Building this leprechaun trap with gumballs and gold card stock was really fun. I used a pitcher jar that I got at World Market because, well because it is a fun thing and deserves to be used. I am not really sure if this trap will actually work but the idea is that the leprechaun will either be intrigued by the gold or the gumballs. He will be soooooo overwhelmed …
I used my mom’s cheesecake recipe (the BEST cheesecake in the entire world) and modified the crust to include a box of Girl Scout cookies. The Savannah Smiles did not disappoint. the dessert was amazing. It was so yummy that I am sharing the blueberry cheesecake with lemon crust here so you can make it too! After all, what is one to do with a dozen plus extra boxes of …
Spring is coming fast. It is time to get “hoppy” and create a buzz … like math fun with bugs and frogs. I designed these dies for Ellison because not only are they incredibly cute, they are also practical and useful. This die from the Pet Shop collection makes the cutest things. The jar has two slits in it which were created to fit the dragonfly and frog. This combination …
Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Crock Pot Creating meals to celebrate the holidays and the seasons is just so much fun. While I wasn’t a fan of this dish as a child, it has certainly grown on me. I am so proud that it turned out great my first time making it and my family (all but one) loved it. There was enough for me to even have leftovers …
It’s National Girl Scout Day today. I have been a Girl Scout for 41 years … and counting. I gathered up a few of my favorite Girl Scout posts to share. Here they are. One of my favorite Girl Scout traditions (new since I was a kid) is the exchanging of SWAPS. If you are not sure what they are, hop over to the blog post about them and check …
This post is sponsored by Udderly Smooth but all ideas and opinions are my own. This Udderly Smooth awesome gift in a paint can was super fun to create. I can’t wait to give it away! Udderly Smooth makes the perfect gift for everyone in my life but this time of year we are thinking about teachers. After all, teacher appreciation is right around the corner. You can grab these …
During January, I attended an awesome blogger event in California. One of the fabulous sponsors was Simplicity Group and in following up, they sent me an adorable package of products including a Perler Bead Minion Kit. We LOVE Perler Beads around this house. They are an incredible source for HOURS of creative fun with my kiddos and their friends. You can follow Perler Beads on Facebook and be totally inspired! …
I made these completely adorable carrot gift tags with Tombow markers (dual brush). They are the perfect compliment to the carrot themed treats inside the bags. If you ask around in my circles of friends, they will tell you…I have a special love for carrots. Some might even say that I need an intervention. I don’t think this is the case though and so I will carrot on… To create …
This recipe is awesome for baked potato lovers who don’t want the hassle of peeling off tinfoil. It is also grand for taking to pot-lucks or for meals that need to be prepared ahead of time. It is easy and yummy. Cheesy Carbonara Potato Casserole can be adapted to suit the topping choices of your potato eating crew. Here is how we like it, with our favorite Carbonara Sauce from World …
Painted Carrot Rocks Here is a fun spring idea for painted carrot rocks with CARROTS for simple crafting with busy little kids – and a FREE printable that I whipped up for them to use in between drying times. Before you get started, think about the space where you will be creating and make sure that if you are crafting with kids you are prepared. This might mean covering a …