February 2012 Archives - Somewhat Simple

Chocolate Covered Oreo Cake

Feb

2012

This is a Kraft Foods recipe that I tweaked just a bit. I LOVE KraftFoods.com because their meals are simple to make and they use ingredients I usually have on hand. Plus, my family loves good, traditional recipes and this one is no exception. I made this for my in laws last Friday and we all agreed- SUPER YUMMY! (Hello, its covered in chocolate, how can it not be fantastic?!) Its a really pretty cake and looks impressive without all the hard work! Ingredients 1 box of chocolate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baking, Food · Tagged With: Cakes

Blueberry Greek Yogurt Donuts

Feb

2012

by Todays Post 6 Comments

Donuts are a girls best friend...at least they are this girls best friend. Yup, I heart a good donut. Nothing beats a warm, fluffy, glazed covered sugarfest that is a donut. My very favorite donuts are old-fashioned glazed ones. My mouth just drools thinking about them. I love how they smell. I love how they taste...have I mentioned that I am pregnant? Man, I could use a donut right about now! Anywho... I have run across many homemade raised donut recipes but I have seldom seen an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baking · Tagged With: Breads

How to Hang a Photo Collage

Feb

2012

by Stephanie 28 Comments

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Last month I sent my family picture to Hello Canvas. I am thrilled with the look and quality of the huge canvas they sent me! I'm in the process of re-decorating my living room, and this canvas is the perfect addition to my family photo collage. (I am still in LOVE with our family pictures this year- from Jessica Downey Photo) The sizes I used were kind of random- I didn't think I was going to use all of these together and I wasn't sure what size I wanted the big picture to be, but when I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture & Decor, Photography · Tagged With: walls

Basic Cupcake Tips

Feb

2012

by Ashleigh 11 Comments

Today I'm breaking out of my cookie shell and talking cupcakes! I'm looking forward to sharing a more broad range of baking posts with you here on somewhat simple. Today I wanted to share a few cupcake tips with you. Cupcakes seem to be all the rage these days. Everyone wants to make them for both formal and casual events. So lets get talking about ways that will make whipping up a batch of delicious cupcakes even simpler! {Please note that I am just sharing what works for me in my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baking · Tagged With: cupcakes

SYS Blog Link Party with Chalkboard Paint Crafts

Feb

2012

by Stephanie 23 Comments

Welcome to another week of strutting your stuff! I can't wait to see what you have been up to! I've seen so many crafts around blog land using Chalkboard paint. Have you tried this stuff before? I love it! Here are some of my favorite ideas: Make your own chalkboard paint with The Idea Room Make mini chalkboard frames with Madigan Made Make mini calendar magnets with Gadget Sin Make a chalkboard headboard with Chic & Cheap Nursery Make a chalkboard globe with Apartment Therapy Make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Link Parties · Tagged With: chalkboard paint