This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeInTheFun #CollectiveBias In a few short weeks, the holiday season will be upon us and, with it, all of the yummy baked treats that we look forward to all year long. … [Read more...]
Big Game Taste Off: Team Chocolate vs. Team Rainbow
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#BigGameTreats #CollectiveBias It's playoff season! That means that the games, and the gametime parties, get more serious than ever! After all of the heaviness of the salty … [Read more...]
Family Recipes Get Cooking with Almond Milk
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #SilkAlmondBlends The ladies on Beth's side of the family have passed down a Banana Nut Bread for a couple of generations now. It's pretty … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Thin Mint Crackers
A friend mentioned making Thin Mints on Facebook back in December. Having two little Girl Scouts in the house (and as of today 30 cases of Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies), I was intrigued. We made these in December with Christmas colors. My dad even loved them (minus the … [Read more...]
Holiday Organizing with the BakeStack
Do remember my review of the BakeStack this summer? We are excited to now giveaway a BakeStack to get your cupboards organized for holiday baking. What is the BakeStack? Details ... The BakeStack® is the only in-cabinet organizer for baking tools and accessories. Save … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Holiday Baking With Kids
It’s fall. Fall means wearing Halloween costumes and trick or treating. It means Thanksgiving and Christmas meal prep, present buying, pumpkin spice everything and weekly baking projects. In other words, it’s the best time of the year. Giving baked goods as holiday gifts is a … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
It's getting close to the holiday season and that means it's time to get baking and I can hardly wait for all of the yummy sweet treats. Thankfully, I have an excuse to get started! Dixie Crystals and Imperial Sugar are hosting a Cookie Contest for a chance to win a free ticket … [Read more...]
Organizing with the BakeStack
I am excited to provide a review of the BakeStack from YouCopia! Details ... The BakeStack® is the only in-cabinet organizer for baking tools and accessories. Save valuable pantry and drawer space by storing sprinkles, icing, candles, cake tips, cookie cutters and more in … [Read more...]
Shopping Therapy or Baking Therapy
These are two types of therapy I love. I will be the first to admit the shopping therapy rarely happens though ... you know this whole life on a budget thing plus a job and family that keeps me busy. Baking Therapy on the other hand, I seem to find time for that. Some times it is … [Read more...]
This Cookin’ Dad Challenged – King Cake
I decided to challenge This Cookin' Dad to some seasonal recipes this year. The first one up was easy. It was a King Cake for Mardi Gras. You see, we live in Central Virginia and King Cakes aren't really a thing around here. I remember Brian finding one back in 2004. Yes, I can … [Read more...]
Great Value Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats Part 2
Last week, in Great Value Valentine's Sweet Treats, I shared a couple of easy recipes to use for Valentine's Day. You got to see just how easy it is to make Berry Tartlets, Tickled Pink Heart Cinnamon Rolls, and Frosted Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies using dough products found in … [Read more...]
Great Value Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats
Do you remember our Great Value Thanksgiving goodies and Great Value Christmas goodies? Well, we are back with some great Valentine's creations using Great Value cookie and pastry dough. I am helping Sophie's preschool class for Valentine's Day this year, so I wanted to try out … [Read more...]
The Mason Jar Cookie Company
This is post will feature The Mason Jar Cookie Company, one of five finds that we will feature from the DC Metro Cooking Show back in November! Watch this week for ALL of these finds as they might make a great Valentine's gift for your love or even your kids ... or maybe a … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Frosted Zucchini Brownies
Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite: Oneida Trigger Cookie Scoop
Details ... The Oneida Trigger Cookie Scoop is an essential tool for anyone who loves to bake. This classic, trigger-style scoop features a brushed stainless steel handle. It's also dishwasher safe for easy clean-up. Oneida Trigger Cookie Scoop: Trigger-style … [Read more...]