Friday, May 24, 2013

40+ Cake Batter Desserts


I can still remember the first time I tasted Cake Batter anything. It was my first time at a Cold Stone (probably in high school) and I ordered Cake Batter Remix. From that moment on, I was hooked. It is probably my favorite dessert flavor of all time, replacing my childhood favorite of mint and chocolate.

May and June are jammed packed with celebrations in our family: my sister's birthday, my mom's birthday, my birthday, my wedding anniversary, my parent's anniversary, my sister's wedding, Mother's Day and Father's Day and the last day of school which in a family full of teachers is a HUGE cause for celebrate. And what is better to celebrate with than tons of Cake Batter, Fun Funfetti and Birthday Cake themed desserts.

So in honor of all one million Collins/Tobin family events I bring you this fabulous round up of my favorite Cake Batter desserts from some of the best food bloggers around.

These photos are not mine but I have rounded them up for you to enjoy. If you want to pin an individual recipe or specific photo please click through to the original post and share from there. If you want to pin this post and the entire collection just pin the collage above!















Birthday Cake Cocktail

Cake Batter Cheesecake

Devil's Food Cake Batter Dip

Cake Batter Gooey Bars


Birthday Cake Popcorn

Cake Batter Funfetti Cookie Cups with Nutella Ganache 

Cake Batter Crumb Crispies

Birthday Cake Seven Layer Bars

Funfetti Cannolis

Cake Batter & Sprinkles Pretzel Rods

Cupcake Puppy Chow

Funfetti Greek Yogurt Cupcakes

Cake Batter Energy Bars


Skinny Funfetti Cake Batter Dip



Cake Batter Brownie Snack Cakes

Cake Batter Cheesecake Bars

Cake Batter & Sprinkle Bark

Homemade Cake Batter Oreos

Birthday Cake Fudge

Cake Batter Candy Cups

Birthday Cake Milkshakes

Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls

Oreo Cookie Birthday Cake Pie

Cheesecake Cake Batter Dip

Birthday Cake Batter Pancakes

Still not enough for you??? Check out my Cake Batter Treats Pinterest Board for even more birthday cakey, funfetti goodness!


Thursday, May 23, 2013

Weekly Shopping Totals Link Up: Saved 77% at Publix

 

After a few weeks of not making it to Publix on my usual Thursday afternoon, I was finally able to get back in the swing of things today. With all we have coming up/going on between Memorial Day weekend, My sister's wedding and the last few days of the school year, we probably won't be eating at home much in the next week or so, and I almost considered skipping shopping this week.

I really wanted to take advantage of FREE hummus, stock up on yogurt, and grab some BOGO sour cream for making Champagne Cupcakes next week. Since I got salad and veggies earlier this week and we had eggs, milk and meat in the fridge and freezer we didn't need anything else.

I used a $5/$30 Winn Dixie coupon as always to lower my totals. Even with two shopping trips this week I still spent less than $40 this week so I am happy with that. 


Breakdown of today's Publix trip: 
Total retail value: $72.08
Total spent: $16.70
Total saved: $55.38
Percent saved: 77%

What I got with sale/coupon match ups:
  • 6 tubs of Sabra Hummus, retails for $3.99 each, on sale BOGO ($1.99 each)
    • Used three B1G1 coupons from Facebook (used three emails)
    • Made them all FREE
  •  2 bags of Pretzel Crisps, retails for $3.29 each, on sale for $2.50 each
  •  2 bottles of Kraft Dressing, retails for $3.09 each, on sale BOGO ($1.54 each)
  •  2 four packs of Stonyfield Organic Okios Greek Yogurt, retails for $4.49 each, on sale for $3.00 each
  •  5 Yoplait Greek Yogurts, retails for $1.25 each, on sale for $1.00 each
  •  2 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Pints, retails for $4.09 each, on sale BOGO ($2.04 each)
  • 2 Et Tu Salad Kits, retails for $2.50 each, on sale BOGO ($1.25 each)
  • 2 Breakstone Sour Creams, retails for $2.59 each, on sale BOGO, made them $1.29 each
  •  1 bag of Publix baby carrots, retails for $1.79, on sale for $1.00

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Saved 76% At Publix Including Veggies


I finally made it to Publix after multiple attempts since last Thursday. I apologize for the photo but I was rushing since Justin was standing next to me waiting to grab the red potatoes and start prepping them for our dinner. We had them with the salad pictured above and feta cheese stuffed Zaycon chicken. So good!

I would have skipped Publix all together this sale cycle but I really wanted to take advantage of the really cheap Buitoni and Fresh Express Salad deal. While I was there I also grabbed cheap feta cheese, cheap veggies, and a surprise BOGO deal on snack packs of Pirate's Booty for my lunches.

I hit right around $31 before coupons so I was able to use a $5/$30 Winn Dixie coupon. I had a brief moment of panic because I thought I didn't have one with me since I wasn't planning on spending $30 before coupons today (I didn't know about the Pirate's Booty deal). I could not believe that with stacks of them at home from a past Enjoy the City stock up, that I wouldn't have a single one in my couponing bag. Luckily there was one hidden in my wallet which helped me save over 75%.

Weather permitting I do hope to finally get back on track with my regularly scheduled Thursday shopping trips this week and I should be back to having my usually weekly totals link up post on the blog by Friday morning. Don't forget to enter my $25 Publix gift card giveaway before it ends on Friday night!

Breakdown of today's Publix trip:
Total retail value: $52.49
Total saved: $39.68
Total spent: $12.81
Percent saved: 76%

What I got with sale/coupon match ups:
  •  2 bags of Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kits, retails for $4.09 each, on sale for $1.67 each
  •  1 Barilla All Natural Microwaveable Meal, retails for $2.99, on sale for $1.49
    • Used a $1 off coupon from the 3/3 SS 
    • Made it .49 cents
  •  2 Green Giant Seasoned Steamers Frozen Veggies, retails for $2.59 each, on sale BOGO ($1.29 each)
    • Used two $1 off Publix Best Meals Happen At Home coupons
    • Made them .29 cents each
  • 2 Buitoni Whole Wheat Tortellinis, retails for $4.19 each, on sale for $3.50 each
    • Used two $2 off WYB any Fresh Express Salad coupon from the Publix Ad. Buy Flyer
    • Made them $1.50 each
  •  2 tubs of President Fat Free Feta Cheese, retails for $5.39 each, on sale BOGO ($2.69 each)
  •  2 six count packs of snack sized Pirate's Booty, retails for $6.49 each, on sale BOGO made them $3.24 per six count package
  • 1 bag of baby red potatoes, $3.99

Monday, May 20, 2013

Mealtime Monday Recipe Link Up & Features {#55}

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Hello and happy Monday! Sorry for another late post but oh well. Only two more weeks left of work for me and I will be back to having plenty of time to post, cook, bake and grocery shop.

While you are here make sure to check out my giveaway for a $25 Publix gift card and stop by and check out these adorable mini birthday cakes made with Golden Birthday Cake Oreos!


There were so many amazing recipes linked up last week but I was able to narrow it down to five delicious looking features. Make sure to stop by and show them some love as well as take the time to visit a few of the fabulous blogs linked up below!






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