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03.07.2016
Baileys Poke Cake
This Bailey’s Poke Cake is deliciously rich and mouthwateringly amazing. This is the perfect dessert for anytime that you need a special treat! If you love Baileys Irish Cream and you love chocolate cake, I must introduce you to your new favorite dessert. This fantastic treat marries the two together and is the most perfect…
02.29.2016
Rainbow Fudge
This Rainbow Fudge is super easy but will wow everyone! So easy the kids can do it! All of last week Nathan was gone on a work trip. And when I’m the only grown up in the house I have the tendency to . . . . lose it. So one day I saw that our…
02.26.2016
Cherry Moscow Mules
These Cherry Moscow Mules are a delicious twist on the amazing Moscow Mule cocktail! Make a pitcher for your next get together! Need another great Moscow Mule option? Make a Frozen Moscow Mule! Happy Friday friends!! Have you caught on to the Moscow Mule craze yet? I looked recently and it was one of the…
02.22.2016
Buffalo Bacon Cheeseball
This Buffalo Bacon Cheeseball is easy to throw together and the perfect appetizer for a party! You guys, I normally shy away from talking about politics on the blog . . . or really life in general. But can we just talk for a minute about the current state of affairs? It’s like a sign…
02.06.2016
Family Guess Who
This Family Guess Who Game is easy to put together and so fun to play! I’m so happy to be partnering with McDonald’s to talk about this and Happy Family Moments! As always, all opinions are my own. You guys, it has been COLD in the Midwest! And my family is for sure getting a…
02.05.2016
One Bowl Chocolate Chip Muffins
These One Bowl Chocolate Chip Muffins never last long in my house! They are easy and so delicious! Guys, I have to brag about my cousin. Random, right? But when I tell you the brag, you’ll totally understand. My cousin is on a . . . . REALITY TV SHOW. Crazy, right?? So, what makes…
02.03.2016
Valentine’s Day Lunch Box for Kids
This Valentine’s Day Lunch Box is super cute and you can dress it up with some fun printables to go on your Horizon milk box! I’m so excited to be partnering with Horizon Organic for this fun post! You guys I think I’m getting to the tail end of being cutesy with Gavin. I mean, don’t…
02.01.2016
Super Bowl Slammer & DIY Football Glasses
These Super Bowl Slammers are a simple Dr Pepper Cocktail that is perfect for gameday or any day! Make them even more fun sharing them in these easy DIY Football Glasses! If it hasn’t been made clear yet, I think this post should really straighten things out . . . I only am interested in football…
01.31.2016
Funfetti Cookie Cake
This Funfetti Cookie Cake is the perfect mixture of cake and cookie taste. Super easy to make, it’s perfect for your next birthday party! A cookie cake is the absolute perfect way to celebrate just about anything. In this recipe we are deviating from the classic chocolate chip cookie cake to make a sprinkle cookie…
01.30.2016
Pina Colada Sangria
This Pina Colada Sangria literally takes less than five minutes to throw together, but is so insanely delicious that you’ll want to make at least two batches, since your party guests will go nuts for it. If you love piña coladas and sangria, definitely make this great sangria recipe! Remember when I said I had…
01.27.2016
BBQ Chicken Stromboli
This BBQ Chicken Pizza Roll is a jam packed flavorful dinner your family will love. This is a great twist on a Stromboli that is mouthwateringly delicious! Have you guys seen the Activewear video yet? Okay, if you haven’t, go watch it and then come back. I’ll wait. So the other night, Nathan came home…
01.25.2016
Red Velvet Cookies
These Red Velvet Cookies are all the delicious flavor of red velvet in a cookie. A buttery soft inside with a crisp outside and topped with the best cream cheese frosting. While traditionally red velvet comes in cake and cupcake form, it is over the top delicious in cookie form as well. These Red Velvet…