Detroit Tiger Cupcakes with Cool Whip Frosting

  The Detroit Tigers are headed to the World Series!  In honor of this fine occasion, we decided to make cupcakes.  Kraft has just come out with a new frosting – Cool Whip Frosting, so I decided to give it a try.  My son and I headed out to Walmart to see what we could …

Crust-less Pumpkin Pie

We love pumpkin pie around here.  Sometimes I make it (with store bought unroll crust) and sometimes I buy them at Costco.  They seem to disappear overnight.  I recently noticed that some members of the family scrape all the pumpkin filling out and leave the crust behind.  I guess that’s an attempt to save calories? …

Pumpkin-Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Two of my favorite things this time of year are the pumpkin pancakes at The Original Pancake House in Birmingham and the pumpkin spice shakes at Culvers.  I consider both a treat and usually share them with someone.  If you find yourself in a Trader Joe’s make sure you grab a box of their pumpkin …

Win An FTD College Rose Collection Bouquet: Review & Giveaway

  Last week, I was lucky enough to receive the BEST flower bouquet EVER! Not just because the flowers were from FTD, but because they are a part of their new FTD College Rose Collection! The roses were packed perfectly inside a sturdy box with a beautiful green vase with an S etched on it. …

Chai Tea Latte Mix: How To

The cooler days of Fall are approaching fast, in fact some feel they are already here.  A nice warm chai latte can take the edge off of the cooler nights, or an iced version can cool you off on the warmer days.  Here is a recipe to create your own mix to have on hand, …

Halloween Hoot Coming Soon

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, October 19, 20 and 21, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester, will present its ever-popular Halloween Hoot.   Tickets are $7.00/person, and must be purchased in advance.  This event usually sells out, so buy your tickets early!   Admission fee includes cider & donut, guided walk with skits, and campfire …