Girl Scout Days at Elitch Gardens

Oh my goodness, how fun is this.  We have participated in not only ONE but TWO days with Girl Scouts at Elitch Gardens.  Because there are so many fabulous things to see and do, there is something for every girl.  We are gearing up because a new season has begun!  Girl Scouts of Colorado is so great at planning so many fantastic opportunity for girls. A few tips for a …

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Goody Bags for Girl Scout Camp with World Market

Because my troop rocks.  Because our parents of our Girl Scouts rock.  Because they deserve the best…..  I made them all goody bags with World Market to share at the end of the year parent/daughter camping trip in Estes Park.  They were so adorable, I simply had to share them because goody bags should be a “thing” at every occasion, celebration and event!  The theme for camp this year was …

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Cucumber Sandwiches

The Mad Hatter throws the best tea parties, complete with cucumber sandwiches.  We are so crazy excited to go see Alice Through the Looking Glass tonight that we threw a party to celebrate complete with these yummy delights.  They are crazy easy to make, darling and yummy too. These ingredients just make me happy.   I could eat any one of them on their own and be content but put …

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Patriotic Sparkling Orange Cherry Mocktail

This.  This orange cherry mocktail for Memorial Day (and every single other day) is awesome sauce.  Seriously, the combination of just FOUR things creates a splash of yumminess.  The paper straws make it darling!  Kids (of all ages) LOVE special drinks for celebrations, especially ones that include maraschino cherries.  I whipped this up with my favorite Sanpelligrino fruit beverage (from World Market of course) and Cherry Man. It is easy …

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Alice in Wonderland Through The Looking Glass Tea PARTY

These are the best ideas for an Alice in Wonderland Party With the newest, Alice Through the Looking Glass, hitting the theaters this weekend, I put together some fun (and quick) party ideas to make the movie going even more fun!  We love to celebrate all the things in our family.  When a new movie is hitting the big screen (especially Disney), we like to make the very most of …

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Paper Plate Mushrooms for Wonderland

Creating mushroom crafts with paper plates is darling and fun. We are sooooo excited about the new Alice Through the Looking Glass movie that hits theaters this week!  To celebrate before we head to the show, we are having a party.  These paper plate mushrooms for Wonderland will be our crafty project for our guests to make.  Making this one was so fun that I am pretty sure I will …

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Banana Split Jar Desserts

These banana split jar desserts are totally adorable and absolutely delicious.  They have four layers of complete YUM with a splash of cherry from top to bottom.  I can’t wait to share the recipe with you!  But before I do, let me just tell you my favorite part of this dessert.  It is hands down the cake layer on the bottom.  It has CHERRY JUICE (right from the Cherry Man …

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LEGENDS COFFEE in Southlands Shopping Center

WOW!  It has been a week since I posted anything here.  I have been busy traveling and celebrating life.  Before I took off for California, I went with my bestie (Laura from Housewife Hellraiser) on a coffee date to Legends Coffee which now has its own amazing location in Southlands Shopping Center.  It rocks!  I am so excited to share it with you.  If you are local, go!  Go now.  If …

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Spaghetti Pasta Supreme

We have a dilemma in our family.  Not everyone likes the same ingredients in their pasta.  This recipe solves it all because when I made it, I did half with just meat and the other half with vegetables.  I am sharing the vegetable version because it is the one that I love best.  It is combination of spaghetti, lasagna and salad…all baked into one delicious entree.  I named is Spaghetti …

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