Lemon Batter Bars

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

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This past weekend I spent time at my parent’s house and in between barbeques and trips to get ice cream we found time to whip up a couple holiday favorites. Chocolate chip bars for the boys and lemon batter bars for us girls. You may know of my love for all things lemon (as you can see here, here and here), but these bars hands down are my favorite. They’re so simple to make and it’s hard to just have one!

Lemon Batter Bars
Ingredients
1 package lemon cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
½ cup salted butter; melted
3 eggs
1 package cream cheese; softened
1 can lemon frosting (I used Duncan Hines)

Directions
1. Combine cake mix, butter and one egg until moist. Pat into a greased 9”x13” pan.
2. Blend lemon frosting into cream cheese until smooth.
3. Reserve a little over ½ cup for frosting baked bars.
4. Add remaining two eggs to the frosting mixture and beat on high for 5 minutes.
5. Spread frosting mixture (with the eggs) over the base.
6. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
7. Cool bars, frost, cut into bars and keep in the refrigerator.  

Happy Memorial Day xx

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

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I hope you\’re all enjoying your Memorial Day weekend! My plans today include heading down to Detroit for the Tigers/Pirates baseball game and then grilling in the backyard. Also can\’t forget to send a huge thank you and love to all the men and women who\’ve served in the past and those currently serving. xx

Five Things

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

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I live in a tourist town and while everyone is piling in for Memorial weekend for plenty of sun and beach time I am heading down to Detroit to spend time with my family. This weekend will consist of plenty of time spent outside, barbecues, picnics, bocce ball and even a trip to the Tigers game.  What are your plans for the holiday weekend?
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Krispie Sparkler

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

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A sweet and simple treat for Memorial weekend. Featuring a star shaped Rice Krispie treat on a skewer paired with three blueberries and strawberries. I\’ll be using these as my table centerpiece.

DIY: Watermelon Pupsicle

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

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Can you believe it’s already Memorial Day weekend? While the official start to summer does not come until later in June, in my book Memorial weekend is the start of summer. With summer comes warmer temperatures and I have the perfect treat for you and your pup! Simply cube some watermelon, put it in a baggie, and toss it into the freezer for a natural popsicle. Note: Since Jack is so little I just cut up large slices and share them with him outside (he usually just licks things so the chunks didn’t work for him).
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