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How to easily cut a layered cake

Your daughter excitedly poses with her new bag, eager for a picture. Her hair’s a little wild—no time for a comb this morning—but that’s okay.

"Hey, it’s a special moment she wants to capture!" you think, smiling as you snap the picture. These are the moments we hold dear🥰

Then, another memory: her birthday. The cake sits in front of her, waiting—candles already blown out

But who’s going to cut it?

You glance around—no one steps up

With a sigh, you take the knife and start slicing.

The pieces? Well, some are big, some are small, and most are... a little messy.

I totally get it.

Cutting that beautiful, layered cake into neat, even slices for your daughter and her friends can feel daunting, especially with their moms watching you

Here’s the easiest way I have found to cut a layered cake—with pride and confidence

Step 1:

Start with a long knife. Measure in about 2 inches from the edge and cut straight across the cake

Step 2:

Lay the cut piece on it’s side

Step 3:

Cut 1-inch slices off of the stripe laying down. Place on a dessert plate.

Step 4:

Repeat until all guests have a slice of cake. Serve your cake with pride.

PS Here’s a video with the full tutorial:

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Cinnamon Hot Tea

It all begins with an idea.

Earlier this winter, I was craving cinnamon hot tea

So, I did a little research and found out that making cinnamon tea was simple

The fact that I had all the ingredients in the house, made it even easier 

Today, I'm giving you my recipe for Cinnamon Hot Tea

What you’ll need:

  • · Hot water

  • · 1 cinnamon stick

  • · Drizzle of honey

Here’s how I make my cinnamon tea:

  1. Heat water 

  2. Drizzle a bit of honey in the bottom of my cup for sweetener

  3. Drop in 1 cinnamon stick

  4. Pour in a couple Tablespoons of hot water

  5. Stir with the cinnamon stick until the honey is dissolved

  6. Add hot water to fill the cup

  7. Let sit a bit to flavor through

  8. Sip away

I love to make myself a cup of this delicious hot tea in the evening

It’s the coziest ending to a cold day – wrapping my chilly fingers around a warm mug

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