Fun Autumn Date Ideas Fall is a beautiful time of year, no matter where you live. The colors, the weather, the gorgeous scenic views - you can find them almost anywhere across the states. This is often the last time you can take advantage of the outside weather for a few months, so you'll want to enjoy it - and find the romance! If you're looking for fun autumn date continue reading...
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars – Creamy And Delicious!
Pumpkin Cheese Cake Bars If you are looking for a creamy and delicious pumpkin dessert for autumn, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the solution! With all of your favorite fall flavors, they are great way to celebrate the season. These cheesecake bars are a dessert that anyone can make. You'll be creating your base out of spice cupcakes and the luscious cream cheese continue reading...
Deliciously Spooky Spiderweb Cupcakes
Halloween Cupcakes When thinking of Halloween desserts, there are two ways to go - cute or creepy. I tend to err on the side of cute, but Spiderweb Cupcakes are a hint creepy as well. Especially if you put plastic spider rings in the top! These Halloween treats are basic chocolate cupcakes that are frosted in a spooky fashion. You'll want to use a piping bag or a continue reading...
Easy Muffin Tin Sweet Potatoes
Muffin Tin Sweet Potato Halves There are a ton of sweet potato recipes out there, but these easy Muffin Tin Sweet Potatoes are among the easiest. If you like your sweet potatoes baked with brown sugar and butter - and you like easy - this is the recipe for you! This is the kind of side dish recipe that you can pull out any time that you see sweet potatoes on sale. I continue reading...
Nine Non-Candy Halloween Trick Or Treat Ideas
Nine Non-Candy Halloween Trick Or Treat Ideas There are but three constants in this world: death, taxes, and... trick-or-treaters. If you just can’t face a bag of fun-sized candy this year, check out these thrifty alternatives to Halloween candy for ideas on how to branch out. (Tip: Stay away from homemade edibles or any food item you open and repackage yourself (including continue reading...
Candy Corn Pudding Parfait
Candy Corn Pudding If you're looking for the perfect, thrifty Halloween treat, I have the ticket! This Candy Corn Pudding Parfait recipe was actually inspired by my daughter who loves to cook. I told her that I was thinking about making something inexpensive and cute that could be served at a Halloween party and she not only thought of pudding, but helped me pick out the continue reading...
You Can’t Always Be In Control
I am someone who likes to be in control. Not in control of you or my children or any other person, but of myself. I like to know that at the end of the day, most of what I succeed or fail at is my own doing. That I am in control of my own destiny. But there are many - MANY - things in this life that we can't control. The world doesn't work that way and I'm pretty sure continue reading...
Caramel Apple Pecan Dump Cake
Caramel Apple Dump Cake Some of the best desserts are ones that you can throw together and put in the oven before a gathering, and that is the case with my Caramel Apple Pecan Dump Cake! With creamy caramel, rich apple filling, and crunchy pecans, this is going to be a hit! Different from a cobbler or a crisp, this dump cake has a buttery pecan topping that will continue reading...
10 Tips For Making Ends Meet When You Have Lost Your Job
Struggling to Make Ends Meet Financially It is not uncommon for people to lose their jobs right now. The economy hasn’t been the greatest and the job market is not stable in many areas. If you’ve recently lost your job, you’re probably worried about how you’re going to make ends meet. Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone and that there are things you can do to get continue reading...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dip
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dip Chocolate chip cookie dough is one of the ultimate comfort foods for those of us with a raging sweet tooth. Since many of us were kids, we've snuck a spoonful while we were baking right? That's where this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dip comes in. It is cookie dough that you can whip up and snack on whenever you want! This deliciously sweet dip has continue reading...