Two daisies in a row! This time fashioned from pastry, by another one of my go-tos for genius ideas, Hungry Happenings. See what’s inside this beautiful daisy pastry (and learn to make your own) HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Mexican Blanket Cookies
Why do I love these so? Because these blanket cookies are taken to the next level with painted food coloring. What a smart idea. The paint adds a vibrancy and texture perfect for a blanket. Find them HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Treat Flowers
Another mold-able, cut-outable treat for you… (Remember this sculptable frosting?) Fondant better watch out, because there are all these way yummier-sounding alternatives popping up. Learn to make these marshmallow treat flowers with cute packaging HERE at Bowdabra Blog.
Chicken Enchilada “Cupcakes”
One trend I hope lasts: Savory cupcakes. Making individual-size meals is so convenient and clever and sometimes even easier. Make these chicken enchilada “cupcakes” (perfect for Cinco de Mayo, yes?) HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
More Pinata Cookies with a Secret Candy Stash
Remember when I posted on these uber-cool pinata cookies with a secret stash? Well, looks like taking cookies to this other level of cool uber-cool cookies is a new trend. A trend I can pretty easily accept. Check out these Pinata cookies filled with M and Ms HERE at Mega Crafty.… Read More ...
“World’s Best Pop” Gift
Soda pop, Blow-Pop, Popcorn and Pop-Tarts… A very clever way to tell dad he’s the World’s Best Pop. Love it. Find the idea HERE at Creatively Christy.… Read More ...
Kite S’mores and Cinco de Mayo Lunch
I suppose those don’t reeeeally go together, but you’ll find them in the same great spot. Make kite s’mores HERE and make silly Cinco de Mayo apples with a PB and J sandwich HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Store-Bought Cookie Bouquet
No need to have kids use the oven. They can make mom a cookie bouquet with all store-bought cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at The Mother Huddle.… Read More ...
Foodie Crafts Kids can Make for Mom
Epicurious has assembled a slideshow of food-themed crafts kids can make for Mother’s Day, including the classic spray-painted dry pasta picture frames. You’ll also find homemade kitchen caddies, a breakfast tray, and these sugared flowers for cupcakes. Find the roundup HERE at epicurious.
Maypole Cupcakes
An easy peasy way to celebrate May Day without having to build an elaborate May pole in the backyard (side story, my neighbor thought we built a May pole in our backyard… in reality, it’s some gardening contraption my husband built to grow stuff to make beer). Make May Day cupcakes HERE at Sweetology.… Read More ...
Yellow and Gray Mother’s Day Table
Ooooh, yes to yellow and gray. Loving this Mother’s Day party collaboration by Christine of Pure Joy Events, Heather of Chickabug and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets.
Craft this clever Anthropologie-inspired clothespin backdrop and find a free Mother’s Day printable HERE at Chickabug. Find the recipe for this yummy tart lemon cake by 6 Bittersweets over HERE at … Read More ...
Individual Seven-Layer Dips
Sheesh, all you have to do is repackage something in cute little, individually-sized, terribly convenient party cups and I’m sold on the crafty and clever aspect. Smart for Cinco de Mayo, make individual Seven-Layer Dips HERE at The Girl Who Ate Everything.… Read More ...
Flower-ful Breakfast for Mom (and a Giveaway!)
Aw, doesn’t mom deserve a bunch of pretty flowers? And breakfast in bed? And something you make yourself? All kinds of birds are knocked down with stones with this flower filled breakfast by Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos to make a fruit flower bouquet, daisy eggs and bacon, and daisy biscuits HERE at Hungry Happenings. And PS. … Read More ...
Maypole Mini Bundt Cakes
I love this May Day idea, and I’m already envisioning other sweets beyond the bundt cake. Learn to make Maypole cake toppers HERE at Studio DIY.… Read More ...
Meatloaf Hearts
It’s kid central around here today. How about some meatloaf love? Find a recipe that kids can help make for heart shaped meatloaf HERE at B. Inspired, Mama!.… Read More ...