Happy Friday! With Halloween behind us and the official start of holiday season upon us, I am so excited for all that this time of year has to offer. Truly, this is my FAVORITE season and I can feel my spirits lifting each and everyday. The thought of all the upcoming days off from school … More TGIF – fun finds
I have never made a whoopie pie in my life… hell, I don’t think I have ever even eaten one! But, when I was looking for a fun fall treat to make for my monthly department meeting, a whoopie pie sounded like what everyone needed! I usually fall back on Sally’s Baking Addiction when it … More Apple Cinnamon Spice Whoopie Pies
I love a good friends holiday party, and this year it was a fantastic one! Thanks to the Covid vaccine (❤️) we hosted an amazing pot luck for our group of friends to kick of the holiday season. If you haven’t figured it out by now, my friends rock. I mean, they are the greatest … More Halloween Recap
Friday! And the last Friday of October! I am gearing up for an epic Halloween bash with friends on Sunday, and I can’t wait to get together to celebrate the start of the holiday season. I love planning get-togethers with a theme… This month has been back-to-back orders for my side business, and I finished … More TGIF – fun finds
Who doesn’t like Key Lime Pie? This is an honest question. Really – I get not liking some desserts, but Key Lime Pie is the dessert that everyone can agree upon. Its creamy, and tangy, and the crust… all together it is just so damn good! One thing I love with any type of pie … More Key Lime Pie
So, Trejo, by Danny Trejo is so not my typical read. A memoir written by a super bad-ass Hollywood gangster – and real life gangster – is not what I am usually drawn to. But, Greg picked this book up on one of his and Taylor’s many treks to Barnes and Noble and raved about … More Good Reads
Whoo-hoo… It’s Friday! I cannot believe that October is nearing an end and this week marks the official end of Quarter 1 for the school year. On one hand, the first 1/4 of the year has flown by, and on the other hand this has been the LONGEST quarter of my life!!! I had to… … More TGIF – fun finds
Ok – I’ve waited this long to post a pumpkin recipe… I’m so proud of myself! Tay loves it when I make a batch of muffins on the weekend because it gives her an easy go-to breakfast throughout the week. Normally, I gravitate towards banana muffins because they are a family favorite, but since it’s … More Pumpkin Muffins
I am always on the lookout for some interesting dinner ideas, so I challenging myself to cook one new-to-me meal a week to try and incorporate into our repertoire. Up first – What’s Gaby Cooking’s Crispy Salmon Burrito Bowls! The ingredient list for this meal is all staples in our house: white rice, salmon, avocado, … More Crispy Salmon Burrito Bowls
Fall is here, and even the weather in Southern California is cooperating! I am loving the cool mornings and the cooler all-around temps we have been experiencing. It’s my favorite time of year! Cookie orders have been steadily coming through the last couple of months. I am gearing up for my holiday orders, but in … More TGIF- fun finds
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