Fall baking

Meant for it, Strep Saga, and other Thoughts

I mentioned that we started a homeschool co-op last week. I didn’t mention that I get to help my sister teach preschool science at the co-op! If anyone has been reading my blog since 2011, you’ve seen my little sister grow up.

We used to play school, and she would even play school with Jimmy. She is meant to do this and she’s great at it. I love, love, love seeing my sister succeed and fulfill her dreams.

Girl teaching preschool science

Standing in the back of the classroom and watching Hannah do her thing was like a full circle moment for me. All those times we would pull out workbooks and sit behind TV trays and learn and play came rushing back. (more…)

Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cinnamon Marshmallow Buttercream

As soon as September hit, I started wanting to do some fall baking. Enter: these apple cider cupcakes!

Apple cider cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream

They’re a spiced cake made with apple cider, filled with apple butter, and topped with a marshmallow buttercream. And a pinch of cinnamon. Can’t forget the cinnamon! (more…)