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Saturday, March 31, 2018

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Coffee Cake With Free Recipe Printable!

CHOCOLATE CHIP CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE 
WITH FREE RECIPE PRINTABLE!
By Arianne Plehandzic

This is the BEST coffee cake you will ever taste!
It is made with a secret ingredient that makes the cake mix extra fluffy...sour cream! When you combine the fluffy cake mix with the chocolate chips, walnuts, cinnamon and sugar topping...you are in coffee cake heaven!!

I just finished making some for my oldest...she requested it. She's a little under the weather and this is her favorite. (Although I think this is everyone's favorite in this house.) Plus we are expecting 10 inches of snow between tonight and tomorrow. Snow in Spring is no fun. However, there's something about baking while there's a snow storm outside. Makes the house seem a little cozier. 

***FREE RECIPE PRINTABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST!***

(There's no light brown sugar in the recipe...not sure why it's in the picture...lol.)
PREP TIME: 30 MINS.  BAKE TIME: 40-45 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:
*12 ounces chocolate chips or m&m's (1 package)
*3/4 cup chopped walnuts
*2 cups sugar, divided
*1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
*2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
*3/4 teaspoon baking powder
*3/4 cup butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
*1 teaspoon vanilla
*3 eggs
*1 1/2 cups sour cream

DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.


2. In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate chips, walnuts, 2/3 cup of the sugar and cinnamon; set aside.


3. In another medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.


4. In a large bowl, beat the butter, remaining 1 1/3 cups of sugar and vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.


6. Add some flour mixture alternately with sour cream, beating after each addition until smooth.
(Some flour, mix, some sour cream, mix.)


7. Spoon half the batter into the pan, top with half the chocolate-nut mix; repeat.

8. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.



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Sunday, March 25, 2018

15 Pretty Flower Party Ideas - Pinterest Round-Up!

15 PRETTY FLOWER PARTY IDEAS - PINTEREST ROUND-UP!
By Arianne Plehandzic

Want some inspiration for your Spring party?!
Whenever I am planning a party, I love going on Pinterest for some ideas!
Spring is such a fun time to plan a party...especially if you're a flower obsessed girl like me.
I went ahead and picked my favorite flower party ideas for you.
If you are short on time...I promise you, if you put all these ideas together...you will have one beautiful, amazing party!

I hope you love these ideas as much as I do!

GET INSPIRED...

(These photo are pins from Pinterest. I do not own them...I am just sharing them with you.
Click on the image or title to go to the pin and save!)



*Make it special and different by using cupcakes instead of a cake. Alternate the cupcakes with flowers to make it beautiful!



*Use this easy technique of creating floating flower centerpieces. Sliding bubble wrap under each flower so they will float in the water. These will look gorgeous on the tables or even on your buffet table!



*Your guests will be so delighted when they see these on the table! They are easier to make than you think...and they serve as party food and party decor. Who doesn't love a party idea with two services!



*I choose this pin, because I love how they came up with the idea of crowns for her and him. It is such an adorable idea. Adding the sign 'crown yourself' was a nice touch. Love this idea!



*How cute is this idea?! The invitation is written on the flower leaf. It would be so adorable to hand out flowers that are actually invitations!



*This is such a fun idea that everyone will love! Make them yourself and impress your guests. This would also be great to add to your thank you for coming gift bags!



*This pin gives me so ideas for party food. Using a flower cookie cutter has so many possibilities. 





*This pin bring you to an easy diy tutorial. Adding this to the table would bring it up a notch. Worth the work if you're into it.



*I love this idea especially for a tea party. You will be surprised at how much guests love having a flower in their drinks! So pretty and charming!



*This idea speaks to my inner bohemian. It's magical and pretty! Pick out a beautiful ribbon to tie around the jar, hang and add some gorgeous flowers. Love it!



*This is so creative. Rolling the napkins and adding some greenery create the illusion of roses.



*Imagine how excited your guests will be to see their name on their party favor?!
You could make them yourself or visit an etsy shop like the one on the pin link. I love how this etsy shop owner used rainbow colored bags!



*This is my favorite idea!! I have never seen this idea before and I love it!
Placing each name place card with a seed packet...and adding the sign 'Please be seeded'. 
Doesn't get any sweeter than that!



*If you are planning a flower theme party, flower seed packets are the perfect party favor.
Adding a sign like this one stating 'Please plant these flowers and watch them bloom, just like the love of the bride and groom'. Or 'Let Love Grow'...simple and sweet!



*I love this idea! Not only will your guests love looking at the photos, but it will be extra special for 
the guest of honor.