Almost like a Cinnabon

I remember the first time I smell a Cinnabon. I had just moved to San Diego with my husband and we were in the shopping mall at El Cajon, California and I rounded the corner to what surely must be one of the sweetest smells in the whole entire world. When you pass a Cinnabon store, it is very hard to resist eating at least one. Unfortunately, I have not seen a Cinnabon since moving to North Carolina. But, I did find this recipe online so I can create my own at home. For this recipe, you will need granulated … Continue reading

Homemade Dog Treats

If you happen to browse the Pets section of the Forums here at Families.com, you will find a great recipe from our Community Coordinator Lisa (AKA cocotbo) for Thor’s Treats. Go check it out! This handsome fellow is Lisa’s Thor. I love baking treats for the pups, and I love that Lisa’s recipe is totally people-friendly too! (If you’ve got a hankerin’ to split a biscuit with your puppies, you don’t have to worry about any sketchy ingredients! I’ve never quite been brave enough to sample store-bought treats once I’ve looked at the ingredients.) If your pups (or you!) have … Continue reading