Well, those lovable little yellow creatures are back again! Yes, the minions are back with another movie…Despicable Me 3 is coming to theaters this Friday! I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait. I think I like those awkwardly cute and lovable creatures more than my youngest daughter (and she thinks they are pretty […]
skulls, fangs, and fingers…oh my!
Candy buffets have become quite popular lately…I see them at birthday parties, weddings, and other events. It is fun to see how candy can be displayed in various containers with unique labels. Sometimes these displays are even too pretty to eat! I enjoy creating fun little displays of candy for our family and guests for […]
monster treats
Now these are the kind of monsters your kids will WANT in the house! These monster treats are so fun and simple to make…no baking involved AND your little ones will be impressed with your effort! Start with rice krispie treats. I use the pre-made, packaged ones…they are the right size and they are already […]
candy cane heart pops
Who has leftover candy canes? As much as we enjoy that peppermint stick of flavor during the holidays, we always have some left after Christmas. One idea is to turn those candy canes into a treat for the next holiday…candy cane heart pops for Valentine’s Day! You will need… candy canes white chocolate chips assorted […]
rudolph pops
Of all the Christmas movies and TV shows, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has to be my favorite! I loved watching it as a child, and I still look forward to it every holiday season. It is a fun night when it is shown on TV (although this generation can watch it whenever they wish because […]
arrows and arrangements
softball sweets station
My oldest daughter started playing softball in the third grade. She decided to join our community recreational league just to see what it was all about. I didn’t have a lot of expectations for her at the time…she had just quit dance classes and horseback riding that same year. When I arrived at the end […]
fifties flashback
Our oldest daughter was in the ensemble of her high school’s production of GREASE this past weekend. What an amazing show it was…lots of talent, both onstage and off! There were four shows throughout the weekend…Friday evening, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon, and Sunday evening. I thought it might be fun to surprise her with something […]
candy umbrellas
Because life is always changing and therefore our needs change, I like to repurpose things in our home. The sideboard in my dining room was once used as a dresser in the master bedroom at our previous home. Our old TV armoire now serves as a place to store our outdoor plates and serving pieces […]