Hi there! I’m Hayley.
I’m a twenty-two year old college student and the beauty, brains and creative genius behind The Domestic Rebel (and the not-so-modest, apparently). I believe in cake mix, overdosing on sparkles, eating that extra cookie–you know, the sixth one–and anything pink and obnoxiously girly but grunged-out with studded boots and a leather jacket. I also really, really love cupcakes.
I am the mother of a three-legged Border Collie named Mannie; the bossy older sister to two teenage siblings; the daughter of two supportive & loving parents; and a sarcastic and loyal pal to all my friends.
I can best be described as a delightful bundle of sarcastic, neurotic, crass, loyal, weird and unpredictable… but always fun. I’ve got a gnarly shopping habit and a serious love affair with anything salty. I love Gerbera daisies, metaphors, chai teas, the smell of eucalyptus & mint, and I bring a book or magazine with me everywhere. I’m known for my signature Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses and having a helluva mouth. I also have a dream where I can lay in a meadow of flowers and be tackled by puppies. Did I mention I’m weird?
The Domestic Rebel is about baking fearlessly in the kitchen, knowing no bounds (except for using poison–such is illegal) and most importantly, having fun. I like taking ordinary, everyday ingredients and turning them into extraordinary treats! Baking shouldn’t be stuffy or scary; you should get a little dirty, do a lot of taste-testing, and sing very loudly to The Spice Girls while doing so. Also, the occasional craft is known to be surprisingly therapeutic.
My aesthetic is simple: I believe in the semi-homemade approach by taking boxed mixes and easy, accessible ingredients and making them beyond-amazing. The crazier the treat, the more fun it is to eat! Simple, fun, unique and creative–and putting big, fat, frosting-smeared smiles on people’s faces–that’s what I’m about!
Not to brag or anything, but since its start in 2011, The Domestic Rebel has skyrocketed in subscribers, visitors and fame. The Domestic Rebel averages in 11-13 thousand views a day with new and original recipes and posts 3-4 days a week. I’ve worked with national brands including Wasa, Lucero Olive Oil, Oreo, SlimKicker, SilPat, PEEPS, Top Chef, Martha Stewart and more! I also have loyal fanbases on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
Here’s hoping you sincerely enjoy my personal rantings, handmade and heartfelt treats and visiting my home-away-from-home here on this blog. Now break out that whisk and enjoy the fruits (or sweets!) of your labor.
Questions? Comments? Recipe suggestions? Grocery lists? You name it, I want to hear about it (and you!) Email me:
hayleyparker08[at]yahoo[dot]com
So glad to see you have a website!!!
Thanks, Emma! And thanks for stopping by!
Hayley, my wife and I devoured your dark chocolate pretzels..WHAT A TREAT!! So glad we came in to visit the cheese shop while you were there…Love your site! Tad’s Mom & Dad. ;~)
Hi Darlyne and Rod, it was such a pleasure to meet you and I am so glad you got to enjoy some of my treats! Thank you so much for leaving such a sweet comment to start my day. Have a good one; hope to see you around soon!
What…no picture of the vampire cupcakes!!!!! (or am I missing it somewhere?)
Say “hi” to your dad for me.
Hi Jane!
thanks!
The vampire cupcakes can be viewed from the ‘Home’ link. They were posted on September 12, 2011 so you’ll find them under that date
I may have to stop following soon, before you make me fat….but for now I am “paying forward ” the Versatile Bloggers Award to you !
http://nonstepmom.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/versatile-bad-blogger-bad/
Well they don’t call me a ‘rebel’ for nothing!
thanks for the shout-out, MJ!
Very Cute Site. Have you been on cupcake wars?
Hi Kellie– No, I’ve not (yet) been on Cupcake Wars! But when I get the guts to bake 1,000 cupcakes, you bet I’m gonna try out. Thanks for stopping by! xo.
Hayley! This is such an amazing website/blogsite/whatever it is you want to call it! Haha oh, and you’re amazing, too
Just stopping by to say hellooo and hope all is well! Lets get greek food again when I come home!
Erin! I love you oodles and oodles and I am ALWAYS available to get Greek food with you, m’dear!! Have a great finals week and see you soon
and thank you so much for stopping by. You’re the best!
I just discovered your blog and fell in love immediately. Your pictures are fantastic!!! Cant wait to search through all of your recipes
xx, Christina
Hi Christina! Thanks so much for stopping by
can’t wait to see you around here more often. xo!
We have similar tats! Mine is a cupcake and whisks..cupcake and crossbones style! i’d love it if you followed my blog..bridgetbakes.blogspot.com
Hey Bridget! You have such a cute blog and I love your Trash the Dress wedding pictures
I’ll definitely be checking back all the time now! Thanks for stopping by. xo!
Hi Hayley!
I love reading your blog, you have some wonderful recipes! (Not to mention, your stories that go along with them…they are fun to read and they make me smile!)
Anyway, I didn’t know if you knew, but I got an email for your “Pneapple right side up cupcakes”, and I was going to pin it to one of my pinterest boards, so when I clicked on the post in the email, it says “not found”. So I went directly to your recipe index, and it isn’t anywhere. The whole post is in the email I recieved, but just not on your website. (Unless I’m blind…which I’ve been mistakenly blind before!:) I just thought you’d like to know.
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes!
Have a great day! Jodie
Hi Jodie! I had some technical errors last night and it published that post even though it’s set to publish sometime next week! Weirdly, it also published that post in the past (Feb 6 was the apparant publish date even though the snafu happened last night–how that happens, I don’t know).
However, since you’re such a sweetie and a loyal friend and reader AND because a bunch of other subscribers got the same email and are probably wondering the same thing, I’m going to go ahead and publish it right now. Two posts in one day, woo!
Thanks for writing, reading and being so sweet!
xo, Hayley
Thanks Hayley! You are so very kind! I just pinned it!
Hey there! I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I adore your blog! Check it out:
http://kellisretrokitchenarts.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/versatile-blogger-award-thank-you/
Hi there. I just came across your blog and am loving it. I saw a recipe for dogs on here, but can’t find it in the archives. I think they were carrot cupcakes or something. Do you have a special section/tab for your doggie recipes? If not, might be great to add. Thanks!
Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for stopping by–I’m glad you found me! And you’re right, I neglected to add the Carrot Pumpkin Pupcakes in my recipe index, but you’ll see the problem has been fixed
you can now find it here: http://thedomesticrebel.com/2012/04/27/the-cinco-de-mayomannie-birthdayfriday-roundup/ as well as in the Recipe Index under ‘Cupcakes’. Thanks for bringing that to my attention, and thanks for reading! xo!
Visiting your blog via a Pinterest pin of your Twinkie Cupcakes! I stayed for the rants about The Walking Dead! Love the blog.
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for visiting the blog! It means a lot
hope you stay awhile and enjoy!!
I challenge you to make a twinkie better than mine
Ooooooh girl! Deal!
seriously LOVE your blog – just found it and I cannot stop reading your posts.not only are they delicious looking but SO fun to read.
Thank you Heather! Means a lot!
Very cute blog! Didn’t see a blog roll. You probably already know of this but thought you might like Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Hi Karyl, yes, I’ve followed Kristan for over 2 years now! You have good taste
Thanks!
Dear Hayley,
I have never written to a blog person before. Want you to know I love your blog.
Have printed more recipes from you than any others. Anyway, I was set to make your
Chocolate chip cookie caramel coconut candy bars, but did not have choc chip cookie mix.
I did have double chocolate chip cookie mix, so used that, omitted the coconut as I had just
finished two other coconut recipes. I was busy talking on the phone and did not realize that
I was cutting up mini peanut butter cups instead. Later, looking at the recipe I wondered where
the caramel came in place. Anyway, took them to work and told folks it was a mistake of sorts.
However it was one of the best mistakes I made. Now, every week people want to know when I
am going to make that mistake again, twice has not been enough for them. It really is a great
mistake, you should try it. And by the way, this is all from “Southern Belles”. I moved to
Tennessee from Arizona 19 years ago. Keep up the great recipes. Thanks.
Hi Donna! Thanks for taking the time to write me–I appreciate your sweet comment! I’m glad you have tried + enjoyed my recipes, including your “delicious mistake.” BTW, that sounds AWESOME and I totally want to try adding PB cups to those bars next time!!
Hey there,
Looking forward to trying your pink lemonade fudge. My mom found it ( props to her) and I read through your blog that goes with it and was in giggles. Couldn’t help but read more. Thanks for being you and giving me some cool recipes to try. Have an awesome awesome day.
Erin
Hey Erin! I hope you enjoy the fudge–it’s a good one! Thanks so much for your sweet comment
makes my day. Have a great Wednesday! xo.
Just came across your site today and I’m loving it! You are hilarious and I can’t wait to try some of the recipes for my daughters 3rd birthday…it’s a Rainbow Party!!!
Hey girl! You’re in luck; I happen to love me some rainbows and have a couple fun recipes I think! Thanks for your sweet comment!
You are so darn cute! Your blog makes me very happy. Your sugar cookie covered Oreos with mega sprinkles made my day. My son wants me to make them for him! Thanks for being you!
Hi I absolutely LOVE your website . Your creations are amazing and so imaginative . I also love all your funny stories . Keep up the great work … I know it most be very time consuming baking that much AND putting everything on your site . Also I’m Irish so I thought you might be interested to know you have at least one fan this far away ( but I’m sure you have loads
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Hi Aideen! Thanks so much for your sweet comment
made me smile! Have an awesome day!
You and your blog are cute!
Congratulations! I’ve awarded you the “I’m A Baking Enthusiast” Award. If you want to participate further, you can access the badge icon and rules here: http://cupcakeartist.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/im-a-baking-enthusiast-award/
By accident I can across your site! Awesome! I made catering desserts for a restaurant in OHIO and use cake mixes to make delicious desserts. Your recipes are perfect. Have you ever read the Cake Doctor recipe book…There are fun recipes there too! Joanna
Hi Joanna! Yes, I have one of Anne’s books and need to get more — they’re AWESOME! Glad to know you can appreciate dressed up cake mix desserts, too. They rule!
oops I mean make catering desserts…
Dear Hayley,
I came across your site on Pinterest while daydreaming about eating cookies and brownies and cakes, oh my! Your recipes are wonderful and easy. But, my favorite part is your carefree writing style. Absolutely makes me happy inside. You REALLY should write children’s books. I am sure you will be a success at whatever you do:)
Best,
Mari C.
WOWZERS!! You are def our kinda girl!!! Love your dessert ideas. My sister is a pastry chef so some of our craziest creations are the best ones. So glad to have found you!! Keep it up!!!
Hey girl just wanted to let you know your ideas and recipes are amazn lug scrumptus!, my special Ed class baked some for our bake sale and made 1200 so frwakin awesome!, thank s
woow wooow and more Woooow… i like this very much… i want to know if is possible to take some of your cookies recipes that i like?.. i’m working in my own business, i make cookies for sell, so, is ok if i take some recipes for make and sell??.. is okay if you say: no, i will respect that.
Just found your site and I am loving it! Great job to you!
Love love love your site!
I’m not usually one for crazy colored girly stuff, but you know how to rock it. On top of that your writing is fun to read and always makes me laugh. I’d expect nothing less from a Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses wearer and fellow lover of metaphors!
Keep up the great job running your awesome site!
Thank you!
I’m in love with your blog layout and choice of images (not just your baking pictures, but also the banner background and the donut in your title!). Having fun browsing everything!
Thanks Alex!!
you. are. ahhmazzingg.
No, YOU are! xo!
I am LOVING your style. Those glasses are beyond adorable on you!
Thanks Jessie!! xo.
Hayley… another award for your mantlepiece! http://laurasmess.me/2013/05/01/awards-and-acknowledgements-ii/
It’s the Sisterhood of the World blogging award… I just thought that you were a worthy rebel contender (you’ve been an inspiration with your sweet treats!) but no pressure to do the whole acceptance post if you don’t feel like it. Just know you’re appreciated!
Awh, thank you Laura! Means a lot! xo.