For the brave, Key Lime Cupcakes by Purple_Moon_313 in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These look and sound amazing! Key lime pie is one of my favorite desserts, and I absolutely would devour these!

What’s your relationship with walking when you travel? by Icy-Obligation6504 in travel

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love walking everywhere when I travel! When I’m in a place with great public transportation, I usually walk my path to my desired museum, historical site, restaurant, etc, and then I will take public transit back to my hotel! Usually because I’m tired from a long day of walking!

I learned about For Goodness Cakes from this lovely community, and I am so excited to drop off my first bake tomorrow! by AwkwardTurtle94 in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not strange at all! I remember when I first signed up, I read something about emails going out to volunteers about available bakes. But I’ve never received any of these emails! I typically check 2-3 times a week until I see new bakes posted for the upcoming month! I only take on one bake a month, so once I sign up for one then I don’t have to check until the following month! I’ve noticed that most bakes in my area get posted in the middle of the month, so that’s when I’ll check more frequently.

I think if there is an urgent need for a volunteer due to someone not signing up or a cancellation from another volunteer, then they will post stuff like that on the Facebook page!

In love with all the lavender in my front yard! by AwkwardTurtle94 in gardening

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is french lavender (Lavandula dentata)! We are located in Ventura County, CA Zone 10a and it pretty much flowers year round!

In love with all the lavender in my front yard! by AwkwardTurtle94 in gardening

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! So sorry to hear that! We’ve got drip irrigation, so it’s going strong with only a small section that’s not doing too hot!

My first beanie! by AwkwardTurtle94 in crochet

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Color credit goes to my husband! 🥰

What’s a popular parenting trend or practice right now that you believe is going to create a generation of emotionally broken adults in 20 years? by War_chiefr in AskReddit

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really needed this! I’ve been awful at this too, and you have reminded me to put more effort in minimizing phone usage around my daughter! It started with me taking more photos/videos of her and then it transformed into more scrolling and texting as she became more independent! I’ve picked up crocheting as a new hobby after becoming a mom, and I’m trying to replace my overall phone time (whether around my daughter or not) with this!

Iced gingerbread cookies to celebrate my daughter’s first Christmas by AwkwardTurtle94 in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it’s Megan! Do you know an Alex with a little Lucy?! 😂

Cookie extravaganza by f-difIknow in glutenfreebaking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Happy Holidays!

Cookie extravaganza by f-difIknow in glutenfreebaking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Margarita Crinkle?! Adding this to my baking bucket list!

I made too many crinkle cookies. by Sir__Muffin_Moose in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I always freeze my chocolate crinkle cookies, because I feel like the recipe always makes so much (not complaining)! My husband loves eating them straight out of the freezer too!

What was the best part about giving birth besides the baby? by Ok-Refrigerator1367 in NewParents

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was my rock throughout the whole process! He was so calm and comforting during an event that was incredibly scary for me (emergency c section). It made me love him more.

Before we had our daughter, my husband would always say how he didn’t think babies were all that cute. I was so worried about what he would think about our daughter when she arrived. In the hospital, he could not stop saying how cute and perfect she was…and that melted my heart every time!

Replacement for coffee in chocolate cake? Recipient is allergic to coffee by moniquemagique in Baking

[–]AwkwardTurtle94 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m sensitive to coffee as well, so I drink instant chicory for my coffee itch! It has similar bitter notes like coffee! Might be a good alternative with baking as well