OK, that’s it. I’ve got to start getting more creative with my daughter’s lunch. She’s already gotten me half way there since she only eats pure, unadulterated food separated so it doesn’t touch. In a bento box no less! My first step in becoming a true bento artist (well, maybe not “artist”) is to buy these picks. The bento box… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Breakfast for your sweetie, perhaps? What I love about this site is that the “cipes are solely photographs, so you have a step-by-step guide without all those confusing things like “words” getting in the way. Make Valentine’s Day Toast Cups HERE at Recipe by Photo.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
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Polar Bear Nutter Butters
A thousands “aaw”s for these polar bears. And there are Nutter Butters under that cuteness. It’s amazing how much personality is captured in just the eyebrows and smile. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
“Guacamole and Chips” Cupcakes
Yep, guacamole and chips, only not guacamole and chips. Really, cupcakes. You’ll never guess what the olives are. Find the how-tos to make guacamole and chips cupcakes HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Love a good avocado? Maybe you are addicted to Guac like me? Then you need to check out these Guacamole craft items on Etsy. or see our … Read More ...
Solar System Snack
You know those solar system dioramas we had to make in elementary school? How perfect would this have been for training. Make a solar system snack HERE at Creative Kid Snacks.… Read More ...
DIY Chocolate Bars
The bonus of making homemade chocolate bars is you can add anything you like and even personalize for gifts. Plus, you can make them all fancy like. Learn to make chocolate bars HERE at David Lebovitz. (Side note: I suggest following David Lebovitz on facebook. He posts the best links.)… Read More ...
Ombre Cupcake Tutorial
Pretty, right? Want to make some? Find the how-tos to pipe this lovely ombre frosting on top of cupcakes HERE at Half Baked.… Read More ...
Facebook Valentine’s Cookies
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.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books we found on Amazon.
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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 ...