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How to Do Dip Powder Nails

 Staying at home means avoiding the nail salon, and as someone who always  smudges regular nail polish (seriously, how is it possible that they can still  be ready to smear by the time I go to bed?), I have a newfound appreciation for the variety of modern manicure solutions available. I previously reviewed Ohora's at-home gel strips , which are a great option for hassle-free designs. Another option that I really like, even though I am far  from a pro, is dip powder. Dip powder is essentially an acrylic powder that contains pigments or glitters. You purchase a set of liquids that can be used with the powders of your choice for a quick and clean manicure that requires very little dry time. Dip powder is easily accessible, and if you're new to dip nails in general, I'd suggest a reasonably priced option for practice. I started with the Lavender Violets brand on Amazon, which comes with a set of powders + all the liquids you need for a beginner. I did find that the l...

Peachy Cinnamon Sheet Pan Pancakes

I'm a HUGE (yuge!) fan of sheet pan recipes, so when I saw the sheet pan pancakes recipe floating around on Instagram, I knew I needed to test it out.

The concept is simple: instead of cooking your pancakes one by one on the stovetop, you let your oven do the work for you. All you need is a sheet pan!

You can find a similar recipe just by searching Pinterest or Instagram, but here is the version that I used based on my own dietary needs, and what I had on hand. Side note: it's a great way to use up fresh fruit that is getting juuuust a little too soft in spots. Just chop off the unwanted bits, and chop the rest to throw into the batter.


Peachy Cinnamon Sheet Pan Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup gluten free Bisquick
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil of choice, plus a little for greasing the pan
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • dash of cinnamon
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 peach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
  1. You'll note that the first 4 ingredients are from the recipe on the gluten free Bisquick package, but I figured I would include everything here for simplicity. Grease an 8 x 13 inch pan or baking dish, and preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Mix together everything from the Bisquick to the almond extract, and pour into an even layer over the baking sheet.
  3. Scatter chopped fruit over the batter.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edges are brown.
  5. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the top is golden.
  6. Post on Instagram and tag @cupcakesandcoffeebreaks!

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