Shopaholic in Alabama

Have you ever had a Popcorn Cake?  They are so easy to prepare, and are a huge hit! For your next party or gathering, you might want to consider making one - especially if any children will be in attendance. A popcorn cake also looks beautiful on a serving platter and the colors can be changed to celebrate the various seasons or holidays!  I originally found the idea on Pinterest and knew I had to try it! I made the cake pictured above for a family gathering and it was a smashing success! Don't worry - I have all the instructions for you so you can make your own Popcorn Cake!  Ingredients: (2) Bags of Microwave Popcorn (2) Cups M&M's (1.5) Cups Broken Pretzel Sticks (not crushed, I broke mine in half) (1) Stick of Butter (8) Cups of Mini Marshmallows (1) Bundt pan, spray with Pam or cooking spray before beginning Instructions: (1) Pop both bags of popcorn according to directions. Be sure to remove any kernels that didn't pop (no one wants an em...

In a move surprising to my family and close friends, I have embraced my "crafty" side. Note that I never even knew I had a crafty side...I've always been one of those people who couldn't design a room, couldn't arrange a vase of flowers, etc. Now if you asked me how to help you fund those same purchases, that I could do. I can help you write the business plan to open your design business, but I can't design my own bedroom. Go figure. A few days ago, I decided I was going to try for a Coastal Christmas decorating theme. Of course this is a wee bit of a problem, as I don't have any coastal holiday decor. So with limited resources here at the beach (read: no Hobby Lobby, Michael's, etc locally - just Target and Wal-Mart), I had to get creative. I went to the local souvenir store and bought a bunch of starfish and sand dollars - and have started decorating them.  Glitter, Swarovski crystals, a hot glue gun - they are all my new BFF's for this pro...

Source: weheartit.com via Lori on Pinterest Happy Hump Day! I'm still home sick but I have a new obsession to keep me occupied: Pinterest. Oh my goodness, I could stay on Pinterest for hours. Why didn't you guys warn me?  I'm still learning the lay of the land though - I just got started yesterday, so cut me some slack if I'm using the wrong language, etiquette, etc. Please feel free to follow me at: shopaholicinal or by using my email address: lori.driver@hotmail.com. I'd love to see your pins as well!  Have a great day!  Source: Uploaded by user via Lori on Pinterest