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Lucky Charms Chocolate Covered Popcorn

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Chocolate covered popcorn gets a fun twist when it is mixed with cereal, marshmallows, and candies. This Lucky Charms Chocolate Covered Popcorn is so fun to make and eat on movie nights.

Chocolate covered popcorn mixed with Lucky Charms cereal and candy is a fun treat for movie night. It will disappear in a hurry!

 We have a new person in our house.  His name is “I didn’t do it”.  Sometimes he even goes by “It wasn’t me”.

All three kids have come to rely on him when some thing has happened that no one wants to claim.  The thing is that “I didn’t do it” and “It wasn’t me” has been used so much lately, so now everyone loses out when he shows up.  Losing technology is a great way to motivate “I didn’t do it” to leave.   [Read more…]

Pie Filling Recipes and E-Recipe Book

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Add a few cans of pie filling to your grocery list this week. There are so many delicious ways to include the fruit filling in different dessert recipes.

*Lucky Leaf sponsored this post. As always though, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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We always keep a few different cans of pie filling in our pantry to use in easy recipes. One of the desserts that my husband and I made quite often when we were first married is a dump cake. I love the flavor combo in this easy blackberry lemon dump cake.

Please tell me you are familiar with a dump cake. It is exactly what it sounds like it is.

Dump the ingredients into the pan, pour butter on top, bake until done, top with ice cream, and devour. It’s one of the easiest and most delicious things you will ever have.  [Read more…]

Blueberry Orange Cake

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A huge thank you to Lucky Leaf and Walmart for sponsoring this Blueberry Orange Cake.  The delicate flavors of blueberry and orange work together to make this cake delicious.

Blueberry Orange Cake - blueberry and orange work together in one absolutely delicious cake

 Easter is this weekend and with all the fun and exciting plans we have going on, I wanted to create a delicious and easy cake that could be enjoyed without spending hours in the kitchen.

One of our favorite cakes is the poke cake.  A poke cake is a simple cake mix cake that is “poked” while warm and then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk.   It gives the cake that sweet and delicious texture.  But then I took it to another level by adding Lucky Leaf Blueberry Pie Filling to the topping.   [Read more…]

Lemon Mousse Fruit Parfaits

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I want to thank Lucky Leaf for sponsoring this post, and for helping me to share a delicious no bake Lemon Mousse Fruit Parfaits for your summer enjoyment.

Fruit, lemon mousse, and cake layered together in a jar makes a perfect after dinner treat.

Summer officially started this weekend.  We are in full swing with high temperatures, thunderstorms, and lots of humidity.  Those are three good reasons why I do not want to start my oven right now.  I do love coming up with easy no bake desserts for these hot summer days though.

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Strawberry Mousse Cake

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Layers of vanilla cake, strawberry filling, and chocolate frosting make this easy Strawberry Mousse Cake a pretty and delicious dessert.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Strawberry Mousse Cake recipe - layers of vanilla cake, strawberry pie filling, and chocolate frosting makes a delicious dessert

Each month I have a new flavor that I tend to go crazy for.  Sometimes it coincides with a holiday or what is popular at the moment. Obviously in the fall and winter, pumpkin and peppermint get plenty of loving in my kitchen.  Then usually I turn to coconut in January because I am trying to think tropical thoughts while snow is falling outside.

Since February is the love month, anything red is fair game.  Right now I am gaga for strawberry everything!  It might be my new go to flavor every year at this time.

Lucky for me, my family likes the red fruit in just about anything I can think of to bake. They are just happy I moved on from coconut…that one never gets as many smiles.   [Read more…]

Lemon Cheesecake Rolls

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These Lemon Cheesecake Rolls are a delicious sweet roll to share for breakfast or brunch.  They are easy to make and can be on the table in under 45 minutes.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf to bring you a delicious pie filling recipe.


These easy no yeast sweet rolls are filled with lemon cheesecake filling and drizzled with lemon glaze! Perfect breakfast or brunch idea!

Spring has finally sprung in our area. The weather has been cool, warm, rainy, and then sunny. And that was all just in one week’s time. We have been so excited to be outside enjoying the fresh air after being inside for so many months while it was cold. Our kids have been on the trampoline every single day bouncing like crazies, and I see many more days of us enjoying our deck and trampoline in the next few months.  [Read more…]

28 Delicious Recipes Using Pie Filling

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28 Delicious Recipes Using Pie Filling: Up your baking game this fall by making a few of these tasty desserts for your parties or dinners.

*This post is sponsored by Lucky Leaf®. I am partnering with them this year to share recipes using pie filling. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

28 Delicious Recipes Using Pie Filling - get ready to bake up a storm this fall using these easy pie filling recipes! Easy desserts for any dinner or party!

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This time of year is when my baking addiction kicks into hyper drive. I want to bake all the things every day.  True story.  My kitchen tends to look like a bakery in the fall months.  Thank goodness for church groups and meetings that need lots of desserts.

I bake quite a bit during the other months too, but there is just something about fall that makes me want to bake, bake, bake!!!

This year I am partnering again with Lucky Leaf® to share with you fun and easy recipes using their pie filling. I have had the privilege to work with them for the past 5+ years creating yummy recipes, so I am looking forward to more pie filling fun.  Today I thought we would take a look back at some of the recipes that I have made over the years, plus a few from some of my blog friends.

Hopefully, all these recipes will get you in the mood to bake up a storm using these 28 delicious recipes using pie filling too. Happy baking!!!

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Berry Cookies and Cream Fluff Salad

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This easy Berry Cookies and Cream Fluff Salad is loaded with plenty of berry flavor and cookie chunks. Perfect sweet salad for picnics.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf again this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Berry Cookies and Cream Fluff Salad - this easy dessert salad is loaded with berries and cookie chunks! Awesome no bake recipe!

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Yes, I know when you hear the word salad you probably expect green leaves and veggies.  But around here I have a thing for dessert salads.  Now you are probably rolling your eyes at me right now because there is no way dessert and salad belong in the same sentence, let alone the same recipe.

But hear me out. What exactly is a salad?  It is a base (lettuce) with lots of ingredients (veggies) mixed in or placed on top.

So, let’s look at the bowl of fluff in front of you.  The base is made up of cream cheese and pie filling, and the mix-ins are marshmallows, cookie chunks, and fresh fruit.  The way I see it, that’s a salad.  Yes, a sweet dessert salad, but still a salad. Don’t try to argue with me.  My mind is made up on this one. Wink, wink! [Read more…]

Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

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Fluffy lemon frosting and a pocket of lemon filling makes these Lemon Coconut Cupcakes a bright and refreshing spring dessert!  These would look great on your Easter or Mother’s day dinner tables this year.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Lemon Coconut Cupcakes recipe - a hidden pocket of lemon pie filling inside a fluffy coconut cupcake is a great spring dessert.

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It’s official.  I have gone completely gaga for lemon.  Well, as long as it is not overly tart.  My tastebuds can only handle the lemon if it is a mild lemon flavor.  Lemon treats used to not even get a second glance from me, so I have to keep taking baby steps with this flavor.

Last month I couldn’t stay out of the pan of the best lemon bars. In fact, I’m pretty sure I ate most of the bars since my husband gave up sweets for Lent, and our kids think they do not like lemon.

Baby steps are needed to get them on board with the lemon goodness too, I guess. I thought for sure the mild lemon frosting and the hidden pocket of lemon filling in these cupcakes would do the trick.  Unfortunately, I still don’t have them in love with coconut, so they boycotted my attempts.   [Read more…]

Banana Split Coffee Cake

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Looking for a way to use up those ripe bananas on the counter?  This easy Banana Split Coffee Cake has all your favorite ice cream toppings in a delicious breakfast cake.  It’s the perfect way to start out the summer.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf® as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using their pie filling.

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A delicious banana split twist will make this banana coffee cake your go to summer breakfast recipe.

Summer officially started for us this week.  Our kids are out of school.  Bring on the sun, the shine, the pool, the ice cream, and all the fun that comes with these things.

Now obviously those things can’t happen every single day because work, cleaning, chores, and sports still keep going even though summer has arrived.  We need to create a list of fun things to do at the house for days we have to work because I know the kids are going to start asking to watch tv all day long.

Eating ice cream and banana splits are always good for hot summer days, so that needs to be on the list.  What am I saying?  Ice cream is good all year long, right?   [Read more…]

Apple Turtle Cheesecake Tart

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This Apple Turtle Cheesecake Tart is an easy, but impressive dessert to share with friends and family.  The hidden layers of cheesecake and apple under the nuts and caramel topping will make the tart disappear in a hurry.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf® as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using their pie filling.

This easy apple tart has a hidden layer of cheesecake and is loaded with caramel, nuts, and chocolate. It's the perfect dessert for the holidays!

This time of year tends to get so busy as we start preparing for the holiday season.  Parties, events with friends and family, dinners, decorating, and shopping all take so much of our time and energy.

During this busy season it is such a great time to remember all the things we have to be thankful for in our lives.  Although this is really something we need to be doing year round.  I do like to stop and pause and just think through the things in our life that I am so thankful for when life seems to get crazy.

We have healthy kids, a warm home to live in, and food on our table for every meal. Not to mention all the extra things we have and do each day.  Be thankful for these things your life because there are so many hurting people who do not have these luxurious in their lives right now.  My desire is to be open and have the opportunities to help those who come into my path with the extras I have been blessed with.    [Read more…]

Homemade Blueberry Lemon Danish

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This easy Homemade Blueberry Lemon Danish is delicious way to start out the day. A soft dough and blueberry pie filling makes these breakfast treats come together so quickly.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Homemade Blueberry Lemon Danish - the soft homemade lemon dough filled with blueberry pie filling makes an easy breakfast or snack recipe that everyone will love.

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This past week has been crazy busy around here.  Our church provided lunches on three days for a local elementary school as a way to say thank you to the teachers for all their hard work.  I made some funfetti sugar cookie bars and fudge for the first two days, then I decided to make cute little cheesecake parfaits for the last day.  Let’s just say that 60 parfaits seemed like an easy thing when I first started.

I enlisted my hubby to help me with chopping cookies and washing dishes that night. Four hours later we finished up the last one.  Now part of the reason it took so long is that I was developing the actual recipe for two of the varieties that we made.  The other two recipes were already finished, and we just had to whip up triple batches of each.  Easier said than done though.

Maybe I should have just stuck with an easier dessert, although I heard that the teachers loved all of them.  So it was totally worth it!  [Read more…]

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Pies

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Bring these fun bite-sized  Mini Lemon Cheesecake Pies to your dinner parties this spring. Lemon pie filling and cheesecake is such a great combo. You should try it.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Pies - sweet little cheesecake pies with a swirl of lemon pie filling makes a cute little dessert recipe for spring parties!

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This past weekend I realized that I am the only one in our household that likes thing neat and organized all of the time.

If you take a walk through our bedroom, there are piles of clothes on my husband’s side of the bed.  Then if you go into our bathroom and open both doors to our closets, you will find one neat and orderly and one covered in clothes and shoes.  Any guesses who owns the neat closet?

Our three children are following in their father’s footsteps too. All three bedrooms have piles of clothes, water bottles, and makeup.  Ok, ok so the piles of make up are only in our daughter’s room.  The boys have piles of video games and dirty plates.  [Read more…]

Chocolate Cherry Mousse Tart

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This Chocolate Cherry Mousse Tart has layers of rich chocolate fudge, creamy cherry mousse, and sweet cherry pie filling.  It’s the perfect dessert to make for your friends and family.

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Chocolate Cherry Mousse Tart - layers of creamy chocolate, cherry mousse, and pie filling create a must make dessert. Great recipe for Valentine's day!

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So, our daughter got her permit a few weeks ago and has been doing different drives and taking a driver’s ed class. They have done drives in the country, down town, on the freeway, and around town.

She was a little nervous about all those places before she started, but each time she came back and said they were easy.  The more she drives, the more confident she is getting behind the wheel.  As hard as it is to watch your children grow up, it is fun to see them conquer fears and challenges.

I had the opportunity the other day to show her why you shouldn’t hit a curb with your tire.  Since this particular skill wasn’t being offering in class, I decided to step up and be the one to help her out.  [Read more…]

White Chocolate Blueberry Mousse Cheesecakes

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These easy White Chocolate Blueberry Mousse Cheesecakes have three layers of no bake goodness in each one. Cookies, white chocolate, and blueberry pie filling create an incredible sweet treat in minutes.


White Chocolate Blueberry Mousse Cheesecakes - layers of cookie, cheesecake, & a fluffy mousse makes this easy no bake dessert a hit with everyone. Great recipe for holiday parties!

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*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

On the weekends my husband and I like to catch up on different shows on Netflix.  Of course, that means we have to binge watch for a few hours on that one night.  We will try to stay up as late as we can since each episode drags you in more and more. Each one ends and you have to watch another one because you have to know what happens next. Before we know it it’s 2 am, and I can’t remember what happened in the last episode because I am falling asleep.

The latest show we have finished is Fringe.  I’m not usually a fan of sci-fi type shows, but we really got into the story line of that one.  Now that it is over, we have been looking for a new series that we can start on.  Does anyone have any suggestions for shows they liked?

Until then, we are trying to catch up on last season’s Once Upon a Time.  Our daughter couldn’t wait any longer for us, so she already started on this season.  The bad thing is that she keeps trying to tell us what happens next, and we have to shush her. Ain’t nobody got time for spoilers!  [Read more…]

Blueberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

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These Blueberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are a delicious and cool way to enjoy dessert this summer.  Each bite combines blueberry pie filling with creamy citrus cheesecake!

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Blueberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars - these creamy cheesecake bars are loaded with blueberry pie filling and citrus flavor. Awesome summer dessert recipe!

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My husband has an old black Saab convertible that he loves driving around when the weather is warm and sunny.  I don’t mind riding in it with him, but when the temperature gets over about 85 degrees it isn’t quite as comfortable.  The black seats get hot very quickly, so getting in with shorts on is interesting.

And of course, the minute you stop moving, anyone sitting on those black seats starts to cook.  These little things don’t stop my husband from enjoying his car. Although, this week the temperature is supposed to be over 100 degrees here. Something tells me he will be getting his other car fixed pretty quickly.    [Read more…]

Cherry Chocolate Mousse Parfaits

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These Cherry Chocolate Mousse Parfaits have layers of pie filling, cookies, and a creamy chocolate mousse cheesecake.  Grab a spoon and get ready to dig in!

*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

Cherry Chocolate Mousse Parfaits - layers of cherry pie filling, cookie crumbs, and chocolate mousse make these a fun summer treat. Great no bake recipe!

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My husband goes in spurts with his healthy eating.  Most days he can say no to the desserts and treats that I pump out of our kitchen.  I wish I had that kind of willpower.

A few months ago he decided that he was going to give up sugar and carbs for a while.  Yes, right as I was in the middle of recipe testing for the cookbook, he stopped eating sweets.  That limited my reliable taste testers by quite a bit.  Thank goodness I have willing friends at church who are always ready to step up to the dessert eating challenge.

One night we stopped at the store to pick up a few ingredients I needed.  Apparently the lack of sugar was finally starting to get to my hubby because while I was grabbing some cans of pie filling and cookies, he was looking over the chocolate baking bars.   [Read more…]

Cherry Jubilee Chocolate Cheesecakes

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The hidden cherry center in these Cherry Jubilee Chocolate Cheesecakes will make you smile when you bite into these sweet little treats.

The hidden cherry center in these Cherry Jubilee Chocolate Cheesecakes will have everyone smiling when they bite into them.

Hey, there cheesecake fans.  Yeah, I’m talking to you.  These cherry jubilee chocolate cheesecakes are going to blow your cheesecake lovin’ minds.

You totally need to try these cherry filled cheesecake minis sometime this holiday season.  I love how plain and chocolatey they look, but then one bite and you realize there is so much more to them!!!   [Read more…]

Lucky Day Nikon D3100 Giveaway

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!  Are you wearing green today?  I sure hope so!!!  I have some fun and luck to send your way.  How about a Nikon D3100 camera giveaway to start the day with?

Lucky Day Giveaway

Today I am joining together with some really awesome blog friends to bring you this fun camera giveaway.  One lucky reader will win this Nikon D3100 camera with a 35 mm lens.  Pretty awesome huh?  I personally have a Nikon camera and I love everything about it.  It is easy to use, so anyone can learn on it.

Here are the details on the camera that one LUCKY reader will win:

Nikon D3100 SLR Camera {Body Only}

  • 14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
  • Active D-Lighting
  • 3.0 inch Color LCD Monitor
  • Picture Control System expands creativity
  • Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System
  • Full HD 1080p movies with sound and full-time autofocus
  • ISO range of 100 to 3200 (expandable to 12800-Hi2)
  • 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes- Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

  • Fast, f/1.8 prime lens is perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography
  • Engineered for Nikon DX-format D-SLRS, the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens renders a picture angle approximating the classic normal angle of view of a 50mm lens on a Nikon FXformat digital SLR or 35mm film camera
  • Aspherical lens element minimizes coma and other types of lens aberrations, further improving image integrity
  • Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers color consistency and reduced flare
  • Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus
  • Close focusing to 1 foot for creative perspectives and versatility
  • Rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
  • Accepts 52mm filter attachments

WHAT WILL YOU PHOTOGRAPH WITH YOUR NEW CAMERA IF YOU WIN???

So, if you are feeling lucky, go ahead and enter now.

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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cheesecake Danish

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Make a pan of this Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cheesecake Danish the night before because you will want to enjoy a slice with your cup of coffee in the morning. It would be the perfect start to any day!

Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cheesecake Danish - creamy cheesecake, apple pie chunks, & a crunchy sugar topping makes a great breakfast or dessert recipe.

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*I am partnering with Lucky Leaf this year as a blog ambassador bringing you delicious recipes using pie filling.

The other day I had an aha moment.  Now this wasn’t your typical happy jump around and dance moment.  I was looking in the mirror when it happened.  I saw this shimmer on the top of my head.  At first, I thought it was a strand of hair that had gotten an extra dose of highlighting.

I moved in closer for a better look, and I realized that was not a blonde strand.  That was most definitely a gray hair!  Where in the world did that come from?  Well, according to my youngest it is because his father and I are ancient and old as dirt.

The sad thing is that as I looked closer, I found a few more gray hairs.  That’s when the aha happened.  I may feel healthy and in the best shape of my life, but that doesn’t stop the old from showing up. It’s true, I am officially old! [Read more…]