Most people don’t realize this because I’m all about glitz & glam- but I’m a total geek. I grew up on comics, loved to read just about everything, & excelled in science. Superheroes were kind of my thing- including the Avengers! I was SO excited to meet Stan Lee recently (see my photographic proof here!) & knew I’d have to come back when it officially opened. Ryan & I recently stayed on the strip overnight & had a date so it was perfect timing! Keep reading to see LOADS of photos & some of our favorite parts of the Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. inside Treasure Island!…
The Official Chase ‘N Yur Face Cookbook by Chase Bailey
I have been cooking my entire life so I always get really excited when I see other kids doing the same! This is Chase Bailey’s The Official Chase ‘N Yur Face Cookbook & it is filled with lots of new ideas! Everyone will find something they like- including the visuals! Keep reading to check it out!…
The Time Chamber is the Book You Didn’t Know You Needed
Coloring books are everywhere these days, have you noticed? Some are cheaply made but affordable while others are incredibly intricate & printed on heavy paper. There are plenty floating out there just for adults now as well & the “trend” is picking up speed. I’m actually an artistic soul & tend to freehand but sometimes when my brain is overworked I love to color within the lines. It gives me a reason to think more about colors & actually relax more than sketching. The Time Chamber by Daria Song is the most beautiful book I’ve ever had the honor of coloring in. I love everything about this little “fairy tale” (more on that in a minute!) & the fact that it doubles as an actual book you can read your children has me head over heels. Keep reading to check it out!…
Nervous Twiddle Toys for Anxious People!
I’m the first to admit that nerves often get the better of me. I tend to be fidgeter & have always been on the lookout for new ways to cope with that. When I was much younger my family used to travel for most holidays & on one trip my mom bought me a worry stone. This was a weirdly life-changing moment for me. I carried this stone with me for years & it really helped me to have it in my hand to fiddle with when I was anxious. As I got older…I realized carrying around this special rock might not be a great idea- with so many memories attached to it I’d be devastated id I lost it. So I knew I needed to find something new! Here’s a list I’ve been working to compile for awhile of some awesome, travel-friendly fidget toys for adults & kids alike!…
Pinterest Experiments: Layers of Color Cake for Valentine’s Day
I saw this pin on Pinterest & went wild. I love this cake recipe. I have made it many times but never frosted it. Its so light and beautifully fluffy! If you are interested in a box of cake mix & a can of soda being turned into a gorgeous cake, read on!
So basically I decided THIS would be the Valentine’s Day dessert. Its light, pretty, & looked pretty easy…right? Well…kinda…
Make your cake:
1 box of cake mix
1 can of soda (I like a lemon/lime or cherry based soda best!)
Simply mix the two together then bake as you normally would!
Now to make it rainbow inside similar to Omnomicon’s please check out the pin which will lead to the site! For my journey in pictures see below! I went with Pink, Purple, White, & Red gel food coloring, all from Amazon as is the cake pan. I am an avid Amazoner & I admit it! I made 2 in 10 inch pans & one mini in a 6 inch.
So everything went great until the frosting. The cake seriously crumbled! I let it cool completely & everything else you would do with a regular cake but I guess the soda made it super light. Next time, I’ll do an inside out cake AKA a layer of frosting in the middle of the two layers of cake. Oh sweet sweet next time! I finished frosting & tossed sprinkles on top. They may not cure it, but they help right?
Lucky for me, my husband doesn’t see a messed up, falling apart cake. What does he see? Free cake.
Till next time…XOXO
