Next week is the annual cookie exchange party, and my friends take their cookie exchange very seriously — very seriously. In year’s past I have had ummmm… err — issues with my cookies (check out the cookie fail of 2010). Last year was slightly better (Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies), after …
With Christmas around the corner, I couldn’t resist using this last post to share a few Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments. At first, I planned to share one idea, but as I thought about what to make I couldn’t decide between a Christmas Tree, a Star and Rudolph — so we …
There are hundreds of uses for baking soda, but in our house, we like to use baking soda for crafts and activities. (Don’t get me wrong, it is also my go-to cleaner for scrubbing and keeping our fridge fresh, but playing with baking soda is so much more fun!) These …
The big day is almost upon us, and that means a lot of cooking. I don’t know about you, but keeping the kiddos occupied during those last few minutes while we tried to get the Thanksgiving dinner on the table can be a bit of a challenge. Even if they …
Every November panic starts to set in as I search for that Christmas-card-perfect outfit for each member of my family. Then I have to find the perfect place to take our pictures. And then, room on the calendar to take said pictures. I love it, and it totally stresses me …
While I go all out decorating for Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving is kind of suck in the middle without any real decorations. This year, I decided to get into the Thanksgiving spirit by creating a few printables that I could print out and frame. It is a super simple way …