Ode To Shutterfly

Let’s talk about Shutterfly. No seriously, let’s. So you know those gorgeous Christmas party invitations I sent out a few weeks ago? Totally Shutterfly. Lily's birthday thank you notes which people still rave about 8 months later? Totally Shutterfly. Speaking of which, I still see the thank you’s up on peoples refrigerators and mantles because they are just that darn CUTE! Everyone is always commenting on how unique the cards are and how talented I am. Um, it’s not me. In fact, I’m happy to inform them that it’s not me, it’s all Shutterfly. Often times they don’t believe me as they’ve seen the run-of-the-mill cards produced by major retailers.

Shutterfly isn't just amazing for cards, though. Photo books, prints, calendars, you name it, Shutterfly does it. You just can't beat the quality. Often times when you receive Christmas cards, they’re printed on cheap photo paper. Not Shutterfly. Cards are printed on heavy, premium cardstock and look amazing. It is simply not possible to find the same quality that Shutterfly offers at a better price. Not to mention, the site is incredibly user friendly. Any project is seriously as easy as 1, 2, 3. Upload your photos, drag them to your project, write your caption and you’re done. No fidgeting around with sizing photos, Shutterfly has every possible layout you could ever want.

Here is the Christmas Party Invitations we sent out
Here is the Birthday Thank You we sent out
Here is the Holiday card I'm in love with.

Meatloaf

A favorite in our house...

1lb ground beef
1/4 c ketchup (in)
2 t. onion powder
1/4 t. garlic powder
1 T. Worcestershire
1 egg
2/3 oats
1/2 c ketchup (out)

Mix all ingredients together, place in loaf pan, add 1/2 c ketchup on top and cook at 350 for 1 hour

Grandma Barb's Tropical Breeze Cake

Tropical Breeze Cake

1 yellow cake mix
11 oz. can mandarin oranges
4 eggs
1/2 c. oil

Combine all ingredients and whisk. Bake in 9x13 pan at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Topping:
20 oz can crushed pineapple with juice (chill can)
1 small (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
8 oz. cool whip
Mix pineapple and pudding, then fold in cool whip. Add topping to cooled cake.