Thank you World Market for sponsoring this banana chips recipe post as part of their Best Exotic Mariglod Sweepstakes. As always, all ideas and opinions are 100% my own. My husband and I recently ate at a new restaurant where they served us plantain chips, which I was a bit skeptical of at first. That is, until I took my first bite! After eating the entire serving of them, I knew that I had to try making them myself at home. They tasted SO delicious! Although plantains aren't readily ... [ Read More ]
St. Patrick’s Day Gift for a Man
Surprise your man with a fun St. Patrick's Day gift that he'll love! You just might get lucky after giving away this fun gift that's filled with lots of green. My husband takes more showers than any person I know, which is definitely a good thing! The only downside of his great hygiene is that we go through soap and body products SO quickly it's almost ridiculous. To stock him up on soap for a while I created a fun St. Patrick's Day gift that I know he's going to love! I bought a ... [ Read More ]
Paper Lantern Jellyfish
I have been meaning to share this paper lantern jellyfish tutorial for a while now, so thank you to those of you who have been patient with me! Two years ago I put together a pretty Under the Sea party for my daughter's birthday, and I have gotten a lot of great feedback from the party, as well as lots and lots of visitors to my blog. I have received countless emails and comments asking how these paper lantern jellyfish were made, so I wanted to put a tutorial together for those of you who ... [ Read More ]
DIY Dinosaur Dig Excavation Kits
For my dinosaur-obsessed son's last birthday, I put together a fun dinosaur party for him and his friends. Last week I shared with you the dinosaur bone invitations (made from salt dough). Today I'll be sharing a fun DIY dinosaur dig excavation kit that I made and gave to each child at the party as a party favor! Any budding paleontologist would love to dig for dinos with these fun kits. These kits were put together a day or two before the party, and the kids ... [ Read More ]
Nautical Party Suckers
Happy Friday! Today I have a very simple but very cute tutorial for you- nautical party suckers! I am absolutely head over heels in love with anything nautical, as I'm sure you know by now. ;) If you're planning a nautical or under the sea party or baby shower (like the gorgeous under the sea party I put together here), then these suckers will be the perfect addition! It took me under 20 minutes to make an entire set of 24, and the suckers were pre-bought to make this a very quick ... [ Read More ]
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treat
Colorful gum balls all in a rainbow row make my heart happy. Today I'm sharing a super simple St. Patrick's Day treat idea that is bright, cheery, and extra sugary! These cute gum ball treats are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face and can be customized however you like. St. Patrick's Day Gum Balls Treat Supplies: Plastic tubes Gum balls (in various colors) Card stock in rainbow colors Sizzix Big Shot Sizzix Thinlits Alphanumeric Die Set Sizzix Magnetic ... [ Read More ]