A Favorite Lunch Spot...

Well, where else would that be but The AMERICAN GIRL Cafe!!!!!!The kids and I had some special time with Nana and Aunt 'Fai' at American Girl last week.I treated Reese's doll to pierced ears and Nana treated us to a yummy lunch!(Reese and her look-a-like doll) She had so much fun walking around the store and looking at all of the new outfits for the dolls! American Girl also holds free workshops in the store so Reese was able to make a...

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{SO} SWEET- Monkey Tail Cake and a 1/2 Birthday!

This cake making experience was an interesting one.....(I'll explain that in a minute!){SO} SWEET Week continues with another fabulous recipe!Monkey Tail Banana Cake(found here) And the candles? Why Yes! It's my daughter's 1/2 Birthday! 6 1/2(We use any excuse to make a cake around here!)Here's What You'll Need:Cake-3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 large eggs6 medium-size...

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{SO} SWEET - Giveaway!

The best way to celebrate a BLOGIVERSARY......Our FIRST Giveaway!!!!Here's What I'm Giving:One super cute pair of 'sock shoes' for a special baby girl!(originally posted about here)In your choice of sock color....(Size 6-12 Months)OR(Size 0-6 months)OR (Size 0-6 months)The giveaway will end at 11:59 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012. The winner will be randomly selected then and announced on Tuesday!And Here's How to Enter:1. You can...

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{SO} SWEET - Lemonade Cake

Nothing sounds more like Spring than Lemonade Cake and it's the perfect addition to our SWEET week!Plus, a great celebration deserves a great cake!It's Life And So Much More's 1st BLOGIVERSARY!That's right, it's been ONE year today that I posted the first post on Life And So Much More!Thank you for being a part of it!It has been a fun ride! No worries, it's not over. I'll keep writing if you keep reading!And you'll definitely want to keep reading...

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{SO} SWEET - Oreo Poke Cake

I hope you're not tired of desserts yet! I've got several more to share this week to continue our SWEET week here!This next cake, I tested on made for my favorite volleyball team in the world...And the feed-us-after-a-tough-game-we're-starving-Oreo-loving girls...{I love them so much! I feel so blessed to be a small part of their lives. God has blessed me through them. We spend many sweaty hours on the court together. And I'm so thankful for...

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{SO} SWEET! - Eclair Cake

SWEET week continues...I made this dessert this past weekend...There's NONE left.People are asking me how to make it, and I'm stalling. And not because it's a super secret, family-originated recipe.I'm stalling because it is so simple. So simple, in fact, I almost didn't make it. I spent so few minutes and dollars on this recipe, it didn't feel 'company worthy'. Simple. Delicious. Cheap and Luxurious all in the same dish. Didn't know that was possible,...

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{SO} SWEET! - Caramel Latte Cake

This week is a very SWEET week here at 'Life And So Much More'! I am going to share a SWEET recipe every day. Thursday will be the SWEETest of them all... it's a certain 'BLOGIVERSARY'!!!!!(You should stay tuned for a SWEET giveaway!)Today's SWEETness comes in the form of Caramel Latte Cake....(via)Caramel Latte Cake (Adapted from Betty Crocker)What You'll Need:(Cake)1 box butter cake mix1 cup warm water1 Tb. instant coffee granules1/3...

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Potatoes (Grill Style)

I stumbled onto a recipe for potatoes (on the grill) from none other than, well, you know...That website that starts with a 'P' and rhymes with 'interest'. That website that can suck you in and give you a neck crick and back pain in no time. Yeah, that one!So, if you're about to get on to look for a great side to go with your grilled dinner for this weekend, let me save you the pain and the time. I found a perfect one :)Cheesy Potatoes on the GrillHere's...

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Chocolate Chip Cookies (& 9 Years in the Making)

OK, it hasn't taken me 9 years of cookie-making to find the best Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.But it is our 9th Engagement Anniversary!And I did happen to find the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe!Here we are 9 years ago (right after he popped the question) at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina....Look how young (skinny and tan) we were...I'm so glad we had family there waiting to see the ring and celebrate with us!Oh by the way,No...

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Toy Closet Project Complete!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday, we took a look at what was behind Door #1.Now join me in peeking behind Door #2!!!!!!Toys for all the good little girls and good little boys!!!!!(Left side)(Right Side)Sorry, no 'during' photos were taken of the closet, but let me remind you of the 'befores' so you get a real sense of the transformation that took place!This was the storage closet originally....And this was when we first moved the toys to the closet...THE TOY BREAKDOWNThe...

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