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Mason Jar Key Lime Pie Sundae Trifles + GIVEAWAY!

August 16, 2019 by Laura Tucker 33 Comments

Thank you Edwards® Desserts for sponsoring this post. Head to the frozen desserts aisle of your grocery store to pick up your favorite Edwards pie!

These summer days are sweltering hot here in south Alabama. School has been back in session for 2 weeks now, but it feels like those cool, crisp fall mornings are a lifetime away. Our local weather man announced yesterday that we broke a 12 year old record heat index this week , and just yesterday we reached 90 degrees before 9 am. If you’re not careful, this heat can make you go a little crazy!

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Cinnamon Raisin Buttermilk Muffins

August 15, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These Cinnamon Raisin Buttermilk Muffins are the perfect way to sweeten up any morning. Just serve with a glass of milk and enjoy!

Did you know that research suggests that incorporating cinnamon into your diet cao uplift your mood and make you happier? My mother always told me that growing up, and I’m thoroughly convinced that it’s true. After all, I’d put money on the fact that you can’t eat one of these Cinnamon Raisin Buttermilk Muffins with a frown on your face! 😉…

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie

August 14, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

This Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie is a true southern staple dessert, and every bite tastes just like a sweet Sunday afternoon.

Ever since I can remember, I can recall a buttermilk pie sitting on the dessert table somewhere during a church event. The sweet older ladies in my church make some of the best pies in the world – often made from recipes handed down for generations. Buttermilk pie has a pretty long history in our country, as it was a pie that could easily be made with very inexpensive pantry staples, such as buttermilk and eggs. When fruit was hard to get or out of season, you could always count on a buttermilk pie.

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Easy Strawberry Compote + The BEST Pancake & Waffle Mix (And a discount!)

August 13, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

I received a package of pancake and waffle mix as compensation in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I only promote what I truly love!

There are two things that I absolutely love – amazing recipes with a long family history, and seeing women thrive in what sets their soul on fire. When those two things just so happen to collide, you can find me in the front row cheering with bells and whistles on! Christian Sargent is the owner of Vicky Cakes, and is a woman entrepreneur that I have been inspired by for quite some time. Vicky Cakes is the brain child of good food and Christian’s mother, Vicky, who is known for her culinary masterpieces in the kitchen. More specifically, she’s known for her amazing pancakes that always had a way of bringing the family together.

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Coca Cola Peach Pepper Jelly Meatballs

August 2, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These Coca Cola Peach Pepper Jelly Meatballs are the perfect appetizer to kick your game day off on a winning point!

Football season will soon be here, and my whole household has been jumping up and down with excitement anticipating the Saturdays that we get to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide take the field. It’s no secret that football is huge here in the south, and no matter if you’re watching the game from stadium seats or from your couch at home, no game day experience is complete without those fan favorite game day appetizers!

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3 Back to School Treats to Sweeten the School Year

August 1, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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As we’re rounding out the end of summer vacation, the shelves at local stores are beginning to fill with crayons, pencils, backpacks and all sorts of bright and colorful school supplies to help children across the country get ready for another school year to start. Sales flyers in newspapers and magazines are pushing their back-to-school sales and discounts, and soon our social media pages will be filled with children posing with their new gear as they get on the bus to head to their first day of school.…

Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes

July 28, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes are the perfect pick-me-up treat to share with friends and family – or to enjoy by yourself. I certainly won’t judge!

If you’ve been following along here for a while, this recipe may sound quite a bit familiar to you. One of my more popular recipes is Grandmama’s Lemon Cakes, and I make them all the time. They’re always a highly requested item any time there is a bake sale in the area, and if there’s a holiday, birthday or any other special event in the near future, you can bet you’ll see these tiny little lemon cakes making an appearance.

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Easy Back to School Meal: Dino Totchos

July 23, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #BTSMealSolutions #CollectiveBias

We’re officially counting down the days until our oldest daughter heads off to her very first day of pre-kindergarten, and my mind has been racing non-stop making preparations for the busy back to school season! We’ve been working our way through school supply lists, labeling clothing and accessories, planning out our teacher gifts and stocking our refrigerator and pantry with all of the staples we’ll need to make it through the upcoming few weeks. Going to big-kid school can build up quite the appetite, so I want to make sure I’m prepared with lots of simple and easy meal and snack time solutions that’ll keep my little one’s tummy full and happy!

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The Ultimate Summer Charcuterie Board + Sweepstakes!

July 16, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This post was sponsored by Blue Diamond® as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Have you ever made a charcuterie board before? I’ve officially declared this summer as the summer of charcuterie lunches in our house. They’re incredibly easy to make, they don’t require you to heat up your oven, and there’s always a little something for everyone to nibble on. Charcuterie boards are simply a serving tray that is typically filled with meats, fruit, nuts, cheeses and crackers. I love them because they’re very low-key, but also beautifully inviting and filled with lots of yummy snacks that I can’t keep my hands off of!

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Sheet Pan Quinoa Nachos

July 15, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Does your summer schedule seem to be filling up a tab bit faster than you’d care for it to? As I sit here overlooking my daily schedule and to-do list, I can’t help but feel slightly overwhelmed at all of the activities I’ve managed to get my family involved in. Truth be told, most of them are really fun and exciting things that we get to participate in, but I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out how in the world we’re going to fit in the cooking, eating, cleaning, sleeping, breathing, etc.!

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