Caramelized Green Beans

Caramelized Green Beans — Who knew I liked Green Beans?! I sure didn’t! I have always thought they were smooshy, nasty, and bland. That was until I discovered fresh green beans and learned to caramelize them. Seriously,... [Read more]

Napkin Dress Tutorial – Perfect for a Shower!

So do you remember spotting those adorable napkins in my baby shower post? Napkin Dress Tutorial Our sweet friend Jen came up with this idea! She is totally going to hate us, but we love her so much, we are just going to have... [Read more]

10 Free Recipe Downloads

We had to have something cute to go into Shelley’s recipe box so we found 10 free downloadable recipe cards! 1.  Recipes from Julianna Smith Do you see the strawberry?  I miss spring… 2.  Vale Design Love the... [Read more]

Best Ever Banana Nut Muffins {with chocolate chips of course}

One of my ’secret’ recipes that I often impress overnight guests with is my homemade {sorta} banana muffin recipe. Beats any ‘box’ out there by a long shot and is basically just as easy. Bisquick is the... [Read more]

Mom’s Homemade Granola

My sweet husband found my mom’s homemade granola recipe, made it, and put a big ziplock bag of it in my Christmas Stocking {yes he has his adorable moments}!  My bag was devoured by many in about one day. I have been... [Read more]

Yummy Valentine Treat Ideas

I can’t wait to try these! I am an eternal fan of rice krispies – these are adorable!  Thanks, no fuss fabulous! This makes a plain cupcake look appetizing!  From skp to my lou cake pops from little birdie secrets My... [Read more]

9 Christmas Pancake Recipes

We LOVE pancakes for breakfast!  They are perfect for Christmas morning!  Here are 9 recipes I found that look delicious! Make them even more fun by turning them into a snowman before serving – check this post. Eggnog... [Read more]

Oreo Sucker Holder!

Now that you’ve made your Oreo suckers…here is your sucker holder tutorial! If you missed the tutorial on how to make click here to make Oreo suckers 1.  Modge Podge your 4×4.  I did all the sides, but the... [Read more]

Oreo Cookie Sucker Tutorial

I know, they are perfectly gorgeous. We are so lucky to have our sweet {and oh so talented} friend, Jamie give us a tutorial on her famous cookie suckers. Boise local, Jamie, is a young mother of two adorable little boys. Jamie... [Read more]

The Perfect Chocolate Mint Cookie

Grab your thigh master,…you are going to need it after making these…but oh so worth it! {My friends go crazy when I make these} 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 cups semisweet chocolate... [Read more]

Homemade Donuts and Hot Cocoa for Breakfast

My kids would think I rock if I did that!  Look at this fun post on making donuts (or is it doughnuts?) Super easy and a lot cheaper than going to the doughnut store!  Click here for the tutorial…and enjoy being the... [Read more]

Steel Cut Oats

I hate any breakfast that is mushy.  I feed my kids hot oatmeal, but would never eat it myself.  It doesn’t take a genius to put oatmeal and steel cut oats in the same category, but I didn’t.  I had no idea that... [Read more]