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 ]
Washi Tape Clothespins Tutorial
I have a slight obsession with washi tape... maybe it's all of the bright colors that it comes in? Or the fun patterns? Maybe it's the huge variety? Or the way I can easily transform a dull, boring piece of paper with a small little strip of this amazing stuff?! How about all of the above?! And here's one of my favorite, super easy things to do with washi tape..... Do you have about 45 seconds? Great, then you have enough time to make washi tape clothespins!! You can even add a ... [ Read More ]
DIY Lemon and Rosemary Body Scrub
This time of the year my hands and skin are so dry, they need all the TLC they can get! I've got a great solution for you to help soften your dry winter skin and get it ready for the warmer months that are ahead. Here are some tips to share with you that will help you get the spa treatment and luxury at home for a fraction of the price! I made this DIY lemon and rosemary body scrub this weekend, and I loved it! The lemon and rosemary smell was so refreshing, and this scrub really ... [ Read More ]
How To Grow A Geode In an Egg
Want to know how to grow a geode in an egg AND teach your kids science at the same time? Just follow these simple steps to create your own gorgeous, colorful geodes made from egg shells! It takes under two days to make a geode, and most of that time is spent eagerly watching and waiting. My daughter grew a geode in an eggshell for her science project. It's a great way to sneak in some learning without the kids even realizing! For more egg fun, ... [ Read More ]
Lucky Charms Treat Pops + Free Printable
Last weekend I made the most fabulous treat- Lucky Charms treat pops! Basically, they are Rice Krispie treats, except made with Lucky Charms cereal... and boy, were they good! They must have been magically delicious, because every time I left the kitchen and came back, my pile of pops was smaller and smaller, until they all had finally disappeared in one afternoon.... If you like you can just make Lucky Charms treats, and cut them in squares... OR, to make them a little more fun, you ... [ Read More ]
Planter from a Dollar Galvanized Pail
With the weather so nice and warm the last few days here in California, I have really been wanting to bring the outdoors inside my home! So far my husband and I have made a cool planter and candle holder out of baby food jars and a piece of wood, a two-foot long planter box full of daffodils, and I planted a bunch of wheat grass today (more on that next week!). I usually let my husband do the gardening because he has a major green thumb, but this warm sunny weather has gotten me in the ... [ Read More ]