Yes, I put the C before the apples in my title on purpose. I'm all about alliteration and apples was messing up my groove. Anyhow, I bet you've all been wondering how to make those gorgeous Country … [Read more...]
Cute Cheap Uncomplicated Cupcakes
I have family coming into town, laundry needs to be done, the house needs to be cleaned, food needs to be prepared, errands need to be run, and the dog needs to go to the vet. I don't have a lot of … [Read more...]
Healthy Halloween Snacks
A few days ago, I posted on how you can make your own easy marshmallow pumpkin peeps. Yesterday, while I was in the shower, my boys broke into the peeps container and ate them...all. Needless to … [Read more...]
MYO Pumpkin Peeps
Tonight my guys were begging me to make Halloween cupcakes. I wasn't in the mood to bake, but I promised them I'd come up with some type of seasonal treat. I rummaged through the pantry and brought … [Read more...]
Cupcakes and Cocktails
I am helping a friend (M) plan her twins first birthday party. And by helping, I mean that I am telling M that all of her own ideas are simply wonderful. She is incredibly capable, but when you're a … [Read more...]
How to Make a Tablescape
**Originally posted July 9, 2009 but my mom somehow missed this one, so I'm reposting it just for her :)**If you've ever wondered how to make a tablescape, you have come to the right place. I will … [Read more...]
Homegrown Tomatoes
“Home grown tomatoes, home grown tomatoesWhat would life be like without homegrown tomatoesOnly two things that money can't buyThat's true love and home grown tomatoes.”John Denver, 'Home Grown … [Read more...]
Sea Creature Birthday Party
Every year at least six months before their birthdays, the cake requests from my eager boys begin to pour in. This year Asher was very decisive and let me know LAST summer that he would like to … [Read more...]
Fruit Sailboats
My boys are much more likely to eat foods they don't like if it looks cute. My oldest hates apples and strawberries, so here's to hoping that cute wins him over! I'll let you know. (My youngest … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Ideas (cont. and cont.)
Happy Father's Day to all you fathers out there! The only daddies reading this would be my own and the father to my own, but no matter, hope you men enjoy your big day even if you don't read my … [Read more...]
Oh My Bliss! Dessert Recommendation
I had a coupon for BJ's to try a Solo Italia dessert and Oh My Goodness....pure evil...or heaven?! These things are amazing. I'm on my second box and there is only one left. (I did not consume them … [Read more...]
Black-Eyed Susan Cupcakes
Last night I hosted a "spa night" for a group of friends. I'll post more pictures of our time together later, but to tide you over here are the too-cute-cupcakes I made for the party. They are … [Read more...]