Applesauce Muffins

applesauce-muffins

I make these muffins at least a couple times a month. They are really tasty and very hearty, and pretty healthy too. They’re great to take for a large crowd, I’ve taken them quite often to feed the football, basketball or baseball teams. 4 c. Flour                                                        1 T. Cinnamon 1 T. Allspice                                                   2 t. Baking… [Continue Reading]

Family Favorite Cookies

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Today on Life As Mom, the Ultimate Recipe Swap is all about Favorite Cookie Recipes. And, as usual, I couldn’t make just one, so I have 2 to share with you. These are both family favorites and both come from my Mother-In-Law’s collection. Chewy Oatmeal Cookies 1 c. Flour 3/4 t. Soda 1/2 t. Salt… [Continue Reading]

Preparing for Easter

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We had a fun afternoon, preparing for Easter. We started with an overload of sugar, Casey made a Bunny Car Cupcake And Kristen (Andrew’s girlfriend) made a Bunny Cupcake All of the cupcakes turned out adorable And we can’t forget the Peeps, dipped in chocolate of course. And after the cupcakes were done, we colored… [Continue Reading]

Frugal Friday ~ Baking a Cake

Please visit Life As Mom for more great frugal tips. And be sure to enter my giveaway…it ends tonight. First, I need to tell you that I am absolutely all about homemade, and made from scratch, but I am also a frugal homemaker, and like getting the most bang for my buck. Recently I found… [Continue Reading]

Staff Luncheon~Hailmann Elementary

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 On Friday I had the pleasure of catering the Staff Luncheon at my son’s school, Hailmann Elementary.  The teachers and staff were treated to lunch for the awesome work they did to help the children on their ISTEP testing. Many of them were asking for the recipes, I thought it would be easier to put them… [Continue Reading]

Starbucks Peppermint Brownies

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  Yummy, Starbucks Peppermint Brownies!  These brownies are super easy to make and are the most delicious brownies I have ever baked. Edit: I am adding this recipe to the Ultimate Recipe Swap over at Life As Mom. These brownies could very easily be baked for St. Patrick’s Day by adding green frosting. Brownie Recipe 1… [Continue Reading]

Make It Monday ~ Volcano Cake

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Yesterday my youngest son and I made a volcano out of cake. Yep, you read it right, a Volcano Cake! For extra credit in Science, the teacher assigned a 3-D Volcano.  So, being the frugal baker that I am, of course said, let’s make a cake. And even better, the class can eat it! Casey… [Continue Reading]