Welcome to another round of Marvelous in my Monday hosted by the beautiful Katie at one of my favorite blogs, healthydivaeats.com. My Monday is definitely Marvelous this week….I work today and a half day tomorrow and then lots of fun to look forward to the rest of the week.
A marvelous weekend was had with Landen’s first gymnastics meet and a Thanksgiving celebration. Here’s some highlights from the weekend…..
So proud of Landen! He did a fabulous job at his first meet!
Landen with his coach and teammate after the meet.
Madelyn cuddling with my brother and sister-in-law’s new puppy, Marla.
My marvelous Thanksgiving dinner. If I had to choose a last meal this would be it! That cranberry sauce is the one from TJ’s and I really liked it. The sweet potato dish is what I brought and I will post the recipe tomorrow. My mom did a fabulous job on everything, as usual!
A marvelous recipe today….my grandma’s famous Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares {a true Thanksgiving tradition for my family}.
Definitely not healthy, but Marvelous FOR SURE!
- *For the crust*
- 1 box of yellow cake mix, 1 cup reserved
- 1 egg
- ½ cup butter, melted
- *For the filling*
- 3 cups (1 lb. 14 ozs.) Libby’s pumpkin pie mix (this is not the same as canned pumpkin puree)
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cups milk (I used skim milk.)
- *For the topping*
- 1 cup reserved cake mix
- ¼ cup sugar (I used brown sugar.)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the ingredients for the crust and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Combine the ingredients for the filling and pour over the crust.
- Combine the ingredients for the topping and sprinkle over crust.
- Bake at 350F for 45 to 50 mins.
If you’re not worried about splurging a little this Thanksgiving; these are a MUST make!
Something to think about…..
What is something marvelous in your Monday?
Are you planning to splurge on Thanksgiving or be super good?
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving Day dessert?
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Those pumpkin bars sound amazing! No plans for splurging or being good on Thanksgiving yet but probably just going to go with what I feel like! It’s usually hard for me to splurge too much because a lot of the typical “splurge” foods will have gluten. I might just have to bring my own Paleo dessert
Danielle @ clean food creative fitness Marvelous in My Monday
Good plan!
It looks like you had a fabulous weekend! That puppy is adorable!
Those pumpkin bars look so delicious. I will definitely be splurging this Thanksgiving, though it will be different this year since I am now vegetarian and cannot partake in eating all of the dishes. But don’t worry, I’ll be JUST FINE!
I am looking forward to trying pumpkin pie again for the first time in years. I never liked it before, but since adapting a healthier diet, my taste buds have majorly changed. I have a feeling I’m going to like it this time!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl The Triple B: Black Bean Burgers
I have a feeling you will love the pumpkin pie!
ooooooh my goodness i need to try that dessert. it looks fabulous, seriously.
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear So close
It’s marvelous to know that I only have a three-day work week! The pictures of your kids are adorable, by the way.
Thanks, Michelle! I’m with you on the shortened work week!
It does look like you had a great weekend. I loved watching gymnastics in the Summer Olympics, and now you have your own little Olympian on your hands!
And that puppy dog is adorable. Love the name.
That last meal would be pretty good. That cranberry sauce looks amazing. I think I’m going to need to make a homemade version!
I’m going to be super good for Thanksgiving, mainly because I’m allergic to everything at the dinner table. Ha. I’ll be bringing my own food in tupperware. Probably some chicken, veggies, fruit, etc.
Happy Monday!!
Eating 4 Balance Marvelous in my Monday #2 (11/19/12)
Sometimes allergies have a positive….at least you don’t have to worry about eating too much, like I did!
What a little cutie you have on your hands. Once he becomes an olympian, I hope he remembers me & the goodies I sent y’all
Ha Ha!
Jessie Tangent Tuesday
Thanks, Jessie! Haha!
Ohhh those pumpkin pie squares look delicious!! I might have to make those.
I love seeing recipes written out by mothers and grandmothers. They always had the neatest handwriting… and you can tell that recipe has been made many times, that’s when you know they will taste the best!
Erin Lupus Treatments and Medications
I agree, that’s why I just had to include a picture!