What a super cute n’ crafty find in the blog, RootsAndWingsCo! Find all kinds of inspiration, including these chocolate covered marshmallow eggs. And OK, I already did a post on Easter S’Mores here, but in case you missed it the first go around and because these are so lovely and because our bloggers include detailed instructions and photos and … Read More ...
Li’l Cupcake Bites
I just want to gobble a million of these cute cupcake bites. Inspired by bakerella and The Pioneer Woman’s bite size baking fest, the blog “Bilateral Haze” came up with these user-friendly versions. Find the post and links to the recipes here. (And if you need a refresher on the baking fest, I posted on the meeting … Read More ...
Cute Lamb Cupcakes
Awwww…..These little lamb cupcakes made from mini marshmallaws are certainly precious. Find the recipe and instructions here, from foodnetwork.com.… Read More ...
Foolish Food
Zoomorphic Inspiration
Visit Junior Society (a super great kiddie culture and design site) for anthropomorphic inspiration (as in, attributing human qualities to nonhuman objects, and yes, I actually knew that word before this post, thank you very much). Specifically, zoomorphism (which I HADN’T heard before). Junior Society posted today in honor Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers, the veggie and fruit animal masters. … Read More ...
Easter Sweets Slideshow from BH and G
Find a slide show for easy-to-make (and kid friendly) Easter sweets at Better Homes and Gardens, including these marshmallow bunnies and nested eggs. 
Click here for the slide show. They even have an idea for leftovers. 
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Candy Makes a Great Centerpiece
I love this idea for centerpieces: candy. But really, can one ever go wrong with candy? This idea is compliments of Let’s Entertain, via Gordon Gossip, photo from jellybelly.com. Was that confusing?… Read More ...
Easy “Apple” Cupcakes
What a cute idea for a kid’s party….these apple-topped cupcakes look so easy to make with sprinkles, a pretzel stick and mint leaves. The “bite” is what makes these stand out. Find the how-tos here at the blog, Kara’s Cupcakes.… Read More ...
Cakesicles!
Sheesh! What IS it about sticks and sweets? (See my post here to understand what I mean.) A big thank you to Baking Bites for introducing me to the cakesicle pan
. Find the Baking Bites inspiration here .
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Tie-Dyed Eggs (Literally)
I love this idea from “Our Best Bites,” as I love lots of ideas from Our Best Bites (I’ve posted on this great site before, and I’ll post again.) Find instructions for dying eggs by wrapping in 100% silk ties here. Full, printable instructions are available for download, too.
All-Natural Egg Dyes
Visit Better Homes and Gardens to create all-natural Easter egg dyes from different foods. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Save Money…Bring Your Lunch
I was chatting with a friend recently about the cost of eating out at lunch—even a sandwich from a deli–and the quick calculations were stunning. Hundreds, even thousands, can be saved per year by making your own lunch. Parents.com has a slide show of 20 easy to assemble lunches and snacks for kids that offer great ideas for grown-ups as … Read More ...
April Fool’s Day Food Tricks
Here are a few of Martha‘s ideas for April Fool’s… turn milk blue, make a mashed potato sundae or spill “coffee” in bed. The Kitchn serves up a bowl of “cereal” (actually cauliflower soup with garam masala-spiced Os that they found on the Food Network here. CDKitchen has lots of gross recipes like … Read More ...
Cereal Box Bookmarks
What a clever idea from Plum Pudding for your brightly-colored cereal boxes, Find the how-tos for crafting these bookmarks here.… Read More ...
Easy Chick Cake
I love this simple idea from Martha Stewart for a spring cake. Craft a chick from frosting, shredded coconut, licorice eyes and feet, and an almond beak. Find the how-tos here.… Read More ...