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Mother's Day Cupcake Bouquet

              

Hey guys! This is my latest tutorial on a DIY cupcake bouquet!! Click the video below!! https://youtu.be/XykYdi7hqIs

HOW TO MAKE: Grilled Pineapple Tutorial | collab with YTMM - Sharron's Take

Hello everyone! I just wanted to make a quick post on recent collaboration I was apart of. This is a collaboration with YouTube Mommy Meetup and everyone is going to share a GREAT GRILLING RECIPE every day this month. Today was my day and I made grilled pineapple. It was super easy and quick. Click the video below to find out more!!


                


INGREDIENTS

1 Fresh Pineapple

1/4 cup of water

1/4 cup of brown sugar

1 teaspoon of cinnamon



DIRECTIONS

Cut pineapple in slices, coat each side in brown sugar glaze, and grill each side for 5 minutes!!

HOW TO MAKE: EASY NO BAKE DIY OREO TRUFFLES / BALLS TUTORIAL - Sharron's...

So excited to share one of my favorite desserts. It's super simple and easy....Oreo Truffles!!
I usually make these for special occasion and they taste amazing. Some may call them Oreo
Balls but they're the same thing. The only difference is, I like to drizzle mine with chocolate
instead of covering them completely. It's a little too sweet for me and tastes more like candy
when they're completely covered. It's made with three simple ingredients and extremely
quick to make! Check out my YouTube video for more details. Thanks again and God bless!


INGREDIENTS

1 Package of Oreos

1 8oz Package of Cream Cheese

Chocolate (your choice)


                  

COOK WITH US ~ Healthy Vegan Recipes!!

John and I recently finished a 14 day stint as vegans and it was great. We lost weight, had more clarity, felt more energized, and slept better. But we did face a few challenges. It was difficult getting use to a diet that doesn't have meat. So we had issues staying full. We didn't have any breads or pasta to hold us over either. We only consumed fruits, vegetables and beans. I know this is more extreme for some vegans but we were participating in a more stringent version of the DANIEL DIET with our church.

One of the first things we quickly realized was we were going to have to get really creative with our meals or we we're going to be miserable. We both looked up recipes that we wanted to make and tried them out every night. I have to say, they were really good. The strange thing is, I didn't really miss having meat for dinner.

My sisters and their families went vegan with us as well, so we agreed to rotate having dinner at each others house for a few days. John and I hosted dinner at our house last Wednesday and we wanted to do our best. We decided to make the best vegan recipes we had found and have a complete meal with an entrée, side, soup, salad and dessert.

The dinner consisted of Shepherds Pie, SWEET POTATO HASH, CAULIFLOWER SOUP, Blueberry Spinach salad and PLANTAINS.  I decided to make a quick YouTube video of us cooking dinner. Hopefully it will provide some meal inspiration! Happy Cooking & God bless!!

Shepherd's Pie
8 medium size Potatoes
1/2 cup of chopped Onions
1 cup of chopped Mushrooms
1 tablespoon of Minced Garlic
2 cups of Carrots
2 cups of fresh Spinach
1 cup of Sweet Peas
Garlic Salt to taste

Directions:
Boil potatoes and carrots separately until soft, set aside. Sauté chopped onions, minced garlic and mushrooms at medium heat for three minutes. Add softened carrots, sweet peas, fresh spinach and sauté for another three minutes. Place into a casserole dish. In a separate dish, mash potatoes until smooth and season to taste. Spread mashed potatoes on top of veggies and then bake for 15 minutes.

Blueberry Spinach Salad
1 bag of fresh spinach
4 ounces of fresh blueberries
1 orange
1 teaspoon of Garlic salt
1 tablespoon of Olive oil
1 tablespoon of Agave Nectar

Directions:
Cut the orange in half and squeeze all juice into a bowl, add garlic salt, olive oil, and agave nectar. Mix dressing well. In a separate bowl, add spinach and blueberries. Finally, add dressing and make sure it's evenly distributed on salad.

DIY Kid Friendly Treats | Cookie Sandwiches

I'm a few days late on this post but I wanted to show my DIY Cookie Sandwiches. I use homemade buttercream that you can find on my blog. It's a super easy dessert for kids. You can find more instructions on my YouTube video below. God bless and Happy Baking!!

                       

ALDI GROCERY STORE HAUL | Sharron's Take

Hey guys I just wanted to share my recent Aldi Food Haul for you. Aldi is a super affordable store that's really good if you want to save money!!




               

My Top 5 Favorite Kid Books | collab w/ Chantel Marie

                         

Hey guys. I recently participated in a collaboration with other YouTube mommies. We share our top five favorite books we like to read with our kiddos. The boys and I usually read at night so we had a bedtime story spin to our video. This really inspired me to read even more with my kids than I do now. They love it. Check out my YouTube video below. Thanks and God bless.  
      




                   

Our Favorite Bedtime Children Books are:

1. What Time Is It?

2. My "a" Book (this is a book series; goes from a to z)

3. My Treasury Of Stories And Rhymes

4. Nugget & Fang

5. My Friend Rabbit

DIY VALENTINE'S DESSERT: SWEETHEART CUPCAKES!! | collab with Bella Sky -...

                    

My Favorite Healthy Smoothie Recipe | Collab with Mommy's Time - Sharron...

Hey guys! Just wanted to share my latest YouTube video. I know its the new year and everyone is thinking about physically downsizing...lol. So I decided to reach out with another Youtuber (Mommy's Time) and share my favorite healthy smoothie. It was so much fun. I hope you guys enjoy. I know this video is different than my usually cake tutorial but happy blending!! lol


                     

The Bright Side!

Life is a journey filled with ups, downs, and in-betweens. I can't even count how many unexpected twists and turns I've encountered along the way. The phrase, "I didn't see that coming" has become apart of my daily dialogue! Some moments have been sweeter than words can describe while others left me with my heart in two. But that's life...the good, the bad, and the ugly.

                        

Life can be a good teacher if you're willing to learn. Lesson One: Get over it! Sometimes you have to let things go and by go I don't mean store them in a mental vault guarded by lock and key! You have to really deal with your issues no matter how difficult they may be. Then you have to move on. Lesson Two: Prepare yourself for the unexpected! This one doesn't need much explanation. Just keep in mind things will rarely go as planned...lol. Finally, Lesson Three: There is a bright side to everything! Even in the darkest situations, there is a light. Focusing your sight on the bright side is what enables you to see joy in the sorrow and sunshine through the rain. God bless! 

Tutorial | DIY Holiday Cupcakes: Tree, Wreath, Mistle Toe, Santa Hat - S...

     

Just wanted to post the video from my latest cupcake tutorial! It was super easy and fun to make. This would be a great project for the kids. Happy Baking and God bless!!




                 

Holiday | DIY Snowman and Reindeer Cupcakes - Sharron's Take

I LOVE snowman, reindeer and everything Winter!! LOL. I'm so happy I got a chance to make this tutorial. It's super easy and can be made with products you find at any store. The gumdrop earmuffs can easily be substituted for another candy, as well as the top hat on the marshmallow snowman. I've seen other people use chocolate bells. Here is the link to my YouTube video for more detailed instructions. Have fun and happy baking!!


                       
                       

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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EPIC PANCAKES: Bacon, Cinnamon Roll, and Bite size!! - Sharron's Take

For the love of pancakes!! Lol. These were so good and super easy to make. I woke up this last Saturday with a major craving for pancakes. This tutorial is the result of Pinterest and hunger...lol. This is my first baking tutorial.  I normally post cake decorating videos. I had so much fun with this one. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe, like and share. As always, be blessed :)                     




                        

                       

DIY Sesame Street Cupcakes: Elmo, Cookie Monster, & Oscar the Grouch - S...

I've been working really hard lately on my cupcake / dessert video tutorials for my YouTube channel Sharron's Take. I recently posted one for DIY Thanksgiving Cupcakes and DIY Wedding Cupcakes. When I first started decorating cakes, I came across a ton of general tutorials like how to frost a cake, how to stack a cake and different ways to pipe on cupcakes. I didn't come across a lot of video tutorials that showed how to make specific designs. So I decided to focus on making some of my own for all the future cake decorators and dessert makers out there.

Materials needed:

Elmo Cupcake

     Mini Marshmallows ~ Eyes

     Black Frosting ~ Eyes and Mouth

     Red Frosting ~ Fur

     Orange ~ Nose

     Wilton Tips ~ 233 & 3

Cookie Monster Cupcake

     Mini Marshmallows ~ Eyes

     Black Frosting ~ Eyes 

     Blue Frosting ~ Fur

     1/2 Chocolate Chip Cookie

     Wilton Tips ~ 233 & 3

Oscar the Grouch Cupcake

     Mini Marshmallows ~ Eyes

     Black Frosting ~ Eyes and Mouth

     Green Frosting ~ Fur

     Red Frosting ~ Tongue

     Brown~ Eyebrows

     Wilton Tips ~ 233 & 3

Watch it here!!!

                            

Tutorial | DIY THANKSGIVING CUPCAKES - Sharron's Take

              

Tutorial | DIY Breast Cancer Awareness Cupcakes - Sharron's Take

I lost both of my grandmothers to breast cancer. As much as I don't want to think about it, breast cancer runs in my family and is never far from my mind. This video is dedicated to those who fought, fight, and their families that love them.            

                    

My Laser Hair Removal Experience - Sharron's Take

Like so many other women out there, I have struggled with facial hair. It's not an easy topic for most of us to talk about. Honestly, it can be down right embarrassing for some of us to admit.

My issues started when I was fourteen and worsened with age. I have tried so many hair removal techniques and products. I have spent so much money on removing hair that was just going to grow back in a few days.




After much consideration, I finally decided to have laser hair removal. I am so glad that I did! My results have been great. At the wonderful age of 31, I am no longer embarrassed by unwanted hair. I am proud of my decision and can freely share my story. Hopefully it will hope someone else out there!   




      

                        

Fall Haul & Try On - 2015

                        

3 Tips on How to Market Your Cake Business - Sharron's Take

                  

My Two Year YouTube Anniversary!! | GIVEAWAY - Sharron's Take

Yay!! It's my two year anniversary on Youtube. Wow, I can't believe it's already been two years. I started this channel at the urging of my big sister Shaun. After some talking to, I decided that this was a good idea. I didn't quite know what I wanted to do with my channel and I'm still learning. I thought vlogging was weird and frankly who cared about the daily ins and outs of my life?? LOL

"Who puts their personal business on Youtube anyway??"




Now that it's been two years, I finally see some of the purpose God has for my channel and for me. I've grown so much and I'm glad I decided to step out on faith and do this. I've learned so much about myself and from others. I'm glad I have an avenue to let loose creatively. I love to do so many things and this has been the perfect forum to express myself. I'm so blessed that I can finally show my love for Christ, journalism, baking, fashion, and any other randomness that comes across my mind.




Thank you everyone that has read my blogs, watched my vlogs, and continued to support me.

You will never know how much I appreciate you. I can only pray that my life continue to bless others as much as God has blessed me. Love you all and as always be blessed!! ]













                              

Vlogtober | Happy 31'st Birthday To Me!! - Sharron's Take

                   

Vlog | Picnic Time!! - Sharron's Take

                             

Fall Time Fun

It's that time of year again....FALL!!!!!! This has and will always be my favorite season. I love the chill that comes in the air. It's not too hot, not too cold and I can finally wear my boots!!!
Yes...lol. Another reason I love this time of year is because it means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. For the past three years I have tried to focus my mind on being grateful, regardless of the circumstance. This year is no different. I have suffered much lose but I still have so much more to appreciate
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If you're new to my blog, every year we make a gratitude pumpkin. "I'm Thankful For" is written boldly on the front and every day of November, each member of the family writes down something they are grateful for. It's a great visual reminder. It really does put your mind on the right track for having a grateful heart. 

This year our family started early. We went to the store and both boys picked out there
 pumpkin. Then we went home and decorated our tables. I know it's only the first of
October, but I wanted to get an early start this year. Here are a few pictures from our outing.

Tutorial | How to Make Amazing Chocolate Buttercream / Recipe - Sharron'...

                           

Vlogtober - Stranger Danger! - Sharron's Take

                      

Vlogtober | The Results Are In! | Fall Shopping - Sharron's Take

                        

Canon Powershot Elph 170 IS Camera Review - Sharron's Take

                  

DIY Ribbon Earring Holder

Just wanted to show a picture of the DIY earring holder I made out of burlap ribbon. It was super easy to make. All I did was cut the strips of equal length and position each strip using push pins.
Burlap is perfect to use because it's sturdy and won't bend or sag from the weight of the earrings.

Real Talk | Sex, Money, Dating, Kids, & Fighting | Sharron's Take

                  

Vlog | BABY FOR SALE!! - Sharron's Take

                      

Vlog | Magic Kisses & Bedtime Stories - Sharron's Take

             

Vlog | The Baby Thief Strikes Again - Sharron's Take

                   

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Vlog | My Picky Eater - Sharron's Take

                     

Short Clip | Baby MacGyver Steals Candy Bar - Sharron's Take

                          

Vlog | New Kardashian App?? - Sharron's Take

              

Vlog | Time Out! - Sharron's Take

                   

Vlog | Super MOM!! - Sharron's Take

                       

THE TRUTH ABOUT NATURAL HAIR | OUR JOURNEY - Sharron's Take

                   

Vlog | Labor Day | Sweet Baby Kisses - Sharron's Take

                         

Vacation Vlog | Pool Day - Sharron's Take

                    

Vacation Vlog | WE MISSED OUR FLIGHT!! - Sharron's Take

                         

Vacation Vlog | ZIPLINING & RAPELLING IN THE JUNGLE!! - Sharron's Take

                    

Vacation Vlog | Lost My Purse in Walmart - Sharron's Take

                  

Vacation Vlog | CANCUN ANNIVERSARY TRIP!! - Sharron's Take

                         

Vlog | Baby Jase Says Bye Felicia | Family Update - Sharron's Take

            

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Vlog | First Grade Here He Comes, Back to School - Sharron's Take

                    

Vlog | Epic Man's Bathroom!! - Sharron's Take

                       

Vlog | A Cute Guy For The Subscribers?! - Sharron's Take

                     

Vlog | BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING!! - Sharron's Take

                  

Chess Board & Swag Cakes

Just wanted to share the cakes I recently made. I had a lot of fun with these two. 

                      

                      

                      

Vlog | Kevin Hart's What Now Show - Sharron's Take

                      

Our Wedding Story | Anniversary Edition - Sharron's Take

Happy Anniversary to my best friend and side kick for life! I could not imagine life with anyone else. Thank you for always making me feel special. For seeing the good in me, even when I couldn't see it in myself. I love you more each day and I'm so thankful for the eight years God has given us.









                      

Vlog | James Gets 3 Teeth Pulled!! - Sharron's Take

                    

Kevin Hart - What Now?

In light of recent events, I definitely needed a good laugh. We had so much fun at Kevin Hart's show. I laughed until my throat was sore! So much fun. Just wanted to share some pics!          

                      

                      

                           

                      

                      

We couldn't take any pictures inside the show because cell phones and cameras were prohibited. They kicked out 30 people!! 

Short Clip | Drive Through Prank | Make That Extra Delicious Please - Sha...

                        

Vlog | Our Ceiling Caved In!! - Sharron's Take

               

Vlog | New Vlogging Schedule and Jase Poops On Me - Sharron's Take

                  

Vlog | Daytime Date!! - Sharron's Take

              

To My Brother With Love

I still can't believe you're gone. It was only a moment ago you kissed me on my cheek and said, "I'll see you later." I just didn't realize later meant Heaven. The pain I feel from your absence is indescribable. As I struggle through the tears, anger, and pain, I try to focus on the good in this situation. You're finally at peace and that's a good thing. But as much as I hate to admit it, I am not at peace right now and I don't foresee being at peace anytime soon.

I didn't realize how much you were apart of me until you died. I realized a big part of who I am is because of who you were. I'm going to miss the jokes, stories, and energy you would bring. No one will light up the room like you did. You loved indiscriminately and that was
evident at your funeral. The room was full of people you touched somewhere along the way. As I hurt for you, I'm sure they hurt as well.

I could go on and on about how amazing I thought you were but words would not be enough to describe my affection. I want you to know that you were loved and that you mattered to me. You always mattered, even when you felt like you didn't.  I am proud to call you my big brother. I will do my best to honor your legacy and to love your children as my own. Until we meet again, give Mom a kiss for me and have fun. Hey, you finally get to fly!!! Love you Robert and I'll see you later.....

                                        

                                    

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Motherhood Described By Real Moms

Once I again, I decided to tackle the issue of motherhood. A topic that has definitely been frequently discussed in my circle of friends. I sat down a few months ago with a small group of lovely ladies and asked them the following questions:

How has motherhood changed you?
What do you enjoy about motherhood?
What struggles have you faced being a mom?
What advice would you give to moms? 

I have known each of these ladies for a long time. I knew them long before they became moms and I have watched them blossom into the awesome mothers they are today. Each one has there own unique story. Each one is in a different stage of life. Though they differ, they are bonded together in the sisterhood of motherhood. May their stories help you or yours in their journey and as always, be blessed!

Happy Fourth of July!!

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Happy Fathers Day

May your day be filled with joy and happiness! Have a good one gentlemen!! 

                            

How to Get Smooth Icing / Frosting

I remember when I first started decorating cakes. I hated it!! I couldn't stand frosting the cakes because I could never get it smooth. Whenever I did get the cake smooth I had to use a ton of icing. I remember standing in my father's kitchen, frosting a cake for an hour! Yes I said an hour! Craziness...just plain frustrating. I knew there had to be a better way. I practiced and practiced but still had trouble in this area. My cakes began to taste better, I didn't have issues using fondant, I only had issues getting a smooth coat of frosting. After reading numerous forums and watching some YouTube video I finally came across a method that worked for me...the Melvira Method.

The Melvira method is when you use a high density foam roller to accomplish a smooth coat. After evenly apply the icing, you let the cake sit for a little while so the frosting will crust. Oh, did I mention you have to use a crusting buttercream or this won't work. Like I said before, a crusting buttercream (http://sharronstake.blogspot.com/2014/01/crusting-buttercream-recipe.html) is one that is clean to the touch after it dries. This means when you touch it, no frosting will come off on your finger. After the buttercream crusts, you roll your cake until its nice and smooth. Check out my video below for more details and instruction!!

This technique has worked the BEST for me and believe me I have tried everything. I've tried the upside down method, hot knife method, paper towel / wax paper and the list goes on and on. Now this is my go to method for wedding cakes and special occasions. Give it a try and let me know how it goes! As always be blessed.  

Just A Thought

I'm not quite sure I know when it begins, I just know it occurs at a very young age. Some how along the way, we begin to criticize and critique the bad, but never praising the good.  As women, it has become acceptable and encouraged to scrutinize ourselves a daily basis in the pursuit of become better. But when does it stop? We are taught to strive for better even if we're already doing our best.

                        

I'm not saying we should accept the bad things in our lives and not strive at all. I'm just saying we have to learn to love ourselves for who we are and never lose sight of our value. The girl you were yesterday ushered in the woman you are today. So be proud ladies of who you were, who you are, and who you will become!!

Popular Questions About God ~ Ladies Perspective

As the daughter of two pastors, I was introduced to the Lord at an early age. I was raised to always put God first and He would take care of the rest. As narrow minded as it may seem, when I was younger I thought everyone held this same perspective. It wasn't until I went to college did I realize things weren't the same for everyone. I's not that I  wasn't aware everyone came from different backgrounds, and environments, because I was. I guess I just naturally assumed God in one way or another was as real in their lives as He was in mine.

As time goes by, it has become apparent to me that most people in this world struggle with the idea of God, His existence, and His role in their lives. Is He real? If He's real, where is He? Why do bad things happen? Why doesn't He intervene? After much thought and consideration, I decided to interview six women (including myself) and tackle these questions. I'm so proud of how this interview came out and can only hope this interview helps you gain clarity through the struggle. As always be blessed!!

**Check out my YouTube Video Here** 

Cake Decorating Haul - AliExpress Edition!!

I have used AliExpress in the past for clothing and jewelry. Most of the items I ordered were great. Some of the clothing items ran a little small. I decided to give them another try for cake decorating supplies. I am pleased to say, I loved everything I received. Here's my YouTube video on everything I ordered.