Sinful S’mores Bars
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Sinful S’mores Bars

It’s been a crazy weekend.  I think I’ve cried probably 20 times in the past 2 days.  Blah.  It all started yesterday morning, when I watched The Biggest Loser, that I recorded.  Darn it, that show makes me cry…happy tears, sad tears, nerdy tears.  Ten minutes later I get a phone call that my grandpa,…

Colored Pencil Mini Cakes ~ Perfect for a School’s- Out Party! (she: Leoni)
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Colored Pencil Mini Cakes ~ Perfect for a School’s- Out Party! (she: Leoni)

G’day, Leoni here from Just call me Martha.  I live in Melbourne – Australia with my lovely husband and 4 gorgeous children. For my 3rd daughter Imara’s 4th birthday we decided on a back to school theme since her birthday fell only 3 days short of going back to school.  Imara had been a little…

Making Banana Muffins In Bulk ~ Perfect for Freezing! (she: Wendy)
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Making Banana Muffins In Bulk ~ Perfect for Freezing! (she: Wendy)

My name is Wendy. I love to bake my stress away. I write over at Lessons Line upon Line. When I was in graduate school, I managed my stress by baking. One of my specialties was banana bread. I never ate what I made though. I always gave it away. It seemed contradictory to me…

Chewy Brownies with Marshmallow Creme Mint Frosting! (& a new sponsor giveaway!)
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Chewy Brownies with Marshmallow Creme Mint Frosting! (& a new sponsor giveaway!)

 I was watching America’s Test Kitchen a few weeks ago, and they were out in the street doing a brownie taste-test.  They had everyone try a homemade brownie and then try a brownie made from the box.  Which one did they prefer??  You would think “homemade,” but nearly everyone said the boxed brownie!  I always…

Sweets For Your Sweetie ~ Valentine’s Day Treats (she: Leigh Anne)
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Sweets For Your Sweetie ~ Valentine’s Day Treats (she: Leigh Anne)

Hello – I’m Leigh Anne and I blog over at Your Homebased Mom. I love to share my journey of finding the pretty and delicious in life. I am excited to be a guest poster today. I think my favorite holiday next to Christmas has to be Valentine’s Day. I love the opportunity to express…

Chocolate Turtle Cookies ~ Caramel Is Our Friend
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Chocolate Turtle Cookies ~ Caramel Is Our Friend

I’m supposed to be on a diet, so why did I made these cookies?  I’m such a poo-head.  Dang-it.  I’ve eaten nearly all of them too…they’re yummy and too cute to resist.  Cute cookies get me every time. To make these, you need:  flour, cocoa powder, salt, UNsalted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, chopped pecans,…

Pumpkin Squares
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Pumpkin Squares

I know you all have been dying for more pumpkin dessert recipes……this one is sooo yummy! My sister-in-law made it for a contest and won, and it’s now a family favorite. I’ll get on with it though, because I want to go take a bubble bath. Here are your ingredients for the first part of…