Gluten and Fire Free Smores with Udi’s

Gluten and Fire Free Smores with Udi’s Udi’s sent me some amazing cookies to try out.  I created these delightful treats.  These Gluten and fire free smores with Udi’s are of my own creation and the opinions and ideas of my mind and heart. Let me start by saying that Udi’s Snickerdoodle cookies are the best ever!  I love them like crazy and have bought many packages since receiving the …

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The Lark and the Loon Visit Denver

We received the tickets to see this as a gift from The Lark and the Loon.  However, all opinions and ideas in this post are of my own heart and mind. Not too long ago, we were excited to find out about a new band for us…The Lark and the Loon.  They are husband/wife songwriting duo with real names of Jeff Rolfzen and Rocky Steen-Rolfzen!  They were playing in Denver …

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The BFG Dream Jars and a recipe for Frobscottle

Last night we went to see The BFG and it was amazing.  As I wrote on my Facebook wall, “The BFG was pure magic, pure love, pure friendship and pure perfection. The special effects are unimaginable. The acting is superb. My belief in humanity has been restored.”  Disney does such an amazing job at bringing literature to life.  I think this is their best work to date.  I am so …

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Homemade Banana Cherry Popsicles

For real!  These homemade banana cherry popsicles were so easy peasy to make.  They are like Mexican paletas.  There are ONLY three ingredients!!!  The best part about them is that I CAN EAT them too.  They are gluten free and all three ingredients are on my okay list.  That makes me so crazy happy. I think the trick is in the Popsicle Makers from World Market (and of course the …

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S’Mores Hot Cocoa Recipe

S’Mores Hot Cocoa Recipe Hello!  First let me first say, I LOVE S’MORES!  This recipe is the perfect one for chilly summer evening around the campfire while roasting marshmallows and singing songs.  It is fun to make the mix ahead of time.  My kids LOVE sifting which come in super handy.   This S’mores hot cocoa with Torani Syrup is delicious!  I know you are probably thinking that summertime and …

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Party Ideas for Finding Dory

We are getting prettttttty excited to see Finding Dory tonight at the theater.  We have been not-so-patiently waiting for months.  Because I love the characters in the movie already from Finding Nemo and my kids LOVE when I get super excited and turn our regular evenings into family parties, I created some party ideas for Finding Dory.  Beware, they are awfully darn cute and might send you straight out to …

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Hot Cherry Buffalo Wings and Twenty Maraschino Cherry Recipes with Cherry Man

I first found Cherry Man cherries in the supermarket while strolling the aisles admiring packaging.  I fell in love with the Cherry Man and bought a jar.  Since then, I have been buying them like crazy and creating recipe after recipe.  This post is sponsored.  Cherry Man sent cherries to the members of my fabulous design team and we have all been busy creating amazing ways to cook, bake and create …

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SPRINKLES Galore for Cupcake Wars

Last night we had Jordan’s 13th birthday party with eight eighth grade participants and two sixth grade judges.  This was the best party yet!  They had a blast and created not only amazing cupcakes, but memories too.  My friends at Bakers Party Shop sent her sprinkles galore for Cupcake Wars and I cannot wait until the party post to share my favoritest EVER sprinkles blend.  Their exclusive Sprinklefeti UNICORN Mix is …

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Birthday Celebration Yarn Wrapped Wreath

WOWZA Kabawza.  Stryofoam is 75 Years Old!!!  I have been using their products as long as I can remember.  I used them when I was tiny to make things for my dolls, in school projects (best solar system model ever, and with handmade flowers.  As the years have gone by and I have (sort of) grown up, I have continues to be a maker and a designer…using Styrofoam for all …

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