It’s Friday you guys and I am one week away from our family vacation to CA! So far, it’s been an amazing summer! I’ve been busy on all fronts: here at home with the kids, in the kitchen, 
Sometimes you need to get away and have some time to yourself. . this is why I bake sometimes. It’s my therapy, stress reliever and I love creating things. . and eating them too.
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This cake is seriously unbelievable! I am in love with the beauty of it!
Thanks so much, J!!
I’m bracing myself for the day when my kids encounter their first “what are you”. Horrible that I think that way, but it’s a reality.
As busy work-at-home moms, we need these reminders that our kids come first. It seems so obvious, but sometimes the noise and busy-ness can get in the way.
Amy, yes!!! It’s been hitting me more and more lately. . and yes, it is a reality. But it’s ok. . I think as long as we hopefully raise strong, healthy-minded, confident kids (this is my plan), everything will be ok. . and if there are any bullies in the process, I will promptly have to kick some ass.
What a beautiful cake Alice!! The perfect summertime flavor combo. It’s heartbreaking P has to deal with things like that but as you said kids will be kids and you being there for her when it happens is the best 🙂 So glad she has you!
Thank you, Z!!! Taking each day as it comes because like I said in the post, I love being a mom but it’s hard work!! 🙂
Alice, let me tell you, you are doing an incredible job as a mom. I’m not a mom myself but from seeing how hard my mom worked and from watching my sisters and friends raise their kids, I know it’s a damn hard job. I couldn’t do it. I know that. But you, my dear friend, are incredible. You love your girls so much and you are constantly giving them your time, your wisdom, your support and you’re teaching them things that I never learned from my parents. As for the tone of your voice and the things you say in the heat of the moment or when you’re tired…I’m sure you’ve never told your kids that you’re going to strangle them to death with your own hands or that they’re worthless (like my dad did on a regular basis) so you’re already a million miles ahead of him and I seem to have turned out ok! Don’t be so hard on yourself. It breaks my heart that you are. I totally admire Carrie too, for all the reasons you listed. I love that you made her this stunning, gorgeous cake. Heading over to read your post! Big hugs, girl. Enjoy the weekend with your family!
Awh, thanks so much Nancy! I have to take each day as it comes because I’m not always at my best and can be selfish sometimes. . but like Amy says above, kids come first.
Forget the cake. Kudos to Phoebe and you for the amazing daughter you’re raising. 🙂
Awh thank you, Melanie!! I was very proud of her that day. . it did take her 10 minutes to calm down and stop crying that day. . she is very emotional and very sensitive but yes, very proud of her!! 🙂
And, believe it or not, bigger kids have bigger problems. This motherhood is not for the faint of heart, but you’re doing a GREAT job, Alice. Don’t doubt it for a moment.
PS. your cake looks amazing!
Thank you, Liz!!! yes, I know things are only going to get harder and more complicated with bigger issues. . ugh. . God help me! This is why I need to go to church . .
The cake is beautiful! And I needed to hear how hard it is for other moms to get going on Sunday for church. We have a 16 month old boy who naps anytime between 9-10:30 am making us miss both the 8am and 11am service if we don’t plan accordingly. But we are always so blessed when we do!
Awh thanks so much Katie!!! yes, we are also always blessed when we go too. . I need to remember this Sunday mornings!!! Thank you for stopping by!!!
I’m not worried about your little girl Alice. She’s got you for a mom.
And props to you for making it to church that day. I believe consistency plays a huge role in the makeup of our families. Sometimes it is hard to get out of bed and do those things we know we should do. I’m glad you had a great experience at church that day, but what if it had been kind of ho-hum? Not worth it? (I’m not saying you were implying that at all, btw.) I’m kind of just going on now, so I’ll stop, but I just want you to know that I admire you for being there for your daughter at the end of a rough day, and also that you chose to go to church when you didn’t feel like it.
Thanks so much, Karen! yes consistency is key!
Such a beautiful post Alice. I really enjoyed reading it… sounds like you are a great mom 🙂 And this strawberry lemonade cake… oh my goodness it looks incredible. Heading over now to check out ther recipe!
Thanks so much, Chris!!! Means so much. .
I really love your recipe. I live in western suburbs name Naperville IL and I’m a baker too. I was at food pantry in Woodbridge IL getting some ingredients for my bakery shop. well I tried and I didn’t find any ingredients for my cakes and cupcakes brownies. well was about to go home and I seen meijer’s strawberry lemonade muffins and I decided to take it home and tried it out oh my goodness it was delicious.and that when I fall in love strawberry lemonade muffins. I love anything with summer flavors for my bake good.thank you for sharing your recipe. from Anne Maria Kimble.
Hi Anne! So nice to meet you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!! Hooray! Wishing you a great summer!
Beautiful post, beautiful Mom! Such a pretty cake too!
Thank you so much, Robyn!
Love the sound of this cake and can’t wait to make it. One question: where do you get turbinado sugar?
Hi Judy! You can find turbinado sugar at most grocery stores . . it’s also known as “sugar in the raw.” I hope you can find some!! and please let me know if you bake this cake! I hope you love it!
I was wondering if there’s a way to substitute the frozen pink lemonade. It doesn’t exist in the uk, most other recopies i see say to use food colouring, but it’s not really the same. Is there a way to use the powder kind of concentrate? koolaid or similar?
Thanks in advance
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Hi Ashley,
yeah, don’t use food coloring. . you can try the powder for pink lemonade and add just a little water but you want to keep it pretty concentrated. .I’m not sure what the outcome will be .. but you can try that. Or you could just try adding the powder directly (without adding any water). Again, I can’t promise what the outcome will be but if you try this, please let me know how it turns out!! I hope this helps!
Excellent!! Will try it for sure.