Ooh, I always love a drink-themed dessert with potential for lots of booze (these can also be kid-friendly, with just a little booze. Kidding, I mean booze-free). Perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Make margarita JellO with lime wedge cookies HERE at Mega Crafty.… Read More ...
Kite S’mores and Cinco de Mayo Lunch
I suppose those don’t reeeeally go together, but you’ll find them in the same great spot. Make kite s’mores HERE and make silly Cinco de Mayo apples with a PB and J sandwich HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Store-Bought Cookie Bouquet
No need to have kids use the oven. They can make mom a cookie bouquet with all store-bought cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at The Mother Huddle.… Read More ...
The Avengers Cake Pops
I’m way behind on my action adventure/Superhero movies, because I know very little about The Avengers (guess my encyclopedic-knowledge-of-super-heroes brother is behind the ball keeping me informed). But these cake pops kind of make me want to know more. Make Avengers cake pops HERE at Little Lion Baked Goods.
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DIY Cookie Canisters
This DIY cookie container is waaaaaay prettier than a paper plate, I think. Find the how-tos to make your own decorated wooden cookie canisters HERE at You are My Fave.… Read More ...
Foodie Crafts Kids can Make for Mom
Epicurious has assembled a slideshow of food-themed crafts kids can make for Mother’s Day, including the classic spray-painted dry pasta picture frames. You’ll also find homemade kitchen caddies, a breakfast tray, and these sugared flowers for cupcakes. Find the roundup HERE at epicurious.
Maypole Cupcakes
An easy peasy way to celebrate May Day without having to build an elaborate May pole in the backyard (side story, my neighbor thought we built a May pole in our backyard… in reality, it’s some gardening contraption my husband built to grow stuff to make beer). Make May Day cupcakes HERE at Sweetology.… Read More ...
Yellow and Gray Mother’s Day Table
Ooooh, yes to yellow and gray. Loving this Mother’s Day party collaboration by Christine of Pure Joy Events, Heather of Chickabug and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets.
Craft this clever Anthropologie-inspired clothespin backdrop and find a free Mother’s Day printable HERE at Chickabug. Find the recipe for this yummy tart lemon cake by 6 Bittersweets over HERE at … Read More ...
Prim Rose Cookie How-tos
More from the master of “confectionary floral design”! This time, a lovely, colorful field of prim rose cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these beautiful prim rose cookies HERE at Blossomedge.
DIY – Cute Horse Cookies
Why are these horsie cookies so crazy cute? And simple to make to boot!?! Cookie and horse lovers can’t go wrong. Make them HERE at Party Pinching. Perfect for a cowboy party or cowgirl party.
These horse cookies are perfect for your cowgirl, cowboy or wild west party. … Read More ...
Flower-ful Breakfast for Mom (and a Giveaway!)
Aw, doesn’t mom deserve a bunch of pretty flowers? And breakfast in bed? And something you make yourself? All kinds of birds are knocked down with stones with this flower filled breakfast by Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos to make a fruit flower bouquet, daisy eggs and bacon, and daisy biscuits HERE at Hungry Happenings. And PS. … Read More ...
Mix and Match Robot Cookies
I’ve never even had a thing for robots til I spotted these super crazy awesome mix n’ match robot cookies from Lizy B. Not only are they beyond clever (what head? what body? what arms do I choose???), but how perfect are all the robotty parts? I don’t know I’d even come up with one that doesn’t look like … Read More ...
Rainbow Swirl Cake
Rainbows are here to stay, my friends. I’m convinced this trend will understandably survive as long as the cupcake has. See? Check out this colorful rainbow swirl cake from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Seems so much easier (and psychedelic) than baking each layer. Find it HERE.
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Rapunzel Tower Cupcakes
Now that we’ve instituted a “Family Movie Night,” I’ve seen a few movies I would probably never have seen otherwise, what with the four-year old’s control over the remote. Like those that feature runaway dogs or, of course, Disney princesses. Tangled? Favorite Family Movie Night movie ever. Loved it more than said four-year old.
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Free Graduation Owl Gift Bag Printables AND a Graduation Cookie Cutter Giveaway
Have a graduation coming up? Kindergarten? Grad School? Beauty School? Any big achievement?
Carla from the Party Planning Center made these adorable owl gift bag printables, which you can download for FREE HERE at the Party Planning Center. And to go with these bright and fun and easy-to-assemble bags, I made some graduation cookies. AND, I’m giving away diploma … Read More ...