photo_lollipopsWow. Want to look like a super cool and crazy impressive candy maker? Make these photo lollipops. All by yourself. I’m pinning these to my “Must try” board, for sure. Find the instructions to make your own photo lollipops HERE

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dinosaur_corncobholderI think Mikeasaurus may be my new hero. Find the awesomest tutorial ever for making your own corn cob holders (and animal ones, no less) HERE at Instructables.…

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I don’t know about you, but my summer is anything but lazy. In fact, it means having kids around ALL the time while trying to work, keep house, and sleep. There is little leisure time for me until Fall. So …

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blog.milkshake2Seriously, a cold milkshake, red n’ blue and marshmallow polka dots? Is there anything more perfect for the 4th of July? You’re welcome. (I made these.) Actually, the marshmallow polka dots were a bit of a hassle, as a couple …

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summerfruit_wandSummer and fruit, a magical combination. And sticks make eating the drippy, messy stuff so much better. Make summer fruit wands HERE at Say Yes to Hoboken.…

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candy_pinwheelsHeck, I’d even say the cupcakes are optional (though always welcome). I love these Airheads-turned-pinwheels for a bit o’ cupcake decor or 4th of July party treat. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at Studio DIY.…

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Candy-making is a tricky thing. It involves a thermometer, which suggests precision is necessary. Not “suggests,” precision IS necessary. I’m not precise. So I very much appreciate shortcut candymaking. All of these lollipops need no thermometer to make, leave no …

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I’m not a master mixologist. I can mix two things, like a gin and tonic. Or a mimosa. And I may or may not have made some cosmopolitans in the past, so that added an ingredient or two. But I …

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nutella_pretzel_recipeWords can’t express how much I adore these. You have the cute strawberry thing, the Nutella thing, the chocolate thing and the pretzel thing. Genius in a basket, in my view. Find the recipe for Nutella Prezel “Strawberries” HERE at

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fruit_icecubesSpeaking of ice cube trays… here’s one more super cool way to use an ice cube tray. Only this one actually does involve ice. But also gummy bears and other fun things. Make fruit and gummy bear ice cubes …

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I think it’s important to feel like a superstar every day. And so, I think it’s important that every time you eat ice cream the cone is gilded. Seriously, we all need gold cones because we are all just that …

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icecube_trayI have to agree with Buzzfeed, that these are genius ways to use an ice cube tray in an non-ice kind of way. Shown are chocolate-covered cheesecake bites by Damy Health. Other ideas involve herbs, sauce, baby food, …

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berryboxesI wasn’t even thinking berry boxes before, but now I’m picturing them everywhere. As gift containers, centerpieces, favors, actual berry picking boxes… Find the step-by-step how-tos to craft your own berry boxes HERE at fellow fellow.…

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blog.summer.shooter1 - CopyI should probably post these later in the day, huh? But they are sooooo good, and go down soooo smoothly. And it’s, um, never too early to celebrate the Independence of my country, right? I made some Pop Rocks shooters

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Despite not having actually made a cake in ages, I’m currently obsessed with cake toppers. (See my previous roundup of cupcake toppers.) Even if you have little experience or interest with cake decorating you can make your cake party …

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