Cupcakes can be an issue for me. If I bake them, I eat them. Now my kids are off living their lives at college, so I do not make them quite as often. Cupcakes are still so fun to decorate, I will not give them up! Below you will find a classic recipe decorated with […]
CHRISTMAS AND COVID
My Christmas tree never made it to the blog last year due to untimely circumstances. A few days before Christmas, my son fell ill to COVID-19. I was looking forward to have him back home, but he was too ill to drive and he stopped at a rest area approximately 2 hours away. My family […]
Kid’s Easter Charcuterie Board
First day of Spring! Easter is hippity hopping our way! I’ve assembled a tasty sweet charcuterie board for your little ones and big ones alike. The simplicity was there, the hard part was to keep my family from snacking on all these goodies before I could post it for you! There is a wide assortment […]
Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies
I discovered a fabulous sugar cookie recipe while one-line shopping for wafer paper. My family can’t stop grabbing one every time they stroll thru the kitchen. It’s Valentine’s Day so it’s permissible, I suppose. Wafer paper is so pleasing and without a doubt adds a- little pizazz to your cookies. Conversation Hearts are one of […]
Valentine’s Day Treat Bag Free Conversation Heart Printables
Create a treat bag your little sweetheart will always remember. Print these adorable conversation hearts and add them to your Valentine’s Day project. Kids love Valentine’s Day! Share treat bags with classroom, use for party favors, or whatever creative idea these inspire. Print on card stock, cut and paste. Colorful bags from Hallmark make this […]
Traditional Red and Green Christmas Tree
There’s something to be said about a red and green Christmas! This year, I purchased a 9 foot flocked tree. When you don’t have the pleasure of seeing beautiful snow falling gently on your window pane, having a tree with a little snow makes me a happy girl. The setup was so refreshingly easy. No […]
Patriotic Cupcakes
Red White and Blue just for you. Easy to whip up cupcakes for the 4th of July. Desserts don’t always mean spending hours in the kitchen. Every now and then, simplicity means more time spent with friends and family. Grab a box cake, pour into cute liners, top with good ole homemade frosting and you’re […]
Simple Summer Tablescape
Hello friends! Summer is in full swing at my house. The kids reluctantly began a new school year, the days are long and hot, Friday night football is back but fall is a boot scoot away. Before Summer fades, get creative with a summer tablescape. Cacti and succulents are all the rage. Haven’t you noticed? […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Spicy Cauliflower Tacos with Roasted Pepitas
Hola! We can’t pass up a chance to eat tacos. Looking for a more healthy way to make tacos, I decided to take a whack at cauliflower. I know. I know. Cauliflower is blah blah boring. Adding a few spices and accompaniments can even make cauliflower taste worthy. For Cinco de Mayo, I cooked this […]
