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Skinny Chocolate Muffins

Changing a few ingredients to this muffin recipe made eating chocolate for breakfast a great idea. Bring on the Skinny Chocolate Muffins any day of the week!

I love to bake breakfast. So far I have been doing pretty good on my goal of having more homemade breakfast choices for my kids in the morning. Oh, I'm still not getting up early to make them. That goal has NOT been met yet. Good thing I still have all year to work on that one.

Lately we have been really trying to eat a little bit healthier. That does not mean cutting out chocolate from our diets. It's a part of who we are. Fact. When the day starts with a chocolate muffin, it just makes the day go better. Fine, maybe not a completely honest fact, but it makes me feel better. [Read more...]

Chocolate Cherry Chunk Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Chunk Cookies are the perfect treat for the chocolate lover in your life. Chocolate chunks and cherries make this easy chocolate cookie recipe so rich and decadent.

So my sister says I have a problem. A big baking problem.

You don't believe her, do you? I mean just because I bake 4-5 times a week and share those crazy recipes here. I don't see the problem at all. [Read more...]

REFINE

Our last year has been one of many changes and adjustments. We followed God's leading in our lives and went into full time ministry. It truly amazes me to look back on the last year and see how God provided for our family. Were there times I doubted His provision? Yes, I am human after all. I like security. I like knowing what is going to happen and when it is going to happen. I also like knowing there is money in our account to pay those bills that do not stop coming in, even when you change jobs and take a large pay cut.

But that is where trust comes in. I had to completely trust God for those things I could not control. I had to trust my husband in his choices for our family. It's a hard but easy choice to make. My head knows that God will keep us safe and provided for...sometimes it takes my heart longer. My human nature does not like to be out of my comfort zone. [Read more...]

Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa

This Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa is a great meal choice when you are eating healthier. Healthy dinner choices help you stay lean and fit.

I finally feel grown up. No, not because I am married, have kids, and am starting to see wrinkles. Although all of those make me feel ancient too.

My husband has been making us healthier meals when he comes home from work for lunch. He bought a bag of asparagus to use, and I gave him such grief over it. I told him how much I did not like asparagus, and that I wasn't happy about this choice of meal. As a child I absolutely did not like the green stalks!!!

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White Chocolate Caramel Granola Bars

These White Chocolate Caramel Granola Bars are an easy way to start out the day with homemade goodness. The chewy granola bar recipe is perfect for breakfast or for after school snacks.

Other homemade granola bars you might love are these strawberry granola bars or these no bake M&M bars.

Right now I am sitting inside all toasty warm with my space heater. Outside the weather is frightful. We are under a winter storm warning with a severe wind chill warning.

Everything has shut down around here for the day and possibly for the day tomorrow.

Our kids are excited that another day has possibly been added to their winter break...little do they realize that just means another day somewhere else. [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from the BruCrew Family

I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

Make sure you take time this holiday season to enjoy your family and to eat those cookies, but most importantly remember to celebrate our Savior's birth. God sent his Son to be born a child who would become our King. That sure does make the presents and the busyness of our lives seem unimportant. I can't wait to unplug for a little bit and to enjoy my family as we celebrate CHRISTmas. May your heart be lifted in praise for the wonderful gift of Jesus and the joy that He brings into our lives.

Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Luke 2:14
…a Saviour is born who is Christ the Lord. Glory to God in the highest,and on earth, peace, good will toward men.

3 Musketeers Brownie Bites

3 Musketeers Brownie Bites: Brownie cups filled with a 3 Musketeers candy bar are an easy treat to make when your child surprises you with needing a dessert the next day.

Mini brownie bites with a mini 3 Musketeers bar hidden in the center.

Hoarding fun candies and brownie mixes comes in handy more than you realize.

My son pulled the whole "I need cookies for our class party tomorrow" trick on me. He does live with me, and knows that I bake ALL the time. I'm sure he thought that a short notice was all I really needed.

Well, these mini brownie cups were on my mind, so he got brownie cups instead of cookies. Thank goodness I can't resist adding bags of fun candy to my cart every time I go shopping.

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Peppermint Mocha Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate rice krispies, peppermint M&M's, and peppermint marshmallows come together in one easy treat. These Peppermint Mocha Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect afternoon pick me up.

I'm not quite sure what I am going to do when December is over. I have been going a little over board on the peppermint treats this month. You don't mind though, do you?

So far the only one in my house that minds all this minty goodness are my jeans. I have been trying to cut back on what I munch on. And I am doing pretty good...for this time of year anyway. It is hard to resist everything when every place you turn there is chocolate peppermint fudge, cookies, or goodies.

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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Brownie Pie

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Brownie Pie: A brownie pie topped with white chocolate cheesecake and peppermint bark is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Brownie pie topped with a fun peppermint bark cheesecake is a perfect holiday dessert!

Right now we are living in a winter wonderland. The last few days it has snowed quite a bit. The ground is covered in fluffy white, and the trees are glistening with the snow. It looks beautiful...but can I be honest with you? I am a snow hater. (Ducks as invisible snowballs are hurled)

Oh, I kind of like it at this time of year. Who doesn't want to wake up on Christmas morning to a white winter wonderland. But then it can melt 😉 But alas, I am in for a long few months of cold and ice and cold and snowy days...and did I mention cold?

The older I get the less I can handle being cold. Although at least being cold, you can put layers and layers of clothes on and sit in front of a space heater. I've got one blasting at my feet right now. When you are hot, there is only so much you can take off. So, I guess that is one bright spot to being cold. Bring on the layers.

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