Chewy.com is a website to purchase pet supplies from- and their claim is “where pet lovers shop”. Are they really as good as many people say? Why should one shop there rather than visiting their local pet store? As a fur mama and user of Chewy, I am giving my honest opinion of their services. …
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Honestly…An Honest Review of Hello Fresh
We recently decided to try the meal kit delivery service, Hello Fresh. There are so many meal kits to choose from, it was kind of overwhelming! The meal kit business really took off during quarantine. Honestly, I tried Hello Fresh because we had a promotion for free meals and free shipping. Here is what I …
Recipe: No-Sugar-Added Beet Brownies
Another thing I love is brownies! As a matter of fact, I am baking some right now as we speak! My favorites are the dense, fudgy ones! The only problem with brownies is that they aren’t very healthy. So, I made use of some vegetables to put a healthy spin on the brownie! These aren’t …
Top 10 School Supplies Teachers Really Want
School is either back in session or going back for you very shortly- we go back next week in this district of North Carolina. Being a teacher for going on five years, I’ve had my share of creating and distributing supply lists, and heard the complaints of parents. Why exactly 24 glue sticks? Why do …
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Recipe: Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Today, I’m going to show you a super easy snack/lunch/dinner idea you and your kids will love! I used to buy a ton of Hot Pockets every week, even though I knew they weren’t really the best for me, health-wise. Then, I learned how to make my own! It’s a favorite in my house and …
Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Breast
Another love of my life is my Instant Pot! I got it as a birthday present and it’s one of the BEST cooking appliances I’ve ever used. Cuts cooking time waaaay down, and can cook frozen food in minutes! (Great for when I forget to thaw.) Plus, I don’t have to use the oven in …
Recipe: Cheesy Chip Chicken
It’s no secret- I love chicken! Due to a sensitive stomach and just the cost in general- I don’t eat a lot of red meats. Chicken, pork and recently turkey, are my go-tos for most of my meals. It’s cheap and versatile, as I’m about to show you… What you will need to make this …
Welcome!
“The longing for sweets is really a yearning for love or “sweetness.” ― Marion Woodman Welcome to my blog, a safe place to practice imagination, love, and sweetness. I will be using this blog as a place for me to share my passions for cooking and teaching the littles! Stay tuned for sweet and savory recipes, …
About the Author
My name is Allison, but I’m better known as Alli, or Awestrucksquid! I LOVE cooking, especially baking sweet things like cakes, cookies, and pies! I get more enjoyment out of making them and taking pictures than I do out of eating them! Haha! I also work full-time as a teacher. I absolutely love the little …
Cupcakes ‘N Crayons 