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September starts the season of apple picking. One of the perks of apple picking, is the sweet aroma of freshly baked donuts after a morning or afternoon of walking through the orchards! I have only been apple picking a few times in my life and I’ve always looked forward to having one of those warm…
I’ve really been digging this tiered tray decor trend lately. For the past couple of seasons I’ve been changing the decorations in my tiered tray according to the holiday or time of year. Summer is coming to a close in a few short weeks and with Labor Day this weekend, I thought I’d still share…
When my husband turned 30 I HAD to throw him an EPIC birthday party and what better way than a Cheers to 30 Years themed celebration. At the time, my husband and I enjoyed craft beers a lot. We’d go to breweries or even just bars and enjoy a couple of beers over some great…
On the morning of my wedding, I wanted my bridal party, our moms and of course our glam team to be able to munch on breakfast and enjoy a few mimosas. So with that being said, I put together a mimosa bar for everyone to get their drink on! I bought the tassel garland and…
If this tablescape doesn’t scream red, white and blue I don’t know what will! This year for the Fourth of July I decided to decorate our dining room table for this patriotic holiday. I gathered some inspiration from Pinterest, scoured my go-to stores for bargains and went at it. The centerpiece consisted of an Old…
Boy, do I have the perfect summer dessert for you! This take on Key Lime pie is absolutely delicious. So smooth and creamy, these mini cheesecakes will want you going for seconds. So refreshing with just the right amount of tartness, perfect for a hot summer day! The best thing about these mini cheesecakes are…
I love a good chocolate chip cookie. And my mom’s chocolate chip cookies are just that. They’re not your typical soft and chewy cookie, but rather a buttery, crispy cookie that gives you that right amount of snap when you take a bite. They’re perfect for dipping in a warm cup of tea too. The…
I LOVE brunch foods and I thought what better way to celebrate my mom than to have a brunch on Mother’s Day! You get a little of both worlds: breakfast and lunch. And of course, you can’t forget to enjoy it all with a mimosa! Moms are special people in our lives that make life…
Yes, you read that right! Air fryer churros! If you do not own an air fryer, you will want one now! Air fryers have become pretty popular in the last few years. If you remember, I did a post on Air Fryer Corned Beef Egg Rolls for leftover corned beef and those came out delicious!…
Ever wonder how to mix up your own taco seasoning? Well, I have a recipe for you and everything you need, you’ll find in your own spice rack! My husband and I love tacos and probably cook taco meat at least three times a week. Usually we use ground turkey, but ground beef every once…