Something about the whole social commentary thing makes these “Like” Valentine’s Day cookies seem so much less cheesy than cupids and frilly hearts. Not that I’m saying cupids and frilly hearts are cheesy (no, I am). Loving Facebook Valentine’s Day cookies from Semi Sweet.… Read More ...
Despicable Me Breakfast
What a great word, “despicable,” even if it means something not great. And I love how many toddlers now know what it means. Make a Despicable Me breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Gummi Heart Pops
Of course, I’m thinking of all the other molds that exist out there even beyond hearts and Valentine’s Day to make some pretty cool homemade gummi pops. Find the recipe for gummi heart pops HERE at Mighty Delighty.… Read More ...
Homemade Sprinkles
Homemade sprinkles from royal icing? I have about ten different colors of the stuff sitting in my cupboard right now. Maybe I’ll whip some up. Make homemade sprinkles HERE at Sugarkissed.net.… Read More ...
“Chaos” Cookie Pops
I came up with the idea for these very late one evening while up with my one month old. Chaos cookies. I just pictured a messy pile of icing neatly contained on a cookie pop. Something about cookies as art imitating life. Anyway, find the how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie. Yikes, gotta go, baby screaming (really)!… Read More ...
Edible Party Hat Cupcake Toppers
I’ve mentioned I’ve a thing for Bugles before, I know. It’s about the childhood memory thing. And I’m loving their resurgence in recent years for decorating treats. Make these festive party hats from Bugles–yeah, I know they were for New Year’s technically, but they are also great for birthdays, yes?–HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
DIY Tea Bags
Now I, for one, am a coffee drinker. My mom, on the other hand, is an avid tea drinker. So I fully appreciate the coffee accessory (the filter) that contributes to what would be a perfect gift for her: Make your own tea bags. Find the instructions for this oh so charming DIY idea HERE at Nellie Bellie.… Read More ...
Crock Pot Rolls Dressed Up for the Game
You can make bread in a slow cooker? I don’t think I knew this, but I should have. Not to mention I’ve been wanting to delve into more artistic breads. Dress your slow-cooker bread to match your team colors (or in my cases, just the colors I like, hmmm, maybe a rainbow theme) HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Mini Party Hat Cupcake Toppers
Why I love these: Yes, I do have a drawer full of random cupcake liners. And by full, I mean, I-can-barely-shut-the-drawer full. Now I have a use for them, I just need to wait for someone’s birthday. Find the how-tos to make mini party hat cupcake toppers from cupcake liners HERE at Oh Happy Day.… Read More ...
Snowball Cookies
‘Tis a celebration of snow. For me, it means wishing our unseasonably high temperatures would fall. Maybe for those in the southern hemisphere, it’s a reminder of the cool. For those buried in snow, maybe it’s a way to conquer the enemy? Any way, make coconut snowball cookies HERE at Foodie Crush.… Read More ...
Broccoli Cookies
Think kids would notice if you crumble up real broccoli and add it to the dough? Or sprinkle on top? Probably. Though I am proud to say broccoli is on the short, approved list of foods my picky kid will actually eat. By the bunch. Make broccoli cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Polar Bear Cupcakes
Gosh polar bears are adorable. I mean, maybe not meeting one in real life (Lost ruined that for me), but cuddly versions. These cupcakes are a perfect example. Make (easy!) polar bear cupcakes HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Football Egg Cupcakes and Chicken Wing Cupcakes
Even though I myself have zero interest in football, I except much of the US feels differently. I do, however, have interest in these cool cupcakes for the season. First, make cupcakes in football eggshells (seriously, wow) HERE at Cupcake Project. And, another wow, make buffalo chicken cupcakes HERE.
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Homemade Animal Crackers
Oh who are we kidding, cookies. But calling them “crackers” helps us feel better to give them to kids. Oh, who am I kidding, I have no problem with kids munching on these cuties. Make handmade animal crackers HERE at King Arthur Flour.… Read More ...
Glitter Birthday Candles
No matter what number the birthday, we all need a little sparkle on our special day. Find the instructions to turn birthday number candles into sparkly birthday number candles HERE at One Charming Party.… Read More ...