Last weekend I made the most fabulous treat- Lucky Charms treat pops! Basically, they are Rice Krispie treats, except made with Lucky Charms cereal... and boy, were they good! They must have been magically delicious, because every time I left the kitchen and came back, my pile of pops was smaller and smaller, until they all had finally disappeared in one afternoon.... If you like you can just make Lucky Charms treats, and cut them in squares... OR, to make them a little more fun, you ... [ Read More ]
Rainbow Cake in A Baby Food Jar
I have always had a hard time throwing away glass baby food jars. After four kids, I have gone through plenty of them! They are so cute and sturdy, and there are so many different ways that they can be reused. Check out my favorite 13 baby food jar crafts for some amazing ideas on reusing these! When Earth 911 asked if I could come up with some ideas for upcycling baby food jars, I was excited and got to work right away. I'm their resident craft expert this ... [ Read More ]
Ooey Gooey Delicious Caramel Apples
My kids have been begging me for weeks to make caramel apples, and since fall wouldn't be complete without making these, I willingly obliged. We made homemade caramel to dip the apples in, not the prepackaged processed caramels, and they were sooooo delicious, down to the last ooey gooey sticky caramel bite. Can you see my reflection in the caramel apple? And the best part about this recipe? There was still enough caramel to fill an 8x8" pan to save for later, long after ... [ Read More ]
The Perfect Chocolate Cake
Do you crave chocolate like I do? Or does your family ask you what's for dessert every single night? Well have I got the perfect chocolate cake recipe for you! I have been making this cake for a few years now, ever since I cut out the recipe from one of my magazines. The recipe was sent in by reader Ilona Smith, so thanks Ilona for the great recipe. It is so moist and delicious and chocolatey, and the frosting that goes with it is ... [ Read More ]