Last month I shared a fun and preppy care package that I sent to my oldest daughter who started her freshman year of college this year. If you missed that post, click here for the details. I love putting surprises in the mail to her, and I think she likes receiving them…although, I did tease […]
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 […]
watermelon lime pops
Summer is here! I’m talking those HOT, HUMID, STICKY summer days! Our weather here in Ohio has been in the mid-90’s this week. Those kind of days call for cool treats. These watermelon lime pops make the perfect refreshment! To make these, you will need… 3 cups seedless watermelon 1/4 cup lime juice lime slices small […]
washi wednesday–easter eggs
Happy Wednesday! You know how much I love washi tape…well, I couldn’t let Easter pass us by without giving you a few ideas on egg decorating using washi tape. The really great thing about using washi tape to decorate eggs is that it comes off easily if you want to change it, whereas paints and […]
full(er) house party
The Tanner family made a TV comeback last week, with the much-anticipated Netflix series “Fuller House.” You remember the Tanners…DJ, Stephanie, Uncle Jesse, Michelle, Danny, and Uncle Joey. I feel like this show has been a part of my life for the past 20 years or so. I watched it in the late 80’s/early 90’s […]
washi wednesday — dr. suess day
Today is Dr. Suess Day, also known as Read Across America Day. This day is celebrated as a way to honor Dr. Suess, who was born on March 2, 1904. Everyone knows Dr. Suess…the author of our favorite childhood books, The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham, among others. Many schools and […]
dog-gone good valentines
We have a tradition in our family of making our own valentine cards. I’m not sure how it started, but I can’t ever remember purchasing the store-bought cards. Over the years, the girls and I have used doilies, stickers, glitter and the sort to create valentines to exchange with their classmates. This year C had […]
donut snowmen
Happy New Year! This is going to be a BIG year at our house…my oldest will graduate from high school in June and head off to college (still weighing her options on that matter) in the fall! I remember when she started kindergarten…I did the math to figure out her graduation year, and I thought […]