I'm a holiday lover, through and through. With each holiday that rolls around, I usually proclaim that it's my favorite. In reality, I really think Thanksgiving may be the winner, but it's Easter that holds a close second. The weather changes, we can enjoy being outside again, and the spring colors come out. All is right at Easter time. Since I'm a big-time holiday lover, I also love incorporating holiday themed ideas into our day-to-day activities. Simple and fun ways to spread holiday cheer seem to make even the most normal days extra special. One of my favorite things to do at Easter time is to use the plastic eggs, the ones that come in a huge pack for just a couple of dollars. … [Read more...]
cadbury mini egg blondies
I have a slight obsession with Easter candy. The pretty pastel colors, the delicious chocolate, the time of year that comes with Easter. I love everything about it. Out of all the holiday and seasonal candy, there isn't much that can top a Cadbury Mini Egg. The crunchy candy coating and the smooth chocolate inside are tough to beat. It goes without saying that a bag laying around in my house can be rather dangerous, so I welcomed the opportunity to use them in a recipe and share with some friends. They turned out perfect and made my whole house smell delicious. I am certain I'll be making these several more times between now and Easter. I can't resist! I adapted a … [Read more...]
Easter Weekend Recap
We started off our weekend by dying eggs on Friday night. My mom, Chase and Haley came over for the occasion. Of course, Braylen was thrilled to see a few of her favorite people. We had to run a few errands and grocery shop that day, I told Braylen we were having pasta, but she said Chase really wants hot dogs, dad can grill them for us. I didn't argue. I just bought the stuff and had Allen grill, less mess in the kitchen for me. BK loved the egg dying part. I knew there was a huge potential for mess, so I just put an old towel down on the counter and let her have some fun. The next day we woke up bright and early to tackle a few things on our to-do lists. Mine were mostly … [Read more...]