it in my head that there's no way it could taste like a dessert with zucchini in it. Not that I have anything against zucchini. I love zucchini!! But...when I want chocolate, I want chocolate. You know what I mean?? So not the case here! For one thing, you can't even tell that there is zucchini in here, let alone 1 1/2 cups! And, it comes out of the oven all warm and melty thanks to some chocolate chips mixed into the batter.
Merry Christmas weekend friends!!! Who is still scrambling last minute to get things done? Me, always. I wanted to post a quick tutorial on my Christmas cookies because I'm pretty impressed with how they turned out, especially for a first timer on the frosting piping bag! Real talk...I DID NOT make these from scratch. I [...]
For those of you who procrastinate...like me...a super quick treat for your 4th of July festivities! These are so adorable, no? And the hands on time is maybe 15 minutes, tops!! Red, White & Blue Pretzels 12 pretzel rods 20 ozs white chocolate for melting blue food coloring red food coloring white candy sprinkles 1. [...]
Can I just say, infant sleep training is not for the faint of heart. I'm probably taking longer with each stage because once he masters one part, I just want to sleep at night so I am hesitant to move on to the next stage. We've only been working on it for a week and [...]
This will be my one Christmas themed post of the year. I think I failed on the holiday preparedness front. But in turn, I've had lots of baby snuggles instead. These cookies are so yummy! The original recipe, from Liv for Cake, called for Black Cocoa which I couldn't find so I just substituted more [...]
I had planned to sit down and write this post last Tuesday, as in a week and half ago, but...went into labor instead!! Landon David Blackwood was born 11/02/16 at 6:30pm It was an intense 25 hours but we made it through and couldn't be happier after our first week at home. I will be sure [...]
I mean...I don't really feel like I need to say much about these. The name kind of says all you need to know...Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Bars! We DEVOURED these! Just looking at the photo and remembering how delicious they were is making me want to whip up another batch. They were so easy too, [...]
Roller coaster really is the best way to describe this pregnancy. I envy the woman who have had pregnancies with little to no issues because this has been one of the most challenging times in my life thus far. Also, is it normal to feel like you are ALWAYS complaining about being pregnant? I guess [...]
Happy 4th of July weekend!! With a 3 day weekend this year, I'm sure a lot of you are celebrating with friends and family and indulging in food and fun filled BBQs so I thought I'd compile a few of my favorite past recipes that we continue to go back to again and again, especially [...]
There are so many great things about today... 1) It is officially fall! 2) I was decorating for fall like a mad woman today; hay bales, pumpkins, mums, the whole nine yards 3) The season premier of Scandal is on RIGHT NOW and I am watching, Olivia Pope style, with a glass of red wine in [...]
I came home from work today, put on my workout clothes and was ready to get a productive workout in. First I needed a snack, something healthy, because I was going to workout after all. Once my pre-workout snack was complete, I realized I needed to take some blog photos and should do so before [...]
Man! Finally getting this beauty on the blog!! Every time I have a work trip, no matter how short or long, I get so behind on everything. I pack so much into my free time that being away for just a day or two throws me off completely. So this was the first time I [...]
I made these popsicles last summer for the first time and it is one of my favorite posts. Not only are they delicious, but they are healthy and so cute, all at the same time. Be warned, when making striped popsicles, it does take a little time because you have to freeze each layer before [...]
Somebody please help me!! I'm not kidding, not exaggerating...I CAN NOT STOP EATING THESE! For some reason, because I made them, I don't feel nearly as guilty as if I were eating the store bought kind. I can't get over how good these peanut butter cups are. No bake, only 3 ingredients and little mini sizes [...]
When I first got married, I was lucky enough to be a stay-at-home wife. That only lasted about 6 months before I went totally crazy and was bored out of my mind (if only I had the blog back then). While I was playing Suzie Homemaker, I decided to try making candy. This peppermint bark [...]
I had such a great weekend! Some of my best girlfriends came down from Seattle with their hubbies for some wine tasting in the Columbia Gorge. The weather could not have been more perfect, the wineries were stunning, the wine was fabulous (correction...is fabulous, as I'm drinking some right now) and the company, amazing. I [...]
These HAVE to be the cutest popsicles you've ever seen!!! And a perfect treat for your 4th of July celebration. I got this recipe off of The view from great island, a food blog that I am now obsessed with. She uses bright, colorful foods, has beautiful photographs and makes everything look mouth-watering! Be warned, [...]
Who knew that one little ingredient could make a regular chocolate chunk cookie so incredibly amazing!?!?! There's nothing too crazy different about these cookies, except the salt flakes on top, and let me tell you, I'll never make chocolate chunk cookies without salt flakes again! Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies Makes 24 cookies 1 1/2 cups [...]