For all of our non-North American readers confused by the notion of a day for groundhogs, Groundhog Day (February 2) is the day we unmistakably learn precisely how long winter will last. If the groundhog pops up and sees his shadow, it’s back in the ground and another six weeks of winter. If he emerges, then Spring is on its … Read More ...
Secret Decoder Cookies
How utterly brilliant are these secret decoder cookies from Gourmet Mom on the Go? The red candy centers decipher a secret message on paper with clever use of markers. Find the how-tos HERE. {spotted on The Crafty Crow}
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Love and Kisses Candy Jar
Find the how-tos for making this cute kid-friendly love and kisses candy jar HERE (filled with lovely messages and chocolate kisses) at Homemade Mamas.
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Lamingtons Lamingtons Lamingtons
I would’ve written “lamingtons” ten times, but that seemed excessive. In honor of Australia Day, check out the ten days of lamingtons at Delicious Delicious Delicious. including the purple rain lamington, PBJ lamington, and pina colada lamington.
[tags]Australia Day, lamingtons[tags]
Heart Cake Toppers
Top a store-bought cake with paper and bead heart cake toppers with this idea HERE from Better Homes and Gardens.
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Potato Skins for Every NFL Team
I don’t even watch football and I find this idea to be utterly fantastic. The Food Network has concocted potato skins recipes for each football team in the AFC and NFC (and no, I have no idea what the difference is between the acronyms). And so, no matter your preference or which teams are in the Super Bowl, you can … Read More ...
Cupcake Candy Box
I love this candy box filled with cupcakes from the Hello! Cupcake blog. Find the idea HERE. {spotted at the Hostess with the Mostess blog}
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Lollipop Flower Pots
I’ve posted on lollipop flowers before, but these pink beauties packaged in pots full of conversation hearts got me. Find the how-tos HERE at All You.
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Heart Day Cupcake Pops
Find the link to learn how to make these cute valentine’s cupcake pops from My Little Cupcake Blog at Martha.
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Valentine’s Day Cookies
Use up any leftover candy canes this Valentine’s Day. Find the recipe for these chocolate and candy cane dipped butter cookies HERE at Nikki, In Stitches.
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Taking Lam(b)ingtons Literally
The minute I saw these “Lamb”ingtons I absolutely had to post immediately. How precious, yummy and full of personality do these look? Find the how-tos HERE for making these reinvented Lamingtons (as in, the famous Australian dessert) at Peas Love Carrots (as inspired by the lamington reinvention challenge at Delicious Delicious Delicious and bakerella‘s cake pops)
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A Kid-Friendly Heart Day Breakfast
I love this collection of heart-filled breakfast ideas for Valentine’s Day from No Fuss Fabulous. Easy, clever and yummy. Find the ideas HERE.
[tags]hearts, Valentine’s Day, breakfast, kids[/tags]
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are looking for more easy breakfast ideas check out our Pinterest board dedicated to breakfasts.
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Conversation Heart Crafts
Love ’em or hate ’em, conversation hearts are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Find crafts and ideas for using conversation hearts HERE at celebrations. My favorite idea is to make a candy heart wreath (how-tos HERE).
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Fortune Meringue Cones?
Hmmm, not sure what to call these faux-ice cream cones made with meringue cookies that contain secret messages. But cute for Valentine’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
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Super Bowl Cupcakes
Of course I’d have to turn any sporting event (wait, football, that’s a sport, right?) into an opportunity for sweets. Find tips on baking cupcakes and how-tos for making these football and cheerleader cupcakes, as well as how-tos for making the cute cupcake liners, HERE at celebrations.com.
[tags]cupcakes, cupcake liners, football, cheerleader, Super Bowl[/tags]
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