‘Po Man’s French Toast
I don’t know about you but every once in a while my family and I sit down to enjoy breakfast for dinner, or as we call it “Slippers and Supper”. It’s sort of a big deal in my house. The … Continue...
View ArticleBrave and Princess Merida Birthday Party
My littlest girl is madly in love with Princess Merida from Disney’s the movie Brave. It is a pretty darn awesome film. There are a few fighting scenes with bears and it’s a little intense. My husband...
View ArticleThe Secret to Red Icing
Ugh, red icing. I am asked in almost every basic cake decorating class that I teach how to make a true red buttercream icing. Making the bold colors can be a pain in the neck. You end up using way …...
View ArticleDIY Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets!
About a year ago I began to re-evaluate how we spend our money on normal household needs like grocery’s, cleaning supplies and other necessities. This evaluation led me to investigate ways we could...
View ArticleFREE Book Downloads available at Starbucks!
Last Tuesday, before work, I stopped by my local Starbucks to redeem a coupon I had for their new blonde roast coffee. I received the coupon from their Facebook page and it was for a FREE coffee!...
View ArticleMichael’s Free Family Craft Day
Did you know that the Michael’s Craft Stores offer a free family craft event? If you are looking for another fun and free thing to do with the kids then check out your local Michael’s store schedule (...
View ArticleDIY Egg Yolk Hair Conditioner
The other day I baked my little heart out. I made eight cakes for orders coming up. Six of the cakes were white cake. If you want to make a truly white cake then you use only the whites of the …...
View ArticleWhat Not To Do When Coloring Gumpaste or Fondant
Working with gumpaste or fondant can be fun and exciting. There are endless pieces of art that you can create. Anything from covering an entire cake with fondant to making life like flowers or molding...
View ArticleHomemade Marshmallow Fondant (MMF)
I love working with fondant. It adds such a clean and finished look that buttercream simply can’t achieve. I don’t care how many times you smooth your American buttercream with a Viva paper towel it...
View ArticleBasics of Epilepsy
**DISCLAIMER** This is a long and very wordy post discussing epilepsy and seizures. Please stick with it and read through carefully for all info. Also, please note I am not a doctor or a nurse and for...
View ArticleChoo Choo Diaper Cake
Today I was honored to make a baby shower cake for a friend of mine. She is expecting a baby boy in a little over a month. I wanted to make her an adorable cake that was also delicious! Not … Continue...
View ArticlePretty Pink Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today has been one of those days where the oven has been on since 7 am, all of the laundry is done, I’m still in my pajama’s and I’ve busted my behind to get stuff done around the house. I … Continue...
View ArticleDIY Glycerin Soap
Making your own soap is so much fun, especially when it’s the melt and pour (MP) kind. Melt and Pour soap is the easiest sort of soap making someone can do. You simply buy a block of glycerin soap,...
View ArticleSimple and Sweet Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Valentine’s Day conjures images of cherubs, hearts, chocolates, romance and roses. Many men propose marriage on this magical day of amour while others elect to get married at the top of the empire...
View ArticleHow To Tie Dye With A Sharpie
My 6-year-old daughter came home from school with a simple science assignment. They are currently studying how properties change. For instance, water freezes to ice, paper tears and string can be cut....
View ArticleSuper Mario Bros. Party!
I regretfully must begin this post in shame. I have dedicated myself to the “Post a Day” challenge and I did not post ANYTHING yesterday!!! It was one of those days. We got a blast of snowy weather....
View ArticleYummy Homemade Peanut Butter
My household is definitely full of peanut butter fans! Everyday the kids ask for a PB & J for their lunches. We enjoy peanut butter cookies, peanut butter toast and peanut butter icing on cakes....
View ArticleHershey’s Collector’s Cocoa Cake
Chocolate Cake is my favorite flavor of cake for any occasion! I have searched far and wide, high and low for a recipe that was simple, delicious and could easily be customized. But alas, I have had...
View ArticleThe Thrill Of Thrifting!
One way that my family saves money is by purchasing many items from thrift stores. A thrift store sells new and used donated items at a fraction of the cost. I know this may be off-putting for some but...
View ArticleAre You Living In Financial Peace?
At the end of 2012 every American heard daily some little bit about the “Fiscal Cliff”. There was constant wonder, intrigue and anxiety regarding the economic status of the United States and how...
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