• Bird Seed Ornaments

    Bird Seed Ornaments

    My kiddos love to watch the birds outside. We did this fun activity one weekend, so the birds would have more of a reason to be fluttering around outside their windows. These ornaments are fun to make together and turn out adorable. It also gives you another reason to pull out all of your cookie cutters…

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  • 5 Fall Kid Activities

    5 Fall Kid Activities

    Fall is here! This is one of my favorite times of the year. I like to celebrate the season with fun activities for my kids to get into the fall spirit. My oldest is 2 1/2, so there so many new ventures he gets to explore. Here are a few activities to try with your…

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  • DIY Fall Wreath

    DIY Fall Wreath

    I love fall! If you haven’t noticed by all the excitement in my past few blogs. So, to decorate I threw together this gem of a wreath in no time. It not only makes my front door seem festive and welcoming but I had a blast painting and putting it together. I swear painting is…

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  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Bacon Pupcakes

    One of my fur boys just had his 6th Birthday. On such occasions, I try to make them Pupcakes to celebrate. Bob loves pumpkin, so I whipped these up and helped bring in the Fall Season as well.  I had a wonderful helper to help with the mixing. They were a huge hit! My son…

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  • Pumpkin Spice Marshmellow Treats

    Happy First Day of Fall! It’s my favorite time of year. Time for apples, Halloween, family celebrations, leaves falling, the crisp smell in the air, and most of all….pumpkin everything. Last year, I began my Mad About Pumpkin blogging. So, I am starting it up again this year to keep the tradition going. You can never…

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  • Mad About Pumpkin: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Originally posted on Spirited Essence: Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? My family sure does and since it’s fall I thought I would add a twist to our chocolate chip cookies by adding a bit of pumpkin. These cookies take hardly anytime to make and they will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.?? Pumpkin Chocolate…

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  • Happy Fourth of July!

    To everyone, I hope y’all all have a beautiful and blessed Fourth of July! Stay safe and enjoy all of your family/friend’s gatherings! I am celebrating with my residents at work today and whipped this pie up for them to enjoy. Below is a little prayer to help brighten everyone’s holiday and be thankful. Independence…

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  • Please Slow Down

    Please Slow Down

    Time seems to pass me by faster than I wish it would. I feel like all I do is blink and a month has rushed by. My youngest just turned 9 months recently and it got me thinking. It’s been pretty hectic in our household lately due to trying to find a home. Apartment life…

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  • Paleo Blueberry Muffins

    My husband and I have been working so hard to shape up our diets, and go completely low carb, yet my passion for baking seems to always get me off track. So I threw this recipe together that will help satisfy you carb cravings and not kill you diet completely. Paleo Blueberry Muffins Prep Time:…

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  • Baked Oatmeal

    Baked Oatmeal

    This recipe will surely start your morning off right. The flavors of apple and blueberry together with a hint of ginger and cinnamon will have no one leaving the table disappointed.  Baked Oatmeal Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 50 mins Ingredients  2 cups of rolled oats 1 tsp of baking…

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