I just spotted yet another themed birthday party that’s so adorable, I’ve started pushing “sailboats” as a potential new passion for my kid. She’s not giving in though, and sticking with rainbows and princesses. Check out the details of this sailboat party HERE at The Princess and the Frog. I spotted the lifesaver
napkin and utensil holders on Pinterest… Read More ...
“Fruit” Waffles!
Fruit being “fruit” since these aren’t really fruit, but fruit-inspired. Check out these “apple” and “watermelon” waffles from Sugar Swings!, created after spotting these watermelon beauts from Random Thoughs of a SUPERmom!. Hey! Two sites with exclamation points! Just thought I’d point that out. (See? I even put an exclamation point in the title.)
Genius Hack: Freeze These Smoothie Cubes and Save Time Every Morning
If you love smoothies but hate dragging out the blender and washing up every single morning, then you’re going to fall in love with this genius kitchen hack—smoothie cubes! Instead of prepping fruit and veggies daily, you can make your smoothies in advance, pour the mixture into ice cube trays, and freeze them for later. The result? Perfectly portioned smoothie … Read More ...
Pinic Cake, Again
So I spotted this picnic cake decorated with candies over at Bright Ideas, and I thought, “How perfect for summer.” Half way into this post, I then thought, “Hmmm… seems familiar.” Sure enough, a quick search later and I realized I posted on this exact cake last summer. Can it be that I’ve exhausted all the edible crafts … Read More ...
Campfire Snack
Turn a fruit and cheese snack into a summer campfire scene HERE at Family Fun,
Rice Krispies Treat Pinwheels
Remember this uber-cool lemonade stand I posted about a few days back? Learn to make those Rice Krispies pinwheels HERE at Cute as a Fox. I have such a thing for pinwheels and stuff on sticks. (I know, I know, I have “things” for lots of things.)
DIY Drink Umbrellas
Because even drinks need shade in this heat (at least here in Washington DC’s hotfest ’11). Make your own dainty drink umbrellas from doilies HERE at Country Living.… Read More ...
Icon Ice Cream Pops
Spotted on Lost at E Minor, check out this collection of character and icon ice cream busts from Russian advertising agency, Stoyn, like a blueberry and licorice Darth Vader or strawberry and cream Marilyn Monroe.
Ice Cream Cone S’mores Pops
Food that looks like other food? And on a stick? Two of my requirements fulfilled. Adorable. Make s’mores ice cream cones on a stick HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
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Tutorial: Fondant Sailboat Toppers
Learn how to make these easy, simple, but bright and perfect sailboat cupcake toppers HERE at Bird’s Party blog. And to complete the look, the nautical party printables are found HERE.… Read More ...
Simple Shiny Happy Smiley Sun Cookies
I feel these merit as many adjectives. Learn to decorate this sunshine sweetness HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
Starfish S’mores
It’s the eyes that put these starfish s’mores over the top. Well, that and the starfish and s’mores aspects. Learn to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings. (Thanks, Ashley, from Cute as a Fox, for this find!)
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
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Candy Crab Cupcake Toppers
So completely adorable. Learn to make crab cupcake toppers from candy HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Frozen Banana Cookies
Now, I would certainly never deny the healthful benefits of fruit as a snack choice, especially bananas, but I do kinda love that these frozen banana cookies look exactly like frozen bananas. And that the only function of a real banana in their making was to create the template. Find the how-tos HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Rice Krispies Pops and Cones (And a Lemonade Stand)
Check out this fabulous lemonade stand Ashley from Cute as a Fox submitted, and learn to make these stuffed peanut butter pops, her team’s entry to the Kellogg’s™ Rice Krispies™ Making Memories Challenge. Click HERE for the recipe. You can also find a recipe for the Rice Krispies ice cream cones HERE.
And super big bonus, each member … Read More ...