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Lemon Lavender Cupcakes (Just like Magnolia Bakery)

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September 21, 2017 By Autumn Rose Reo 44 Comments

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Wish you could take a little bit of Magnolia home with you? With this copycat recipe for their signature Lemon Lavender Cupcakes you can!

A trip to Magnolia Market in Waco is like a checking off the ideal bucket list: a place for the perfect farm house decor, a destination for just enjoying the simple things with friends among the green space, and of course, a taste for the bestest cupcakes (like lemon lavender ones) from Magnolia Bakery.

Magnolia Cupakes


There’s a reason that thousands of people stand in line just for the chance to order and bite into a few delectable treats and walk through Joanna’s sweet design. While we were there we ordered one of each and we’re lucky to get the last lemon lavender cupcake left. 

Magnolia Cupakes

And each bite was absolutely perfect. 

Like each and every bite was better the one before it and you just kept wanting more as you glanced around panorama style at the Pinterest-perfect place they’ve built. 

When we returned from our one-day journey, we yearned for a little piece of Magnolia Market to have with us all the time. So we planted our own piece of gardening heaven complete with lavender in our own little wine barrel and have enjoyed it all summer-long. 

Magnolia-Herb-Garden (40 of 18)

And we also yearned for that lavender cupcake. 

So of course, with lots of lavender, logically I had a hundred reasons to make my own.

Unfortunately I had one BIG one that kept me from cranking them out…the recipe. 

Magnolia Cupakes

And while we all feel like Chip and Jo are our besties (and should be), she isn’t about to share that recipe (at least not yet.) 

So I had to take matters into my own hands and make up my own. 

Magnolia Cupakes

After a few different tries having to slave over cupcake batter and icing recipes (and an education on all things lavender), I came up with what I think is a good reproduction. So much so that we even found the cupcake wrappers to put them in. While my icing skills still could have a little more practice, I was able to shoot a few photos before quickly gobbling these up. 

Magnolia Cupakes

And it was a good gobble. 

It’s like sunshine, cream, summer goodness – in a cute little round package. 

However, there’s always harvesting that lavender to enjoy this cupcake well after autumn and winter has set in. 

So if you get a chance to go to Magnolia especially during this, go. If you can’t, this recipe might help you cope until you do (or make it a lot more fun to watch them on TV.) 

 

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Lemon Lavender Cupcake (Copycat Magnolia Bakery)


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There’s nothing like this lemon lavender cupcake to make you and your mouth happy (just like a trip to Magnolia.)


Ingredients

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Batter

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp edible lavender, dried (Make sure it’s edible. I love this one!)
  • 1 1/3 cups flour (preferably cake)
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract

Instructions

For batter

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a processor/blender, combine milk and lavender and pulse until blended. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine dry batter ingredients (except sugar) until blended. Set aside.
  4. With mixer, combine butter and sugar until fluffy. Blend honey, then eggs, one at a time and lastly add vanilla and lemon. Slowly combine both wet and dry ingredients together, folding in the lavender mixture last, dispersing in the mixture.
  5. Pour into cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full. Back for 15 – 18 minutes until golden. Remove and allow to cool.

For Frosting

  1. Add butter and sugar together in a stand mixer, adding cream slowly until smooth.
  2. Then beat on high for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add lemon and beat again for another 1 minute to blend.
  4. Spread on cupcakes or use a piping bag to complete the charm.

Notes

  • Add lavender or lemon zest to the top of the icing for an added treat!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 432
  • Sugar: 38
  • Sodium: 123
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 16
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 49
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 96

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Comments

  1. robin rue says

    October 23, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Oooh, I thought you meant the Magnolia’s in NYC….but I am sure these are just as yummy! Can’t wait to make them 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jeni Hawkins says

    October 23, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    I’ve never had anything with lavender – but if it’s mixed lemon, I’m totally sold! Plus, who doesn’t love a great cupcake!?

    Reply
  3. Jeanette says

    October 23, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    The cupcakes look AH-Mazing! I am a huge lemon fan so these are right up my alley! I have never tried putting in lavender in anything! I need to try this!

    Reply
  4. Dawn Lopez says

    October 23, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Lavender seems to be a popular flavor these days. I see it listed as an ingredient more often when I’m looking for a recipe. I love lemon and I do like to try new combos in the kitchen so I’ll have to try these cupcakes.

    Reply
  5. Connie says

    October 23, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Oh my goodness. These sound divine.

    Reply
  6. Kristi says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    Ohhhh YUM! These sounds delicious, sort of like a secret recipe when we can do a copy cat one.

    Reply
    • Corena says

      March 5, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      I’m so glad to get a recipe….don’t know what it is but the lemon lavender cupcake is addictive…is lavender a type of drug msybe… natural

      Reply
  7. reesa says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    These must be so delicious! Can you believe I have never been to Magnolia?

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    Lemon and lavender smell so good! I have never had them in a baked good together though. I bet they are refreshing.

    Reply
  9. Claudia Krusch says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I love trying copy cat recipes. I will have to add this to my bake list for this weekend. They look so delicious.

    Reply
  10. Cathi Crismon says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    I want a lemon lavender cupcake now. I need one! I have got to find a Magnolia Bakery near me. Oh yes!

    Reply
  11. Liz Mays says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Oh, what a treat! I think I’d like Magnolia Bakery a lot. The cupcakes are sounding really good!

    Reply
  12. Vanessa Delia says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    It sounds like I either need to hit up your house or this Magnolia Bakery. These cupcakes look AND sound divine. They’re like the perfect fairytale cupcake!

    Reply
  13. Kathy says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    Yum, those look so good! I need to make some of these. I love this flavor!

    Reply
  14. Briane says

    October 23, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    Magnolia is my absolute fav cupcake! I am so trying this recipe out!

    Reply
  15. Chelley Martinka says

    October 23, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    These sound divine! I’ve never had lemon and lavender, but I’ve had vanilla and they were to die for! I can’t wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
  16. Sarah says

    October 24, 2017 at 12:36 am

    I’ve never heard of that bakery but these cupcakes sure do look amazing! I would have never thought about lavender in a cupcake but it sounds delicious.

    Reply
  17. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:15 am

    This looks really good! I will definitely try this!

    Reply
  18. Peter says

    December 30, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I’m making these cupcakes but the recipe has some problems. I figured out that the four frosting ingredients are listed in the middle of the cupcake ingredients, but the “2 teaspoons lemon” is confusing. Is that lemon extract, lemon juice, or lemon zest? I’m using lemon juice so I hope they come out okay.

    Reply
    • Anna-Marie says

      February 11, 2018 at 10:12 am

      Peter, there are some changes that could be made to this recipe which would make it so much better. However, recipes are usually written in two parts, the ingredients and then the directions. In this case the author has written the ingredients for both the batter and the frosting, and then the directions for preparing both. The recipe calls for lemon extract in both the batter and the frosting. One teaspoon lemon extract for the batter and one tablespoon lemon extract for the frosting.

      Reply
  19. Angelica says

    December 31, 2017 at 9:51 am

    When you say “lemon” as the last ingredient, is that lemon juice, lemon pulp, what do you mean exactly? Also, is it not ok to use salted butter and omit the 1/4tsp of salt?

    Thank you!

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    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      January 23, 2018 at 11:52 am

      I used extract. I’m not a fan of using salted butter when baking just because it’s hard to judge the combination when it comes together. I can always add salt if needed. My taste buds change often so I like to be able to do this part myself!

      Reply
      • Renee says

        June 14, 2018 at 6:33 am

        How many cupcakes does this recipe make?

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        • Autumn Rose Reo says

          July 10, 2018 at 7:15 pm

          A dozen – 14 cupcakes depending how much batter you want in the cupcakes (and how much icing!)

          Reply
  20. Peter says

    December 31, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    I made this recipe yesterday and it has a long way to go to be similar to the Silos cupcakes. I followed the recipe exactly. The cupcakes had good flavor but came out very dry. I cooked them for 18 minutes. The frosting has a wonderful creamy consistency (how could it not with all that butter?) but the lemon is completely overpowering. My guess is that there is an error in the recipe and it should be 1 tsp. of lemon extract instead of 1 Tbsp. Maybe it should be 1 Tbsp. lemon juice? I commented yesterday, when I was making the recipe, about the confusing use of :”lemon” in the cake part of the recipe. Half my tasters either scraped off the frosting or tossed the whole thing.

    The posts seem to have comments like “this recipe LOOKS delicious.” Has anyone else actually made this recipe?

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    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      January 23, 2018 at 11:49 am

      I hate to hear that yours didn’t work out. I was surprised mine did on my first try so I’m going to repeat to where the hitch was in your experience. I did change the teaspoon from tablespoon. I didn’t use lemon juice mostly because it might work again all the dairy. Thanks for letting me know and I’ll definitely do a do over to see if there is something I can suggest for a perfect Magnolia cupcake.

      Reply
      • Wanda Mendez says

        July 8, 2019 at 6:25 pm

        I made these cupcakes today. But i see the lavender inside when i cut the cupcake to taste it.
        Was I supposed to remove the lavender out before putting in the milk.?
        Please help.

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    • Anna-Marie says

      February 11, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Peter, I can understand why your cupcakes do not taste like Silo’s lemon lavender cupcakes and I visit Silos baking company whenever I am in Texas. Baking is very different than cooking. Baking is a science and if the right ingredients are not added in the right quantities, at the right time in the preparation of your batters your cakes, cupcakes, and pastries are not going to be the quality you would like. Think about baking as a chemistry and as such, you should always weight your ingredients as opposed to using a measuring cup. Keep in mind that one type of flour does not weight the same as another flour i.e. cake vs all purpose vs bread vs OO. You should also take into consideration whether you are using a conventional oven vs a convection oven and always use an oven thermometer to insure that when you set your oven for 350 degrees your oven is in fact 350 degrees. If you have a newer oven you can often re-calibrate your oven on your own (see your owners manual).

      As professional pastry chef, I use one of two formulas that all professional bakers use when evaluating or inventing a recipe.
      1. The lean cake formula, which is used to make dense cakes such as fruit and pound cakes. This formula calls for less sugar and more flour.

      2. The high ratio formula has more sugar than flour. In other words when you compare the amounts of sugar and flour, there should be more sugar. Cupcakes fall into the high ratio formula categories. So if when evaluating your recipes for high ratio goodies, keep the following formulas in mind.

      1. Sugar equals Flour. The sugar should weight at least the same as the flour or ideally slightly more. For example, if your recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar then you should use 1.5 cups of flour. Now this may seem confusing because the sugar looks less than the flour. However, pastry chefs never use cups (volume), they measure everything by weight. So you might consider purchasing a book on equivalents for baking (good quality books written by pastry chefs will have an equivalency table located in the back of the book) and a kitchen scale which can be picked up cheap on Amazon.

      2. Fat equals Eggs. Fat can come in any of the following forms; butter; oils; shortening; egg yolks. Keep in mind that eggs serve two purposes in baked goods, the egg white provides structure and the yolk adds moisture. In fact, egg whites can dry out your baked goods if your ratios are not correct. So if your recipe calls for 2 eggs and your cupcakes turn out dry, try substituting 1 of the eggs with three egg yolks.

      Shortening and egg yolks are the preferred ingredients for high ratio baked goods, because shortening contains emulsifiers it is much better at holding your cakes together. Butter can do the same thing, but you must insure that the butter is sufficiently aerated by creaming it. When butter is sufficiently aerated it will look pale in color and very fluffy. Eggs yolks are emulsifiers and must be added to the butter after proper aeration is achieved. You could also replace part of the butter with oil which produces a superb tender moist crumb because oil coats the protein structure far better than any other form of fat producing a moist smooth product.

      3. Liquids (which include the eggs) equals sugar. When I say liquids I am talking milk, water, juice, eggs etc. I realize that cooking oils can look like liquid, however, oil should not be confused with liquid. Oils, butter, shortening are all considered fats.

      the amount of leavening agent is also a very important consideration. Leavening agents are used to create light and fluffy cakes. Leaving agents create small bubbles in the batter. However, if you over-leaven the batter the bubbles get too big, pop, and you end up with a very dense heavy product.

      1. If your cupcakes are dry take a look at the eggs. Eggs serve two purposes in baked goods, the whites when mixed with flour are responsible for structure, while the yolks provide moisture. If your recipe calls for two eggs, try using one egg and three yolks. I promise you will not be disappointed.

      2. You should be sure to check your oven temperature. You can pick up a good oven tester cheap on Amazon.

      Both recipes (the cake & the frosting) call for far too much lemon extract and really lemon extract should be avoided. The flavor profile you’ll get from lemon juice vs. lemon extract is so completely different, When considering what to use; Lemon extract versus lemon juice, consider the fact that good pastry chef’s avoid the use of extracts with the exception of vanilla. I prefer to use fresh juices, purees, and nut flours. This insures that that the taste of the finished product will insure the palate tastes all of the flavors of the product. When using extracts you risk having one flavor overpower the others. Pure Lemon extract is very potent stuff. The ingredients are alcohol, water, and lemon oil which comes from the lemon’s peel. It lacks the tartness of the lemon which is often the preferred taste of lemon in baked goods especially the frosting that accompany the cake. For the cake I use both lemon juice and peel.

      Another question was the use of salted butter versus butter. Never use salted butter in a recipe unless it absolutely states salted butter (such as in Toll House Cookies). I also don’t suggest scrapping the salt in a recipe by using salted butter. Keep both types of butter in your staples. Unsalted butter should be used in all recipes and salted butter should be kept for things like vegetables and bread. I like to think of salted butter as table butter. It is great for corn on the cob, toast, potatoes, etc, but using it in your recipes can ruin a meal. Always salt to taste.

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        September 24, 2019 at 8:09 am

        Awesome information !

        Reply
  21. Brook says

    January 27, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    So excited to try this recipe! Sounds super delicious! I’m curious though, is the 1 cup of butter or 1/2 cup butter for the batter portion of the recipe? And when it says “2 tsp lemon” is that lemon extract? Does the 2 tsp lemon or 1 tbsp lemon extract go in the batter?

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  22. Whitney Nelson says

    March 31, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    Hi there!

    I just wanted to let you know that this recipe is phenomenal! I went to the Silos for the first time last week and have been craving some Lemon Lavender Cupcakes ever since. This recipe really does taste like it. Just a little lighter feel to the cupcake but SO good! My husband is raving!

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      April 17, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you so much! It gives me such joy to have a recipe like this that you enjoy but the feeling it makes like going to the original! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Barb says

    June 18, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    My frosting wasn’t very thick. I followed the recipe but it wasn’t thick enough to spread. I used 2 tablespoons of cream. Should there have been more? I also whipped it for 4 minutes.
    Today was my first text. I’d like to make these for my aunts 90th birthday.
    Another goofy question. Do you bake the cupcake in the tulip wrappers?

    Reply
    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      June 18, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      Happy 90th to your aunt! I didn’t have any issue with my icing, but adding more powdered sugar is always an option. I’m thinking to remake these soon since I get lots of requests. Yes the tulip wrappers act as your cupcake wrapper so just make sure your rack has room for them since they’re tall.

      Reply
  24. Michelle says

    July 8, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    These are just like the silos. I have been search for the recipe since our visit in March. I would love to have some more copy cat recipes of their cupcakes and muffins.

    Reply
    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      July 10, 2018 at 7:11 pm

      So glad you found this! I love it there so much, so I might have to work on some more:) What’s your other favorite?

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        August 6, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        The strawberry was very good also. And the chocolate.

        Reply
  25. Debbie says

    September 24, 2019 at 8:11 am

    Are these jumbo size or standard size cupcakes?

    Reply
    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      January 2, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      These cupcakes all together are big . but the cake is normal size and then the icing on top makes for a jumbo size sweetie!

      Reply
  26. Tanja Irwin says

    September 2, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    Where can I get the dried lavender? Can extract be used instead? And how much of it

    Reply
    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      April 14, 2021 at 9:17 am

      The issue is getting edible / culinary lavender – not just lavender. My favorite is from a small farm in California called Lavender Farms in Carmel Valley. You can order it here.

      Reply
  27. Kristen says

    February 20, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    Just wondered if you had recreated any of her other cupcake recipes too? 😍

    Reply
    • Autumn Rose Reo says

      April 14, 2021 at 9:15 am

      Not yet. But I keep investigating:)

      Reply
  28. Priya says

    March 22, 2021 at 8:29 am

    Made this yesterday and they turned out really well! My husband likes lighter and less dense cakes so this was light and perfect.

    I don’t have a blender so I wasn’t able to blend the milk and lavender. Instead I boiled the milk and lavender and strained out the lavender. The lavender flavor was very light compared to the lemon. Would the flavor be stronger if I had left the lavender flowers in?

    Also the icing is a bit too lemony. I think next time I will cut the lemon extract out of the icing altogether so maybe the lemon and lavender will be noticeable in the cake.

    ★★★★

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Oscar party that is! We created an Academy Award-worthy party plan anyone can host - including a menu you don’t even really need to cook and games! 

🌟 Get the free download #ontheblog for #Oscar Bingo! 

📺 Get the link to the @wfaagmt segment in Stories. 

#oscars #academyawards2023
IYKYK. #TacoTuesday And for you #keto fans, you b IYKYK. #TacoTuesday

And for you #keto fans, you better write this one down!

I’ve never heard of @jimboystacos (even though it’s been around since the 50s), but I’m so glad I have now. Errands brought me to the drive-thru at its one of 2 Texas location in #FortWorth. 

Three cars in line must mean it’s good, so I rolled up and low and behold they have #keto taco - chicken, pick, avocado, cheese and even a southwest sauce - all wrapped up with a lettuce leaf! While it wasn’t the prettiest taco it definitely was one of my faves! And since I was there, I grabbed a few others for the family to try. So. Freaking. Good.

I would say I have a new favorite especially with all its fresh ingredients, but the Keto Taco is only here until March 15. So get yours while you can 🌮 

Thanks, Jimboy for nudging me in the right direction for tacos!

#jimboytacos #dallasblogger #dfweats #fwfood #dallasinfluencers #dfwinfluencer #mamachallenge #dfwfoodie #fwfoodie
So much to love! ❤️ There’s so much I coul So much to love! ❤️ 

There’s so much I could say that I love on this special day, but at the top of the list is my son who first made me a mama! While it is Valentine’s Day, for me February is also always a reminder that it is congenital heart defect awareness month, a condition that one and 100 children are diagnosed with every year, including my son when he was born. Thankfully we had access to care that saved his life. But only 1 in 10 kids has access to healthcare to help them. 
So any time I can support CHD research and awareness, we want to give back. I am excited the @dallasjackals (actually located in #ArlingtonTx) are donating $5 dollars to @childrensheartlink with every $20 purchased! 

Get link in my stories for this special deal!

#chd #chdawareness #childrensheartlink #dallasjackals #heartbabies #chdwarrior❤️
Did you hear there are actions to make Christmas t Did you hear there are actions to make Christmas to last for the entire winter season?

I can’t believe we’re in the homestretch and there are so many things I haven’t had a chance to see and do. However, one we don’t miss is #DaystarChristmas by @daystar.

Perfectly situated near @dfwairport in HEB, this free event is open nightly 6 pm - 11 pm. While Santa has already returned to the North Pole, it’s a beautiful self-paced walkthrough where you experience:
🌟 2 million lights
🌟 Light Maze
🌟 Life-size Manager
🌟 Photo Backdrops galore

The ideal spot for photos, catching up and then heading to dinner nearby like @gladeparkstexas. 

Tip: Go later for less crowds! Bring your jacket and gloves. Be patient and enjoy the time together. 

#eulesstx #bedfordtx #viridiandfw #dfw #dallasinfluencer #dfwholiday #dallas #fortworth #mamachallenge
Go wild this holiday at the Dallas Zoo Lights pres Go wild this holiday at the Dallas Zoo Lights presented by Reliant at the @DallasZoo! 🦒 

A new Christmas activity for us to experience, this event makes the zoo sparkle with millions of lights as you walk through installations, s’mores around the fire, fun activities for the kids, light show and and you can’t miss Santa (the kids are still talking about their visit with him!)

💡 Get your tickets in advance to reserve your cup of cheer (with cocoa and treats in your souvenir cup) ready for you when you arrive! 

📍 Dallas Zoo Lights - Dallas Zoo
Now - Jan. 1, 2023
Get your tickets online at DallasZoo.com

#DallasZooLights
New York may have the Rockefeller tree, but Dallas New York may have the Rockefeller tree, but Dallas has the tree at Galleria Dallas! 🌲 

Taking a photo with the tree or watching it light up with Missile Toes skating around it, is Bucket List Christmas in DFW.

However this year they’ve turned it up even more with SNOW ❄️! At special times throughout the day, you can experience snow falling for a White Christmas moment!

Snowfall in the Alley:
Now - December 24
Monday - Thursday: 5pm and 7pm
Friday - Saturday: 2pm, 5pm and 7pm
Sunday: 2pm and 5pm

And don’t miss Santa! But you’ll take a journey to see him through @snowdaypop! Travel via train and there enjoy holiday with innovative immersive experience and best of all they take the 
Snowday (Level 1, near Banana Republic) 
Now-January 8
(Reservations recommended)

You still have time to experience the Grand Holiday Ice Show today! 

And make Illumination Celebration a part of your holiday with Illumination Celebration!
Meet at the nation’s tallest indoor Christmas tree for a special music and light show. 

November 25 - December 24
12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm

Don’t miss @GalleriaDallas for the Holidays this season! 

#GalleriaDallas #DFW #Mamachallenge #GalleriaHoliday #dallas #DTX
🎪 DFW Holiday 2022 Bucket List: ‘Twas the Nig 🎪 DFW Holiday 2022 Bucket List: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Cirque Du Soleil! 🎪

Looking for something different for your holiday fun? Then this is the one. It will make everybody and every age smile and get in the holiday mood (even the teens!) 

Flips, jumps, lights, audience interaction, and Santa Claus! It's a beautiful bridge of a classic done in a whole new interactive way! 

🎪 Get your tickets now (try for section 200!) Now - Dec. 11, 2022!

🎪 Snacks + drinks are available, but you should eat dinner before or be ready for a late dinner! 

🎪 Attire is business casual, but make it fun for a festive, fun night out! 

🎪 Pair it with a trip to @Prairie Lights for 
the ultimate fun in #GrandPrairie! 

#CirqueTwas #twasthenightbeforechristmas #hosted #dfw #mamachallenge #visitdallas #visitgrandprairie #DFWInfluencer #DFWHoliday #DallasBlogger
Sums up this month about right. October has defi Sums up this month about right. 

October has definitely flown by and I couldn’t believe how many of my favorite experiences we didn’t get to attend, but an afternoon at @sixflagsovertexas took care of a lot of my fall bucket list! Halloween fun, seeing the leaves start to change, one of the best strudels + a true Oktoberfest bier, and picture moments galore - we’re all checked off! 

With three festivals - including Fright Fest, Boo Fest and a new Oktoberfest Food Festival, the whole family had a great day at @sixflagsovertexas. And paired with a flash pass and an All day cup (thank you, Six Flags) you can’t go wrong enjoying Texas fall in #DFW.

🤩 Plus make sure to stop and read the gravestones- they name all the rides that have gone out of rotation. 

#sixflags #sixflagsmemories #arlingtontx #aworldofwonderful #dfw #dfwevents #dallasblogger
Just in time for the 70th Birthday of #BigTex, we Just in time for the 70th Birthday of #BigTex, we celebrated with a family trip to the @statefairoftx. 

There’s always so much to see and do, but for us it’s the FOOD! So many people asked us what’s the best thing thing to eat, so here’s our short list of #musteats at the State Fair of Texas!

✔️Every good Texan knows your first stop (and also your last) is @fletcherscornydogs. But did you know there’s more than the original to try? Go for the Dallas Hot Bird Dog dippes in spicy batter, deep-fried, split open and then piled high max and cheese, @cholulahotsauce and crispy jalapeños. #Daymade and you just started!

✔️ Pay homage to the to who @texasmonthly calls the “high priest of frying, @chef_abel, and order up his newest creation, the Doh-Muf: part fluffy donut, part muffin and all goodness with Bavarian cream and coated in banana nut muffin batter. Want to up the ante? Then while you’re there, snag the fried PBJ. (Ask for the Priscilla, just like the King.)

✔️ Don’t fly off too far…get another new dish - the Texas Ranch Hog Wings from @nevinsconcessions. Grab lots of napkins and The Fried Charcuterie Board from this dynamic duo.

✔️ I hope you’re not full because we aren’t finished yet - it’s time to get your greens on from @chefcassy. Deep fried collard greens of course served with a honey-glazed chicken wing! 🐔 

✔️ Quite possibly the fastest thing we ate - was the Ultimate Brookie Monster from @smokeyjohnsbbq. It may not be pretty, but with chocolate chip cookie + brownie, @oreo, marshmallow, all deep fried and served with @bluebellicecream, cheesecake crumbles and strawberry sauce…it’s the ultimate dessert (because everything is in it!)

✔️ Like a corn dog, no trip to the fair is complete without a funnel cake from @ferniesfunnelcakes. It’s the perfect nibble as you people watch your way through the fair (and burn off a few calories before you eat again.)

✔️ So you done yet? You might be for now, so make sure to grab your @stifflersmomscookiefactory to go and wash it down with a dirty soda (ask and they’ll show you!)

HBD, #BigTex - we enjoyed it!

🎡 🌮 🌯🍗🍩

#Texas #statefairoftexas #statefair #deepfrieddynasty #dfw #dallas #statefairfood
If only every #tacotuesday was like this. 🌮 I If only every #tacotuesday was like this. 🌮 

I can’t help but take up on a good challenge, so when @visit_arlington asked what was my vote favorite taco during their #SavetheTacos campaign, I couldn’t let them down. ✔️ 

With 12 restaurants ready to face off for the title of “Arlington’s Favorite Taco,” anyone can vote and then win prizes for making their vote. 

Wanna play? You have 12 tacos and 10 days to make your 🗳.

My favorite? I’ll never tell, but I sure did have a good time doing the research.

This is what #TacoTuesday was made for.

#ArlingtonTexas #ArlingtonTx #aworldofwonderful #arlington #dfw #tacos #taco #dallasblogger #dfwinfluencer
BBQ leftovers? 

If you happen to have any, what’s your favorite way to put them to work in the kitchen?

I’m talking ways to use that sausage, brisket or smoked chicken from July 4th on @wfaagmtthis!
🇺🇸 Green Sauce for Brisket Breakfast Tacos
🇺🇸 Smoked Chicken Salad
🇺🇸 One-Pan Sausage, Potato and Green Bean Dinner

#july4 #independenceday #gmt #goodmorningtexas #bbq #brisket #dallas #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger
When mom is away, the minions will play. 👀 I w When mom is away, the minions will play. 👀

I was away for work and a special box from @universalpictures @theslyfoxclub showed up! 

My miniboss (and her accomplice) busted it open and made their own unboxing video to send to mom (check my Instastories). 

As much fun as they had making the unboxing video, we had to go see @Minions The Rise of Gru opening night. We both loved it (and the soundtrack is winning especially when your kiddo sings The Rolling Stones on the way home!)

➡️ See #Minions #TheRiseOfGru only in theaters TODAY! 

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

#minions #TheRiseofGru #Ad
DFW: It’s Good Friday - so do something good! S DFW: It’s Good Friday - so do something good!

Sign up for the The Heroes for Children 5K & Family Fun Run happening tomorrow, April 23 at Hall Park in #FriscoTx!

This is family-friendly race and party to raise awareness and funds for families affected by pediatric cancer in Texas presented by @heroesforchildren! This Dallas-based org advocates for and provides financial and social assistance to families with children battling cancer throughout Texas. 

🥇 5K runners receive an event T-shirt and the first 300 finishers receive a special Heroes for Gold Ribbon medal. 

Also enjoy:
🏃‍♀️ family fun zone
🏃‍♂️ community sponsored events
🏃‍♀️ Gold Go Gold Art exhibit
 
🏃‍♀️ Register now: https://www.heroesforchildren.org/5k-funrun-frisco and save $5 with promo code HEROESRUN5!

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#dfw #heroesforchildren #run #easter #dallas #frisco #pediatriccancer
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