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Homemade Cupcakes {vanilla berry cupcakes}

Daunted by the thought of making homemade cupcakes? It actually couldn’t be easier! Today, we’re sharing how to make one of my favorite homemade cupcakes recipes–vanilla berry cupcakes!  Spring is finally here and I’m so happy for the berry season! There’s nothing like enjoying fresh baked treats full of berry flavor and topped with even …

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how to make energy bites {a recipe}

Looking for an easy and delicious snack idea? These oatmeal peanut butter energy bites are the perfect, quick recipe! Energy bites are one of the newest and biggest food trends out there, and for good reason. They are easy to make, taste delicious, and, if you make a few simple substitutions, are good for you! …

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lemon cake recipe + printable baked goods gift tags

We love this lemon cake in our house. It’s light, it’s flavorful, and, I’ll admit, we sometimes even make muffins out of the recipe and call it breakfast. It reminds me of Starbuck’s lemon loaf, which we get almost every time we go to there (which isn’t exactly rarely). Today, though, I’m going to share …

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one pot pasta meals {10 favorite recipes}

One pot pasta is such a fabulous thing! Today, I’m sharing some of my very favorite one pot pasta meals! Enjoy! Apparently, one pot pastas made their entrance into the US via one of Martha Stewart’s chefs who came across the technique while in Italy. As far as ways to simplify meals go, the idea behind …

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pecan praline cheesecake topping {a recipe}

This pecan praline cheesecake topping is easy to make and absolutely DELICIOUS! I love the slightly nutty, toasted flavor of pralines, and turned into a cheesecake topping, it’s hard to resist! Try this semi homemade cheesecake recipe today! I’m all about creative, yet easy, entertaining ideas. I’ve realized that the more I simplify at-home entertaining, …

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easy valentine’s day snack mix {a recipe}

One simple, creative way that I use to celebrate different holiday with my kids is to create easy, themed snack mixes. My kids LOVE them, they take almost no time to put together, and they’re a fun way to mark holidays and special occasions. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I wanted to create a themed snack …

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Oatmeal White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies {a recipe}

Here in the mid-Atlantic, we’ve had a LOT of snow to deal with over the last few days…these oatmeal cookies, along with lots of books, Netflix and hot cocoa, are near the top of the list of things that made it all bearable. I love the texture and taste of oatmeal cookies…and with the addition …

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easy football party ideas

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScoreMoreFans #CollectiveBias It’s football season! If you’ve decided to take it to the house for your next football get-together, then this post is for you. I’m sharing fun and easy football party food and crafts that everyone will love! You’re …

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peanut powder pancakes & waffles

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartWithJifPowder #CollectiveBias Like many of you, improving my family’s eating habits is high on my list of resolutions for the new year. More specifically, my aim this year is to take small steps towards better eating habits, such as replacing …

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easy appetizers with 5 ingredients or less

It’s Christmas week, y’all! My gift-buying AND gift-wrapping are done (pats self on back), so now it’s time to turn my attention to prepping for all the holiday get-togethers we have this weekend. So today, I’m sharing 10 quick and easy appetizers, all with 5 ingredients or less. Some of these I’ve tried myself, some are …

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY IDEAS + HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE

Looking for some fun and easy gingerbread house party ideas? You’re in the right place! Put together a cute and festive party that everyone will love! Like so many of you, I absolutely love this time of year. The festive gatherings, school functions, holiday cards, and special family traditions all combine to make November and December …

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easy dipped marshmallows {a fun, fall recipe}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetenTheSeason #CollectiveBias With two little ones, who, amazingly, aren’t so little anymore, it always surprises me how fast time flies. It’s one reason why I like to celebrate the holidays and the changing of the seasons; time moves quickly, and my …

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