Oh Mary Poppins, how I love thee. One of my most favorite books/movies ever. My daughter adores her, too. Mary was the first character at Disney World to give her a hug, and we spent much of the next day hunting her down to get her autograph. If I can keep up this adoration, perhaps a Mary Poppins birthday party … Read More ...
Archives for April 2012
Goldfish Bowl Snack Bags
Put me in the group that had no idea you could reshape store-bought plastic snack bags with an iron. How very cool. I mean how very warm (groan). Make fishbowl snack bags (filled with Goldfish, of course) HERE at Cute as a Fox.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea … Read More ...
Springtime Eclairs from Open Kitchen Magazine
While I’m a few days late for all the yummy Easter ideas in Open Kitchen Magazine, this free online issue is filled with clever and pretty Spring-themed treats, pastries, breads, finger foods and ideas for parties and picnicking. These Springtime eclairs stood out for me (and the pineapple and a egg doves, you have to see those). Find both … Read More ...
Hyacinth Pops
More gorgeous edible flowers from the master of “Confectionary Floral Design”: Hyacinth pops! Easy to make, find the how-tos to Hyacinth coconut peanut butter Rice Krispies bars on sticks HERE at Blossomedge. The entire bouquet is stunning, yes? You’ll also find links to make the the daffodil cookies and hyacinth candy.
… Read More ...WALL-E Breakfast and Princess Cupcakes
Today is quickly becoming the day of fun-food-characters-for-kids, huh? This time it’s WALL-E and Eva for breakfast. Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And since this is breakfast and the last post was lunch, how about some princess cupcakes for dessert? Find them HERE.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books we found on Amazon.… Read More ...
Angry Birds Lunch
My kid has finally progressed in her knowledge of parabolas to surpass me in Angry Birds. Kids and video games today are kind of a scary combination! Love this Angry Birds lunch. Make it HERE at Creative Food.
… Read More ...Sunshine Cookie Pops
Oh happy day, that’s what this sun on a stick says to me. Find the how-tos to make these happy sunshine pops from store-bought cookies HERE at Hungry Happenings.
… Read More ...Mustache Straws
My husband is forbidden to ever grow a mustache, and I’m not the kind of wife who forbids things. A mustache straw for his beer may be the closest he gets, poor guy. Find the silliness and how-tos HERE at Love U Madly.
… Read More ...Noddy Car Cake
I have to admit, I had to look up Noddy, because I have no idea who this character is. How in the world, as an Anglophile and children’s lit person, have I missed this? For shame. I’ll start to atone by featuring this amazing Noddy car cake. Find the how-tos HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait. The … Read More ...
Leftover Jellybean Pop-Tarts
Oh CakeSpy, you’re so clever with your sweet, sweet desserts. Find the recipe for Leftover Jelly bean Pop-Tarts HERE at Serious Eats.
Homemade Pop-tarts are really popular right now thanks to tik tok trending and Air fryers. This easy pop tart recipe can be baked in the air fryer until golden brown.
Pop-Tarts is a brand of … Read More ...
Earth Day Party
One Charming Party always has the most, well, charming party ideas that heed even those tiniest details. Find “compost” pudding and ombre veggies and presentation ideas HERE. And huge bonus, find the free printables for the compost pudding leaves and a “Bloom and Grow!” party invitation HERE at Paging Supermom.
… Read More ...Matzo House
It’s a house of Matzo! Make this craft for Passover HERE at Martha Stewart.
… Read More ...Draw-Your-Own Art Canvas Cookies
I made these as a birthday gift for my artcentric and creative drawing-obsessed niece. Prepare the cookies and package with edible writers as a gift for the artistic (kids or adults) to decorate their own. Find the how-tos HERE.
… Read More ...Where the Wild Things Are Peeps
In all likelihood, this is my last Peeps post for the year, so fortunately it’s a clever one that incorporates my second love, children’s literature. Find Where the Wild Things Are Peeps pops HERE at Sugar Swings!. So long Peeps!
… Read More ...Peanut Butter and Jelly Vodka
Aw…. a vodka that evokes memories of childhood. Sigh. Oh, wait. That doesn’t seem right. Yet, I’m terribly curious. Find peanut butter and jelly vodka at Van Gogh Vodka.
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