Create a Hot Cocoa Bar For Kids

Kids love to add sugary happiness to not only cookies and cupcakes but to hot cocoa too.  Zoe had a sleepover party this weekend and we created this hot cocoa bar for the kids in the morning.  It was a total hit. This is how it started. The created their crazy cocoa masterpieces with sprinkles and frosting and confectionery decor from Wilton in addition to marshmallows and whipped cream.  Then …

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Cherry Almond Muffin Mix Created with Love and Stamped to Give

I created this muffin mix gift in a jar using the book that I purchased at World Market, Make It In a Jar and then tested a batch to make sure it worked.  It did and these little cherry almond muffins are fantastic.  I used my Love Heart stamp from Expressionery and made a little gift tag to tie on.  The directions for the baking is on the back.  It …

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Wilton Vanilla Melts & Sprinkles

First of all, let me start by saying that EVERYTHING is better with sprinkles.  Making things cute and yummy…yep, that’s what we do around here.  These peanut butter cookies with vanilla melts and sprinkles from Wilton are just that…yummy and adorable too. We made a generic peanut butter cookie recipe but made the cookie sizes pretty smallish, fitting 15 to a sheet.  We baked them and while they were still …

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Random Acts of Kindness Mugs for 2015

We like to do things that make others feel special around here.  Random acts of kindness happen on a regular basis with my family but these mugs we made for 2015 created something really special.  I love this because it would be great to do with a Girl Scout troop or a class of kids as a service project. Recently we had friends over and the kids all painted Duncan …

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Dip Snack Idea

Easy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Dip Snack Idea This is the easiest and most yummy dip going around our house right now.  It is perfect for an after school snack and even better for game and movie nights. We love to cook together and make snacks to share. With the option of adding extra hot sauce to this one, it is a favorite because not all of us like the same …

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Udderly Awesome Valentines Day Printable

If you know me, then you know that I have super sensitive and dry skin.  Living in Colorado and working with crafty materials day in and day out WOULD leave my skin a disaster if it weren’t for my fantabulous supply of Udderly Smooth creams and lotions.  I LOVE them so much that I am giving them to friends for Valentines Day.  I am excited to share my udderly awesome …

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Celebrating National Pie Day PIE-OGRAPHY Style

Yesterday I was on the phone chatting with Michele Muska and I mentioned that tomorrow is going to be National Pie Day.  She followed up with sharing all about the book Pie-Ography with me and how honored she is to have her pie on the cover.  The book features 42 recipes by 39 extraordinary women!  It also share their stories in mini biographies.  It is genius!  Today the doorbell rang …

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Re-Inspired by a Kid Cross Stitching Kit – The Traveling Hedgehog Jar

When I was growing up, we cross stitched.  I mean the whole family cross stitched.  My mom had elaborate patterns and projects and we did kid sized stuff.  I made pillows for my dolls and rugs for my doll house.  I made ornaments for the Christmas tree and gifts for friends.  And then one day I didn’t anymore.  I don’t really remember when I stopped.  I just did.  Until yesterday. …

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