My 10 year old's BFF had a birthday recently and I offered to help out with the party planning by making cupcakes. Before I even said it out loud I knew they would have to be narwhals. She is a little bit obsessed, and who wouldn't be? Narwhals are the unicorns of the sea, after … Continue reading Make: Narwhal Cupcakes
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Make: Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles
The kids and I went blueberry picking today at a lovely hidden gem by the bay. Weather was perfect, fruit was abundant, kids were angels! (Save for one epic car side melt-down, a child who insisted she was being eaten alive by bugs, a toddler who would not just stay put already, and the three … Continue reading Make: Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles
Make: Penguin Craft
Add this one to the millions of uses for used toilet paper tubes! These are made entirely out of construction paper and a glue stick with yellow feathers to make our penguins macaroni penguins. We chose macaroni penguins because they are Lucy's favorite but you could tailor this craft to create any kind that you … Continue reading Make: Penguin Craft
Make: Easter Bunny Banner
I was recently at a baby shower with a bunny theme and the Mama to be received a very cute bunny bunting for her nursery. It was not the same but it inspired me to make this easy Easter craft for our home. I started by cutting the five triangles out of burlap and … Continue reading Make: Easter Bunny Banner
Make: Clementine Cake
My kids are super picky about clementines. One week I bring home a bag and they are gone in a day. The next week they sit around for days before one of them confesses that these particular fruits are simply not up to scratch. Last week we had a crate full of such … Continue reading Make: Clementine Cake
Make: Fabric Tutu
My babiest baby is turning 3 next week and, inspired by her love of Mo Willems' popular kids books, we are having a Piggie and Gerald Party! If you know me, it's not news that I love having birthday parties and I love all the crafting opportunities a kid party presents. I have … Continue reading Make: Fabric Tutu
Bacon Dog Treats
We love making these easy treats for our four-legged baby, Maggie. The best thing about this recipe is that it is so forgiving. You can mess it up in every way and it will still work out, making it perfect for young kids to help with. Also, my children love how excited our pooch … Continue reading Bacon Dog Treats
Make: Dress-up Crown
These fun and simple-to-make crowns make a great addition to any dress up collection. To make one, first gather the following supplies: -covered craft wire, I usually use a brown one to give it a natural, almost grape-vine look. -Artificial flowers, I usually use 9-12 blooms depending on the look I'm going for. -thin … Continue reading Make: Dress-up Crown
Make: Protein Ball Treats
I'm on this crazy diet called The Candida Diet. For health reasons, I've chosen to eliminate most foods especially carbs, grains, and sugars. I will do this for 2-3 months. The holidays were very hard to get through but I made it, and I feel great. However, I miss snacks and nibbles of dessert. … Continue reading Make: Protein Ball Treats
Make: Smokey Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
2 cups (measure uncooked) of your favorite gluten-free pasta, cooked and strained. I used Ronzoni penne 4 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons bacon fat Pinch each of Salt and pepper 3 Tablespoons gluten free all-purpose flour, I used King Arthur 1.5 cups of low fat milk Dash each of paprika and nutmeg 2/3 cup of … Continue reading Make: Smokey Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
