Coffee Mug Swap

I have a confession to make.  I am totally addicted to coffee mugs!  You know how some people collect spoons or magnets?  Well I collect coffee mugs from everywhere I go.  I also collect Disney mugs, seasonal mugs, and just plain ol' cute mugs too. 

So when I heard that Heather over at Heatherly Loves was hosting a Coffee Mug Swap I couldn't wait to join.  

Well I got Heather (yea!) and she got me to swap with and she did an awesome job picking out my new coffee mug.  It combines two of my very favorite things - the color red and it's a Le Creuset :) Can't wait to use my new mug every day.

I really prefer to drink coffee out of an actual ceramic mug not a metal travel mug because personally I think if tastes better.  It is also so much easier to reheat coffee when I leave it sitting around (as I always do) to get cold.  

Now I can't wait for the next mug swap! I might even join a few more floating around :)

Thank you Heather, I LOVE my new mug :)

Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Bread

Happy Fall Y'all! 

In case you missed me over at A Rosie Sweet Home the other day.  Here is the yumminess I posted while I was her guest blogger.

Fall is in the air, finally, and I'm in the mood for all things pumpkin!  Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons with the pumpkins, candles, spices in the air, and of course all the decorating and baking.  I have been on the hunt for a few weeks for all things Fall on Pinterest.  That means crafts, recipes, decorating tips, etc. and I can't wait to start sharing them with you.  

I will start today with my new favorite pumpkin recipe.  I have revamped my pumpkin bread to include a streusel topping and let me tell you, it was FABULOUS!  I do hope you'll give it a try and let me know what you think :)

Here's what you need:

1-1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 cup oil
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Streusel topping
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cold and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well blended.

 

In another bowl beat the eggs with the sugar, oil, vanilla, and pumpkin until smooth.

Pour in the flour mixture and beat until smooth.

Spray three mini loaf pans with cooking spray and evenly distribute the dough between them.

 

For the Streusel topping mix the flour, sugar, and cinnamon with a fork.

 

Add the butter and using a fork, pastry blender, or your fingers crumble the butter into the sugar mixture until you have a crumbly looking mixture.

 

Pour evenly over the three pans of pumpkin bread dough and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 

Allow to cool in pans for a few minutes then remove to a cooling rack.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

Make this now because then your house will smell REALLY  REALLY  YUMMY!

Enjoy!

Serves - 3 mini loaves

Here's the handy printable - Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Bread 

You can find me each week linking up to these wonderful blogs

Today I'm Guest Posting

Hi all!  Hope your Thursday is fabulous so far.  

I just wanted to let you know I'm guest posting over at A Rosie Sweet Home today. 

Rose is hosting a month long Fall inspired Autumn Celebration with wonderful guest bloggers each day.  

Rose has an awesome blog with inspirational crafts, recipes, and DIY projects.  Make sure you stop by and say "Hi" from me :)

Have a great day!  

Creative Thursday Link Party No. 27

Welcome to Creative Thursday Link Party No. 27

Last week we had another amazing turnout.  You guys have been busy in the crafting, cooking, and baking department.  Give yourself a pat on the back because you're AMAZING AND INSPIRING TO OTHERS!

I had my one year Blog Birthday and three giveaways in the last few days.  Hopefully you all had time to enter.  There is still one going on for a couple of awesome gifts so check it out and enter if you haven't already.

Today is going to be short and sweet :)

Here is last week's most viewed posts

1.  Some Thing Zombie from Confessions of an ADD Housewife ~ super cute sewing project 

2.  Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting and Chocolate dipped Strawberries from Rose Bakes ~ what a beautiful cake!  

Last week's Featured Favorites

1.  Caramel Apple Spice Cookies from Back for Seconds ~ YUM!

2.  Feta Stuffed Chicken from I'm Addicted to Recipes ~ looks Delish!

3.  Woman's skirt from a Man's Shirt from The Enchanting Rose ~ Brilliant!

4.  Chocolate Caramel Apple (stuffed) Snickerdoodles from Heather's French Press ~ hello beautiful!

5.  S'mores Cookies from The Stonybrook House ~ Yes please!

6.  (Not so) Spooky Lunchbox Drinks from Atkinson Drive ~ Super cute!

Congrats to all who were featured ~ Don't forget to grab a button from the sidebar

Now on to the Party!   

Here’s the nitty gritty:

 Link to the specific post for something YOU have created – recipe, DIY, craft, idea.  Link to a specific post NOT your main blog page.

 Please NO ETSY shops or giveaways.

 Please link back to me somewhere in your post or post my button on your blog

 Party runs through Monday night each week so link up as many times as you like.

 Be sure to spread the love and visit other posts and leave a comment.

Blog Birthday Giveaway No. 3

Today is the final Giveaway in my Blog Birthday Celebration. 

 I hope you have all enjoyed the wonderful gifts everyone was so nice to donate. 

 I can't thank you guys enough for your support.

I figured that because this year has been so totally FANTABULOUS I'd end the celebration with a BANG!

Today we have a special treat for you!

With the help of Amanda Ball, consultant of both Scentsy and Velata, I have two awesome gifts to give away today.  WooHoo!

 A great big THANK YOU Amanda!

First up is the wonderful Pumpkin Warmer and wax

Who wouldn't just love to have this for their house this Fall?

 The Second gift up for grabs is the Velata Maraschino Curve Warmer which will come with a package of Milk Chocolate for the warmer.

Hello warm melty chocolate, mind if I take a dip?

Please take a minute to stop by and check out Amanda's sites, they are both amazing!

Good Luck!

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Breakfast Casserole

A couple of weekends ago I was in the mood for making a breakfast casserole.  But like usual I didn't think of it the night before and prepare and refrigerate it.  Then I remembered seeing this recipe on my Creative Thursday Link party from What's Cooking, Love? and decided to give it a try.  It was the easiest and tastiest breakfast casserole to ever come out of my oven.  No more cooking and prepping the night before.  You just get up in the morning and in about 1 hour total you have a steaming hot delicious breakfast casserole.

Here's what you need:

1 tube crescent rolls

7 eggs (I use extra large)

1 lb. package of Jimmy Dean sausage, cooked 

1/2 cup half & half

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1-1/2 cups frozen hash browns (I used mine still frozen, but defrosted works too)

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1-/4 - 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 9 x 13 with cooking spray and unroll the crescent rolls into the bottom, pinching the seams to seal the rolls together, set aside.

 

Brown the sausage until it is now longer pink.

 

When the sausage is cooked drain off any fat and sprinkle over the crescent rolls.

In a bowl mix the eggs and half & half until mixed well then add the baking powder, salt, pepper, and hash browns and mix well.

 

Next pour the egg mixture over the sausage.  Making sure it is evenly distributed.

Sprinkle the cheeses over the top evenly.

 

Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until the eggs are set in the center.  Should be golden brown when done.

 

Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before cutting.   Makes a great breakfast, brunch, or even dinner dish.

Serves 8-10

Enjoy!

Here's the handy printable - Breakfast Casserole 

recipe adapted from What's Cooking, Love? 

You can find me each week linking up to these wonderful blogs.

Day 2 Blog Birthday and a Giveaway

WooHoo Day 2 of the giveaway has arrived and I have an Awesome giveaway scheduled today. 

With the help of the following lovelies I am able to present this awesome giveaway.

First up is a $15.00 Michaels gift card from Michelle's Tasty Creations ~ That’s  me :) 

Second is a $15.00 Target gift card from Julie at White Lights on Wednesday 

Third is a “You can call me candy” Bathbomb from Heather at Heatherly Loves and Perfectly Posh

Fourth is a $10.00 shop credit from Melissa at The Life of a not so Ordinary Wife

I want to thank you ladies again for donating to my Blog Birthday Bash!  You gals are amazing :)

If you haven't yet been to these wonderful blogs please stop by and say "Hi".

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Congrats to Julie M.  ~ You won the Michael's Gift Card
Congrats to Kathy D ~ You won the Target Gift Card
Congrats to Julie A ~ You won the Bathbomb
Congrats to SalBug ~ You won the $10.00 Shop Credit from Life of a not so Ordinary Wife

Congratulations ladies! Please email me your address so we can send you your gifts