Fizzy Fun: A Cake Made With Soda

May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
chocolate layer cake

A whole new spin on cake flavors. Just mix in your favorite soda!

So simple and so many different options. Picture all the boxed cake flavors and all the different types of soda. Now imagine all the pairing options available when you make this easy cake. You can even use diet soda, just to knock off a few calories! Soda Cake This recipe really is as simple as buying a box of cake mix and a flavor of soda. You can even create a layered cake using 2 or more varieties. Ingredients: 1 box of cake mix 1 can of any flavor of soda Directions: Mix ... Continue Reading

Home & Food

Best Memorial Day Recipe – BLT Club Pasta Salad

Best Memorial Day recipe

A Memorial Day side-dish that can even be a main course!

Memorial Day is coming up soon. Are you hosting a party or heading out to a family event?  Memorial Day is a time for cookouts and barbecues with friends.   To some, Memorial Day is all about the meat on the grill.  For me, when I hear Memorial Day, I think of pasta salads. My best Memorial Day ... Continue Reading

Style & Beauty

We’ve Got You Covered: 4 Cute, Classy Cover-Ups for Summer

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Four modern ways to cover up – at the pool or the beach.

As a kid did your mom tuck you into a terry-cloth robe or mini-jacket after swimming?  That was your cover-up and you probably hated it.  Well, those days are over.  Now, you can find a cover-up that is luxurious or economical, full coverage or see-through.  No matter your style or budget, you ... Continue Reading

Parenting

5 Free Elementary Homeschooling Resources for the Summer

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5 great ways to keep your child learning and engaged this summer.

With the traditional school year ending soon, your kids are probably ready to take a break from schoolwork for the summer. Actually, the summer can be the perfect time to brush up on some skills or let your child grow in subjects they are particularly interested in learning more about. Families can ... Continue Reading

Relationships

Fighting Fair: 5 Tips For Healthier Arguments

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Five ways to fight fair – no matter who you’re arguing with.

Disagreements are an unavoidable part of life. No matter how much we try, we just can't get along with everyone all the time. What we can do, however, is change our reactions and our approach to navigating these difficult moments. Naturally, how we fight with our spouse will differ from how we argue ... Continue Reading

Tech & Work

Direct Sales: Why It Works For So Many Moms

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Things to look for before joining a direct sales company.

Today's moms are choosing more frequently to work from home. They opt to stay home to raise the kids but are still looking for something they can do part-time to contribute income to their families. I know the feeling. It happened to me when my first son was born in 2000. I turned to direct sales to ... Continue Reading

Health

3 Reasons Your Workout May Not Be Working

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Shake up your workout routine with these three ideas for getting even more fit.

The months between January and June are the most common times for people to hit the gym and get fit.  Whether it's part of a resolution for the new year, or the desire to look good in a swimsuit, you are probably hitting the pavement or gym more than before. Go you!  So why are you not seeing the ... Continue Reading

Travel

Don’t Miss Disney World: 15 Must-Dos in The Most Magical Place on Earth

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Discover the must-see sights, rides, and restaurants when traveling to Disney World in Orlando.

Headed on a family trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Disney World is that once-in-a-lifetime family destination, where even mom and dad get to be a kid again. Where else can you have a mad tea party with Alice in Wonderland, set off on a Jungle Cruise, and eat breakfast with Winnie the Pooh ... Continue Reading

The World

Divorces, Affairs and Babies: Catching Up on Hollywood’s Hottest Gossip

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Check out the latest in Hollywood gossip this February.

It's hard to believe that it's the first week of February but, somehow, our favorite celebrities have already managed to create what feels like a year's worth of drama. Feeling out of the loop?  Here's a recap of some of the hottest stories right now. Justin Bieber Had an Affair with ... Continue Reading