I have been a fan of The Grinch for a very long time. When Peyton and I went to Universal Orlando last year that was one of my favorite places to visit, the Grinch area. They had a whole store full of all things Grinch. And I did end up spending a little there too. What Grinch fan could resist? Well, I've passed that love of The Grinch on to Peyton. She loves him too. There was one Christmas I … [Read more...]
DIY Strawberry Salt Scrub
Last time we talked about sugar scrubs today we are talking about strawberry salt scrub! The main difference between sugar and salt scrubs is the size of the exfoliating granules. That means sugar particles are smaller, less abrasive and salt scrubs are more abrasive so they should be used less frequently. If you are looking for a deeper clean or a good exfoliation use a salt scrub but not more … [Read more...]
Minty Green Peppermint Bath Bombs
Do you know what season it is? Cold season! It's time for everyone to be locked inside with each other's germs and try not to pass them around. But if you do get a cold or have a stuffy nose I have a little treat for you. Peppermint bath bombs! These minty green bath bombs will deliver a bath that will not only help relieve your stuffy nose but can help you relax a little too. Here's what … [Read more...]
Homemade Lavender Sugar Scrub
With the new year here I want to focus on getting back to basics. Using more holistic products around our house. I've always used essential oils in our daily life to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Now, I want to start incorporating those into my bathroom and personal care routine as well. First up, Lavender Sugar Scrub! I am guilty of heading to the store and spending $35 plus for a sugar … [Read more...]
Indulgent Hot Cocoa Cake
As part of my New Year's resolution, it is to post more recipes! I know you all enjoyed them before so this year, my goal is to publish 1 new recipe a week. At the minimum. Today, I'm starting the year off with my Hot Cocoa Cake that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It's rich, chocolatey and you'll definitely need a glass of milk to wash this down. I will warn you, there is a fair amount of prep … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Buttercream Frosting
We are going to be exploring the world of buttercream frosting this year! My first adventure was with making this Hot Cocoa Buttercream to go with my Indulgent Hot Cocoa Cake. It's not like your traditional buttercream. I used American Heritage Cocoa which gave it a grainy texture but I really liked it. If you used a smoother cocoa like Swiss Miss or Hershey's you won't have the texture. So for … [Read more...]
Roasted Marshmallow Cake Filling
This was a new concept I had heard of being used in cakes and I thought I would give it a try. It's actually extremely simple to make roasted marshmallows to use in between the layers of your cake. I use this technique in our Indulgent Hot Cocoa cake I made for the holidays. You will need the following - 1 - bag small marshmallows Parchment Paper Large Pan with raised sides Preheat … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Ganache
Have you ever looked at those drip cakes and thought, Oh wow! I wish I could do that. Well, you can. It's a lot easier than you think to make one. But first you need to figure out what they are using for the drip, most likely, it's a ganache. Ganache is extremely easy to make. Today, I'm going to share with you how I make our White Chocolate Ganache that I use in our Indulgent Hot Cocoa cake … [Read more...]
Perfect Red Velvet Cake
Peyton loves red velvet cake. I have told her time and time again that it's just chocolate cake with some red food color but she insists it tastes different. So today, I'm going to show you how to make a moist red velvet cake with a shortcut. We are going to use a box mix for the base but add a few things to it to bring it up a notch or three on the taste scale. You will need the following … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Milk Shots
While at first glance these milk shots may look kid-friendly, I assure, they are not. They are filled with alcohol and so much more. But if you wanted to have a special drink for the little ones to ring in the New Year with you pick up some sparkling cider at the store! To recreate these yummy New Year's Eve Milk Shots at home you will need the following - 1 c. Milk ⅓ c. Heavy whipping … [Read more...]
