These tender, fall-flavored Pumpkin Spice Scones are easy to make and are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea this autumn. I love the Petite Vanilla Scones from Starbucks so much that I had to learn to make them – recipe here. For autumn, I wanted to give these scones a seasonal update. These […]
Guide to Spending a Fall Weekend in Dallas, Texas
A look at what to do and see when spending a fall weekend in and around Dallas, Texas. As the weather starts to cool off during the fall months it’s the perfect time to visit the Dallas, Texas area. We recently spent a weekend in Dallas experiencing Autumn at the Arboretum, taking in a Seattle […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies
Soft and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip sandwich cookies stuffed with cream cheese frosting are a must-try this fall! Every fall there is a great debate about adding pumpkin to everything. I am always pro-pumpkin! I love pumpkin everything during the fall and I am not ashamed to admit it! Chocolate chip cookies are one of […]
Guide to Visiting San Gimignano, Italy
Everything you need to know about visiting the Tuscan Italian city of San Gimignano. The city of towers, San Gimignano, is located in Tuscany about 25 miles north of Siena, Italy, and 25 miles south of Florence, Italy. San Gimignano is a perfect day trip from either location or a great place to stop on […]
S’mores Pop Tarts
These S’mores Pop Tarts are delicious and made using easy homemade pastry dough, marshmallows, and chocolate.
Tips for Visiting Colorado Bend State Park in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Colorado Bend State Park northwest of Austin, Texas. Colorado Bend State Park offers unspoiled wilderness just two hours northwest of Austin, Texas. Gorman Falls, a living waterfall, is located at the park and is gorgeous to see! The state park is a great place to cool off […]
Lemon Blueberry Poke Cupcakes
These Lemon Blueberry Poke Cupcakes are easy to make using a boxed cake mix combined with homemade lemon blueberry sauce and homemade whipped topping. These cupcakes are beyond amazing! My whole family devoured these cupcakes; even my daughter who is not a huge fan of lemon loved them. If you are looking for an easy […]
Where to Stay in Lisbon: Hotel Convento do Salvador
A look at the beautiful Hotel Convento do Salvador and why you should consider staying here the next time you visit Lisbon, Portugal. On our last trip to Lisbon, Portugal we stayed at the Hotel Convento do Salvador. We absolutely loved this eco-friendly hotel that is a former convent. It is conveniently located in the […]
Cake Batter Ice Cream
This delicious Cake Batter Ice Cream is easy to make and tastes just like cake batter that you used to lick out of the bowl when you were a child. Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means […]
Raspberry Crumble Bars
These Raspberry Crumble Bars combine the tart flavors of raspberries with a buttery base and delicious crumble topping. Making these rich buttery raspberry-filled bars takes very little time and only a few ingredients. One thing I love about summer is all of us fresh fruit available. And fruit desserts during the summer are a family […]