In the summer, I’m always looking for recipes that require little stove or oven time. It’s just too hot! Plus, I seem to crave light meals that really utilize the fruits and veggies of the season. While a greasy cheesy pizza can hit the spot, this lighter version is just as delicious and definitely much […]
To me, there is nothing better than a cold sweet treat at the end of a hard day’s work. I was on NBC Weekend TODAY this past Sunday tasting the wackiest flavors of ice cream- everything from spicy cinnamon to sweet and refreshing strawberry basil. While the ice cream from the store was pretty delicious, […]
Give me a basket, box or cubby and I’m a happy woman. I put baskets in the fridge to organize food, tins in the art room to keep supplies neat, and tons of clear plastic bins to hold all the craft supplies in the Workshop. With the same sense of satisfaction that comes from an […]
Without bragging too much, I’ve gotta say that we are starting to seriously collect trophies in my house! My first grader is a budding athlete and the little league teams where we live love to hand out a trophy for finishing the season. I know when I was growing up (and they’re probably still there […]
Although my favorite things to give and receive are homemade gifts, sometime you find the perfect item for a special someone that you just have to buy. Repackaging a store bought gift can be just as thoughtful as making something by hand. With a love note tucked inside, this Father’s Day semi-homemade gift (via Oh […]
There’s just something about a splash of yellow that puts a smile on my face. Seeing a unique yellow vase, a bouquet of bold yellow flowers, or a bright yellow mug just makes me instantly cheerful. This baby shower brunch (via Bump Smitten) exploits my love of yellow to the fullest! This party has so […]
I’ve found a universal truth that is hard to dispute…Everything is better with chocolate. While fruit is already a sweet and delicious treat, adding chocolate makes it that much better. I used to think frozen chocolate bananas were a treat you couldn’t make at home, but they’re super easy! And they’re winners with kids and […]
I’m always hunting down new ways to gift wrap quickly and creatively. This easy method of “dipping” your package in confetti (via Tokketok) is so fun! With plain brown paper as the base, the colorful confetti adds just the punch you crave. All you have to do is wrap your gift in craft paper or […]
Over this past weekend, my family and I spent most of our time outside soaking up that warm summer sun. Between swimming and swings, we were eating snacks on our patio and reapplying sunblock. When it was time for dinner, guess what? We brought the food outside again for a relaxing meal made all the […]
Now that it’s June, it’s officially OK to eat frozen treats every night…right? Although the ice cream truck makes frequent trips around my neighborhood, my kids and I are big fans of making homemade popsicles. There are so many fun popsicle molds out there these days. You can get a regular rectangular mold or try […]