Keep It Sweet Desserts, What’s Next?
Posted on May 8, 2014
This was a very difficult post for me to write… namely because putting something down in writing always makes it real. Many people have asked me how I’m going to deal with Keep It Sweet Desserts when I have the baby. About a year ago, I had it all planned out in my head. I’d…
The Best Mother’s Day Desserts
Posted on May 5, 2014
Over 15 of the best desserts to make for Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is just 6 days away, and of course you should all send some of these treats to your mom… but if you are looking to bake something sweet, I have my favorite recipes for the special day here for you! Cookies Cookie…
First Trimester Necessities
Posted on May 1, 2014
Everything you need to survive the first trimester of pregnancy Everyone’s pregnancy is different but I’ve put together a list of items that helped me survive the first trimester. Below that are resources for additional ideas from around the web! A body pillow / Snoogle - I had so much trouble sleeping in my first…
Vanilla Bean Layer Cake with Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Posted on April 28, 2014
Light but satisfying vanilla bean cake layered with vanilla buttercream and covered in a wonderful strawberry cream cheese whipped frosting! I may not have any real quality photos of this cake, but it was such a hit and so delicious that I wanted to post the recipe anyway. Plus, if I made it again just…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4/26/14
Posted on April 27, 2014
This past week has been so busy including two birthday celebrations yesterday (my niece and good friend). I actually didn’t get home until almost 11:30 last night which for me is insanely late. That all said, I’ll be taking it easy today to gear up for another busy week. I still haven’t gotten my second…
First Trimester (plus) Update
Posted on April 24, 2014
Always wondering what it’s like in the first trimester of pregnancy? Want to know what to say when your friend says she is pregnant? Read on for details! Photos taken last weekend I know I’ve always been curious about other women’s experiences with pregnancy so I’ll be sharing some of mine on the blog…
The Best Loaded Peanut Butter Cookies
Posted on April 21, 2014
Thick and chewy peanut butter cookies for peanut butter lovers only. Wow, thank you so much for the kind notes, tweets, Facebook messages, etc. regarding our big news! We really didn’t tell anyone (other than our parents and siblings) until a week or so ago. Let me tell you, that is one hard secret to…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4/18/14
Posted on April 18, 2014
Last week’s “big news” was about TV. This week, though, I have some actual real big news… Matt and I are having a baby! I’m just over 14 weeks along (holy cow does that sound far now) and the past 9 plus weeks of keeping this a secret were some of the longest weeks I…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4/12/14
Posted on April 12, 2014
This week was a big week for Matt and me… we cancelled our HBO / Showtime subscription and opened up a Netflix account. Most of our shows are over for the season and I should be able to watch my shows on demand when we start them again (Nurse Jackie, True Blood….). But Netflix is…
Pretty in Pink Buttercream Cups
Posted on April 9, 2014
These dark chocolate candy cups are filled with a delicious creamy buttercream. They are a gluten-free, no-bake treat for any occasion. Today's post is exciting because I'm part of a huge group of blogging ladies celebrating Steph's virtual baby shower! This sweet and talented blogger is due to have a baby girl in just a…
