Whoopie Part: Part 7 – Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
We have come to part 7; the final part in our whoopie pie series. And of course, it’s the moment you’ve all be anticipating (I’m sure), my favorite whoopie pie! I love all things pumpkin and this whoopie pie does not dissappoint. It’s cakey, puffy, moist and a perfect balance of flavors. This recipe comes…
Read MoreHalloween Decoration: Ghosts
Tomorrow is the first day of October! In my opinion, this makes it officially okay to get out the Halloween decorations. Here are some ghosts we made last year. You can tell the ones made by older kids and those made by younger kids. No matter what age though, these are great fun for kids…
Read MoreWhoopie Pie: Part 6 – Grasshopper Whoopie Pie
Part 6 of our whoopie pie series, is my personal favorite… so far. It’s my own creation, but I can’t take too much credit, as I took the base recipe from another whoopie pie. As you may know, “Grasshopper” is code for “mint chocolate.” The base recipe for this is the same whoopie pie in…
Read MoreChristmas Gift: Personalized Calendar
Out of all the gifts I’ve given my parents, I believe this was their favorite: a calendar of their grandchildren. Rather that find them a beautiful calendar at the mall, I made one with pictures of their grandchildren for each month. I created mine using iPhoto, but Sam’s Club, Wallgreens, Kodak and many others provide a…
Read MoreWhoopie Pie: Part 5 – Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Part five of our whoopie pie series is the classic chocolate whoopie pie. This, in my opinion, is how a whoopie pie should be. It’s puffy, cakey and super delicious! This recipe came from the AARP Magazine. Mom’s Whoopie Pies Recipe by: Joanne Weir Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon…
Read MoreHow to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
Everyone has a favorite pie crust recipe they claim is the best. Rather than post another recipe, I thought I’d just post some tips to make any pie perfect. To make a great pie, it’s important to know more than just the ingredients. I’ve met people who say they can’t make a pie from scratch,…
Read MoreWhoopie Pies: Part 4 – Banana Whoopie Pies
Part 4 of our whoopie pie series is a delicious banana whoopie pie. I automatically give this one a great review because it’s cakey, moist and puffy. I love puffy whoopie pies. This is a great whoopie pie if you love bananas. My husband, who isn’t a big fan of bananas said it was great…
Read MoreCreative Ways to Get Kids to Clean
It’s just an average day in my house. There are toys everywhere, and it’s almost time for bed. I tell my son to put all his toys back before bed. His typical response: “NO!!! I don’t want to! AAAHHHH!!!!!” If you can relate to this story, you know how exhausting this is to hear every…
Read MoreWhoopie Pies: Part 3 – Oatmeal Whoopie Pies
We have yet again; another delicious whoopie pie. I’m a bit torn on this one though. To me, a whoopie pie can be puffy or flat, but it has to be cakey. This one is not at all cakey. It is a delicious, moist, chewy oatmeal cookie and one of the best sandwich cookies I’ve…
Read MoreChristmas Gift – Children’s Calendar
As you may recall, I stated earlier I plan to post Christmas ideas throughout the rest of the year to help my readers get a head start on Christmas. Today, I have a present ideal for young kids who may not be thrilled about the idea of keeping a journal: a personal calendar. Create a…
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