Sure, one could argue when they look at my 4-year old’s self portrait that legs don’t come out of chins and that you need more to represent “pony tail” than a dot (also, what’s up with crooked grin?), but I look at it and think she’s genius. Hence why I fully appreciate these cookies from Sugar Swings!, wherein she translated … Read More ...
Dragon Bread
I declare this dragon bread to be unbelievably awesome. The detail! And looks so re-create-able from the step-by-step photos. Find the how-tos HERE at Show Tell Share.
Frog on a Log HoHos
So so easy. And note to self, if I ever make these, must get a slice-of-wood cake stand to display them. Learn to turn HoHos into frogs on a log HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. {spotted on One Pretty Thing}… Read More ...
Disney Princess Cupcakes
You know those Barbie cakes with the doll stuck in the middle? I gotta admit they mildly freak me out. But cupcake versions of Princesses? I can handle those. On a smaller scale and with the flexibility of making all the Princesses in one batch… pretty clever. Find the how-tos HERE at That’s So Cuegly. Thanks to Ashley for … Read More ...
Rainbow Buffet
I’ll never ever tire of rainbows, as long as my daughter keeps the passion alive. Find this idea for serving up a rainbow buffet (with fruit! and veggies!) HERE at Elsie Marley. {spotted on Ohdeedoh} Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found … Read More ...
Disney Princess Recipes
For anyone else like me, who has a Disney Princess-obsessed kid who gained her obsession before ever seeing a Disney Princess movie (seriously, she gained her knowledge by just absorbing it from the air, I think, I never even had to say a word or buy a wand), I just realized the Disney Family Fun site has a whole bunch … Read More ...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears as Fruit
I have to endorse any food that incorporates children’s literature. Check out these fruit and veggies turned into the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
Construction Cake
A little break from Halloween… I spotted this too-cool cake on Pinterest. It just looks so do-able and so clever all in one. Find the recipe HERE at Fredellicious, and you must must must click over to see the inside of the cake. Talk about clever.
Decorate the cake with small construction toys
to add detail.… Read More ...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Food Ideas Roundup
Not only will you find a fantastic roundup of foods inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar HERE at Cute Food for Kids, but check out Cute Food for Kids’ own creation from a Babybel and apples. Seriously, that looks just like the caterpillar. How does she do it?… Read More ...
Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party
Tricky as they may be, there is something undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. Love saying that, my new book.) But on to more important matters, like this lovely gnome party. You must see all the details HERE at Tradewind Tiaras, from the invites to … Read More ...
“Please Take One” Printable for Your Unsupervised Halloween Candy
Does this count as edible crafts?
There’s candy involved. At any rate, I couldn’t resist this free printable “Please Take One” sign, since I have the front porch candy bowl/sign on door plan this year while we’re out trick or treating. My mom had a good point, too. Since chances are the first parent-free kid won’t abide by the sign … Read More ...
Muffin Tin Halloween Lunch
Isn’t this just the coolest li’l Halloween lunch ever? The little snack and treat-filled cauldron just pushes it over the edge. See what it all is HERE at Another Lunch.… Read More ...
Jack O’ Lantern Smile Cookie Pops
Loving this trend from Munchkin Munchies: wearable cookie pops! Learn to make Jack O’ Lantern smile cookie pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Happy Apple Sandwiches
Once again, an instance of making good use of candy eyes… Make happy apple sandwiches HERE at the Daily Mixer.… Read More ...
Vegetables for Halloween
Find a roundup of Halloween-themed veggie serving ideas HERE at babble, including “scaly lizard skin” (kale), “bloody bat ears” (beets) and “roasted brains” cauliflower.
