With the amount of dandelions my daughter picks just walking from the car to the front door (I know, I know, we have to mow our lawn) that I am then forced to put in bud vases all over the house, I am terribly intrigued by the notion of harvesting the good-for-you dandelions to make jelly. What a great use … Read More ...
How to Make a Cookie Arrangement
I get asked frequently how to make a cookie arrangement. Back when I was working as a cookie decorator at a shop that specializes in cookie bouquets (Bundles of Cookies), we did things a bit differently. There, the cookies are large, so arrangements had to be sturdy. But as long as you stick with smaller, less top-heavy cookies, … Read More ...
Pretty Bowl of Fruit
For Mother’s Day, for Spring, for kids… I love this quick and simple prettified bowl of fruit. Find it HERE at Better Homes and Gardens. Use shape cutters like flowers
and butterflies to create fun fruit breakfast bowls.… Read More ...
Kitty, Banana, Marilyn, and Many More Macarons
It’s been way too long since I visied Mactweets (this wonderful site that posts macaron challenges from readers). Check out this fabulous roundup of macarons submitted last month for macaron day, HERE. Shown are adorable kitty macarons from Macaron Fetish, banana split macarons from Eat. Live. Travel. Write., and “Marilyn Macroe,” part of the collection of Famous … Read More ...
Veggie Flower Bouquet
How lovely and healthy… I can see this as a pretty, edible addition to a snack table at a party. Make a bouquet of veggie flowers HERE at Disney Junior.… Read More ...
Hand-Drawn Party Placemats
In case your party guests are easily confused, or if you’re short of table linens, just line the tables with paper and draw your own placemats! Such a unique idea. Find it HERE at Donna Hay.… Read More ...
Cupcake Liner Mason Jar Tops
Cupcake liners as tops for mason jars. Of course! One of those simple genius party ideas. Find them HERE at Setting the Mood. {spotted on Pinteres}… Read More ...
Sweet Designs Book Review and Bumble Bee Daisy Cookie Pops
Long title for a short post, but for all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, it’s on shelves today! I reviewed the book and made some pipe cleaner bumble bees from the “Honey, I Love You” party to add to my daisy cookie pops. Find the review and cookie … Read More ...
Video How-to: Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers
Now this takes me back almost a year ago, when I first posted on this cool cupcake topper that I called a “yummy plate of cuteness.” Well, 6 Bittersweets is back with a video demonstrating how to fluff up the tissue paper. Find the video how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Dressed Up Beer for Father’s Day
I have to agree with Kristen of Make the Best of Everything about the importance of giving dads what they reeeally want for Father’s Day: Beer. (I know this holds true for the dad in my house.) Dress up beer bottles for Father’s Day HERE at Make the Best of Everything.
Egg Salad Chick
Anyone still have lots of leftover Easter eggs? Make this cutie egg salad chick in a pretzel nest for lunch HERE at Hungry Happenings, from guest blogger Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Swimming Girl Cupcakes
It’s almost summer where I am, though we’ve already pulled out our Tinkerbell sprinkler this year with the unseasonal heat. But the summer-themed sweets are starting to pop up (some gauge the seasons by department store displays, I gauge them by the desserts). Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these swimming girl cupcakes HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould… Read More ...
Mini Rainbow Cupcakes
I’ve been doing way too much self-promotion of late, but given the fondness for rainbow sweets (at least as evidenced by Pinterest), I have one more to share. I made these mini rainbow cupcakes for a two-year old’s birthday party. Find them HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas … Read More ...
Earth Day Bento Box Ideas Blog Hop
While I’ve seen (and been a part of) plenty of bloggers in cahoots with their posts, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a pub-crawl style blog hop, where one blog leads to another and another. Love it! Check out this slew of Earth Day-themed bento ideas, starting HERE at Bento for Kidlet. Click on the blog hop icon … Read More ...
Earth Day Lunch, Dinner and Dessert Ideas
Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our planet with delicious and creative meals that are both fun and meaningful. Whether you’re planning a special lunch, dinner, or dessert, this roundup has a little something for every part of the day to help you honor the earth. From green-themed treats to eco-friendly meal ideas, these recipes are not only … Read More ...