Archive for category: Holidays

Cheap Valentine Card Roundup

Cheap Valentine Card Roundup

0 / January 25, 2012 12:52 pm

It’s that time of year when it’s cool to be crafty and make your own valentines – whether or not you have kids. But is it cheapest? I set out to find cheap and easy Valentine card ideas for my [...]

DIY Paper Plate Basket

DIY Paper Plate Basket

0 / August 27, 2011 7:30 am

Too cute!

DIY Floral Arrangement

DIY Floral Arrangement

1 / August 22, 2011 7:30 am

I love this simple & cute DIY tutorial at Ciao Bella for arranging flowers. Dahlias are gorgeous aren’t they? These would make sweet little reception centerpieces. See the full tutorial here. Tweet This Post

Favorite Things: Halloween Edition

Favorite Things: Halloween Edition

0 / October 26, 2010 9:53 pm

Here are a few favorite finds for fall: Silhouette Fondant Cupcakes from: Country Living October 2010 Modernist Pumpkin Centerpiece from: ReadyMade Blog Winnie the Pooh Pumpkin from: TinyPrints.com Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes Recipe recipe from: Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes: 175 Inspired [...]

Mo Smells the Holidays

Mo Smells the Holidays

0 / August 4, 2010 11:03 pm

Mo Smells the Holidays $17.95 This large format illustrated storybook includes two scented sticker sheets. How fun is that? Follow “Mo” throughout the fall season into the holidays where giving rather than getting is emphasized. Mo brings Halloween treats to [...]

Baking day: chicken taco quiche, candy corn mini cupcakes, halloween chex mix, butterscotch bars and mummy dogs!

Baking day: chicken taco quiche, candy corn mini cupcakes, halloween chex mix, butterscotch bars and mummy dogs!

9 / October 31, 2009 8:59 am

Halloween treats have always been a favorite of mine, and I finally have a little one who can enjoy them! We’re getting together with cousins for Trick-or-Treating tonight and I’m baking some festive snacks. Here’s what’s on the menu: CHICKEN [...]

Throw a Summer Party for Less

4 / June 30, 2009 12:01 pm

Host a summer party for less with these ideas from iVillage.com. • Serve frozen drinks in brightly colored plastic hurricane glasses purchased from the dollar store. • Take advantage of free activities in your local park. • Play host to [...]

e-Mealz.com – a Menu-Planning and Money-Saving Website

2 / April 14, 2009 10:28 am

A friend turned me on to e-Mealz.com — a subscription site that combines meal-planning with the current deals at store of your choice. For $1.25 per week you login to your account for … 1. a family-friendly, concise 7-day dinner [...]

Fun (and Creepy) Easter Finds

Fun (and Creepy) Easter Finds

1 / April 11, 2009 8:48 am

Here are some fun Easter finds on the Internet. And one creepy one. I’ll just start with that one: Easter Bunny Photo Upload a picture of your house and the wizard behind this website will photoshop in a picture of [...]

Simple Spring Baskets & Other Easter Treats

Simple Spring Baskets & Other Easter Treats

1 / April 4, 2009 8:23 pm

I’m hoping to make these sweet little treats for Easter this year. The baskets are made of marshmallows, butter and chow mein noodles. The recipe is at landolakes.com. I’ve also seen some adorable “cake pops” on Bakerella. They’re beautiful and [...]