The Nap Time Creations

I love watching the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics. It is such a neat experience to see the world come together. When I was 14, I was able to participate in the Olympic torch running in Ogden Utah, for the Winter Olympics. It was so cold and amazing to be apart of such a grand event.  So, for this year I thought it would be fun to make some cupcakes. During the process, I thought of what I would write about. When in came down to it, it was more about the Olympic rings that I made. The cake great, the frosting great, the rings...not so much greatness. How to make: White cake mix (or any you prefer) Frosting Wilton Candy Melts Sprinkles Make cake mix and bake as directed Choose frosting you love or make the one you love Frost cake. I used Wilton's tip #12. You can choose which ever you like, I prefer the roundness of this tip. I had on hand gold and silver sugar sprinkles. Half were in gold and the other half in silver.  Now for the rings. Thi...

I love summer treats. The popsicles, ice cream cones, slushies, smoothies, whatever it is I love them. But, sometimes the treats are not always healthy. I came across this summer treat from a family friend, and I am going to share it with you today! I call it Nut Melody. What you need is: almonds cashews sunflower seeds (shelled) pumpkin seeds (shelled) mini chocolate chips flax seed grinned First, buy your nuts raw. I buy mine at Kitchen Kneads in Ogden.  When you get it all home, wash the nuts and seeds (you never know what is on them.) --Make sure you dry them.  Next, place the nuts on a cookie sheet, turn on oven to 200 and bake the nuts for 15 minutes.  When that is done, place in a Ziplock bag or in a container big enough, and mix all the ingredients together. The mini chocolate chips gives a hint of sweetness and the rest it just scrumptious.  Happy Friday!!   

Our weekends fly bye and because they do we try to make the best of them. Look around your area and try and find things that are unique to you. For example we a fresh water spring in our community. My husband has loved going to it since he was a little boy and calls it the tree of life! I also have come up with 10 fun free things to do with your kids, regardless of age! Backyard campfire/or campout: Pitch that tent and build a fire! As a kid, me and my brothers loved sleeping outside, and now we love having a campfire. Backyard movie. Pick a family favorite (Sandlot, Hook, Rookie of the Year, Cars, Toy Story etc.) Blow up an air mattress and watch that movie Drive Inn Style. Walking trails or Hiking Trails. Living in Ogden we have so many trails around our beautiful mountains. Easy, medium or hard trails are everywhere. Go to the park. Get those kiddos exercising. Swinging, slides, climbing, chasing, the list is endless. Feeding Ducks. I have 2 duck ponds close to me, and ye...

Journals should be inspirational. They should be you! I love my journal! I have found different journals one person can have. A personal journal Quote journal Weight loss journal Smash book Summer journal Scripture journal House remodel journal Blogger journal Pregnancy journal Travel journal For more ideas check out my Pintrest board  here. Happy journaling!

These cookies are devine! I don't make them often, but when I do YUM! I got the recipe from 101 Gourmet Cookies for Everyone by Wendy Paul! She has so many cookies that are fun and delicious! One that I am going to share from her book is the Browned Butter Crinkles! Cookie 2 Sticks of Butter, softened 1 Cup sugar 3 egg yolks pinch of salt 1 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 2 1/3 cups flour Beat butter and sugar together. Add egg yolks and salt, and then add soda and vanilla. Fold in flour. Stir until combined. Form balls the size of walnuts. Chill dough balls for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Dip tops in sugar. Press flat with the bottom of a glass and place on a ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 min. or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let the cookies stand for 1 minute on the cookie sheet. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Frost. Frosting 1 Stick butter 4 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup heav...

For this Mother's Day I made the play doh, pressed Sadie's hand in it, baked it and gave it to my mothers. It was a huge it! It will work for anything occasion for your mother. Grandparents day, birthday, Christmas or just for fun. I used a marker for the writing and a paperclip in the top to hang it by. Yes I did put the wrong date! But it still works! Happy Creating!

I don't know about you, but for us the wind is blowing out side! In the words of Winnie the Pooh, "It's a Blustery Day!" Here are a few things you can do with your kids while you hang out inside! 1. Crayon Donuts Form   Corner Blog 2. Learn to Draw a Monster:  Expressive Monkey 3. For those who have babies this is a great site:  Learn with play at Home 4. Make your own stamps. Foam Shape Stickers and bottle caps 5. Playdough Mats:  Planet of the Apels Other things you can do: 6. Let your child take pictures. It will be great seeing what your child sees through their eyes. 7. Do a in Home Scavenger Hunt (Below for the items.) 8. Make a Fort 9. Bake Cookies, cupcakes, or cinnamon Rolls 10. Write a story with you child, dress up and act it out! Happy Blustery day!

Need a quick cookie fix! Try this easy cookie recipe with everything that you already have on hand! Cake Batter Cookies 1 box of cake mix 1/2 cup Oil 2 eggs 1 cup of candy Mix all ingredients together, mix candy in last! Place on cookie sheet, baka at 350 for 8-10 min. Get creative! See what cake mixes will be yummy with different candy! Enjoy

Every Party we go to there are Peanut Butter bars, and I always wonder how they are made and how hard are they! I found a couple recipes and ta-da I made them! The recipe was so easy! Bars: 1 Cup Butter 2 Eggs 2/3 Cup Peanut Butter 1 tsp. Vanilla Mix together really well. Add: 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 tsp. Salt 2 Cups Flour 2 Cups Oatmeal Bake 15 min at 350 Frosting: 1 1/2 Cups Peanut Butter 2 Cups Powdered Sugar Add Milk about 1/2 cup or till creamy When the bars were cooked, I let them cool and then spread the frosting, but I wanted more so I melted some chocolate chips and spread on top. Cut and enjoyed!! YUM!