I feel compelled to mention my adamant refusal to go camping any time I have anything camping-related on this blog. My aversion to camping is a well-known, unchangeable part of my being. But. If I HAD to go camping, I’d go with Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Check out their awesome restored vintage camper and all … Read More ...
More Sweet Treats for the 4th of July
In case this roundup of 20 red, white and blue treats for the 4th of July didn’t offer enough, I rounded up some things I’ve made in years past for Independence Day. Find the collection with links to how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of … Read More ...
Rainbow Grilled Cheese
Everything is coming up rainbows. Even grilled cheese. Make rainbow grilled cheese HERE at Quick Dish.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party items from Etsy.… Read More ...
Shirt and Ties for Dad, of the Non-Wearing Kind
I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to something edible). Plus, making food ties kind of pokes fun at the stereotypical gift. Here are 5 ideas.
Make shirt … Read More ...
5 Edible Birds. No, That’s Not What I Meant.
If you were thinking along the lines of grilled chicken, roasted turkey, quail? I meant something much cuter. Here are a few (not Angry) birds made from food.
Make a bird in Spring sandwich at Canadian Family.
Make bird cookies at Bake and Bait.
Make M and M birds on a branch cupcakes at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
20 Red, White and Blue Patriotic 4th of July Sweet Treats
I’m pretty sure this post could have about 500, or maybe even 1000, ideas from around the web for desserts, as the internet is flooded in red, white and blue around the 4th of July, the day of Independence here in the United States. But I do have needy kids and all, so I had to cut it short at … Read More ...
8 Edible Dinosaurs
I have two daughters. My brother has two daughters. My sister has two daughters. I have two step-nieces. My step sister has a daughter. I’ve no little one obsessed with dinosaurs. I consider my own daughter’s obsession with trains, and subsequently, Dinosaur Train, close. But I’ve had no excuse to throw a dinosaur party. If you have boys or girls … Read More ...
Pink Pixie Fairy Party Cake, Toadstool Mushrooms and DIY Rustic Cake Stand
Isn’t this the most dreamy, pretty in pink cake? Perfect for say, a pink pixie fairy party? That’s what it’s for. Find the how-tos to make the cake HERE at Bird’s Party. But wait! There’s more. You need to have marshmallow toadstools, too. And find the tutorial to make a rustic cake stand HERE. Find the printables … Read More ...
6 Fun Food Crafts for Kids
It’s still Friday, so I’m still sharing some ideas for the kiddos to have fun in the kitchen.
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Turn watercolors into monogram straw toppers at Studio DIY.
Make JellO fishbowls at babble.
Play Cheez-It tic tac toe at Snackpicks.
Make fruit and veggie snails at Meals.
Celebrate summer skies with JellO parfaits at Mad in … Read More ...
Freezer Pop Holders
Freezer pop covers are smart. Lightsaber freezer pop covers are super smart. This is a much better idea than the paper towels I now use to keep the chill off my kid’s hands (her request, I was more of the “suck it up” freezer pop holder). Make freezer pop covers at Keeping it Simple.… Read More ...
5 Animal Snacks for Kids You Can Make In The Kitchen
Friday is kids’ day! Kids and animals. Cute and cute. Kids love animals. Animals love… probably not kids. Here are a few animal-themed snacks for the kiddos.
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Make a cute piggy snack at Canadian Family.
Make a dog house lunch at Kitchen Fun with My 3 … Read More ...
6 DIY Father’s Day Beer-Themed Gift Ideas
It may be cliche, but the Dad in my house definitely likes his beer. I type, as I nervously look out the window at the two stories of hops vines growing out back that are starting to attack the house. Here are a few make-your-own gifts ideas for the beer-lover on Father’s Day.
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Make your own monogrammed beer glass … Read More ...
Star Wars Bento Roundup
Please, please visit the Bento Blog Network to see the entire link party of Star Wars-themed bento boxes from around the web. Artoo hard-boiled egg, Chewbacca in Nutella, black bean Jabba, Yoda tortilla, Storm Trooper rice… Click HERE to see them all.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online store- Discount Bento Boxes. **Limited Stock** Free Worldwide … Read More ...
8 Sweet Ideas for Dr. Seuss
Aren’t we all sweet on Dr. Seuss
and the wacky, colorful, wonderful, poetic worlds he created? Here are some sweet treat and party odes to Seuss.
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Make your own Seuss-style cupcake stand at Make it Cozee.
Marshmallow pops for the doc by yours truly.
Make Thing 1 and Thing 2 push pops at The Country Chic … Read More ...
22 Food and Party Ideas for Memorial Day, Past and Present
It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the Armed Services, is the unofficial marker of summer’s start here in the United States. It’s a day of celebration, of … Read More ...