I’m super excited to say that our kitchen renovation is ALMOST finished. So close – but not quite there yet. I’m excited to share pictures as soon as it’s done – and even invite people over! I’m not embarrassed of our house anymore!!! In the meantime, I needed to add a way to display my…
Sad family here as the Olympics wrap up. I’ve had my complaints with NBC’s coverage, I really have no other complaints about the games. It’s been great to watch and we, as a family, still can’t get enough. I do, however, wish that I could watch the big Gold Medal hockey games with my family. …
If you’re looking for something fun to bring to a Super Bowl party, or an end-of-the-season kids football party, here’s something easy and fun; Football Cake Pops! I made these for a Super Bowl party – and they were a hit. Overall, it’s pretty easy. Step 1: You will need cake mix and ingredients. Frosting. …
Baby shower’s are always fun to plan. This one was especially exciting because it was for one of my best friends, Amanda. It was also the hardest shower I’ve had to plan in awhile. You see, she blogs over at Cocktails & Chemo and has had quite the roller-coaster of emotions during this pregnancy. They…
My oldest son, Danger Cook, has been asking to redecorate his room for awhile. I kept putting it off since we’re never around saying, “wait until winter break when we’re home.” Well, that was stupid. I didn’t think about how tired we would be from holiday fun, or how messy our house would already be…
I like to pretend I’m some sort of expert cake pop maker. I’m not, but I pretend well. Here are some examples of past work: I’m kind of mastered the circle. But I was given a new challenge, make “dice-shaped” cake pops for a Casino night birthday party! Challenge accepted! But my brain couldn’t figure…
Peanut Butter Pretzel Balls are my go to item for any cookie exchange or party. They are simple and NO BAKE! But there are a few tricks and some minor adjustments I’ve made to the original recipe that I thought I would share since I get asked for the recipe often. I originally used this…
I have lots of blog posts to write, I’ve been a little behind lately. There’s been a lot going on and blogging has gotten lost in the mix. And obviously I need time to focus on more important things in life, like Elf on A Shelf! Yes, it’s that time of year again, so I…
I view this post as a public service announcement to all parents. All that Halloween candy that you just don’t think anyone will eat, or should eat? Put it away and save it for Christmas!!! Not Christmas exactly, but it’s the perfect thing to help decorate your gingerbread house! Yes, I know, genius. I started…
I hate Halloween. Yes, I said it. I don’t like scary things. I don’t like the pressures of a Halloween costumes. Pumpkin carving is nasty and it just never turns out right. I do try to fake it for my kids. But overall, I just see Halloween as a blocker to my favorite holiday, Christmas. …