What’s better than perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? A tutorial teaching you how to perfectly decorate cookies. Although, hmmm, I don’t know. It’s still a tough call. I mean, have you seen the perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? Find a video tutorial for marbled or swirled royal icing HERE at Sweetopia.… Read More ...
Bread Tag Snowmen for Your Treat Bags
I am the type of person who is so frazzled and busy all the time, that I am in too big a hurry to finish simple tasks. I’m sure it’s annoying. I leave jars loosely replaced, I don’t fold the cereal bag down, I don’t seal Ziplocs, I toss those time-consuming bread tags and just twist the bag. Silly me … Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Pie
Make an onion pie from Taste of Home (but not for my husband).
Or a zucchini pie from Whole Living.
How about a blueberry pie martini from My Man’s Belly?
A beef and curry pie from epicurious.
A Christmas Story Cookies
Why oh why did I not see these before my A Christmas Story Party Monday roundup? Well, you can see them HERE at cookies and cups.… Read More ...
Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
I’ve never seen cinnamon dough before this year and now I see it everywhere. One I will have to try. Check out these gorgeous cinnamon dough ornaments and gift embellishments HERE at Domestifluff, complete with recipe and how-tos. {Spotted on Not Martha.}… Read More ...
Candy Coated Christmas Party
All I could think about this sweets-filled party is how my 3 year old would be in absolute heaven to attend. I love the details of this candy coated kids Christmas party featured on Catch My Party. Check it out HERE.
Sewn Paper Candy Pouches
And one more Amanda find: Sewn paper candy pouches. So easy and clever. Learn how to make them HERE at Peppermint Plum.… Read More ...
Christmas Cheese n’ Pasta
I love when I find new sites dedicated to edible crafts, especially when they are right in my inbox. Rosemary of A Mouse on the Table sent me a link to her treat-filled blog, and you’ll find such gems as this smoked cheese snowman or this clever use of spinach pasta. The blog is in Italian, but there is a … Read More ...
Recipe Monday: A Christmas Story
1.entertainment. Watch the classic Movie a Christmas story, of course.
2.decor. Make sure to have bars of Lifebuoy red soap in the bathroom.
3. cupcakes. Make leg lamp cupcakes with how-tos and printables from The Party Animal.
4. games. There’s an A Christmas Story game out there.
5. entertainment. Have a … Read More ...
Santa’s Belly Marshmallow Pops
Created by our own Amanda, learn how to make these awesome, easy Santa’s belly marshmallow pops HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’. You’ll also find a links to more Santa’s belly crafts and treats, including, ahem, my Santa’s belly cookie pops.… Read More ...
Christmas Cake Bunting
Yep, I just gasped audibly upon seeing this cake bunting. Gasped. And no one is around. That’s how wonderfully perfect I find this mini Christmas cake bunting featured at Craftzine. Oh, and there’s a tutorial from the creator, Kami of No Biggie. Learn to make it HERE.… Read More ...
Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments
So Amanda has been making my life a bit easier today with all kinds of great finds, like these Rice Krispie Treat ornaments from The Finer Things in Life. Learn to make them HERE.… Read More ...
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
A super easy, quick and cute idea featured on Frog Prince Paperie: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Fix up store-bought cuppies in seconds. I love it. Find them HERE.… Read More ...
Meringue Snowflakes
Cookie Dough Gift
What a cute and easy gift idea: cookie dough. Find this packaging idea HERE at Our Best Bites. (Plus, they rounded up more goodies to share.)… Read More ...