In my other life (ie pre-kid, pre-blog) I studied Children’s Literature. In my other life (the pretend one), I’m earning a phD in Children’s Literature. This is necessary background only to illustrate how much I adore this Golden Books baby shower party from Aesthetic Nest. Oh the details. The Golden Books cupcake toppers, an adorable Nursery Rhyme invitation (… Read More ...
Panda Bread
Wow. Learn how to make this, wow, Panda bread with green tea and cocoa dough HERE at Perfect Pandas, from the original recipe HERE at Taro Taro, translated by Do What I Like, and spotted on Food2. I know, that’s a lot of linking, but just wanted to be sure this loaf got traced back to … Read More ...
Cute Packaging for Your Kid’s Lunch
Oh, you must see how Cute Food for Kids used googly eyes and letter stickers to create lunchbox cleverness. Find the packaging ideas HERE.
Mini Snowmen Cookie Pops
Everything about these cuties is cute. Mini sandwich cookies? The pop sticks? The candy buttons and nose? Everything. Learn to make mini cookie dipped snowmen pops HERE at Make and Takes.… Read More ...
DIY Sour Patch Cupcakes
Four cupcakes, four flavors, all matching Sour Patch Kid
s. Oh so very wonderful. Find tips on making them HERE at Ingredients of a 20Something.… Read More ...
Kids Cooking Site
Check out this site devoted to Kids Cooking Activities. As a mom of a 3-year old who always insists on helping (she makes the salad, ie. pours and entire jar of Bacos on top of lettuce), I definitely appreciate such resources. The site offers resources, recipes, contests, a kid’s cooking school directory, food facts and more. Of course I … Read More ...
Spiderman Cake and Cupcakes
Oooh, check out this awesome Spiderman cake and cupcakes Monica of La Cocina del Goblin Gloton sent me. Find it HERE.… Read More ...
DIY Pancake Molds
Looking to elevate your pancake game and turn your breakfast into a fun, creative experience? Look no further than DIY pancake molds! If you’ve ever wanted to create pancakes that are more than just a round shape, these molds will help you turn your morning meal into a work of art. From hearts and stars to animals and more, … Read More ...
Snowball Cupcakes
As I sit here in the coffee shop (my power is out and my kid’s at school) awaiting the flakes of snow foretold by my local weather guy, I feel these lovely snowball cupcakes from TidyMom are quite fitting. Perhaps I should suggest to the barista that Starbucks start carrying these snowy wonders. Find the how-tos HERE at TidyMom. … Read More ...
Superhero Cupcakes
My first thought when seeing these Superhero cupcakes from Sugar Swings! was how very much my Superhero-obsessed brother, turning 40 in a couple weeks, would appreciate these. Find tips on making them (with candy melts! So easy) HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Snow White Dessert Table
I’m in awe of this perfect Snow White themed dessert table created by Debs from the UK based Belle Amour for the European Sweet Table Contest hosted by Sweet Girly Mommy. I spotted the table on the Hostess with the Mostess blog (Jenn was one of the judges, along with Amy Atlas, TomKat Studio, Kate Landers Events… Read More ...
Party Monday: Cotton Candy
1. cotton candy. Have a cotton candy machine
. Or, learn to make your own on the stove-top with this video from Food Network.
2. favors. Did you know they have cotton candy Pop Rocks?
3. supplies. Find the cones here
.
4. centerpieces. Make pop up tissue paper ball centerpieces from Martha Stewart… Read More ...
See-Through Valentine Candy Favors
I’m loving this easy idea for packaging Valentine’s Day candies… sewn wax paper hearts! Find the how-tos HERE at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!.… Read More ...
Sponge Bob Sandwich
I’ve seen so many sweet versions of Sponge Bob (I I just recalled the 50 some Sponge Bob cookies I made for my brother’s 30th ten years ago), it never occurred to me a successful version could be created from cheese. But look! Sponge Bob and Doremom from cheese and veggies. Find it HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
Cookie Crown Cake
How darling is this cookie crown cake? Learn to make it HERE at Family Fun.… Read More ...