*updated recipe, original post was published in 2013*

A classic, goodie but oldie recipe for all my banana bread, peanut butter, chocolate chip lovers… Peanut butter chocolate chip banana bread.  This recipe is so easy to make it will become a classic for all who have extra bananas ripping on your counters.

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The perfect soft & chewy cookie recipe that can feed big crowds at your next potluck, block party or family reunion.

*side note, please disregard the christmas decor in the background, YES thats when I made them. Yes it has taken me this long to post this recipe… Don’t Judge Me!*

I am always looking for a recipe that will make large quantities sometimes– especially when I bake.  I feel that when I bake something I need to make sure to have enough for not just my own greedy family but also for my co-workers (which are like family), my sister (the one who lives down the street from me), and friends.

If you think about it that’s quite a tribe right there!  Of course the majority of the time they ALL are always asking me to bake something…anything.  They don’t care as long as its sweet, delicious and satisfying.

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2018 is here!

For so many that means a new year resolution.  A new goal. A new start.

For me it means a new word.  A word that I will focus on all year, and make happen.  This year 2018 means SUCCESS!  Success in so many aspects in my life.  Business wise, Family wise, Health wise. Faith wise.

If you are still thinking about what you want 2018 to be for you keep searching for an answer.  Never stop dreaming for what you want or working to attain your goals.

“If you can dream it, then you can do it!”– never forget that!

Take a few moments and thing about what you see in the next 12 months.

Let me know what your word for the year is?

It’s still shopping time here, I mean it’s only December 6th… so we have a little time left to get all our wants and cool gadgets.  Here I’m talking to all my kitchen foodies, budding chefs, home chefs and perfect hostess gifts.

So take a browse……. and see if you likey????

PLUS, if you have any ideas I would love to hear them so please let me know! Read the rest of this entry »

It’s candy making time, and this is the perfect treat to begin the baking days ahead… Christmas Crack… YOUR WELCOME!

December is here.  December 5th to be exact.

Just 20 more days until the big ol’ jolly fella slides down our chimney — or in Florida… the front door– and drops off gifts for all the boys and girls.  Of course along the way he’ll eat some tasty treats that are left behind for him.

Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?  If you said No it’s alright I haven’t either… actually I lie I think I have 1 present bought… Take a look at our 2017 Christmas Guides for Teens Boys & Girls, For that special Him.  More are on their way as well, for the Foodie, For Her, For the Beauty Lovers, & Toddlers.

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Having a 15 year old whose idea of a gift is just money, I tell him that for Christmas thats not what people want to hear… LOL.  So I always say at least give me a few items that you would like.  Looking for a gift idea for the teenage boy in your life? Here’s a list of teenage boy gift ideas that will be a hit! There are lots of great ideas here!

If you have any ideas for teenage boys I would love to hear!

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Having a soon to be teenage girl (she is 12 about to be 13 in a few months… but really going on 25), shopping can be a pain in the you know what!  KK is a girlie girl but also just at the age where she’s branching out… she loves makeup, music, hanging with her friends, singing, acting, musical theatre (drama queen to the max), and fashion.

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Thanksgiving is a few days away and I am so excited.  Thanksgiving is my all time favorite holiday… I don’t know if its because of all the food we eat and make (which probably is the reason) BUT… I love the smells, the feel of the holiday, the colors and coming together with family and friends and being thankful of one another.

I start preparing my Thanksgiving meal weeks in advance and have a countdown of when to prep items and purchase as well.  This year my husbands family is coming in town and we are all gathering at my in-laws house.  We set-up our Menu weeks ago and of course we all claim what we are bringing for extravaganza, because we always have more than enough food and PLUS nothing is better than Thanksgiving leftovers.  I love Thanksgiving so much that because I’m not hosting it this year I am making a small turkey for us to have for our house so I can do so many things with after…

Here’s a handy guide for food to have (whether your making it all or having others bring) to go by if you are hosting Thanksgiving at home:  Read the rest of this entry »

It’s almost gift giving time, the holidays is just around the corner.  Can you believe that Black Friday is just a few days away… crazy.  For the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing tons of stuff that you can get your loved ones from Hubby to sons of all ages to teenage girls, toddlers for the home and of course for my beauty lovers.  So stay tuned…

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This crescent breakfast ring will become everyone’s favorite weekend breakfast choice!

If it was possible to live on carbs alone I think I would do it?  of course the ultimate ending answer would be that I wouldn’t end up being 500 pounds if I did…

I remember my mom would make these crescents rolls with cheese inside and bake them.  They would be the absolute best things to eat for breakfast before school.  I make the same things for my kids. Read the rest of this entry »