Cake in a Jar

So ill be honest, I don't know where I was, or what I was doing when I heard of cake in a jar, but it sounded pretty darn awesome and inventive! It also sounded like an easy and perfect gift to put in the rooms of the single soldiers for redeployment! Anyhow, almost immediately after hearing about cake in a jar, I googled it. I found lots of recipes, but the one at Loving a Soldier, Living the Life (Army Wife Network) seemed to be the one for me.

I purchased jars at a little German grocery store.

Washed them. and boiled them.

I did not really know how to boil jars, so I googled that too.

Then here is the best part of the recipe.

Mr. Dough boy

The recipe is a cake box recipe! Prepare as directed. Fill the jars half way.

Bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes.

Ta-da!

Oh! I forgot to  mention!

I invited Betty and Duncan over to see how they do in the jar!

So far, so good!

Friday MilSpouse Fill-In



1. It’s now June (woot!)… what plans do you have for the summer?

Work, Work, R&R and more Work =)
2. What is your favorite summer memory as a kid?
Going to the lake with my Mom and brother. We'd take a picnic and just go out there and hike, fish and roast hot dogs.
3. If wild animals could be made pets without fear of them ever being dangerous, what kind of exotic animal would you want as a pet?
Not really an animal type person.
4. Is there anything about deployments that you do like? submitted by The Thrifty Military Wife
I like that it is easier for me to save money.


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From Saturday and Sunday

Just wanted to share alittle from my Saturday and Sunday shoots.

This Mil-Spouse was celebrating her 9 year wedding anniversary.

This Mil-Spouse is expecting her first baby here in a few weeks.

From starting a military family to celebrating many years as a military family,

it was neat to have these two shoots the same weekend.