Dessert

A collection of 21 posts

Food & Dessert

How We Made a Simple and Delicious Ice Cream Cake

For Ada's birthday this last summer we ended up making our own ice cream cake. It turned out great and I can totally see doing the same for future birthdays and maybe even parties!

Food & Dessert

Super Simple Rainbow Colored Angel Food Cupcakes

This year for Zoey's birthday party we took an angel food box mix and made it custom with some food dye, whip cream, and sprinkles. Everyone loved it and I had to share this super simple hack with you.

Craftiness

The Year of Our Small and Simple Birthday Parties

Over the years I've shared fun sensory activities and other ideas I used for my daughters' birthday parties. Although smaller I wanted to still share the girls' 2021 party with you in case it helps you plan your own.

Food & Dessert

How I Made a Simple Grocery Store Cheesecake Look Supreme

This year for Ada's birthday I bought a simple grocery store cheesecake and made it amazing by customizing each piece with homemade chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and brownie bits.

Food & Dessert

My Spin on an Amazing Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe I Came Across

I recently came across this incredibly simple pumpkin cheesecake recipe that I needed to share with you... especially once I hacked it to create a chocolate version!

Food & Dessert

Check Out Some Really Delicious Canadian Desserts Just In Time For Christmas

Back in October I decided to make some Canadian treats we hadn't had in quite a while. They turned out amazing and I realized I should share the recipe links with you just in case you're looking for something special to make too.

Food & Dessert

Incredibly Simple to Make Jello Cupcakes

Are you wanting to make an incredibly simple cupcake or cake? Why not buy the mix for a white cake and a container of Jell-O for this amazingly moist dessert. I always top ours with whip cream and either sprinkles or berries depending on the occasion. Come check it out!

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Oh My Goodness Licorice! Here Is the Best Source of Licorice (and Other Flavors) That I've Found

For the longest time I've been missing the candy allsorts... which lead me to Licorice.com. My whole family enjoys the new candies we've bought since then and as they have a referral code I realized I should probably share them with you too.

Food & Dessert

Excess Apples? Here's Some Simple and Delicious Things I've Made

Do you find yourself with way too many apples? Are you looking for new ways to eat apples? Here are some of the ways I've worked with apples in the past in case you're interested in checking them out.

Craftiness

Announcing Ada’s Simple Zoom Birthday Party

Are you wondering what kind of online birthday party you can throw for you kid? For my daughter, Ada, I hired Wonder Woman to join our birthday Zoom call and added some fun themed goodie bag treats for anyone that leaved nearby.

Science & Sensory Play

Ideas For When It's Hot Outside

Are you worried about what you can do with your kids when it gets hot out? Are you looking for cool snacks and drinks? Are you currently experiencing a heat wave? Why not check out my ideas for when it gets hot outside?

Food & Dessert

Zoey's Third Birthday - Orange DUPLO®/LEGO® Theme

Overview of our orange LEGO® themed 3rd birthday party.

Food & Dessert

Colorful and Simple LEGO® Themed Cupcakes

Does your child want a specific color as their birthday theme and you're looking to incorporate it? Are you looking for a light dessert? Why not make angel food cake. It's so simple to mix up and you can dye it to match whatever color (or colors) you want!

Science & Sensory Play

Ada's 4th Birthday Party

Overview post going over our science-themed 4th birthday party. Links to all the related science-themed food and sensory activities we had.

Food & Dessert

Layered Jello in a Beaker

Are you throwing a science party and are looking for more ideas for your buffet table? What to carry out a color mixing or gelatin experiment? Why not make layered Jello?

Food & Dessert

Simple Halloween Themed Brownie Cupcakes

Looking for a simple brownie recipe for your big party but want something different than your normal box mix? Why not just add to the box mix so it's still easy but tastes great!

Food & Dessert

Pineapple Brownie Cake

Do you love the box mix Ghirardelli brownies through Costco but want a change? Why not add a can of pineapple to them? So delicious!

Food & Dessert

Dessert Pizza - Nutella and Oranges

Have you ever tried oranges and Nutella pizza. It's amazing! Here's my recipe which also links to the recipe for my homemade pizza dough.

Sewing

Freezie, Yogurt Tubes, or Frozen Pop Holder

Do you or your children complain about cold hands when trying to eat freezies, yogurt tubes, or Otter Pops? Why not sew a freezie holder to keep your hands warm. You can easily throw them in the laundry when you're done eating your treat and use them again and again.

Food & Dessert

BreadIn5 - Make Hot Fresh Bread Easily On Demand at Home

I came across BreadIn5 and found it so easy to make up a fresh loaf of bread whenever I wanted. I love this.

Science & Sensory Play

Extra Halloween Candy - Use Colored Candy for a Fun Color Experiment

Do you have extra Skittles from Halloween? Do you want to see a cool color experiment you could eat afterwards? Why not add skittles to water and explore!