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So fun! And so easy! I think I might give it a shot! Is that sparkle dust available at a regular grocery store? Or maybe in the cake-decorating section at Walmart?
PS. I thought about you today when I was making my birthday cake. It was from a box mix and I felt so ashamed, lol. Maybe next year, I'll try one from scratch!
New Years Eve Cupcakes {Tutorial}
One last before the New Year begins... and I couldn't resist sharing some cupcakes with you! I added some quick instructions if you want to try these yourself. You could do any design... you are only limited by your imagination! They are super festive, and could not be easier to do! Pick yo...
Those photos are precious! Happy Birthday, sweet girl!!
Happy Birthday Little One
Yesterday we celebrated Audrey's second birthday. My precious little baby... who can sing her ABC's, count to eleven, and absolutely captivate you with a single glance. Who adores her brothers endlessly. Who has meticulous manners. Who, when we seem to need it most, stops and says, "Love you...
Oh, I just love love that little baby Jesus cookie!!
I'm not brave enough to make cookies from scratch (at least not to send to the kiddos' classes, ha!), but I will be making some of your royal icing tonight to decorate some refrigerated sugar cookies. I love how easy it is!
Christmas Cookies {Cookie Recipe}
I wanted to share with you my favorite Christmas sugar cookie recipe of all time. Its sinful. Its outrageous. Its just plain delicious. Amanda's Amazing Sugar Cookies II 1-½ cup Butter (I Use Unsalted) 2 cups Sugar 2 whole Eggs 2 whole Eggs Yolks 4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons ...
Oh my! I literally gasped when I scrolled down and the first picture came into view! Stunning!! Love love love those ruffles! And the inside is pretty darn spectacular, too. ;-)
You are one talented lady!!
Christmas Tree Cake
When I first saw this cake on Martha Stewarts webiste, I was smitten. Beyond smitten. Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart. It was more like obsessed. I wanted SO badly to do one myself... but never knew how to add my own twist on it. I think I found a way. I decided to try and put trees in t...
Hope ya'll have loads of fun and a safe trip!! Definitely do some pics and updates along the way! I'm guessing ya'll will drive through Georgia?!? I'll do a virtual wave to ya! Wonder if you'll come near our teeny tiny town? Hubby and I will be in Savannah all weekend, though, on a mini-honeymoon. (8.5 years of marriage + 3 kids later, we're finally able to go away alone for the weekend!! I'm SO excited!).
Have a safe trip!! :-)
Just When Does This Vacation Begin?
On Saturday we head out on a mighty adventure. We are driving from a cold and snow covered Minnesota to warm and sunny Florida. (the boys near Grandma and Grandpa's house in FL in March of 09') We decided that we would make this trip about a year ago... and have been planing this vacation for ...
So, so sweet of you! And the cookies are amazing, as usual! It simply baffles me how you write so neatly with a bag of icing--just blows my mind!
And I'm sure I speak for many: I'd consider it an honor to receive some of your cookies!! ;-)
'A Cup of Jo' Cookies
When people are kind enough to feature something I have made on their blog, I never quite know how to respond. Thank you just doesnt seem enough! But, seeing as our relationships are mostly based via the inter-web (why I am using that word I do not know, since it drives me batty) its hard to t...
I am most definitely NOT a baker, but you always make it seem so easy and pleasurable that I'm inspired to try. :-)
Ultimate Blueberry Cheesecake
Sorta. I love, love, love Tyler Florence's recipe for the Ultimate Cheesecake. I love the cinnamon in the crust.. I love the flavor. But I can NOT get it to come out without cracks and looking all distorted. (most definitely operator error!) I also have made and adore Chantal's New York Chees...
Eeek--love the puzzles!! My big girl is a puzzle fanatic, so that's a must have! The coloring books are just precious, too--and what a great price!
Thanks for sharing Frecklebox--I've gotten lots of great (and inexpensive!) gift ideas. :-)
Christmas Gift Idea for Kids {CONTEST CLOSED}
To see the winners click HERE. Yes. I know. Its not even Thanksgiving yet. I know. I'm sorry. I have to get my shopping done early this year. I cant wait to tell you more about THAT! (really, its actually kinda exciting) I just got done ordering some personalized coloring books for my ki...
That's precious! I love it when my kids speak freely about Jesus. It's such a blessing watching their hearts grow with love for Him.
And they make up nonsensical knock-knock's, too--and often in the car. It's hilarious!
Knock Knock
(ha, did you totally say "Who's there?" in your head???) Anytime we go anywhere, its a drive. A typical outing to a grocery store is about 30 minutes away, so the kids and I have spent lots and lots of time in the car together. Recently, my trusty DVD player broke, and there has been lots more ...
Never heard of it, either! We usually stick to cheese and peanut butter on our Ritz's. :-)
Huge fans of of Lawry's, though. I use it on a lot of different things.
Easiest Snack Ever
So this is less of a recipe and more of a, "Hey, didnt I see that on the box at some point?" I am fairy certain that everyone in the good ole USA has seen this before. If you haven't then email cause we need to be friends. I rarely meet people as behind the times as me. Could. Not. Be. Simpler...
Must be french toast season. ;-) I made some this morning, too. I actually used pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar in my egg/milk mixture and oh. my. word. was it AMAZING!! I also used a whole grain bread and that added another layer of flavor. And I also soaked the bread for a few minutes, too, and cooked it in a bit of butter, which I don't usually do. It was the best french toast I'd ever made. Didn't even need syrup!
Hubby surprises are the best! :-) Have a good night!!
The Best French Toast Ever
Yesterday I woke up to sunshine and inspiration. Two of my favorite things to wake up to! Everyone was still snuggled softly in their beds, so I decided to surprise them with french toast. I grabbed a Betty Crocker cookbook that we were given when we were married almost nine years ago. In fact...
((((Big Virtual Hugs))))
Congratulations! Truly, truly happy for you and your family! Hope you start feeling better soon.
And PS, I totally have baby fever right now, and reading this joyful post just took it up another notch! So, thanks! :-)
I've Got News
(this is a long-winded post for me... I hope you dont mind!) If anyone still reads this little mommy blog with bad spelling and questionable photography and silly stories, then you might have been wondering where the heck have I been. Or not. You might have been wondering where your kids other...
We fry summer squash and oh my!! I just do it the way my Granny did: slice thinly, coat with salt/pepper, let set a few minutes then flour and fry. It's insane how much squash I've eaten this way in my lifetime.
Tis The Season
Its zucchini season around here, which means I need to come up with 27 news ways to incorporate zucchini into our meal every night. I have scoured the internet and come across quite a few great recipes! Zucchini pasta and cakes (like crab-cakes) and chocolate zucchini cakes and zucchini fries. ...
Love love love the red and light-blue combo. Very pretty cookies!
Cherry Cookies
I was making final plans with a girlfriend this morning for a playdate we're having tomorrow. She casually mentioned that tomorrow is also her birthday!! So! I knew I would love to bring her some cookies.. but I had ZERO time to do them as my in-laws were stopping by this afternoon and my hous...
I will most definitely keep reading your blog. I first found you because of your baking, but I've kept reading because of your obvious love for Christ. He resonates through everything you write.
I do completely understand the route you're taking. Just this week, I've made a change to my blog also; a shift of goals, a change of purpose. I've felt more at peace with my blog than I ever have, so I can appreciate your transition.
(((((Hugs))))))
Why You Might Not Want To Read My Blog Anymore ~ CONTEST CLOSED
I am no longer going to be the same old 'i am mommy' blog. 1. My blog updating is changing. I will not be posting as regularly as before. I will update when I can, like when I can make time for it without compromising my role as a wife, mother, and child of God. 2. My goal is changing. I am n...
Positively gorgeous!! I've been loving a blue/green combo lately--the color of crisp summer leaves against brilliant sky. You captured it perfectly. :-)
Blue/Green Botanical Wedding Cake
The inspiration behind everything was this sweet, bold, simple fabric. And one of my favorite things about it, besides the awesome unconventional colors, was that precious little bee. If you will indulge me, I would just like to show you some pictures of the finished project. Sugar Co...
Awesome!! I've had an LJ for many years, long before I ever blogged, so I'm thrilled to join your community. My user name there is idriveacamaro, ha!
Baking Mommy
I have some really exciting news to share with you. For some insane reason, I thought it would be a good idea to start another blog. Well. Kinda. Its not a blog so much as a LiveJournal community. Have you seen them? My new community is called Baking Mommy. (When you get there the main page...
I'm pretty much relishing having an unknown blog. I don't publicize, promote, advertise or attempt to make any money from it whatsoever. I love the freedom of just being able to write (my first love) and photograph (a new love) all my greatest loves (the hubs and kiddos). It's immensely fun and I'm glad there's no blog standards to drag me down.
Back in college, a friend and I hosted a fairly popular online journal and it was SO much fun--at first. We had tons of readers, made some great online relationships, and learned a LOT! But, the pressure to update so frequently, then the appearance of some "haters" finally led me to just close the domain and move on.
Now, I'm unknown and drama-free and wouldn't have it any other way. I'm finding that I'm not reading many "big" blogs anymore (yours excluded, of course!). With all the advertising, the compensation from sponsors, etc., I'm not so sure that what I'm reading is actually authentic. I like honest, insightful blogs, not ones that are getting paid to write.
What Nobody Ever Tells You About Blogging
The hard core truth revealed. When I started my blog over five years ago, it was private and just a place to vent. There were no pictures, no kid stories, no baking escapades, just words upon words upon words. If I had known the amount of time and energy that goes into maintaining a blog, I mig...
You are *seriously* talented! I don't think I could decorate a cookie that neatly if it was the size of Texas!
Love the wedding cake ones with the teeny couple on top--amazing! And the FB ones are super fun. Maybe you should make some twitter cookies #andmailthemtoallyourfollowers :-)
Bachelorette Cookies
The theme for these cookies was pink, black, fun, and wedding stuff. The couples names are Beth and Scott and they are getting married on June 26th of this year. I'm so excited for them! Love weddings. But, before all the serious business of that wedding happens, a fun and traditional little ...
Those are gorgeous!! More video tutorials, please! ;-)
Flower Cupcakes
I named this post flower cupcakes for a number of reason. 1. There are flowers on the cupcakes. 2. There are flowers on the cupcakes. But they are different! You shall see what I am blabbering about in just a moment. So I volunteered to make about seven dozen cupcakes for an event my church is h...
How neat to have a marathon right outside your front door! These pics almost make me want to run one. Almost. ;-)
Fargo Marathon
Although we didnt plan it, one of the neat things we got to see while in Fargo was the Marathon. This is a pretty big race, and had well over 17,000 participants this year. My folks' house happens to be on the route for the race, so we were able to see lots folks run by. They were around mile...
She's a cutie pie! Are the boots from Target? Hanna Kate has the same ones. Love them--they go with everything!
Funny Face
Audrey got some new boots from her grandma. She was looking pretty sassy. And feeling pretty sassy too. I think we'll keep her. *1,000,000 bonus points and a personalized i am mommy matchbook mini to the first person that can leave a comment as to why the title to this post is ...
I'm having a gloomy, cruddy day, too. :-( Maybe watching you give away something will make me feel better, too.
You can reach me on twitter or at my blog. Hope you feel better soon!
Some Very Sought After Advice~Contest Closed
Its been one of those days. I have just been in a funk. I made a cake and forgot the set the timer, so it shriveled and burnt up. I went grocery shopping and forgot some of my coupons at home. It rained so we couldnt play outside. It was all very important life altering events and you can certai...
Full of awesome, you are!
I'm literally LOL'ing. Can't wait for more!
There will be more, right? Right? :-P
Another Way To Embarrass Myself
I made a vlog. Its a video of me talking about myself. Its riveting. And when I say riveting, I mean you just might fall into a boredom induced coma. You've been warned.
That is a gorgeous cake!! LOVE the idea of using fruit inside. I bet it tastes AMAZING!!
I think it might be brave and try this one. ;-)
Mothers Day Garden Party
Are you ready for Mothers Day yet? Did you know its only seventeen days away?!?! I would love to show you a few ways you can bake your way onto mom's "Favorite Kid" list! Granted. I am still trying to get on my own moms 'favorite kid' list. And I only have one sister. But anywho. I have ano...
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