Yes, you read the title correctly. Yes, you can make your own and it is easier than you think. All you need is chocolate morsels, peanut butter, flaky sea salt, and your favorite nuts to top it off. For fun, you could even change up the type of chocolate or nut butter to create different … Continue reading Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Delicious and Moist Banana Bread Muffins with Vanilla Glaze (Dairy + Egg Free)
Don't you just love Banana Bread?! I have to be honest, I've been holding on to this recipe since August of last year. I have too many excuses as to why I didn't post it. However, I've tried this recipe a dozen times, changing things here and there, and I can honestly say that I … Continue reading Delicious and Moist Banana Bread Muffins with Vanilla Glaze (Dairy + Egg Free)
Finding Inner Peace Through Art
This photo is not from the bunch I chose as a top pic to share, however, I didn't want to scrap it. When I look at this picture, I feel joyful and proud of myself with my art on display... especially the one I'm holding (I'll get back to that in a minute). My first … Continue reading Finding Inner Peace Through Art
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola
I'm never buying granola again! Yes, that's how I feel after making this... and after you make your own, I bet you will feel the same way. Well, I hope that you would. Many of the items we purchase at the grocery store are also easy to make at home. I literally just looked in … Continue reading Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola
Sweet 16 Paint Party
Recently, I had the opportunity to instruct a paint party and bring desserts. We painted my butterfly and sunflower piece, which was very fitting to the occasion when you think about the process of how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly and turning 16 years old. I taught this painting back in July and I … Continue reading Sweet 16 Paint Party
7 Lessons I Learned from Blogging and Road to Entrepreneurship
On August 27, 2016, I launched BloomingAugust.com. Although, I had peace about the journey I wanted to embark upon for a long time, I was scared out of mind. The thought of being on social media and sharing my story made me terrified. After I had my son, I knew that my life would never … Continue reading 7 Lessons I Learned from Blogging and Road to Entrepreneurship
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Although I'm not vegan, I do enjoy foods that are egg-free and include non-dairy ingredients. It's a little bit healthier and I find it to be very fun to make. Also, I am tired of feeling disappointed when I try vegan desserts and wish I had the real thing. So, I'm on a mission to change … Continue reading Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Kale Chips
Who knew that it was so easy to make your own kale chips? I sure didn't until my sister made them with me one day. It just wasn't something I thought about making myself yet, although I regularly purchase a pack from my local grocery store. Recently, I had a bunch of kale in the … Continue reading Kale Chips
Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
If you've been following me for a while, you're probably thinking, "This post isn't about dessert." I know, I know... I just wanted to change things up a bit. I made these herb roasted sweet potatoes for the family and they loved it. When I posted it in my Instagram stories a while back, a … Continue reading Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Semi-homemade Strawberry Mini Pies
This summer, my local grocery store had strawberries on sale pretty often, since they were in season. So, I stocked up and put them in the freezer for later use. Eventually, I noticed that my collection of strawberries started to get out of hand, so I made smoothies everyday and even snuck in a strawberry … Continue reading Semi-homemade Strawberry Mini Pies