Category Archives: Craft
Mint-Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes
Spring makes me do funny things. Just as the mountain laurels start to bloom, I actually (if falsely) believe that our house could be clean for an extended period of … Continue reading
Easter Treats: Easter Bunny Marshmallow Pops
I love this TED Talk about art. It’s by Korean novelist Young-ha Kim. His premise is that, as children, we are all artists and have an innate desire to play. He says … Continue reading
Easter Treats: Rice Krispie Treat Nests with Candy Eggs
I rarely know what day it is. Probably because I don’t write checks very often or work a regular job. And probably also because I have a three-month-old and three-year-old … Continue reading
Personalized Favor Tags
If you enjoyed these personalized cupcake toppers, I bet you will love these personalized favor tags, too! These were also for a wedding shower, so all of the pics are … Continue reading
Personalized Cupcake Toppers
I freaking love hosting parties. Planning, shopping, preparing, cooking, baking. I love it all. And I especially love thinking of some little way to make the party “extra special” . … Continue reading
Gift Idea for New Mom
Jenna, my best friend growing up, just had her second baby. That’s us in the pic below, circa 1987 or so. I haven’t talked to her yet, but I can … Continue reading
How to Dye Easter Eggs
Growing up, we always dyed eggs to celebrate Easter. One year, my younger brothers (Chris and Matt) decided to enter an egg-dying contest. Armed with a big bowl of hard-boiled … Continue reading
DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Idea That Isn’t LAME
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I, for one, am so excited! I’m hoping that John gets me either a diamond heart pendant from Kohl’s, or a new … Continue reading
Two Questions Worth Answering
As a part-time stay-at-home mother of a toddler, two questions I often ask myself are: Well, what should we do today?; and Hmm, what should we have for dinner? (Other … Continue reading
How to Make a Jungle Diaper Cake
Say what? Let me explain: My sister-in-law, Jennifer (or as we call her, “Gigi”), is having a baby in a few months, and we are throwing a baby shower for … Continue reading
