I love any type of food with the word velvet in it. Red velvet, blue velvet, pink velvet, and of course green velvet!After all, green is my very favorite color and you add some Baileys cream cheese butter cream frosting? Forget about it! I'm sold!Today I am sharing with you a delicious recipe for green velvet cupcakes topped with a deliciously smooth Baileys cream cheese buttercream frosting. Yep, it's a mouthful, but one you wont regret!This yummy dessert is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any other day of the year.Enjoy! Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream View Post
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St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cupcakes
St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Cupcakes I enjoy getting my children in the kitchen with me every chance I get. I was blessed to be able to cook in the kitchens of my two great grandmothers, two grandmas, and of course my own mom's kitchen. We use any excuse we can to make fun recipes together as a family and St. Patrick's Day is no exception! Get in the kitchen with the kids and create some yummy goodness!Ingredients:1 box White Cake Mix 1 cup Water ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil 3 Eggs 3 oz Lime Gelatin 1 cup boiling Water ½ cup cold water AirHeads Extremes View Post
Easy Homemade Valentine Heart Gum Drops
Valentine's Day is one of our favorite holidays. Our family does its best to celebrate and love on one another 365 days a year - but we also make an effort to have a tangible showing of our love through creating things (primarily desserts) together during the week of Valentine's Day.These easy homemade Valentine heart gum drops are not only simple and frugal to create, but they give you a chance to get in the kitchen with your precious children and other loved ones! Easy Homemade Valentine Heart Gum Drops Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Applesauce 2 1/4 cup Sugar 2 boxes (3 oz) View Post
Hogs + Kisses Valentine Rice Crispy Treats
Valentine rice crispy treats? Count me in!Valentine's Day is one of our family's favorite times to create cute and fun goodies to pass out and share.Today we are going to share with you an easy, fun, delicious, and simply adorable recipe that you and the family can easily make in the kitchen: Hogs + Kisses Valentine Rice Crispy Treats! Not only are these gorgeous treats a hit to all we give them to, they are also easy for any age to create.I know sometimes it can be stressful for certain personality types (ahem....like my Type-A one) to get the courage to View Post
Pink Velvet Valentine’s Day Cake Pops
I don't think I've ever met anyone who didn't like cake. Seriously. I mean, what's not to like? I know that everyone has their favorite kinds and some of us just like cake. Period. Our family lends itself to the type that just likes cake. So we had fun the other night making some pink velvet Valentine's Day Cake Pops! What you'll need: Box of Pink Velvet Cake Mix - use ingredients listed on back of the cake mix box (this will vary)Vanilla FrostingWilton Valentine Sweetheart 6-Cell Sprinkle MixLollipop sticks 100 count 6 inchBabycakes Pop Maker (Makes 12 Cake View Post
Spicy Chai Latte Cookie Bars
Are you looking for a delicious way to show someone you care?We have five words for you: Spicy Chai Latte Cookie Bars.Seriously.This tasty treat has delivered countless hugs and smiles over the past two decades, and we know they will do the same for you.Chai latte cookie bars have become one of our family's go-to treats for the holiday season. Not only are these treats tasty, they are also super fun and easy to make. We enjoy making these as gifts for teachers, local civil servants, and those who are in need of a pick-me-up. They are always well received. And what's more, View Post
Christmas Kiss Blossoms (without peanut butter)
Christmas Kiss Blossoms Christmas Kiss Blossoms have been a tradition in my family since I can remember. I always remember going to my Grandma Jean's house on Christmas Eve and having some Christmas Kiss Blossoms. These are not only nostalgic for me, but are super festive and delicious!Mike and I make these without peanut butter as our two young sons have allergies to peanuts. The funny thing is that we like them better than the original recipe (and we LOVE peanut butter). So no disappointment here. We hope you enjoy these Christmas Kiss Blossoms as much as we do! Ingredients48 View Post
Peeps Christmas Reindeer Recipe
This Christmas reindeer recipe is fun for any age. What child doesn't love the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer? What fun it is to make these chocolate covered reindeer with peeps, pretzels, and M&Ms?If you are looking for a fun treat to make with your toddlers, preschoolers, or school age children, our Christmas reindeer recipe is perfect. All you need are some simple ingredients, a sense of wonder, and a love for sweet and salty treats. Christmas Reindeer Recipe Ingredients10pk Candy Cane Peeps 12oz Light cocoa Wilton candy melts Red M&M's Candy eyes View Post
How to Plan a Successful Thanksgiving Dinner
How to Plan a Successful Thanksgiving Dinner Even the host of Thanksgiving dinner should be allotted a stress-free day with family and friends. There are many ways you can plan a successful Thanksgiving dinner, but the thought that comes to mind for most is how to have a successfully stress-free feast with the family. Today we want to share a few tips on how you can plan a successful Thanksgiving dinner so there’s more time for conversations and less time for financial and emotional stressors.Start Planning the Meal Ahead of TimeMake a list of every meal item you want to serve on View Post
Halloween Chocolate Bark
Our family always gets so excited to start baking during the holiday season. For us, the kick off is during Halloween and extending straight into Thanksgiving and then Christmas. We love creating easy, fun, and delicious treats together. This Halloween chocolate bark recipe is not only easy but is also always a big hit at our seasonal gatherings! We hope that this fun recipe will become a staple at your next Halloween shindig and throughout the year. Enjoy! Halloween Chocolate BarkIngredients1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup pretzel twists, crushed 1/4 cup candy corn 1/4 View Post