Carrot cake is such a spring-y dessert. And I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to start feeling springy and fresh. So here are 20 carrot cake inspired desserts, from mini carrot cakes to carrot cake dip and carrot cake cheesecake. Good luck deciding which one you’ll want to make first! Mini Carrot […]
Pop Shop America is the perfect place to come to for color – all the beautiful pastels. You KNOW Pop Shop America loves a good pink, and who can resist a pastel green or yellow? This Easy Pastel Jello is so so so simple, so pretty to look at, and even prettier on a plate. […]
S’mores are the quintessential summer treat, and we’re taking them up a notch here with these 15 Summer-Perfect S’mores Inspired Recipes! Psst: Check out these fun ways to change up your s’mores flavors. You can use some of these fun flavors in most of these recipes, too! Smore’s Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream Our house […]
I love a good shortbread recipe, and the addition of cherry cheesecake anything (cherry cheesecake waffles, anyone??) is always going to be welcome! These Cherry Cheesecake Shortbread Bars are the perfect easy dessert to share with anyone (or keep for yourself!). Ingredients for Cherry Cheesecake Shortbread Bars For the shortbread layer, you only need 3 […]
The older I get, the more I appreciate a scratchmade, delicious cranberry sauce. I’m not much of a meat or potatoes person, and I can take or leave the heavy casseroles on the holiday table. But give me a spoonful of sweet/tart cranberry sauce and I am in seventh heaven. I mixed up my cranberry […]
Roasted potatoes are the most popular way to eat potatoes in our house – everyone will eat them happily and there are never any leftovers. So I got to thinking: how can I fancy up our roasted potatoes game? The important test here is whether the new recipe is as good or better than […]
I’ve been on a s’mores kick over here – so far we’ve eaten actual s’mores, s’more cupcakes, frozen s’mores hot chocolate, and Costco has an amazing s’mores snack mix that I can’t stop eating. Next up? This Fluffy S’mores Cheesecake Dip. it’s so easy, and with just a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes of […]
S’mores are so perfectly summer. For some reason, even on the hottest of days, a perfectly toasted marshmallow and melty chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers is absolutely delicious perfection. I can appreciate anything s’mores themed, so when I realized I had everything I needed to create some s’mores cupcakes, I got to work! Read on […]
Mason jars are so versatile – they’re a necessity for canning, but there are so many ways to use them for crafts or desserts too! Mason jar desserts are one of my favorite uses for the jars, because they’re the ultimate in desserts. They’re cute, they’re already made into individual portions, they make a beautiful […]
Homemade buttercream icing is delicious, and even more so when you start playing with the flavors. I love marshmallow flavor; in fact, this marshmallow buttercream frosting was inspired by my favorite coffees – Peppermint Mocha with Marshmallow Latte. Use this homemade buttercream to top any bakery item that would be oh-so-good with a hint of […]
If you’re a Harry Potter fan at all, you’ve imagined the taste of butterbeer when it’s described in the book. You’ve probably imagined yourself sitting at the Three Broomsticks, drinking a warm butterbeer in the winter, a cold one in the summer, and a boozy one, well, anytime! Butterbeer is meant to be smooth, creamy, […]
If you’re a diehard Harry Potter fan like I am, then you can’t imagine giving out any other type of Valentine’s Day cards (except mayyyybe these adorable Baby Yoda cards). Luckily, there are so many cute Harry Potter Valentine’s Day card printables on the internet, so whether you’re looking for cards aimed more toward adults […]
Wreaths are such a versatile seasonal and holiday decoration. But if you want to own more than one, the costs become pretty astronomical. Here are 11 ‘front door worthy’ diy fall wreath tutorials that will cut your cost and help you stock your house with gorgeous seasonal wreaths. Most are quick to make as well; […]
Want to see a family divided on Thanksgiving (or any other holiday)? Start talking cranberry sauce. People hold strong opinions about the stuff; they’re either hardcore ‘canned jellied cranberry’ fans or they’re hardcore ‘homemade is the only way to go.’ There’s a verrrrrry small population of people that want it both ways. I’m hardcore ‘homemade is the […]
Herbs are an easy way to dip your toes into gardening. You can do an indoor herb garden all year long – did you know we even have an herb planter DIY kit? You can start your herbs from seeds – check out our best tips for growing them from seed. Or you can always […]
Handmade wreaths are not in short supply at my house. Honestly, I’m starting to think they’re my favorite adult craft to make. Some of my favorites have been the patriotic wreath and the ribbon wreath. But this Farmhouse Style Plaid Carrot Easter Wreath is my new all-time favorite. I’m obsessed with farmhouse style, plaid and […]
It’s no secret around my house that I love carbs – breads, crackers, whatever carbs I can get my hands on. But pasta is probably my favorite carb, and I love coming up with fresh new ways to serve it to my family. Lemon and garlic is such a classic flavor combination, and the addition […]
Valentine’s Day is all about showing the love, but it doesn’t have to just be about romantic love. Even if you’re keeping your bubble small, grab a girlfriend or two, queue up Bridgerton, make a great cocktail, and spend an evening crafting to celebrate your favorite galentines! I’ve rounded up 9 amazingly simple and adorable crafts that […]
