Newest Post

Celebrate the month

Monthly Bucket List

My monthly bucket list shares inspiring ideas to help connect with the month. From self-care, recipes, getting active, and trying new things, there’s lots of ways to explore the world around you!

Hello!

I’m Alissa, the creator behind Midwest & Wonder! Welcome to my lifestyle blog where I share homemade baking recipes, Midwest travel, bucket lists, cozy inspirational ideas, and lots more!

Join Midwest & wonder

Sign Up For The Newsletter

New recipes, lifestyle, travel, and seasonal living updates right to your inbox!

Your Questions Answered

sugar cookie gift box sizes
how to package cookies
dried citrus
how to dry citrus In The Oven
How To Dry royal icing
simple syrup for cake
How To make simple syrup

Find More Wonder

Find A Recipe
easy pastry cream
Bread/Pastry
easy vanilla cake recipe
Cakes
matcha cookies
Cookies
Desserts
fall cold foam recipes
Drinks
Frosting
Tested By Me!

Favorite Baking Tools

Whether you’re a beginner baker or having been baking for awhile, check out this list of my favorite baking tools, all tested by me!