Makeup and The Tomboy

So when Avon came out with this uber cute pumpkin pan I knew not only did I have to have it I knew which recipe it would be perfect for!  Now I use fresh pumpkin cooked down and smashed but canned can be used of coarse.  For those who do not like to use booze can use cinnamon powder and extra milk.  This is a pretty dense cake an done we love.  Recipe to use with pan! Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cinnamon Whiskey Frosting Ingredients 2 and ¼ cups flour ... 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 3 tbs. Pumpkin pie spice 1 and ⅓ cups pureed pumpkin ( 1, 15 oz can) ¾ cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 3 large eggs  1 cup chopped walnuts and or raisins (optional)  Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°. Spray your Avon pumpkin pan with cooking spray or butter well. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix pumpkin, buttermilk and vanilla in another bowl and set aside. In t...

  The leaves are falling and our wardrobes are ready for a change! Avon's Mark line has some amazing fashion tidbits from shoes and jewelry to clothing and scents.

Late summer in the North Eastern Part of the country brings in large crops of peppers. All sorts of peppers ranging from sweet to supernaturally hot.  One of the most popular of these peppers is the Jalapeño.  Hot but not scorching these pepper have a wide range of uses. One of the most popular is a finger food called the Jalapeño Popper.  My home like so many, love these little babies and we have made versions from the traditional to cheese balls covered in salty bacon.   We truly crave these spicy nuggets of happiness but... yes there is a but.  I do so love to play with my food! So in my playing the popper becomes a filling for our other beloved appetizer, the stuffed mushroom.  So here comes the Jalapeño stuffed mushroom. Devoured with gusto by even my youngest children,  they are quick easy and are going to be a great addition to our party table! Now I made a small batch just to go with dinner but this can easily be doubled or tripl...

A certain chill graces the air a float with the scent of autumn.  Leaves begin to change color,  pumpkins and apples too change their colors.  The brilliant spectrum from golds to scarlets and every color in between. Like many I become captive to their bewitching powers. Our home mirrors what nature produces.  I have to admit I couldn't wait to decorate our home and small items have snuck their way out.  Pumpkins decorated by my own hand and dried have come out to top the kitchen table.  Bottle stoppers in theme with leaf shaped plates. Now I won't go all out until the beginning of October and then all Hell will break lose most specifically the Halloween things will begin to pop out all over the place as well.  For now little touches of autumn will be made and placed around the house.  To make your own decorated  pumpkin. One whole un-marred pumpkin. Make sure there are no soft spots, bruises or scratches in the flesh.  Sharpie ...

Avon has been empowering woman for almost 130 years. The first company for woman, the first to not disqualify by race or religion. The first to begin their own organizations to support said women. Right now to support those cause Avon has put out a new book full of products that do just that. Under each item's description you will see a dollar amount in parentheses, this is the amount from that item that will be donated to one of our two causes. First is our Breast Cancer Crusades which helps those with breast cancer. The second is our Speak Out Against Domestic Violence. These purchase won't just get you a lovely product but will help those so in need of both the help and empowerment.

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