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  Funfetti Gooey Butter Cakes Adapted from Paula Deen The Lady and Sons INGREDIENTS Crust: Box of Funfetti Cake Mix 1 egg 1 stick butter, melted Filling: 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 stick butter, melted 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup...

Pistachio Pudding Layer Dessert INGREDIENTS Crust: 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Cream Cheese Layer: 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Cool Whip Pudding Layer: 1 box Instant Pistachio pudding 1...

Samoa Brownies INGREDIENTS 1 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 stick salted butter, cold and cut into pieces Box of Ghirardelli Brownie Mix (or other mix that only makes a small pan), plus ingredients to prepare 1 cup coconut, toasted 11 oz bag of caramel bits 1/2 lb dark chocolate...

Chocolate Covered German Chocolate Brownie Bites INGREDIENTS  Pan of your favorite brownies, baked and cooled 1 lb chocolate candy coating or almond bark (I like Candiquik) Frosting: 1 cup evaporated milk 2 (11 oz) bags Caramel bits 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans 2 1/2 cups sweetened...

So…2011 is almost over. I’d love to say that I have tons of resolutions for the new year, but that is not the case.  I have no resolutions.  NONE. Not to say that I’m perfect.  I mean, obviously not.  But I’ve found that being imperfect is waaaay easier,...

  Anyone who knows me knows that I love my husband dearly.  He’s a bit older than me (6 years) and puts up with a lot of immature shenanigans on my end.  And as sure as I am that marrying him was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done and I will love him to...

What up, home skillet, it’s Friday again!!   This week, I was super busy doing lots of things.   I baked.   I ate.   I watched TV.   I got all up in the internets.   And I bought sparkly leg warmers at The Icing because apparently, deep down I...

  I have recently discovered something about my husband that makes me fear for our marriage.   He is anti-Daylight Savings Time.   He thinks that the land should just…do away with it.  So it will just be the same all the time and nevah evah change.  ...

  Do you remember back when I was making brownies and candy bars get married and have babies?   That was weird.  And slightly disturbing.   I think maybe I have issues.   I blame the fact that when I was a kid, my mom was addicted to Dallas…and...

  I’m pretty sure that all women are familiar with the fact that when compared to men, life doesn’t always seem fair.   Men get grey hair and it makes them look handsomer.   Sweat only proves their toughness, and is not frowned upon.   They do the...

  My whole life, I have been a scaredy cat.   I don’t LIKE scary things and I don’t DO scary things.  Ever.   EVEEEEEEEEEERRRRRR.   Honestly, I do not see the point.  I do not need a brush with death or a burst of adrenaline to make me feel alive. ...

  My seven year old son has trouble wrapping his mind around the fact that I am not going to grow anymore.   “Mom, when you get taller you won’t have to scootch the seat in the car up so close, won’t that be good?”   “Jon David, I...

  I have come to the conclusion that I will never be a cool music person.   You know, like one of those people who listens to obscure bands and finds meaning in lyrics and is always suggesting songs and making playlists for people?   That will never be me.  ...

My whole life, I have been a lover of books.   I always tell my husband that one of the awesomest things about being married (besides having someone to always reach high stuff and lift heavy things) is that I can stay at home and read on a Friday night and not feel like a...