Oh owls, you are just the perfect creature. You make cookies look simultaneously cute and simple but clever and detailed. At least in the hands of Not Quite Nigella. Find the recipe HERE.… Read More ...
How to Make a Polka Dot Pie
I think polka dots have the same characteristics of lollipop sticks. Put something on a stick or give it polka dots, and it’s instantly more adorable. I’m now thinking of exceptions… like chicken pox. But please don’t think of chicken pox. Here, I’ll take your mind off of chicken pox with this super-cute pie. Learn how to make polka dot … Read More ...
Homemade Gingerbread House Kit
Whatta good idea… Spotted on Gordon Gossip, make homemade gingerbread house kits HERE at Sugar and Charm. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Rice Krispies Treats Reindeer
Remember this Winter Wonderland of Rice Krispies Treats goodness? As promised, here are the how-tos for making the Hot Cocoa Krispies Reindeer at Cute as a Fox. The scene reminds me of the classic ’60s TV special of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. I’m looking for Hermey…… Read More ...
Snowman Hat Marshmallow Pops
It takes surprisingly little to turn a Pilgrim hat into a snowman hat. Remember these? Now they are these. (Hmmm, Baby New Year and Leprechauns wear hats, too.) Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Christmas Lunch
How very parent-like to sneak spinach in something Christmassy… Make a present and Christmas tree lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
A Christmas Story Leg Lamp Cake Pop… Just the Beginning
A new cake pop every day from Thanksgiving to Christmas? Can you even take such sweet cuteness and inspiration? That’s the promise from Every Day Should Pop!. My new favorite cake pop ever in the whole world? The leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Yes, that’s a cake pop. Find tips on making them HERE. Also crazy … Read More ...
Camera Cookies
Remember when I declared an edible camera trend, as evidenced by these camera cookie cutters? And I said I was getting a set to review? I got them and I made some. And I’m giving away a set. For how-tos to make camera cookies AND to enter the giveaway to win a set (and it’s a worldwide contest): CLICK … Read More ...
Easy Gingerbread House How-tos
This gingerbread house from Ladies Home Journal is labeled as “easy,” and given they start off with a stove-top gingerbread, I think perhaps they are on to something. Find the slideshow HERE.
Update: Broken links have been removed from this post. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.… Read More ...
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Cupcake… A Little Late
Why, oh why, did I not see these before Thanksgiving? I’m breaking protocol here and posting something Thanksgivingy after Thanksgiving, but perhaps to bookmark for next year cuz they are so awesome: Cupcakes that honor the great Charlie Brown (technically, they honor the Thanksgiving feast created by chefs Snoopy and Woodsotck). Find them HERE at JustJENN recipes.… Read More ...
Make Candy Any Color You Want
So simple and clever (my two favorite adjectives)… Learn to turn candies any color you want HERE at PaperVine.… Read More ...
Snowman Macaroons and Meringue Snowflakes
Hee hee, love the little plaid scarf. Make snowman macaroons HERE at Ladies Home Journal and meringue snowflakes HERE.
DIY Tea Gift
I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.… Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Lantern
What a lovely idea… I’m already picturing many, many grown-up versions at many, many a holiday party. Learn to make gingerbread lanterns HERE at Family Fun.
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Football Food Roundup
I’m loving this football food roundup over at 20 Going on 80, and I don’t even love football. (Side note, also love the blog name, 20 Going On 80, for all the reasons explained. Very good choice.) Football pizza, football juice boxes… Click HERE for the full roundup.… Read More ...