Thank you to everyone for your entries!
It is time to announce our winner!!!
Congratulations to.....
Allyson Tice!!
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Super Yummy GF Fudgy Brownie Recipe
I love brownies. I mean, really love them, or anything chocolate for that matter.
This was the very first Gluten Free baking recipe I ever tried and it is still my favorite!
These brownies are so rich and chewy and fudgy and so, so easy to make!
I just have to share the recipe!
Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies
This was the very first Gluten Free baking recipe I ever tried and it is still my favorite!
These brownies are so rich and chewy and fudgy and so, so easy to make!
I just have to share the recipe!
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend of your choice
- ½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- ⅓ cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup warm water, 110 degrees F.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease an 8-inch
square nonstick baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk
together 1 cup of the flour blend with cocoa, baking powder, salt and
xanthan gum.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and both
sugars with an electric mixer on low speed until well-combined. Add the
egg and vanilla and beat until well-combined. With the mixer on low
speed, gradually beat in the dry ingredients and then the warm water,
beating until smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Do not overbake, or the brownies won't be fudgy!
Cool the brownies in the pan on a wire rack completely before cutting.
A few tips and tricks:- I used Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free baking flour, but you are welcome to use any GF flour mix you choose, jut remember, if you are using a mix with Xanthan Gum already added, do not add more!
- Here's a fun substitution! Instead of butter, use Coconut Oil in your brownies. This will add a coconut-y flavor to them! Go all out by making a coconut frosting, and you'll end up with brownies that taste like a Mounds candy bar! YUM!
- The batter will be very thick, so be sure to spread it out evenly in the pan and get the surface as smooth as you can before you bake.
- I bake mine for about 17 minutes and they come out perfectly done, so don't be afraid to mess around with the baking time to get your brownies perfectly fudgy!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Jamberry Nail Wraps Giveaway!
I have recently discovered Jamberry nail wraps, and let me tell you they are awesome!
With so many prints, colors and styles to choose from, there is something for everyone! They even come in kids sizes!
They last for up to two weeks on fingers and 4 weeks on toes(that's right, toes!), so you're not constantly having to redo them, like you would with traditional manicures.
But, the best part is, they are so super affordable!
Here is a quick price breakdown for you.
This is what you can get out of one sheet of wraps. So for $15 you are getting 2 manicures, 2 pedicures, and quite a few accent nails! That works down to $3.25 per mani/pedi and that's not including the cost of the accents you will have leftover!
I just did my newest Jamicure in Midnight Celebration!
Before we get to our giveaway, I have a few tips for your Jamberry application.
Use the form below to enter to win one FULL sheet of Jamberry wraps in Chameleonaire!
Giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada! Entries will be verified, ends on 12/23/14 at midnight Eastern time.
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They last for up to two weeks on fingers and 4 weeks on toes(that's right, toes!), so you're not constantly having to redo them, like you would with traditional manicures.
But, the best part is, they are so super affordable!
Here is a quick price breakdown for you.
I just did my newest Jamicure in Midnight Celebration!
Before we get to our giveaway, I have a few tips for your Jamberry application.
- Be sure to properly clean and prep your nail before application to help them last longer.
- Check out the plastic baggie method to get perfectly applied wraps with no creases!
- If you don't already have them, the Jamberry Application Kit and Mini Heater make the whole process much easier.
Use the form below to enter to win one FULL sheet of Jamberry wraps in Chameleonaire!
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Chunky Knit Infinity Scarf WINNER!!
Thank you to everyone for your entries!
It is time to announce our winner!!!
Congratulations to.....
Jessica E!!
Check your e-mail!
You have 48 hours to respond before another winner will be picked.
It is time to announce our winner!!!
Congratulations to.....
Jessica E!!
Check your e-mail!
You have 48 hours to respond before another winner will be picked.
Sights, Lights, and Dinosaur Bites!
This past weekend we took a quick pre-Christmas trip, and I have some definite highlights to share!
First off, if you are ever in the area (and don't mind sitting in line for a couple of hours to get in) check out Nature in Lights, a drive through light show presented by Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.
The show begins in mid-November and runs through the beginning of January. Like I mentioned, the wait can be very long to get in the gate, but if you have the patience (and your kids don't go nuts waiting) it is well worth it!
And, about halfway through the show, be sure to stop and see Santa!
If you are looking more for a quiet family getaway, BLORA is a great place to start! The campground offers both RV and tent campsites, as well as very affordable rental cabins.
Due to it's proximity to Ft. Hood, BLORA does have a few quirks...
Plus, if you visit in the summertime, you can take advantage of the free water slides! We are already planning on taking another trip in the summer so we can enjoy them!
We spent two days at BLORA, then started for our next destination......
DINOSAUR WORLD!!!
This was the highlight of our trip! Our babies loved it and we loved watching them.
Dinosaur World features a walking tour of over 100 life sized dinosaurs.
On the trail you will meet dinosaurs both large and small.
Carnivores!
Herbivores!
It is a ton of fun, and very kid (and pet) friendly!
Dinosaur World has locations in Florida, Kentucky and Texas. We visited the location in Glen Rose, Texas. It took us about an hour to walk the trail, and we spent half an hour at the large and well equipped playground.
There is also a Boneyard, where kids become the excavators, and uncover a 27-ft. dinosaur skeleton!
When you are done there, be sure to visit the Fossil Dig. The Fossil Dig is a guided activity, giving your child the chance to dig and sift to find their own small fossils in the sand.
This was the big stop for our kiddos this trip, and they were completely in love with it. Baby girl kept trying to crawl under the fence and go ride the dinos!
Dinosaur world was the final stop on our trip, and we headed home shortly after. However, there are several dino/fossil themed places to visit in or near Glen Rose, including Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Next time we come to this area, we will be camping at the park and checking out all of the trail and fossil sites. This would be a great place to take your little dinosaur lover!
First off, if you are ever in the area (and don't mind sitting in line for a couple of hours to get in) check out Nature in Lights, a drive through light show presented by Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.
The show begins in mid-November and runs through the beginning of January. Like I mentioned, the wait can be very long to get in the gate, but if you have the patience (and your kids don't go nuts waiting) it is well worth it!
And, about halfway through the show, be sure to stop and see Santa!
If you are looking more for a quiet family getaway, BLORA is a great place to start! The campground offers both RV and tent campsites, as well as very affordable rental cabins.
Due to it's proximity to Ft. Hood, BLORA does have a few quirks...
Plus, if you visit in the summertime, you can take advantage of the free water slides! We are already planning on taking another trip in the summer so we can enjoy them!
We spent two days at BLORA, then started for our next destination......
DINOSAUR WORLD!!!
This was the highlight of our trip! Our babies loved it and we loved watching them.
Dinosaur World features a walking tour of over 100 life sized dinosaurs.
On the trail you will meet dinosaurs both large and small.
Carnivores!
Herbivores!
It is a ton of fun, and very kid (and pet) friendly!
Dinosaur World has locations in Florida, Kentucky and Texas. We visited the location in Glen Rose, Texas. It took us about an hour to walk the trail, and we spent half an hour at the large and well equipped playground.
There is also a Boneyard, where kids become the excavators, and uncover a 27-ft. dinosaur skeleton!
When you are done there, be sure to visit the Fossil Dig. The Fossil Dig is a guided activity, giving your child the chance to dig and sift to find their own small fossils in the sand.
This was the big stop for our kiddos this trip, and they were completely in love with it. Baby girl kept trying to crawl under the fence and go ride the dinos!
Dinosaur world was the final stop on our trip, and we headed home shortly after. However, there are several dino/fossil themed places to visit in or near Glen Rose, including Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Next time we come to this area, we will be camping at the park and checking out all of the trail and fossil sites. This would be a great place to take your little dinosaur lover!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Today, we Celebrate!!
Last week, I sold my first custom item through my Etsy store, Squishes.
Woohoo!
And today, I finally got it finished and ready to send out! Isn't it beautiful!
So, in celebration, I'm having a sale!
For the next week, I will be offering 10% off ANY item in the store!
Use code LETSCELEBRATE
Easy peasy, and there's lots to choose from! Don't forget, everything is completely customizable!
Don't see what you're looking for? Check out the Make It For Me listing!
Happy Shopping!
Woohoo!
And today, I finally got it finished and ready to send out! Isn't it beautiful!
So, in celebration, I'm having a sale!
For the next week, I will be offering 10% off ANY item in the store!
Use code LETSCELEBRATE
Easy peasy, and there's lots to choose from! Don't forget, everything is completely customizable!
Don't see what you're looking for? Check out the Make It For Me listing!
Happy Shopping!
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
My New Favorite Scarf Pattern + A Giveaway!
Yesterday, I found my new favorite scarf pattern!
It is so quick and easy and looks amazing!
And, since I love it so much, I've decided to give one away!
Enter to WIN this chunky knit infinity scarf!
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