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  • the BEST (and easy) mini egg blondies!

    the BEST (and easy) mini egg blondies!

    Who doesn’t like mini eggs?! Even though now you can but these all year round they are definitely still an Easter candy to me – these mini egg blondies are great for this time of year! Last year I shared my Mini Egg Brownie recipe and it is still popular all year round, so this…

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  • a DIY for your valentine(s) – chocolate chip cookies in a jar

    a DIY for your valentine(s) – chocolate chip cookies in a jar

    Need and easy gift for Valentine’s Day that doesn’t cost much but is hard not to love by all ? this is the perfect DIY for your Valentine ! Over the last few years “cookie jars” have become a more and more popular gift item and with a few basic ingredients, a few jars, ribbon…

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  • GIANT chocolate chip cookie cake

    GIANT chocolate chip cookie cake

    Love cake AND cookies? Then this is a recipe for you! With just a few minor adjustments you can make many cookie recipes into cookie cakes – keep reading for tips on how to do that! Torn between making cookies or a cake? You don’t need to explain it to me because I totally feel…

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  • easy chocolate buttercream for beginners

    easy chocolate buttercream for beginners

    Need a fudge-like chocolate buttercream recipe? This one is easy enough for beginners but will taste like it was made by an expert! This one can be modified for building cakes, fancy buttercream designs or creamy enough fro an easy sheet cake. Have you ever looked up a recipe for icing just to find out…

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  • the BEST m&m blondies – perfect for the holidays !

    the BEST m&m blondies – perfect for the holidays !

    Have leftover m&m’s from your DIY Christmas tree brownies ? Use them to make these delicious m&m blondies ! This week I am taking my favourite blondie recipe and making it fun and festive for the holidays! Keep reading for tips and tricks when it comes to making blondies as well as a few ways…

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  • make Christmas tree brownies with me – DIY project

    make Christmas tree brownies with me – DIY project

    looking for a DIY activity to do with the kids this weekend? this recipe is perfect to do when it is time to put up the tree OR if you just want brownies then you can just use the brownie portion of the recipe. There was so much love for the mini egg brownies in…

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  • easy light & fluffy dinner rolls – perfect for the holidays

    easy light & fluffy dinner rolls – perfect for the holidays

    rollin’ into the holidays with an easy dinner roll recipe for you guys! light and fluffy dinner rolls are my FAVOURITE part of any dinner and they pair so well with all the cozy meals during the holiday and winter season. When I was a kid my great aunt ALWAYS had homemade rolls either ready…

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  • how to make zombie rice crispy treats

    how to make zombie rice crispy treats

    need an easy family activity to do this weekend? these zombie rice crispy are an easy and fun way to spend a morning or afternoon and are pretty easy to make! don’t worry if you don’t have a go to recipe for rice crispy treats because I’ve got you covered! keep scrolling for links to…

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  • easy maple banana walnut muffins – perfect for fall !

    easy maple banana walnut muffins – perfect for fall !

    fall is in full gear now and by adding a little maple and nutmeg to your banana muffins it’s a perfect way to spice them up for the fall season ! keep reading for my recipe for these easy maple banana walnut muffins! looking for a vegan muffin recipe? this recipe is SO easy to…

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  • easy strawberry muffins – ready in 30 minutes!

    easy strawberry muffins – ready in 30 minutes!

    got extra strawberries you don’t know what to do with before they go bad? this easy strawberry muffins recipe is perfect! make sure to keep reading for muffin making tips and ways that you can customize this recipe. somehow every time that I buy strawberries it is a race to eat them quick enough before…

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  • how to make cakesicles !

    how to make cakesicles !

    aren’t the latest version of cake pops SO CUTE! don’t get me wrong I LOVE cake! But how convenient would be to have grab and go cake?! No fork, no plate, just cake! They took me a couple tries but I think I’ve figured it out enough to share with you. My first few rounds…

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  • moist and buttery blueberry scones with easy lemon glaze

    moist and buttery blueberry scones with easy lemon glaze

    When you are thinking of a scone the word DRY probably comes to mind. Well I am here to let you know that these buttery blueberry scones are anything but dry. Promise! Don’t like blueberries or lemon? Stick with me because I’ve got some ways we can change them up below! I used to make…

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  • strawberry rhubarb crisp you can make in 10 minutes!

    strawberry rhubarb crisp you can make in 10 minutes!

    Any baking that has berries in it always screams summer to me, and this sweet and tangy strawberry rhubarb crisp you can make in 10 minutes isn’t any different! Whether you are using fresh or frozen berries and rhubarb this recipe won’t disappoint and I promise that you don’t need to be a pro baker…

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  • extra chewy rice crispy treats you’ll love !

    extra chewy rice crispy treats you’ll love !

    this week I’m sharing my recipe for extra chewy rice crispy treats you’ll love – and the rest of the family will too! In my house these don’t last long ! These easy chewy rice crispy treats are a classic, no bake treat that everyone loves to eat. I’ve tried a bunch of recipes and…

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  • easy FUNfetti sheet cake – fluffy and moist!

    easy FUNfetti sheet cake – fluffy and moist!

    this easy FUNfetti sheet cake is perfect for a summer bbq, a last minute celebration or just because! The best part about this is you don’t need any cake decorating skills to make this cake ! Something about FUNfetti reminds me of summer and sunshine and being the first week of June I thought this…

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  • easy banana bread with only 8 ingredients!

    easy banana bread with only 8 ingredients!

    Take this easy banana bread recipe and customize it by adding in chocolate chips or make it into muffins everyone will enjoy! I have to admit that this isn’t always the banana bread recipe that I use but when I was looking through my recipe collection I came across it and I wanted to share…

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  • light & fluffy cinnamon swirl muffins with easy vanilla glaze

    light & fluffy cinnamon swirl muffins with easy vanilla glaze

    I am actually not a coffee drinker but I do love a piece of cinnamon coffee cake with my tea! These cinnamon swirl muffins are easy for anyone to make and they don’t take long at all. With 3 ways to customize them, you are sure to find an option for the whole family. With…

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  • 15 minute chocolate coconut energy bites

    15 minute chocolate coconut energy bites

    These are easy chocolate coconut energy bites that you can customize almost any way you want and will totally cure your craving for sweets! Does anyone else know the feeling of craving sweets but want something (sort of) healthy instead? Because I sure do! A few years ago I was searching Pinterest to find a…

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  • how to make homemade Sprinkles ! (Ally’s DIY)

    how to make homemade Sprinkles ! (Ally’s DIY)

    Ever need sprinkles and not have any or can’t find the colours you want? OR have you ever had leftover royal icing and not know what to do with it? I got you covered! Keep reading to make your own homemade sprinkles! Okay so here’s a few problems I encounter with sprinkles (more reasons to…

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  • chewy (and delicious) mini egg brownies!

    chewy (and delicious) mini egg brownies!

    Who doesn’t like mini eggs?! They are probably my favourite Easter chocolate for sure! When I was planning what to bake for Spring, I polled on Instagram for Brownies VS. Blondies and MINI EGG BROWNIES was the winner. Combining my classic fudge brownie recipe, with some mini eggs and changing up the cocoa powder we…

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