Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Little This Little That

I just had an epiphany at Target & I decided I needed one!
I am happy to report I bought my first BRITA :)


I got the "Slim" as I have to fight for space with Gabe's two-gallons of milk taking up all the room in the fridge.  Seattle tap water is amaaaazing, but our freezer doesn't make ice and we have the stupid cubed ice we freeze and have to pop out when we need it.  Worst thing about living in a townhouse, is the ICE!!  So, this has been so convenient to have chilled water on demand.

Now the good with the bad ....
We are on a cake-eating-train-that-must-slow-down 
from the rate we are going!!!


For Valentines Day, I surprised hubby with a red velvet cake.  YUMMERS.

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Then, he demanded I make another one (as we devoured the first one), 
so I happily whipped up the classic yellow cake with chocolate icing.  

I grew up with mom making this cake for us as kids, yes, it brings back pure joy.  It's the ONE treat I never caught flack for eating as a kid, in fact it was encouraged by mom -- even for breakfast!  This was our little secret before school and dad might be finding out for the first time as he reads this post :) !!!

Which leads to me carrying on the tradition and I "get" to eat it for breakfast in the Smith household.  Why break a tradition now?!?!  

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THEN, oh yes, Gabe asked that I make the confetti cake.
Hey now, they were on sale, so I stocked up!

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Now, I am caked out, thank goodness.  But, I think it's because the vanilla frosting and confetti cake is just so-so for me.  I choose my calories wisely, and I will stick to the red velvet and yellow cake next time around!  


Thank goodness for crossfit and the fact that I'm active, haha!!!!


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37 comments:

  1. MateyaFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Oh gosh I love me some Funfetti cake! It's a good thing my husband doesn't like sweets because I would be baking all the time if he did!

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  2. "The Mrs."February 23, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    We love yellow cake with choc. icing...it's our favorite around here! ;)

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  3. KatieFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    The cookies made out of Funfetti mix are the BEST! I used to devour them weekly before I went gluten free. My hubby & his friends still request them OFTEN though! Talk about trying of my will power!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    hahahahha. ummm this makes me SO happy. cake is my life. well...not really, but you understand :) funny you mention cake for breakfast, bc although i USUALLY eat a nutritious breakfast, this morning i had a lemon raspberry bundt cake with the most cream cheese icing everrrrr!!

    yay for being active and enjoying LIFE!! :)

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  5. CaitrinFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Funfetti cake is my favorite!!! And that red velvet cake had my mouth watering!

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  6. NatashaFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    oh cake i can never say no--glad to know i am not the only one... yellow with chocolate OR strawberry are my favs--great post ym dear.... now i am uber hungry!

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  7. BrandiFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    That red velvet looks delish!! CAKE..YUMMY!!!!!!!

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  8. NeelyFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    mmmmmm cake

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  9. Carol {Everyday Delights}February 23, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Ohhh I love red velvet cake!! Well, all cakes!

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  10. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Confetti/Funfetti cakes are the best....just perfect!!

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  11. KellyFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I LOVE FUNFETTI CAKE!! It's all I ever want on my birthday. And confession? I make it just to eat the batter..oops. But that yellow cake looks delicious!

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  12. AshleyFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I want some cake now that you mention it.

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  13. MelissaFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Those are seriously my 3 favorite cakes! I am soooo hungry now! =)

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  14. CarolineFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I am coming over for some cake. See you in a bit!

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  15. LWLHFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Yummmm you just made me sooo hungry

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  16. FrancesFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    we just bought a Brita recently too, best purchase ever!!

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  17. BethFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    We like our Brita pitcher - of course, I don't always remember to fill it, so I'm still often stuck with tap water. Although our freezer in our townhouse makes ice on its own, so, we're lucky that way.

    And the truth? I don't like cake! I know, I'm weird. But give me something salty any time.

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  18. Mariel CollinsFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    YUMMY I love red velvet!!

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  19. Amanda @ New AdventuresFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    We love our Brita filter! And this post really made me want to make cake :)

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  20. JenFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    It is a good thing I do not have cake mix because I would be baking a cake RIGHT NOW. Yummmmm

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  21. LieslFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I LOVE red velvet cake and Pillsbury confetti cake and frosting...YUM!!!

    Liesl :)

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  22. Lindsay @ la vita dolceFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    confetti cake is the best!!! :)

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  23. Tickled Pink MandyFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Funfetti is our go-to cake! Love it!

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  24. LeslieFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I am dying for some cake now!! yumm!!
    and you will LOVE your brita!

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  25. KatieFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I am a confetti cake QUEEN! Have you ever had it as a cake ball...frozen? Pure Heaven! I linked my recipe in case you haven't ;)

    http://katielately1.blogspot.com/2010/12/cake-balls.html

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Cake for breakfast- yay! Go for it!

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  27. CandaceFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Mmmmm Cake! We love our Brita! Good investment:)

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  28. Sierra February 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    umm you are making me super hungry with all of that cake girlie! btw love Brita, it's awesome! BK will only drink water this way. :)

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  29. prince snow farmFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I LOVE our Brita. We all have BPA free Nalgene bottles, and the kids and hubs and I all take oneto school. It is healthy, and no more plastic water bottles. Fab!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    oh yummy that cake!

    Missy
    Blending Style, Celebs and Fashion
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  31. defining amyFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    i LOVE red velvet cake. yummmmm.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    AND now I have a craving for cake. LOL :)

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  33. Pamela MFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Yummmm - you made me crave cake now!! Also - adorable pups you have!!

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  34. Jenny DBFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I made Confetti cake for Joe's bday this past weekend - AMAZING! And I don't even like cake... except confetti cake, who doesn't??

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  35. MeganFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    YUM! All that cake sounds delicious! My favorite is the yellow cake with chocolate frosting! YUM!!

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  36. LMarch 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I think I just caught your "cake fever"! Looking at these pictures seriously makes me want to go bake! So yummy!!

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  37. GaylenMarch 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Yummmmm

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