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Where to Eat in North Lake Tahoe

During my recent trip to North Lake Tahoe, I ate at some amazing places, which I just had to share with you!  Food is important to me, so when I travel, there is actually a lot of research that goes into where I eat.  I seek out local joints and restaurants utilizing local ingredients from area farms.  Look no further my friends!  If you are planning a trip to North Lake Tahoe, I have some awesome breakfast, lunch and dinner suggestions that are budget friendly and family friendly! Continue Reading…

February 15, 2018 By
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Travel

Where to Stay and Play in North Lake Tahoe

I recently had the awesome opportunity to travel to North Lake Tahoe.  This was my first time to North Lake Tahoe and I am so excited to be able to come back and share with you guys where to eat, stay and play in North Lake Tahoe, because you need to come visit here!  And make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of this post, to click on the link for your chance to win an awesome giveaway, which includes a two-night stay at Red Wolf Lodge, ski lift tickets and MORE! Continue Reading…

February 13, 2018 By
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Projects, Crafts and Party Planning

Thin Blue Line Deco Mesh Wreath

It’s craft time here on the blog!  And it’s another deco mesh wreath.  Because I am obsessed with making them.  This wreath was made for one of my friends at work who asked that I make her a Thin Blue Line deco mesh wreath.  Read on to see how I put this wreath together! Continue Reading…

February 3, 2018 By
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Cookies

Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies y’all!  I took the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, added oats, chocolate chips, sweetened coconut, pecans and chunks of toffee, to make a cookie that would satisfy even the hardest working cowboy!  There’s a lot going on in these cookies, but all of the flavors work so well together.  A hearty cookie for my cookie lovers out there, like me. Continue Reading…

January 30, 2018 By
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Frostings and Icings

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

From scratch peanut butter cream cheese frosting, made with peanut butter, cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar.  Easy frosting recipe that has a dominant peanut butter flavor, with a hint of tang from the cream cheese.  Not-too-sweet frosting that’s perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes or brownies.   Continue Reading…

January 21, 2018 By
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Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookie Microwave Mug Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Microwave Mug Cake is an easy, single-serving dessert that requires just a few ingredients, a large mug and a microwave.  I mean who doesn’t love a piping hot, freshly baked cookie, that’s still a little gooey and takes just seconds to make?  This is definitely one of those desserts to have on hand for those late night cravings! Continue Reading…

January 14, 2018 By
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Cookies

Maple Brown Sugar Oat Cookies

An oat cookie, full of oats three ways, with brown sugar and maple syrup.  A sweet oat cookie that tastes like a granola bar, but in cookie form!  I love oatmeal and these cookies are not shy on oat flavor.  Or brown sugar.  I used two unique maple products to make these cookies too, and I can’t wait to share them with you! Continue Reading…

January 9, 2018 By
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Desserts/ Healthy

Healthy Treats and Dessert Recipes

I might be known around these parts as the “Diet Destroyer” because I am always sharing my treats from the blog with family and friends.  Your diet doesn’t stand a chance when tempted with my treats!  But I also make healthier treats, which taste just as decadent as my diet destroying concoctions.  No one will know they are secretly healthy….shhhhh.  Our secret 😉 Continue Reading…

January 4, 2018 By
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Candy & Sweets

World’s Easiest Chocolate Fudge

World’s Easiest Chocolate Fudge requires three ingredients, a microwave and 5-minutes of your time.  In return you get rich and creamy fudge, with the option of customizing the fudge by adding your favorite candy or cookie pieces in it.  NO CANDY THERMOMETER NEEDED!   Continue Reading…

December 14, 2017 By
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Uncategorized

My Favorite Holiday Recipes

Now that Thanksgiving is over and December is here, it’s time to start planning those holiday desserts!  Whether you are looking for an easy recipe to make for a cookie exchange, holiday office party or desserts for after your holiday dinner, I am bringing you some of my FAVORITE dessert recipes from the blog.  These recipes are always on my holiday “to-bake” list!  Let the immense yumminess ensue… Continue Reading…

December 5, 2017 By
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