Has spring fever hit your house yet? We had a week of really warm weather (up to 90 one day!) and I was afraid we were going to skip right over spring and jump to summer. Thankfully it's been more like typical spring weather this week. We've had some rain, some cloudy days, and … [Read more...]
Easy Strawberry Cake
With real strawberries in the cake and the frosting, this Easy Strawberry Cake is perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter or any special celebration! The homemade frosting is good enough to eat with a spoon (and it tastes like a strawberry milkshake.) I like to think that I'm part … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Easter Eggs
You don't need the Easter bunny when you can make your own (way better) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Easter Eggs with this edible cookie dough recipe and some festive decorations! Last week I made some yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars when I was craving cookies but had no … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Centerpiece
Add a fun pop of color to your table with this easy Easter centerpiece. It doesn't need any special tools or supplies and is done in minutes! Last Easter I shared this simple Easter centerpiece over on Princess Pinky Girl. It was such a pretty pop of color on my dining room … [Read more...]
BBQ Pulled Pork Bratwurst
Try something different for your next BBQ and make BBQ pulled pork bratwurst instead of a boring hot dog! The crunchy slaw pulls it all together! This morning we woke up to snow. Well, our friends and family in Colorado woke up to snow. And they shared it on Facebook, which I … [Read more...]
Marshmallow Bird Nest Cookies
When I was a little girl, we would go to Little Chung King every once in a while for Sunday dinner. It was the only Chinese restaurant in town and my mom's favorite place. My dad wasn't such a fan of the restaurant because they didn't have coffee. The only options for … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon Craft for Kids
Ahhhhh......Spring is in the air! I love March and April. They are absolutely the BEST months to live in Southern California! The weather is just gorgeous-sunny and warm during the day (it was HOT today!) but the mornings are cool and the evenings are perfect for sitting … [Read more...]
Colored Deviled Eggs for Easter
It's super embarrassing to admit, but I couldn't boil an egg until a couple years ago. I've been married for FIFTEEN years and I never could perfect this "simple" kitchen skill! Dozens of eggs have given their lives in my pursuit for hard boiled perfection. :) Happily, I can now … [Read more...]
Rainbow Slush Punch
This Rainbow Slush Punch is perfect for St. Patrick's Day parties or any cheery spring-themed occasion! Aaaaahhh, top o' the mornin' to you! St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and that means my Pinterest feed is full of chocolate and mint desserts, rainbows and gold coins. … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallow Eggs
This Easter, skip the candy aisle and make your own homemade marshmallow eggs! Have you ever done something that wasn't really necessary, but satisfying nonetheless? Ever tried something new just because it was, well, NEW? I love the thrill of striking out on a new … [Read more...]
Upcycle: From Tennis Ball Can to Bird Feeder
"Can we feed them, PLEASE, Mama?" In the mornings we have been listening to the birds singing outside our patio door. Birdseed is cheap, but bird feeders? That's another story. Call me crazy, but when I noticed an old tennis ball can sitting on the shelf in our garage, I figured … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
This year (like most years) I was signed up for dessert for Easter dinner. There were so many delicious looking treats on Pinterest that I put them all together in one post to share last week. I had such a hard time deciding which one to make until I stumbled across this … [Read more...]