Halloween is one of the best times of year for getting creative with food and fun. This year, why not try out this super delicious Halloween Snack Mix, which is simple and fun for the holiday!? It’s perfect for parties or to give out in individual gift bags. It’s even fun to make for your …
Disney*Pixar’s COCO is coming to theaters this Thanksgiving, and it’s the perfect time to get excited about it! Today, we have some amazing recipes to share for a traditional Pan de Muerto and Hot Chocolate, both of which are an amazing late fall treat for the whole family to enjoy! But first, let’s take a …
This time of year, we all know that everything we make or eat really needs to incorporate pumpkins. It’s like we have a quota or something. Not that I’m complaining, mind you. I’ll eat pumpkin any way I can get it. From desserts to soups to breakfasts to a snack, I’m ALL about the pumpkin! …
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Universal Pictures. All opinions are my own. Unless you live on the moon, you have probably seen the amazing new trailer for Fifty Shades Darker, which is coming to theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 10th! Based on the worldwide bestselling book by E L …
When I was a kid, every year, my mom would make Hard Tack Candy. Delicious and flavorful, it was our favorite treat at Christmas time. It was fun as a kid to pretend that each tiny morsel was a precious jewel in a treasure box. They were fun to suck on or crunch with our …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stop & Shop. All opinions are 100% mine. As an East Coast chick living in the west, I have to tell you that one of the things I miss most is the Fourth of July festivities. Summer barbecues were obviously the best, but there …
Since I was a little kid, nothing said Easter more than a Cadbury Creme Egg. They were so sickeningly sweet and delicious, and since they were only available for a little while each year, they were something to look forward to! Of course, once I moved to the UK when I was 19, I had …
It’s almost time for the biggest game of the year, and I know I can’t be the only one gearing up to celebrate! Even though my team lost out in the playoffs (sorry, Pittsburgh!), I’ll still be ripping it up with friends as we watch what is sure to be an amazing game! We love …
I’m a little late for National Popcorn Day, but I still wanted to share these SUPER adorable “Popcorn” Cupcakes! These are delicious to eat and a real treat for the eyes. The faux popcorn is made from mini marshmallows and a tiny bit of yellow food coloring. These are an AMAZING treat for movie night …
Welcome to Day 16 of our 25 Days of Christmas! I hope you’re finding yourself in the Christmas spirit by now. I know we are all excited about the snow we’ve had in the last few days! If it sticks around, we’ll definitely have a beautiful white Christmas! And there’s something so amazing when the …
It’s Day 10 of our 25 Days of Christmas celebration, and all is right with the world because I have these yummy Mincemeat Cookies with Lemon Glaze to share with you! Mince pies were one of my favorite things about the holidays when I lived in the UK, and I looked forward to them every …
Welcome back to our 25 Days of Christmas celebration, where I’m bringing you some holly jolly Christmas fun leading up to the big holiday! Today is Day 9, and I’m sharing the recipe for some Old Fashioned Gingerbread Men! These are such a fab tradition for the holidays. Kids LOVE them, and they are great …
It’s Day 8 of our 25 Days of Christmas celebration, and today we have one of my favorite Christmas treats – Snowball Cookies! You can’t really go wrong with these delicate melt-in-your-mouth morsels of sweet deliciousness! A couple years ago, I shared a recipe for a gluten free version made with almond flour, and they …
It’s Day 7 of our 25 Days of Christmas celebration, and if you’ve missed any of our previous posts, you can check them out right here! As our first week of December draws to a close, I am bringing you some TRULY out of this world fudge to try. This one always gets a TON …
Welcome to Day 5 of our 25 Days of Christmas event! If you missed them, please feel free to go back and see what else we’ve been cooking up for the holidays! Today we’re whipping up a sweet batch of Rudolph’s Reindeer Chow, a fun festive take on Muddy Buddies, otherwise known as Puppy Chow. …
Welcome to Day 3 of my 25 Days of Christmas! If you’re just joining us, remember to check out Day 1 and Day 2 for some fun holiday inspiration! Today, I want to tell you about my FAVORITE Christmas cookie. When I was growing up, my mom used to make these amazing 7 layer cookies …
Welcome to Day Two of our 25 Days of Christmas celebration! If you missed yesterday’s post, check it out. We made DIY Decorative Paper Christmas Trees in THREE different designs! Today, I wanted to cover the basics by sharing a recipe for my Festive Holiday Sugar Cookies! These are always amazing and SO tasty, and …
I’m kind of obsessed with The Hunger Games… I’m dreading this last film because I so very much loved the books and the characters, and I REALLY don’t want it to end. But since I know what’s coming – who lives, who dies, who is forever changed – I figured I’m going to need cheering …
When I posted a while ago about Chester’s Halloween Pirate Birthday Party, I showcased an amazing cake and promised the recipe for it. Well here it is, and I hope you love it because it is DEEEEE Licious! The Vanilla Cake recipe was adapted from Food.com and the Pumpkin Buttercream was adapted from WINE AND …
Hands up if you remember Jem and the Holograms? Keep ’em up if you’re SUPER STOKED about the movie coming out?! Man, I am loving all these old-school stories being made into movies. I guess I’ve reached that age where all my childhood stuff is coming around again. I’m sure my parents felt the same …
Last week I shared our tablescape idea for Chester’s Halloween Pirate Themed Birthday Party. And I promised I would share recipes for the amazing pumpkin spiced cupcakes that we used. These cupcakes are just extraordinary. I mean, if you enjoy pumpkin spiced anything, you’re going to love these. Plus, they are so much fun do …
Okay, who else was a HUGE R.L. Stine fan growing up? I read everything he wrote at the time, along with everything by Christopher Pike and LJ Smith. I was big into horror stories, even though they kept me up all night. I loved all the books and all those TV movies they made back …
If you’re as excited as I am about all the movies coming out before the end of this year, you’re going to love the cookies I have for you! I have a ton of really cute cookies you can easily make yourself (why pay the bakery?!) and dig in for an ever enjoyable movie experience. …
These Disney Mickey Mouse cupcakes are simple to make and decorate, and they look SO cute for your next Disney birthday party!
Summer time is my favorite time of year. I definitely prefer heat than cold, even though I definitely am the type of person who sweats and gets miserable when I’m overheated. My kids also love the sunshine. They want to be outdoors 24/7 in the summer, and it can be difficult to find good ways …
If you thought my Batman Chocolate Cupcakes were great, then you’re going to LOVE these Superman Cupcakes. With everyone super excited about the new Batman vs Superman movie, I know my boys are ready to pick their side in the epic battle. Of course, it means that any superhero party we may or may not …
I don’t know if it’s a boy thing or just a kid thing, but my little guys are OBSESSED with superheroes. Dexter is especially taken with them. He has a ton of little costumes, a few homemade capes and a love for all things comic book. At least once a week he says, “Mommy. I …