The Easiest Way to Frost a Cupcake Ever!

May 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
the easiest way to frost a cupcake EVER- faux fondant poured icing cupcakes! These are GENIUS!

If you know me, you know I like to make things cute, sweet and EASY. I also really like frosting, sprinkles and cupcakes. But I hate actually frosting cupcakes- because they always look funky, no matter what fun technique I find on Pinterest. So today I am showing you my go-to, never fail, QUICK way to frost cupcakes- using my poured icing method! You might remember how I have a way of pouring frosting on cakes to decorate them to look like they are covered in fondant. With a few simple … [Continue reading...]

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Gluten Free Strawberry Sponge Cake

May 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
gluten free sponge cake with a fresh whipped cream topping- this is SO delicious and such an easy cake to make!

I received a package of Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free foods to try in our home. All opinions are 100% my own. I LOVE sponge cake in the summer. Its the only cake my husband asks for, and it is light, airy, moist and delicious. We always make it with jam and fresh berries- and it comes together SO easily! I've been seriously mourning the loss of my favorite cake since going gluten free with my son, my I'm pleased to report I have had tremendous success thanks to gluten free all purpose flour … [Continue reading...]

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Fathers Day Picnic with World Market!

May 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of World Market for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently headed to World Market to check out some of their fantastic Father’s Day Gifts and hold a little soiree for our favorite guy around here. I knew I wanted to throw a fun [...]

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Clean Your Microwave & Range Grate in Under 5 Minutes With No Chemicals!

May 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
GENIUS! You can easily clean your microwave and range hood- without any chemicals or hard work- in 5 minutes or less! This is such a great tip!

Don’t worry… you don’t have the wrong blog. I am still the world’s laziest cleaner. I actually once really enjoyed cleaning back when I lived by myself and didnt have kids making immediate wrecks of my work- but those days are long, long gone. Now when I have time to clean, I want to get [...]

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How To Sanitize and Restore a Wood Cutting Board

May 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
how to sanitize and restore a wood cutting baord! This is such a great tip and so easy to do!

We use wood cutting boards a LOT in our house. They are easy, simple and beautiful. We even have a kitchen island with a butcher block table top that we use as our everyday table. So to say we need a good way to sterilize wood, without chemicals, is an understatement! Today I am going [...]

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Frappuccino Inspired Blended Coffee & Choffy!

May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
frappuchino inspired blended coffee- delicious and half the calories! Such a great way to indulge at home!

Raise your hand if you follow me on Instagram and know of my deep, undying love for Starbucks. It’s true. I have a problem, and its delicious espresso served in a venti-sized vessel full of love. While there is no suitable substitution for my siren song… I can’t afford to hit up the drive-thru in [...]

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Green Chili Crack Dip

May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Green chili crack dip- this is so addictive and easy to make! This is our FAVORITE party dip and its always gone before anything else!

I felt a little weird about writing an entire post about my “secret” dip. I’ve been making “crack dip”- molten lava cheesy goo sent directly from the heavens- for a long time. And while it’s the easiest thing to make, I constantly have friends asking me how I make it. So today I’m letting the [...]

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Pin to Win an Instax Mini Camera!

May 14, 2013 by 100 Comments
pin and win an instax mini camera! these are so cool and perfect for summer!

  It’s SUMMER! Well, not quite- but with graduations coming and the temps approaching triple digits, I am in the summer mood. If you’ve been around Sweet C’s for a while, you’ve know we’ve grown lately. A lot. And I am so incredibly thankful for all of your support, enthusiasm and encouragement! So to celebrate [...]

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Bridget’s First Fitting with Huggies SlipOns!

May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Huggies. The opinions and text are all mine. My little girl is crazy. She loves to run, jump, climb, on anything- anytime. She’s a rascal! Getting her to lay down and change her diaper has become a struggle- she just doesn’t want to stop [...]

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Patriotic Punch

May 12, 2013 by 4 Comments
Patriotic punch- this is perfect for 4th of July or a homecoming! So easy to make and delicious- pin now and save for your summer bbqs!

  Now that Mothers Day has come and gone, I feel like it is officially SUMMER. Time to break out the bbq, start planting my garden, and get our Red, White and Blues ready for primetime. And what is more summer than a delicious party punch that is perfectly patriotic? Today I am showing you [...]

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My Favorite Tips to a Delicious Dessert- PS, Don’t Forget the Cake!

May 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Cake prints- just print and add to a Private Selection cake as a special hostess gift!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Private Selection for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.   I don't know about you, but making a meal special, fun, and delicious isn't always easy. Between kids throwing tantrums (WHY is it always at dinnertime they get really crazy??), limited hours in the [...]

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Quick Grilled Lamb Chops

May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The easiest and quickest way to make #lamb chops- quick grilled lamb chops are so delicious! These are perfect appetizers for a dinner party that will wow your guests without taking you much time!

I will admit- I get a little creeped out by gamey tasting meat. I am not the first person to line up when lamb is for dinner- but I found a few ways I really LOVE to prepare lamb. These super quick lamb chops are a fabulously easy way to impress guests at a dinner [...]

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Greek Farm Salad Two Ways

May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
greek farm salad two ways- these are awesome to use up vegetables from your garden and are so light, refreshing and delicious

If you follow me on Instagram (and you should), you probably know I am an Orthodox Christian. We just had our Pascha- our Easter is late every 3 years- and it was FULL of Greek food, fun and celebrations. I’m still trying to get myself together after a busy Lent and in the swing of [...]

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Check out the CB2 and Novogratz Collection & Win a Trip to Brazil!

May 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CB2 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that CB2 (one of my favorite places to shop when I lived close enough to Chicago to swing by their store) has a new collection featuring Robert and Courtney Novogratz? The CB2 and [...]

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Get to Know Me More With Dio and win $100!

May 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of dio for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you heard of dio yet? Its a fun new social media site that lets you interact in a whole new way. In dio, you create little virtual spaces that you can walk through, explore, and [...]

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