As soon as I spotted this cake I recognized it as the real pencil and school supply cake from One Charming Party that I posted on back HERE. Sure enough, that was the inspiration. But this one you can actually eat. Find the (way cool to watch) how-tos for decorating the pencil cake HERE at Bakingdom.… Read More ...
Cute Bentos and a Giveaway at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
On my to-do list is still to get into bento box lunches for my daughter who would love such a thing. Picky eater as she is, it would be perfect. So I may be entering this giveaway myself. Enter to win an Easy Lunchbox and find how-tos for apple-themed and bear-themed lunches HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons… Read More ...
A Better Lemonade, Thanks to Herbs
Have you been enjoying a long summer with lots of lemonade? Hence, are you bored by lemonade? Then spice it up with herb-infused lemonade. (Get it? “spice” and “herb” so it’s literally spicing up? Groan, I’ll stop.) Make herbal syrups for your lemonade (think watermelon-thyme and berry mint) HERE at Henry Happened courtesy of Kiersten from Oh My Veggies.… Read More ...
The Time of Year Again for Chocolate Chalkboards
I’m still counting down the days for school to start (which means Monday in my part of the world). Need a little reminder of cool-treats-to-make for back to school? I posted on the original inspirations for these chocolate chalkboards–HERE from Hungry Happenings and HERE from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe, but this is an idea worth revisiting. Find a … Read More ...
Under the Sea Dessert Table
Going under the sea any time soon? I mean party-wise, though tales of actual sea adventures would be welcome, too. You’ll find lots o’ great and re-creatable ideas for the dessert table HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville. Love the easy to make clam cookies and the adorable goldfish marshmallow pops.
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Rainbow Pound Cake
So my daughter just turned five. But her celebration is almost a whole entire, for real, week after the real birthday. This is agonizing to a five-year old. So yesterday we whipped up some super easy pound cake. Rainbow, of course. I’m not sure it’s enough to tide her over until next weekend though… Make rainbow pound cake HERE at … Read More ...
Colorful Marshmallow Pops and Rings
Another post after my own heart as I’m crazy over decorating marshmallows with anything I can (see HERE). Find tons of ideas for turning marshmallows into colorful pops and my favorite, the marshmallow ring, HERE at Marshmallow Madness.… Read More ...
Totally Awesome Sweets for an ’80s Party
I know I brag about growing up in the ’80s every chance I get, but I have to share this totally awesome ’80s party. (Wait, why do I brag about being of advanced age? ‘Cuz the ’80s were totally awesome.) You must see the yummy details that turn the awesomeness of the ’80s into sweets HERE at Lynlee’s Petite Cakes.… Read More ...
Spooky Olive Snakes
The olive snake, cute or spooky? Definitely cute. And I know it’s not too early to post Halloween stuff, because my daughter and I just bought her Halloween costume this past weekend. (In case you’re wondering, she got a long purple Queen’s gown at Cracker Barrel. And they had Christmas goods out, too.) Make an olive snake HERE at Cute … Read More ...
Tips on Using Food Coloring Markers
Ah, a post after my heart, as I use food coloring markers almost daily. Find some great tips on storing and using your food coloring markers
(I especially love the information on what to do to “refill” your dry marker, something I didn’t know myself) HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Frosting Shots
Have you spotted this trend out and about yet? These quick doses of sugar called frosting shots that more and more shops are offering? Make your own for your party guests, those you think can handle them, HERE at Love U Madly.… Read More ...
Mermaid Tail Cupcakes
Anyone else’s kid obsessed with mermaids? Mine even has theories about how they swim quickly versus slowly and how they transition from water to land. Find the how-tos to make these very-doable, edible mermaid tails and ocean cupcakes HERE at Mrs. Dork.
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Printables for Your Lemonade
If you’re feeling the urge to cling to summer a bit longer (and I’m guessing many are, though I for one welcome Fall with open arms), find links to some great lemonade printables created by Funkytime HERE. Shown are those made for Craft Camp at Skip to My Lou, found HERE.… Read More ...
Campfire Marshmallow Cookies
Hee hee, these campfire marshmallow cookies even come with a tiny marshmallow on a (pretzel) stick for “roasting.” Silly. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at hoopla palooza. (spotted on Fun Family Crafts.)… Read More ...
Back to School: Free Fruit Stickers Printable
Loving this easy and adorable idea to add a little message in your kid’s lunch box as they reluctantly trudge back to school. Find the free printable for fruit stickers HERE at Oh Happy Day.… Read More ...