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72 Incredible Ways to Celebrate Spring

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May 5, 2017

Surprise! I usually only give you guys a couple posts a week. But this week, we’re celebrating Spring in the Social Fabric community so I just had to share all the amazing blog posts that will give you inspiration on how to celebrate Spring in your home.

Below you will find the best Spring-themed posts from many of our outstanding members here in the Social Fabric community. I know that you will enjoy them and hope that you can create some new spring memories for yourself and the ones you love.

#SOFABSPRING

SPRING DESSERT RECIPESIced Lemon Poppyseed pound cake slice on a plate

Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake by Mostly Homemade Mom

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups by Food N Focus

Slice of Spring Cake A Sweet Potato pie

Mousse and Cookie Jars by Herbivore Cucina

Easy Flower Basket Birthday Cake by Savoring The Good

Grandma’s Orange Cream Ice Box Pie by The Kitchen Whisperer

My Chocolate Eclair Pie and Spring Centerpiece by An Alli EventCupcakes topped with pastel easter egg candies

Pineapple Carrot Cake Cupcakes by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Dunkaroos Dip by Stress Baking

Mini Crustless Lemon Meringue Pie by My Big Fat Happy Life

Chocolate Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake by Busy Creating Memories

HOMEMADE CUPCAKE BOUQUET WITH STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING {RECIPE & CRAFT} by A Million Moments

SPRING DRINK RECIPES

Glass of rhubarb iced tea

Rhubarb Iced Tea Recipe by Savoring The Good

The Carrot Clementine Pineapple Punch by Adriana’s Best Recipes

Strawberry Chia Agua Fresca by Adriana’s Best Recipes

Champagne flutes of berry mimosa

Berry Mimosas by Certified Pastry Aficionado

Cherry Rum Punch by Mom on the Side

Strawberry Rhubarb Infused Vodka Recipe by Savoring The Good

Simply Healthy Blackberry Lemonade Smoothie by The House of Healthy

Cool Off With These 4 Drink Recipes by Lily The Wandering Gypsy

MEADOW TEA – PA DUTCH ICED MINT TEA by Crafty Cooking Mama

SPRING RECIPES

Black berry lime napoleon with whole blackberries

Blackberry Lime Napoleon Recipe by Kitchen Concoctions

Cinco de Mayo Bar Cart by Happy Family Blog

A Kumquat Papaya Gooseberry Salad by Adriana’s Best Recipes

Rustic Ham, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart by The Chef Next Door

Ham, Brie and Apple Sliders by Savoring The Good

2 Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream Bread by Sweet Sensations

Copycat Starbucks Mini Lemon Loaves by Moore or Less Cooking

Puff Pastry Baskets with Creamy Lemon Filling by Hostess At Heart

Pan-Poached Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce by The Every Kitchen

Banana Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping by A Sprinkle of Joy

Spring Vegetable Pizza by Culinary Ginger

Watermelon Arugula Salad by Just is a Four Letter Word

SPRING CRAFTSMake your own unicorn kinetic sand

DIY Unicorn Kinetic Sand by MamaPlusOne

Pipe Cleaner Flowers by Inspiring Momma

DIY Temporary Easter Tattoos by Revel and Glitter

Spring Crafts For Kids Thumbprint Art Painted Flower Pots by Mom Always Finds Out

Paper Plate Bird by It Happens in a Blink

Hanging Flower Vases by Bullock’s Buzz

DIY “Let Love Bloom” Seed Bomb Wedding Favors by A Bride On A Budget

DIY Paper Pinwheels by Ava’s Alphabet

DIY Natural Bleach Alternative by The Lady Prefers 2 Save

Mother’s Day Scrapbook for a Special Aunt by Our Potluck Family

Butterfly Footprint Tea Towel Mother’s Day Craft by Beyond Mommying

DIY Dog Crate Organizer by Diana Rambles

SPRING PARTIESCollection of various springtime decorations

Backyard Burger Party by Creative Designs by Toni

SPRING ACTIVITIES

Printable Spring Scavenger Hunt by Wondermom Wannabe

How to Spend Quality Time with Your Pups this Spring by A Paper Arrow
50 essential outdoor spring activities from To & Fro

SPRING HOME DECORWreath made of dark sticks, white flowers and a burlap bow

Monogrammed Tulip Wreath with Burlap Bow by Curly Crafty Mom

DIY Floral Spring Wreath by wife in progress

Brunch centerpiece with free spring printable download by Our Mini Family

DIY Butterfly Wreath by Gina Michele

Upcycled Vintage Coffee Pot Planters by Ginger Casa

Painted Terra Cotta Pots for Succulents by The Real Girl’s Realm

Rustic Burlap and Hydrangea Wreath by Little Mama Jama

A Pink & Green Floral Spring Tablescape by Charleston Crafted

How to Get Your Patio Ready for Spring by A Cowboy’s Life

Welcome Spring printable by Keeping Life Sane

Spring Printable by Try it – Like it

‘Unending Love Amazing Grace’ printable art by Neat House. Sweet Home™

SPRING BEAUTY AND FASHION

Holding an orange blossom bath bomb

DIY Orange Blossom Bath Bombs by Southern Mom Loves

Spring Sandals Under $100 by Styled by Becca

Colorful Striped Dress for Spring by A Sequin Love Affair

SPRING GARDENINGEasy Planting tips

How to Plant a Beautiful Planter For Your Porch, Patio, Garden by Ever After in the Woods

How to Grow Your Own Cotton by Little Sprouts Learning

MORE SPRING INSPIRATION

Spring Bucket List


PRINTABLE FAMILY SPRING BUCKET LIST by The Dating Divas
25 Ways to Have a Spring Refresh by Tamara (Like) Camera

50 Tips & Ideas for Spring Photography by The Dating Divas

STOP THE CLUTTER: 101 THINGS YOU CAN GET RID OF TODAY by Neat House. Sweet Home™

Track Your Way to Save Money, Pay off Debt, and Stay Hydrated by Where My Soul Belongs

7 Ways to Spring Forward And Find Motivation This Month by The MamaZone

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Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m an accountant by day, risk-taking baker and food enthusiast by night. Come join me as I share my favorite recipes and test out new ones along the way!

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a stack of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and individual cookies on a sheet pan with chocolate chips around them and a stack of pumpkins in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

shortcut apple strudel on a marble serving platter cut down the middle to expose the apple center with vanilla ice cream on top and a fork in the foreground

Shortcut Apple Strudel

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

two stacked Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins and one muffin cut in half next to it and a pan of cinnamon chocolate muffins, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

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Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

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Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule

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Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

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Strawberry Brioche Buns

 

There’s something whimsical about a dessert that There’s something whimsical about a dessert that looks like you’ve painted it in black and white, classic, bold, but full of surprises.

When I first created these Black & White Cake Pops, I was playing around with leftover cake crumbs and two glazes (dark chocolate + white chocolate). 

The result? Elegant, crunchy on the outside, cake-soaked inside, with that satisfying first bite where the two tones meet.

They’re the perfect party treat, a nostalgic twist, or just a fun way to make ordinary cake pops feel extraordinary.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/black-white-cake-pops/
Some of my favorite memories start with the smell Some of my favorite memories start with the smell of coffee swirling through a chilly morning. This Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew was born from one of those mornings, when I had leftover pumpkin cream and too much cold brew not to pair them together.

This isn’t just a seasonal drink, it’s that edgy, cozy twist you crave when autumn meets caffeine: chilled cold brew topped with airy pumpkin-spiced cream that slowly melts in and mingles with every sip. It’s smooth, spiced, and addictive in the best way.

Would you take yours extra creamy or light and dreamy?

Comment COLD BREW and I'll send you  a recipe

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I’ll never forget the first time I bit into a ca I’ll never forget the first time I bit into a cake that tasted like summer itself: the sun-warmed sweetness of strawberries, carried into every crumb. That memory stayed with me until I decided to capture it in cake form.

This Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake starts with macerating strawberries so their juices deepen, roasting them to intensify flavor, then folding them into a tender, buttery bundt cake that’s bursting with berry brightness. Every slice is soft, moist, and dotted with those roasted ruby surprises.

Comment STRAWBERRY and i'll send you a recipe?

#berrybundtcake 
#roastedstrawberrycake #bundtcakerecipe #summerberries #strawberrydessert #berrybundtcake
The first time I tasted chocolate raspberry mousse The first time I tasted chocolate raspberry mousse, I was at a small café on a rainy afternoon overseas. A spoonful felt like velvet, silky chocolate dancing with tart raspberry, so light it dissolved in your mouth. That memory haunted me until I made it myself.

This Chocolate Raspberry Mousse is my tribute to that moment. Rich dark chocolate, whipped light as air, with a swirl of bright raspberries cutting through the sweetness. Elegant, indulgent, yet surprisingly approachable.

It’s the kind of dessert that feels special, but doesn’t require hours or dozens of ingredients. Sometimes, the most unforgettable dishes are the simplest.

Would you dig into it plain or top it with fresh raspberries & whipped cream?

Comment or DM with a “MOUSSE” and I'll send you a recipe.
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It all started on a cozy fall evening. I was cravi It all started on a cozy fall evening. I was craving pie + cheesecake, and I couldn’t decide which to make. So I thought: Why not both?

That’s how these Chocolate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars came to be. A buttery pecan pie layer rich with toasted pecans and deep caramel, sandwiched over creamy cheesecake, drizzled with chocolate, all baked into a bar you can slice and serve.

Every bite hits: the nutty crunch, the silky cheesecake center, the chocolate swirl that ties it all together. It’s indulgence without the fuss of flipping pies or cutting perfect slices.

Comment “BARS”  and I sent you the link to the recipe. 

#chocolatepecan #piecheesecakebars #dessertbars #pecanpie #cheesecakelove

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