It’s coming. The day of roses, red dresses, boxes of chocolate, and way too much PDA. So what do I get to do? Share dating stories without shame. The Story: He put the child-lock on my door. This was no accident either. I understand wanting to open the door for me when I get into…
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Eggnog Pie
The Story: No milk. No cereal. No nothing. This is what Christmas turns into when my brother Paul comes home over break. No matter how often I go to the grocery store or how well stocked our pantry and fridge may be, by the time I venture into the kitchen to get a bowl of…
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
The Story: My resume looks a little something like this… -Baker -Blogger -Kitchen singer/choreographer with a spatula microphone -Professional Third Wheel The first two didn’t shock you? What?!! 🙂 The third should be on everyone’s resume, because lets face it, life is much better when you’re pretending to rock out to a sold-out crowd. And…
baby it’s “chili” outside
The Story: My best friend is a fitness guru. Maybe we’ve stayed friends for 10 years because she has never been able to blame me for gaining a pound. She doesn’t like cupcakes. I know, right? She never eats my treats and always tries to get me to go on a run with her. Polar…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread and Muffins
The ultimate fall pumpkin bread with a cream cheese swirl and chocolate chips. Use this recipe to make perfect pumpkin muffins too! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bread (and muffins) Fall is here! I call this bread the ultimate pumpkin bread because it pulls out all the stops! It has a swirl of sweet cream…
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Spinach
The Story: Boot, scarf, glove and wool sock season has arrived. And with the cozy blankets and evenings on the couch usually comes soup. Now, nothing is wrong with tomato soup and a crispy grilled cheese sandwich, but sometimes you just want something a little more hearty. Tomato basil soup in a pasta! Feel free…
Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
The Story: On the road again. Well, this time I guess flew. To Chicago of all places! I’m here in a suburb of the Windy City helping my elderly parents move (they called themselves “elderly” so I’m allowed to repeat their words). I could only take what I could pack in 2 suitcases, so I…
Blogging Lesson #1: Start now.
“Some day.” That phrase can kill any dream or idea, so stop saying it to yourself. The time to start doing what you want to do is now. Don’t let any situation or circumstance stop you. I was a Sophomore in college when I started this little website. Now, as a recent college grad it’s…
2014 Gift Guide for Bakers, Photographers, Curly Girls and Everyone!
Welcome to my 2014 Gift Guide for Bakers, Photographers and Curly Heads! Hopefully this will help you think of what to get the special people in your family and circle of friends this year. I tried to give a balance of big gifts and stocking stuffers so that you don’t have to break your budget!…
Banana Split Cupcakes
Banana Split Cupcakes–there’s nothing else that really needs to be said. They’re delicious of course, but they’re also beautiful. And did I mention easy? The Story: My mother has two sides. The more predominant side of her will pick up every penny she sees off the street. Even if she has to stop the car…
How to love anyone: 3 things you need to know
I love people. I really do. I love getting to know what makes them “tick” and what drives them to get out of bed every morning. We’re all so different with opposite backgrounds, childhoods and views, and those differences are what make us beautiful. But I think it’s safe to say that we all have…
Chocolate Cake Batter Cupcakes
Continuing on with my dating/boy crazy/Valentine’s theme… The Story: I gave him the best flirty eyes I could manage but I don’t think I could cover up the fact that my face was turning beet red. I asked him the basic questions: “What’s your name?” “Where are you from?” “What are you studying?” But I…
