I am so excited to share with you this idea that I came up with a few years ago. I have never ever ever seen this done, which makes it even more exciting! This is probably one of the easiest tutorials on my site, and yet is one of the most special and memorable gifts I can think of to give to a family member, or even keep for yourself. It is so easy, so fast, and yet so precious and sweet at the same time. And for all you procrastinators, this would make an easy and very inexpensive ... [ Read More ]
Special K Bars Recipe
I'm kind of in love with Special K bars and this Special K bars recipe. I'm not sure if it's the chocolate, the butterscotch, the peanut butter, or the cereal that does it for me, but this is definitely a case where the whole is better than the sum of the parts! My family has been making this recipe for decades. I remember looking forward to my mom making it every year for Christmas. This Special K Bars recipe is definitely one of my favorite dessert traditions! Don't limit yourself to ... [ Read More ]
DIY Party Serving Dishes
Ever throw a party, only to realize you don't have enough serving dishes, and don't want to spend mega bucks buying all new dishes just for one party? Last year I planned an awesome surprise ice cream sundae birthday party for my husband, using the colors turquoise and red. I wanted to have tons of cute serving bowls for the ice cream sundae bar, with a different topping inside each bowl. I wanted the bowls to be turquoise with a little height, and look kind of old fashioned. However, I ... [ Read More ]
Easy Strawberry Jam {In Just 10 Minutes!}
I'm back! We've been in Utah for the last week for a family vacation and for me to attend the SNAP creative bloggers' conference. I had an amazing week, and have learned so many things that I can't wait to start implementing and sharing with you! But for now, I'd like to share a delicious strawberry jam recipe with you that I made today. This easy recipe only took 10 minutes to make from start to finish (I swear, I even timed it!), and the resulting jam ... [ Read More ]
Inexpensive Party Decorating
One of my favorite things to do for my kids is to throw them a big birthday party each year. As much as I love planning and decorating for parties, the costs can add up very quickly, especially with four kids! One way I save money when planning parties is by getting creative with supplies and making our own decorations! And one of my favorite money-saving party decorating supplies is Duck Tape!! And no, this post is not sponsored, I just really love their products! Yes, you heard me right, ... [ Read More ]
DIY Cake Pop and Sucker Stand Tutorial
I love making cake pops and homemade suckers for my guests at the birthday parties that I throw for family members. They are very fun to make, and I love how they are all individually packaged, which make them easy to serve. But, they can be a little tricky to display, since they look best standing straight up. Here's one easy way I've come up with to keep those cake pops and suckers standing straight! It is a really easy and inexpensive cake pop and sucker stand (or "anything on a stick ... [ Read More ]