The Cupcake Store

This past weekend we celebrated our sweet friend Karyn's birthday (who happens to be turning only 9 years old this Leap Year)  at The Cupcake Store in Mission Viejo. Yes, we acted like "grown up little girls" at this fun birthday, I mean what better way to celebrate a 9th birthday :) We decorated a delicious cupcake, ate pizza, drank champagne and had some great girl talk. What more can a girl ask for?!? This place was very quaint and very accomodating with us loud girls. We stayed for about 2 hours and had the most enjoyable time, and did I mention how good the cupcakes were (and that is saying a lot from a girl who is not much of a cupcake girl....I know weird right?!?). If you are looking to have a birthday party for a big or small girl, I highly recommend this place. Thanks to Rosette for all the fun decorations and painted wine glasses we all received. Karyn, I hope you had a fabulous day celebrating your 9th birthday, as it only happens every four years!

Until next time...
{Lynnae}

Find the time...


Sometimes we all just need need to be reminded to "find the time",  I know I do.

Find The Time...

Until next time...
{Lynnae}

Recipes

I absolutely LOVE Trader Joe's, I am there at least 2 times a week, I love that store (not to mention it holds a special place in my heart since that is where I met my hubby 14 years ago). This weekend I found a few great recipes that I tried this week that has all ingredients from Trader Joe's and I just thought I would share.

Marsala and Mango Ginger Meatballs

1 package TJ's Party Size Mini Meatballs ( I used veggie meatballs)

1 jar TJ's Marsala Simmer Sauce

1 jar TJ's Mango & Ginger Chutney

Preheat oven to 350°. Place meatballs in a baking dish (appx. 9" x 9") and cover with masala sauce. Place in oven and let cook for about 20-30 minutes, or until meatballs are heated through and sauce is hot. Serve warm alongside a dipping bowl of Mango & Ginger Chutney

I served it over rice with some veggies. Even my son who isn't one for too much "flavor" LOVED these! These would also be great as an appetizer.

Soy Chorizo Vegetarian Chili

• 1 pkg Soy Chorizo
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cans beans of your choice (pinto, black, kidney), drained
• 1 can corn
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp sugar

 

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add all remaining ingredients and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.

This was SO good! And don't be afraid of the Soy Chorizo, it really is good stuff (much better than the real stuff)!

If you are looking for more recipes from Trader Joes you can check out their own site here or go to this great site Cooking with Trader Joe's for more great recipes.

Happy Cooking!

Until next time...

{Lynnae}

Upside Down French Toast Bake

Just thought I would share this yummy french toast bake that I made this week and brought to work. Everyone loved it! The recipe is very easy and you prepare it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. What better way to start your morning with the yummy smell of french toast baking away :)

In a 9x13 pan melt together:
1 stick of butter
1 cup of brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Beat together:
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups of milk

Smooth butter mixture over bottom of pan. Layer with slices of bread -2 layers deep, pouring half the egg mixture in between the layers and on top (*I sprinkle a little bit of sugar and cinnamon on layers as well)

Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serve with berries and fresh whipped cream!

Happy eating!

Until next time...
{Lynnae}

Valetine's Day Recap

I stayed up the night before making these cute felt "envelope" bags for my sweethearts!

Hearts and love was everywhere

And of course my sweet Mother in Love made these heart scones for us!

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!

Until next time...
{Lynnae}

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day from the girls at RoseLynn Lane! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with LOVE!

Valentine's Day Ideas

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and if you are in the mood for some crafts this weekend here are a few of my favorites from Pinterest that I have found...


DIY Heart Snow globes via {Dandee Designs}

DIY Heart Tea bag and heart sugar cubes (red food coloring painted on the sugar)
Via {Funkytime}

LOVE banner with sheet music paper and glitter, what's not to LOVE??
via {Little Birdie Secrets}

If only I knew how to crochet, these are just too adorable!
via {A Crafty House}

DIY cake stand, SO cute!!! via {Say Yes to Hoboken}

DIY felt coffee cozies (perfect for a friend)
via {The purl bee}

Felt Candy heart pouch via {The purl bee}

Mailboxes for love notes via {The Anderson Crew}



Happy Crafting!
Until next time...{Lynnae}

Paper Coterie FREE $30 credit

This is one FREE $30 credit you don't want to go to waste! How Does She is a great blog I follow and I was so excited to see their post on Saturday that they are teaming up with Paper Coterie and giving away a FREE $30 credit to EVERYONE towards any product!!! They have the cutest journals, photobooks, memory boxes and more. They did this a few months back and that is how I got this cute book...

So head over to How Does She to get the promotion code here. This would be a great Valentine gift for your love! This expires on February 17th so make sure you head over there soon!

Until next time...
Lynnae

Crafting for Valentine's Day

It's February already, the month of LOVE, the month to do fun crafts and make sweet treats for the ones we love. Valentine's Day isn't one of my favorite holidays but I do enjoy it for what it is and of course having two little ones who love to celebrate any holiday make it that much more fun. This past week I made a few little "V" day banners after some inspiration I received in the form of a gift from my sweet friend Vanessa. She made me this cute banner.

{don't mind the pinecone my son picked up from his walk the other day}

 After an hour of cutting over 50 of these felt circles

I made a cute felt flower ball...

Taelor wanted a banner for her bed so of course we made one

And how could I not make one for Ethan too...



It's fun to decorate for a holiday even if it's just a little banner to brighten up a room and to see a smile on your child's face when it's done.

Happy Love month!

Until next time...

Lynnae