I took this series of splashing fruit photos years ago when I got my first DSLR camera. I used Bazzill scrapbook paper as the background, borrowed a friends wine glasses, and set up on our back porch with a tripod and a pitcher of water while Kevin dropped fruit over and over. He swears […]
Time’s Up! The winner of the Anthropologie, Le Creuset, and Land O’Lakes Giveaway is: #371 Kristin: Mmm, I would love to try it them in a Mexican(/Italian kind of) dish – chicken enchilada pasta. I bet it would be amazing! Congrats Kristin! I’ve sent you an email! :) ***
Maria, Abby, me, Heidi When I was in Utah I spoke on a panel about blogging at the Build Your Blog Conference. I loved having the chance to help and encourage fellow bloggers, and wish I had the opportunity to do it more. Of course I felt like a huge dork up there! :) Everyone […]
I’ve gotten so many cute pairs of earrings and other awesome items lately! From a lovely face wash to a nice new wallet, check out my current favorite things! Spring Inspired Earrings & Accessories 1. Now that it is officially spring, I am seeing such bright and colorful earrings everywhere! I love it! I have […]
So, I am a bad, bad home decor blogger. I never take “Before” pictures! I promise I’ll try and get better about that as I show you more rooms in the new house. But for now, I thought I’d show you guys what I’ve done with the foyer so far! :) If you’re wondering about […]
Hello Muffin ;) Are you ready for your daily dose of sweet? ;) Never fear, I am here to help. ;) Today’s sugar rush is brought to you by the perfectly cute La Bonne Vie Bakery located in the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Maria and I had so much fun here! Loved […]
The next culinary adventure on our nonstop bakery tour through Salt Lake City was the gorgeous Les Madeleines bakery. How sinfully decadent does this table look?? :) Can’t believe I was sitting here just a few weeks ago, lol! I wish I could just warp back here right now. :) I loved the pure, traditional […]
New recipe on Kevin & Amanda Recipes today! :) You need these pretzels in your life. Make them this weekend! :) Click to get the recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce Enjoy!! :)
These Soft Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites are to die for, and they go so well with my salted caramel dipping sauce. This simple snack is sweet, sweet bliss. Soft Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites with Salted Caramel Sauce Oh my gosh you guys. I cannot even begin to tell you how IN LOVE I am with […]
Maria and I met through our blogs almost three years ago at the BlogHer Food blogging conference. We instantly hit it off (perhaps it’s our shared love of all things sweet!) and have kept in touch ever since. We talk almost every day now whether it’s about blogging, husbands, life, or cookies. :) Ever since […]
Time’s Up! The winners of the Uncrustables Unstoppable Family Photo Package are: #72 beth: I am boring–regular peanut butter and grape jelly #119 Christine: Definitely peanut butter and grape jelly! I don’t eat it often but when I do, instant childhood memories. I keep uncrustables in my freezer for my teenagers. When they run […]
If you’re looking for where to eat at Deer Valley, you’ve come to the right place! :) Or if you just want to see photos of some seriously decadent desserts, you’re still in the right place. ;) Warning, this post will make you HUNGRY!! :) Of course Deer Valley known for their fabulous skiing facilities, […]
Photo via Josh We were so fortunate to have such beautiful ski weather at Deer Valley. We were expecting it to snow, but each day when we woke up the sky was vibrant and deep cerulean blue, the sun was deliciously toasty and warm, and the temperatures were luscious at a high of 35 degrees. […]
We are back from gorgeous Salt Lake City! Oh my goodness, from the moment we landed I was so stunned at how breathtaking the views from this beautiful city were. We loved every minute there! For my dad’s birthday (which is also Valentine’s Day) our wonderful friends Maria and Josh helped us surprise him and […]
Our Boston Terrier Howie has been practicing his fetching skills lately! Check out these adorable photos of Howie playing fetch with a frisbee! Boston Terrier Playing Fetch Practice makes perfect! Look what Howie can do now! There’s the frisbee… Chomp! He caught it!! Let’s try that again… CHOMP! He did it again! Wheeeeeeeeee! He tries […]
Happy Presidents Day! Do you have the day off? Kevin and my parents are back home in Alabama after an amazing week at Deer Valley, but I am staying here in Utah for another week hanging out with Maria! You can see what kind of trouble we’ve already gotten into on Instagram. :) She’s got […]
Press ESC to pause animation. You guys know I love my animated images, like this How to Frost a Cupcake Animated Gif, and who could forget this one of Gaby eating a cricket??! Animated images (Ã la the Vine app) are all the rage right now! :) But I bet you didn’t know how so […]
I always agonize over what to get my parents for Christmas, but this year I was able to surprise my dad (and mom :)) with a fun gift. I had Kevin help me, since he did such an amazing and creative job surprising me a few years ago… :) Skiing is like, my dad’s favorite […]
After a handful of days on the market, we successfully sold our house! Check out our experience selling a house with a realtor as well as some items I’ve been enjoying this week! Things I’ve Been Loving Lately 1. I am loving this fun scarf and colorful monogrammed phone case from Ella Madison Boutique. The scarf […]
This easy tutorial shows you all the tips and tricks on How to Take The Best Sharp Action Photos! You’ll never have to worry about blurry pictures again! How to Take Tack-Sharp Action Photos You guys know I love taking photos of Miley and Howie running around like lunatics in the backyard. If you’ve […]