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Bananna Butterscotch Cupcakes

"The Cupcake Deck" by Elinor Kilvans

1 1/4 C. flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 Tablespoons room temperature butter

1 cup sugar

2 medium bananas broken into 1 inch pieces

2 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup buttermilk

1 cup butterscotch chips

Frosting:

1/4 cup half and half

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup room temperature butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

350' oven

Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium, beat the butter and sugar until blended and creamy. Add the banana, and blend. Add the eggs, blend. Add vanilla and beat for 1 minute. Add half the flour mixture. Mix in buttermilk. Mix in remaining flour mixture until batter looks smooth. Stir in butterscotch chips.

Fill each paper cupcake liner and bake about 25 minutes. Let cool before icing.

Frosting:

In medium saucepan heat half and half and brown sugar over low heat until brown sugar melts. Increase the heat to medium high, bring to boil, and boil for 1 minute, stirring often. Pour into a small bowl and refrigerate about 45 minutes.

In large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on low speed until smoothly blended about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and brown sugar and beat on medium until smooth and creamy

These cupcakes are absolutely AMAZING. I made these in little muffin tins, and Noah loves carrying around a little cupcake in his hand! I made a double batch of these, but they didn't last long! They were so yummy.

Have a fresh and fun day,

Lindsey

Fuzzy Loves

Fuzzy Loves Pet Day was such an amazing event! We had a lot of people show up, and raised a lot of funds for the Humane Society!

Local store owners contributed beautiful baskets that were a big hit at the drawing. Even I couldn't help sneaking a few chances in!

The calendar turned out absolutely georgeous! I'll be posting pictures as soon as possible of the whole event.

Have a fresh and fun day!

Lindsey

Fresh and Fun Creations for Kids

Peanut-Butter Granola Bars

(from Martha Stewart)

Makes 24

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup natural peanut butter

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 C. crisp rice cereal

1 C. old fashioned rolled oats

1/4 cup dried fruit (rasins/craisins)

In a small saucepan over medium, heat honey, peanut butter, and butter. Stir until loosened and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, oats, and dried fruit.

Drop mixture by the tablespoon into mini paper cupcake or candy liners. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

This recipe is great to make with kids. they can do all the stirring, and if is fun shaping the balls and placing them in cupcake papers. this is very simple to make and is a great snack for any age. They aren't too chewey either! My mom, brother, and son all loved them, and I served them as a healthy snack at a recent ladies night at D-dots. You can get cute cupcake wrappers to put them in too! They are great for parties, and they look cute. I also made this recipe a little different by adding shredded coconut, craisins and sliced almonds.

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day! Hope you all had a wonderful day!

Today!

It's today! Come help support the Humane Society between 10am-4pm at D•dots 42 St Montrose PA 18801. We are going to get the cotton candy machine and finishing set up! Yum!

See you all soon!

Fabulous Finds

My fabulous find this week wasn't a company, or a great deal. It was a skinny, meowing little kitty who just wanted to be held.

Lindsey and I were taking our usual trip to the Humane Society to photograph the animals. As we photographed this kitten, I just couldn't put him back down. He was so tiny, and loved to sleep in the warmth of my hand. I made a quick call to the cat hating husband, and to my everlasting surprise he said yes.

(If you're looking for a pet, go to the Montrose Humane Society. The adoption process was quick and easy and they sent me home with food and a little box for my baby.)

The kitten slept in my lap the whole way home where he met his doggie brother Riley, and my husband, James. Since James was nice enough to let me get the cat, I thought I would let him name it.

James' first suggestion was... Soda Pop? Lindsey vetoed that one quickly! James ended up naming the kitten Abraham Lincoln Warren. Quite a big name for a tiny kitty, so I've shortened it to Abe. Most of the time though, we refer to him as, "the Baby."

My husband probably would die of mortification if he knew I was revealing this, but last night I found him tucking Abe into bed with heating pad, Christmas lights for a night light, and complaining that he didn't get to see the "baby" all day.

Tiny kittens can soften even the hardest of cat hating hearts! I feel like James and Abe are going to end up as best buds.

To end the story of Little Abe, my fabulous find of this week was also fuzzy. =)

Which reminds me! Tomorrow is the BIG EVENT!!!

We will be offering 20% off of all D-dot merchandise with the purchase of a Fuzzy Loves Humane Society calendar tomorrow. The event is from 10am-4pm.

Animals from the Humane Society will be there for adoption, so come get a little kitty like Abe, or one of his brothers or sisters.

Tutus!

What is more adorable than little girls frolicking in the field? Little girls in tutus of course!! “Tutus in the Field” is one of my favorite Limited Edition Sessions. We have a great time in the luscious grass at my parent’s field, and take plenty of adorable and fluffy tutus for the little girls to try on. This limited edition is going to be held on Saturday, May 15^th. There’s still some room for your little girl to sign up, so give me a call!

Have a fresh and fun day,

Lindsey

Cheddar Carrot Balls

4 oz cold cream cheese (1/2 bar)

2 oz grated cheddar cheese (1 cup)

1 carrot finely grated

In medium bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and carrot. With moistened hands gently form 12 balls. Serve or refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap up to 2 days

This was a very quick and easy recipe. It is a great way to sneak a veggie into a snack for kids. We spread it on what crackers, and it was very good! Noah liked it and I was happy to have a healthy snack he would eat.

Fuzzy Loves

On May 8^th we are going to be having a fun and fuzzy event at D-dots Boutique! Our local Humane Society has done a great job taking care of and loving on homeless dogs and cats. If you know me, you know I love animals, and I decided to organize this event to do my part to help support the Humane Society.

I created a calendar using pictures of the dogs and cats from the shelter, as well as some of your dogs and cats! We will be selling the calendar on May 8^th from 10-4, as well as having a ton of other fun activities available.

Bring your pet dressed up to see if it will win a free pet session in our “Best Dressed Pet Contest”. There’s going to be free cotton candy and a coloring contest for the kids.

Local groomers and vets have volunteered to provide pet bathing and nail clipping for a minimal donation which will go straight to the humane society!

I’m so excited about this event, and I hope to see you and your furry friends there!

Have a fresh and fun day,

Lindsey

Fresh and Fun Creations for Kids

Fabulous Fingerpaints! (Martha Stewart)

Homemade finger-paints are nontoxic, washable, and always available. Stir together 4 tablespoons of sugar and ½ cup cornstarch together; add 2 cups of cold water, and heat over medium heat until the mixture is thick (the mixture will thicken more as it cools) Divide into four or more containers, and add food coloring as desired.

This was so easy to make and so much fun! Noah and I loved painting together. IT took him a little while to get into it, but after a few minutes he dug his little hands right in. I love that it is made from all safe ingredients, so if they do get any in their mouth you don’t have to worry about it! Try this with kids of any age, and you will all have fun!

Have a fresh and fun day,

Lindsey

Fresh and Fun Blogging Starts Today!

We are so excited to begin updating this blog more regularly! We have come up with several different topics to keep this blog fresh, fun and interesting.

Mondays will be all about your kids! We are going to be bringing you fun recipes and crafts to keep your little ones busy and happy over the next several months.

Tuesdays will be focused on the fuzzy friends in your lives. Whether its a beautiful picture of a local pet at the Humane Society, or a tip on how to take care of our lovable animals, Tuesdays will have lots of fuzzy love.

Wednesdays provide a special day for moms. There will be easy recipes, decorating tips and encouragement to keep some fresh and fun in your daily life.

Thursdays will update you on some of the great new events and limited edition sessions we have going on here at UI.

Fridays are called "Fabulous Finds", and it's called that for a reason! We are going to let you in on some of the great finds we have found, from great clothing to great produce.

Follow us here on the blog or become a fan of our page on Facebook so you can stay updated and hear about our contests. Invite your friends to join so they can be part of the fun too!

Be sure to check back in here daily to find a little treasure that is sure to make your day stay fresh and fun!

Lindsey

Puppies ready for new homes!

We have 5 very sweet and adorable AKC Shih-tzu puppies for sale and ready to go to thier new homes! There are two males and three females available. These are from my dogs Annabelle and Gus Gus and are raised in our home with kids, lots of love and cuddling. These puppies should weigh between 8-13lbs full grown and have wonderful personalities. They have their first set of shots and are vet checked. These babies would make a wonderful Mothers Day gift! Please call or email for more information to come see our babies! Priced $650-$900 unforgettableimpressions@gmail.com 570.267.4914

Fresh and Fun blog!

Our Unforgettable Impressions Fresh and Fun blog starts tomorrow! We are so excited to share lots of craft ides, recipes, promotions, products and lots and lots more so don't forget to check everyday of the week for something new!

Blogging

One of my goals for 2010 was to blog and facebook more. I wanted to share more about all of the things I love with all of you so here we are about to begin the month of May and I have been blogging a little but not nearly as often as I would like so we are starting fresh in May.

I am so excited to share lots of fun ideas with all of you and have been hunting for recipes and creations over the last few weeks. I will be trying everything out before I share it with you. This has been so inspiring to me to create new things all the time and hopefully you will all be able to try some of these ideas too!

We will be posting Monday through Friday and will have a specific theme for each day of the week. I am so excited to share all of these fun creations and ideas with all of you and hope you can keep checking back daily to see all of the fun we have to offer! We will also have special contests only for those who are reading the blog and facebook so check back often and don't miss out!

Thanks so much!
Lindsey

Tutus in the field!

This is one of my favorite sessions! These portraits always turn out beautiful! We will be taking portraits of your little princesses dressed in gorgeous tutus out in an open field on a fun piece of furniture. Don't miss out on this great session. This is perfect for girls of any age and only a $35 sitting fee! Call or email today to book your session there are only a few spaces left.

Fuzzy Loves Pet Day!

DeTails
Fuzzy loves pet day is a whole day dedicated to raising money and awareness for the Susquehanna County Humane Society!

Who? Unforgettable Impressions Pet Photography
What? Fuzzy Love Pet Day
Where? D•dots 42 Church Street Montrose PA
When? Saturday, May 8th 10:00am-4:00pm
Why? To raise money and awareness for the Montrose Humane Society


What you will find at Fuzzy Loves Pet Day
•dog bathing and nail trimming for a minimal donation provided by local groomers donating their time and services
•donation drawings with a variety of exciting products from local contributors, including an autographed football by hometown hero, Chris Snee!
•best dressed pet contest, bring your pet all dressed up! Winner will receive a free pet portrait session from Unforgettable Impressions!
•cotton candy and coloring contest will be a huge hit for all the young and young at heart!
•animals visiting from the local shelter available for adoption
•presenting of our beautiful limited edition pet calendar photographed by Unforgettable Impressions featuring animals from the humane society as well as other local pets

Please join us for this wonderful event and help support your local humane society! All proceeds from this event and the sale of the calendar will go to the Montrose S.P.C.A

Seinor Portrait Models!

Wanted to let everyone know that we are looking got some high school juniors who would be interested in becoming a senior portrait model for Unforgettable Impressions for this season. You would receive a free session and credit towards awesome portraits. Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested!

Puppies for sale!

We have 3 very sweet and adorable Shih-tzu puppies for sale. There are two males ($650) and one female($750) available. These are from my dogs Annabelle and Gus Gus and are raised in our home with lots of love and cuddling. These puppies should weigh between 10-14lbs full grown and have wonderful personalities. They will come with their first set of shots, vet checked and AKC papers. They will be ready to go the beginning of May just in time for Mothers Day! Please call or email for more information or to come see our babies! 570.267.4914 unforgettableimpressions@gmail.com

Birthday Club Update

I wanted to let everyone know that we are getting ready to start sending out our fun things for your little ones who have birthdays coming up and have joined our birthday club. I apologize for those who had birthdays in the earlier months of the year as we did not get cards out to them, we have been putting our little gifts together and just now are finishing them up. So starting in May we are hoping to be sending cards to all those in the birthday club. If you haven't signed your children up yet I have included the info below please send along your info if you would like to join. Thanks, Lindsey

I am so excited to announce that we are starting a Birthday Club! I just love birthdays and think it is such a woderful time to celebrate your children. I have decided we would like to share something special with all of your little ones for their birthdays! We would like to invite all of your little ones to join the UI birthday club. If you would like to join simply send us your children's birthdays to unforgettableimpressions@gmail.com. By joining our birthday club your children will receive a birthday card, small gift, and a special offer to UI for the month of their birthday. Thanks and I look forward to sharing Happy Birthdays with all of your little ones! Lindsey www.photographybyui.com 570.267.4914

Introducing!

Hello All,

I have two big announcements to make! We have been getting busier and busier over the last year and decided that we needed a little help here at Unforgettable Impressions. I was looking for someone fun and creative who could join our fun atmosphere at Unforgettable Impressions and I found someone great who is fitting in wonderfully!

We would love to introduce our new assistant to you, Lennae Warren! Lennae is such a sweaty and loves working with children and pets. She has been a wonderful edition to Unforgettable Impressions and will now be assisting me at most of our portrait sessions! She will also be helping out with a lot of other things around Unforgettable Impressions so don't be surprised if you see her during your portrait and or order session.

Lennae also loves photography and her passion is working with high school seniors, so our second big announcement is that we will now be photographing a limited number of high school seniors. Lennae and I will be photographing these portrait sessions together and are so excited to share all of our different ideas.

This is one of my new favorite images! This is Lennae with her fuzzy love Riley!

Special Limited Edition!

We are so excited to release a Special Limited Edition taking place Saturday April 24th! I found a great location right near the studio that has wonderful places to photograph your little ones, older ones or the whole family! This place is great for children who are sitting on their own up to high school seniors and families. There are so many wonderful colors and textures and I am crazy about how these portraits turned out. They have such an awesome and different kind of look! We have only a limited number of sessions available so call or email to book yours right away! These sessions would be especially great for the little men and or daddy and me portraits in your life and it is always hard to find great sessions for those guys so don't miss this great opportunity!

A Celebration!

These relationships we share with our sweet little ones are just so yummy!!!!







Here are a few of my favorite Mommy and me portraits from over the last few years! Take a look at all of these beautiful relationships and don't miss out on your chance to have Mommy and me portraits done this Saturday at Unforgettable Impressions. We have just a few more Limited Edition sessions available for only a $35 sitting fee. Call or email now to book yours before we fill up!

Thanks,
Lindsey
www.photographybyui.com
570.267.4914

Sweet Family

I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet family last week. They have been having there first little man photographed by us for the last several years and at this session we got to meet their newest edition he is such a cutie! The boys were both so sweet and fun! I wanted to share a few of my favorites and these beautiful relationships they share with each other!

Because every mom needs a night out!

At D-dots we believe every mom needs a night out once in a while! Join us for an evening of snacks and fun shopping with 6-15 of your favorite girls. Book your D-dot Party and you and your friends will be served complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks in D-dots cozy and fun coffee area.
When you arrive you and your friends will get an adorable goodie bag filled with fun items and coupons. As a hostess you will receive a gift certificate to D-dots for a portion of all the items purchased during your party. D-dots features a variety of products all handmade by women across the country. At your D-dot party we will feature one of our product lines which will be offered at a 25% discount. Before you leave for the evening we will have a special drawing and prizes. Book a party at D-dots and you and your friends will enjoy an evening that is truly memorable with beautiful handmade treasures to take home.

For those of you who don't know about D•dots it is our new boutique located below our portrait studio. It is full of wonderful gifts for babies, children, teens and women! A wonderful place to get shower and birthday gifts or just to pick up something special for yourself. If you are interested in scheduling a party or learning more about D•dots please call or email me anytime!

We are only scheduling two parties a month so if you are interested let us know asap. I am so excited for you all to come to a party wait until you see what we have planned they are going to be so much fun!

Thanks,
Lindsey
www.photographybyui.com
570.267.4914

I'm back!

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in a bit, I was away on a mini vacation this week and didn't even take my computer with me!!!! This was a huge stretch for me but great to give me a little break but I am back now and so excited about all of the things we have coming up so stay tuned to find out all of our fun news!

Coming Up!

Hello Everyone,

I am finally starting to catch my breath after of the editing on our beautiful little lamb portraits! They have all been coming out great and if you haven't viewed yours yet I look forward to showing you them soon!

I wanted to let everyone know about our next two dates for portrait sessions coming up. Our Mommy and Me limited edition portrait sessions are taking place April 3rd and we still have a few openings for that. I have included all the info for them below, we would love to see as many of you moms come out to capture these truly amazing relationships you share with your little ones. We are also opening this coming Saturday March 20th up for regular hour long portrait sessions. As most of you know we don't do regular portrait sessions often on Saturdays but had a few clients request this date so thought we would open it up to anyone interested. We have 3 spots available so if you would like to do a session please contact us asap.

Mommy & Me- Saturday April 3rd
This is a great opportunity to get beautiful portraits with you and your little ones. You and your children will cherish these for years to come! Come cuddle up with your kids and let us capture this truly wonderful relationships Perfect for mothers and chilren of all ages!

Thanks!
Lindsey

Lamb Sneak Peaks