One year one of the girls picked up the slice off the bottom of the Christmas tree, put it in her pocket, and brought it home. It had a hole in the center from where the tree had stood on the stand in the lot. The girls decided to...
Dec172015
Children
Dec152015
Top Finds: The Right Throw for Movie Night
Movie night is a favorite at our house. There is the anticipation of kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying the presence of those around you in complete comfort. After the excitement of selecting the perfect movie, picking out just the right candy, popping corn, and claiming your seat, comes the...
Nov272015
Pumpkin Pancakes
With the fall comes the advent of pumpkins. I always find myself wondering why I wait three seasons of the year to enjoy them. Below is a simple recipe I developed this year. It is rich and flavorful without being heavy. Ingredients 2 cups complete buttermilk...
Oct082015
How to make Spiderweb Iced Cupcakes
Iced cupcakes are always a big hit. If decorated they can become almost magical depending on your audience. Follow the pictogram below to make your own spiderweb cupcakes. First frost cupcake with desired background color. Then pipe a contrasting color of icing on top. I used the Wilton small...
Oct022015
Black and White: Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
The beginning of the school year is always linked in my mind to the stream of yellow school buses filing in and out of the neighborhoods. One of my favorite times on the bus was when one of the riders would have extra treats left over from a school...
Oct012015
Paper Mâché Jellyfish
To make a jellyfish at home using paper mâché you will need the following: A flat disc shaped mylar ballon, can be found at any party store Several bottles of white craft glue such as Elmer’s Newspaper torn into 1” wide strips Large bowl Fishing line Paint, I used gray...
Sep212015
Children’s Theme Room: Under the Sea
Growing up I remember being fortunate enough to have my enough my own room while my younger sisters shared a room. I also remember not being able to personalize it. It had stripped wallpaper left over from the boy who lived there before with a toy soldier light switch cover. ...