Holidays

This halloween season, why not try a Pokemon Trunk or Treat (or driveway display!) to celebrate the spookiest night of the year? These ideas work …

Valentines Day is one of those holidays that just calls for something handmade. Or at least semi-handmade. Because, y’all, there is always love involved when …

Every year it’s a family squabble over what trunk or treat idea we’re going to use…this year, we (or rather I) decided on a a …

The holiday season is the perfect time to call friends and family together to do a little celebrating. For some, it can be a daunting …

This year, we’re giving you gnome trunk or treat ideas. Why gnomes? Well, for mother’s day I was gifted a 5 foot tall garden gnome…and …

Here’s a little inspiration this year for some DIY Halloween decor to fill any table in the house! As part of an Instagram group, I …

You can absolutely DIY thrift store steampunk costumes if you keep an eye out for unique pieces and things you can re-purpose! The amazing thing …

Don’t you love all the clever little things that come out at Halloween to make it fun? Whimsical skeleton fairies are a perfect DIY Halloween …

Individual “Boo Your Neighbors” gifts? Yes! We have lots and lots of little people in our neighborhood, and around Halloween, I love to treat them …

Around this time of year it’s fun to start making pumpkin everything, including some cute DIY pumpkin napkin rings like these for some super sweet …

Second hand stores are a wealth of inspiration and a treasure trove of supplies if you look a bit past what the objects in the …

Among Us Valentines are going to be the “it” cards kids are handing out this year. To help YOU be the coolest mom or dad …

This year, seeing the grandparents in person on Valentines Day may not be a thing, so have the kids DIY Valentines for grandparents in your …

Over the last year, we’ve had the chance to send a hug in the mail to quite a few of our loved ones. Aunts, uncles, …

Shinesty sent me a set of their Christmas jammies to try out. All thoughts, opinions and hijinx are my own. Life is more fun in …

This October is going to be a little different and having a DIY Halloween Face mask (made with your Cricut or Silhouette) is going to …

An easy Valentine craft is an ideal way to spruce up your space for the holidays without breaking the bank or spending an enormous amount …

A Baby Yoda classroom Valentine is sure to be the hit of the elementary school set. If it has some googly eyes, too? You’re sure …

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Having a signature Christmas cocktail recipe on hand for seasonal parties is always a great idea! This cocktail gets a unique twist of flavor from …

Upcycled items are very trendy right now, and it’s always a fun creative challenge to find new ways to use old things. After a trip …

If you’re like most of us across the country, you’re deep into decking the halls or prepping for a Christmas dinner party or two. Once …

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Funny DIY Thanksgiving napkins were a must when I made my Thanksgiving Friendsgiving party this year. I made these turkey napkins that look like the …

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After taking a class on Greek history, my son came to me and asked to be a Spartan Warrior for Halloween this year. I figured …

he dragon skeleton we got from Oriental Trading received much love from the kids this Halloween season. They weren’t quite ready to move on to …

We have more than a few Halloween ideas for kids (and adults!) Take a jog through some of the most popular and top Halloween ideas …

That one “WOW” piece of decor can totally make your party, especially at Halloween. In this post, we’re going to learn how to make an …

A DIY Pokemon costume for a group might be just the answer if you’re need of an EASY group costume this year. It’s always a …

A DIY Bulbasaur costume that’s easy on mom and dad?? Yes! As part of our DIY Pokemon Costume trio, this cute little plant guy, Bulbasaur, …

Halloween and birthday parties are way more fun when there is a DIY Pokemon costume or two in attendance. In the last post, I showed …

The happiest kid on the block this Halloween? It’s going to be the one standing in his DIY Pikachu Costume at the neighbor’s door with …

The first day of school isn’t the first day of school without a photo op! Start this yearly tradition with your younglings–it’s totally fun to …

The Pokemon craze has been alive and well for over 30 years now, with no sign of stopping! Over the course of a few decades, …

Having a Cinco de Mayo party? This sombrero chip hat is an easy DIY to make the party a little more fun. The materials are …

Every Easter my family has a tradition of hunting Easter eggs through the house immediately when they get up. I can remember watching excited little …

Easter decorations around the house can really make everything bright and cheery as spring starts to unfold. After a long cold winter, the pastel colors …

Here is one last St. Patrick’s Day idea for you and what you may want to do with a giant bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows. …

After I purchased a pound of Lucky charms marshmallows on a whim, I had to figure out something to do with them. A Lucky Charms …

It’s a good thing my son likes to take St. Patrick’s Day favors to share with his class. Because I randomly ordered a pound of …

It looks like it might be a little difficult to iron vinyl onto burlap, but it’s really not if you know a few tricks! This …

Tween age girls love unicorns. Little girls love unicorns. Heck, I even know adults that love unicorns! It totally makes sense to bring a little …

National Scrabble Day does not occur until April 13, but I thought I’d give everybody a jump on starting their Scrabble craft project to celebrate …

Pokemon seems to be a favorite that is going to stick around – and there are no shortage of kids that LOVE the imaginative critters …

This monster valentine card box post was sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Affiliate links ahead–they cost you nothing, but …

Not going to lie. This reusable gingerbread house centerpiece is one time-consuming project, but it’s pretty cool to have in your house for a gingerbread …

I love having something small to give my friends and neighbors for Christmas. Because frankly, I love being generous, but I don’t always have fun …

Wrapping up in a fuzzy blanket is like wrapping up in a nice warm hug. What better DIY neighbor gift to give at Christmas to …

A funny DIY Christmas shirt for swimmers was a must have this year. If you’ve read my blog at all, you know I have a …

I have a confession to make. This year’s gingerbread house party was NOT the result of careful planning and meticulous attention to details. Rather, I …

Being at home on New Year’s eve with the kids always seems like it’s going to be hard. Can you entertain them enough to make …

  There is nothing like a good Christmas shirt to celebrate the season. Snarky or sweet, as long as it gets you in the holiday …

Making little Christmas outfits for my nieces and nephews was one of my favorite parts of the start of the season this year. Preschool Christmas …

 This time of year you see some pretty spectacular wreaths out there–they get really really fancy!! But how the heck do you do that yourself …

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This post about bagel gift bag ideas is sponsored by New Yorker Bagels. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. About this time of …

Your local Dollar Tree store is a great source for supplies for fun Christmas crafts! Today I am participating in a Dollar Tree Christmas craft …

This Christmas, I’m SOOOOO enjoying being an auntie. I now have three nephews and three nieces to spoil, and lots of babies to pinch cheeks. …

Finding a gluten-free holiday side dish or two sometimes means making a change or two to a recipe to make it diet acceptable during the …

Navigating the holidays with guests or family members with dietary needs gets tricky. In our house, there are several of us with gluten issues, so …

It’s about that time again where we start digging out the traditional recipes for our holiday meals and start preparing for the feast! Our family …

   This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com. All these holiday ready ideas and thoughts are my own. There is an endless enjoyable stream of company …

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fiI do love a fun bucket full of candy to “boo your neighbors.” But it’s even more fun to boo your neighbors with something creatively …

Welcome to another lovely edition of Craft Lightning! This month’s project is a 15 minute or less holiday t-shirt project, or in the case of …

Unicorns are so perfect all year, except maybe at Halloween when they are just a little bit naughty. This year, our trunk or treat ideas …

These days when I need something fast (but professional looking) I whip out my Cricut Maker to do the cutting part for me, like I …

Cricut has a new kid in town–the EasyPress 2. The first EasyPress was so spectacular, why do we need another one you say? Because this …

It’s that time of year where you can almost smell the pumpkin spice on the air! The heat is blessedly about to break for cooler …

Now that fall is upon us, we can officially break out in our happy pumpkin spice dance. Because, y’all, it’s pumpkin spice EVERYTHING season. I’m …

My kids’ teachers work hard, and like most teachers, are largely underappreciated. When I have a chance to send in a little gift to them …

While trying to wrap up a bit of “Irish” in some baked goods, I made this really stinkin’ incredible recipe for Guinness Cupcakes. Then I …

I’ve been hearing it quite a bit this year: my kid thinks he’s too old (or cool) to give out classroom Valentines. Tween Valentines are …

Have I got a free printable classroom Valentine for you! After listening to the song “Despacito” on the radio ad nauseum this fall, inspiration struck …

You’ll be able to find everything you need for this project pretty easily at Oriental Trading.  They have tons of beads and masks, but I …

This year, I’ve joined the “Create with Cricut Challenge”–which pretty much means they’re going to throw a material at me and I’m going to have …

Many many parents are on the hunt for Non-Candy Classroom Valentines to try to avoid food allergies so everyone can be included in Valentine’s Day …

Ready for a super fast Valentine craft? In this Craft Lightning post, I’m going to show you how to make this super cute Valentines Mini …

I love the little short people that run around my house more than anything, and every year I revel in watching their awe and wonder …

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Kids in general love having the chance to give a little gift to their classmates around the holidays. Some years that ends up being a …

This post is sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, feelings and ideas about this creative gift wrapping project are my own, but be forewarned, I am …

This post is sponsored by Krazy Glue. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Around Christmas, I’m always looking for fun ideas to get …

This post has been sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, opinions and ideas about this easy DIY fabric gift basket are my own. Affiliate link in …

It’s craft lightning time again! That means I’m offering up one super easy craft that takes less that 15 minutes to make (not including drying …

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One of the character decorations from our Super Mario Trunk or Treat was the Boo ghost. I’m not sure exactly which version of the game …

Big props make a huge difference when you’re setting up a birthday party or a Super Mario trunk or treat display like we did. Big …

The last parfait I made was perfectly poisonous and was unexpectedly super popular. I’m taking that to mean you all really love the simple five …

It’s fun to throw up a few understated decorations around Halloween to make things a little spooky without going overboard. Like this Spooky Halloween art. …

This post is sponsored by Oriental Trading. All thoughts, feelings and photos are my own. Emojis have been trendy for awhile now (my daughter had …

This post is sponsored by Cricut, but all thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. It’s one of my favorite things to be able to …

We’re shifting to something a little more adult today with our boo bash, “Here for the Booos” party theme. That’s meant to be pronounced with …

This year our theme is Super Mario Brothers, so I’ve got a few Super Mario Brothers trunk or treat ideas for you to steal for …

I believe the only thing I love more than Halloween decorations are Halloween decorations that are cute and super fast to make! This BOO Banner …

Pokemon seems to be a favorite that is going to stick around – and there are no shortage of kids that LOVE the imaginative critters …

Our family decided to throw a gingerbread house decorating Christmas party this year for all our little (and big) friends. It was sort of a …

How do you make your gingerbread houses? You can go to the store and buy a totally stale piece of cardboardesque pre-made gingerbread house kit …

Looking to throw a dead man’s party this Halloween? You’re in the right place! Within this post lies a rich graveyard of Zombie Party Ideas …

As with our Minecraft Trunk-or-Treat ideas, or any of our many others,  we look forward to our trunk or treat events every year because they …

Welcome to another edition of Craft Lightning–Halloween style! It’s September, so about the time to start thinking about updating the house with fall decorations and …

This post is sponsored by Hallmark and Walgreens. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own.  #HallmarkAtWalgreens  #CareWithACard One of the great Mother’s Day traditions …

Looking for a family Easter craft project to get involved in that is inexpensive to do? And that you probably have all the parts for …

The best pralines I’ve ever had came straight out of New Orleans, and with Mardi Gras going on this week, I was inspired to make …

Wisdom, unfortunately, takes time and retrospect. For all the big things I feel I do for my family, it seems few of those actions get …

The kids just love to have a few seasonal decorations up in the house each holiday, and whipping up this Valentines DIY heart shaped wreath …

The internet is a treasure trove of Valentine’s Day free printable things. I guess I knew that, but I didn’t realize the quantity and the …

A Valentines Day treat box that you can whip up in minutes is likely about three to four weeks out of site and out of …

Half of my family is gluten-free, which takes a little fun out of exploring cookie recipes at Christmas…that no flour thing can be hard. When …

Yesterday I got a cute little box of goodies in the mail from Darby Smart. It was good timing, too, as I had just finished …

I’ve done a fair number of photo shoots over the last 6 years, and from that I know if there is one detail you cannot …

This post was sponsored by Elmer’s Products, Inc. All thoughts, opinions and craftiness are my own! Once in awhile I like to pull out a …

When you’re headed out to this year’s cookie exchange, putting your cookie’s best foot forward with some style will make them the hit of the …

We have a bit of a holiday tradition at our house where we all get together and have a dance party after all the eating …

10 minutes from start to finish. Seriously. That’s all the time you need to make these peppermint white chocolate oreos. Every time you serve them …

Are you making a last minute dash to cookie exchange and need an easy/delicious/no-fail recipe? This is one of my very favorite cookies ever. This …

There is nothing quite like walking through the doors of a house in December and catching a nose full of fresh baked gingerbread. It’s all …

You This post is sponsored by Hills Bros.® Cappuccino drink mixes and Wal-Mart. All thoughts and ideas are my own! #CappTheNight #sponsored One of the …

Thanksgiving should put all of in the mind frame of being thankful for the things we have–whether that is family, health or wealth. Around this …

Most home entertainers right about now are starting to sift through their closets and holiday boxes to see what they have that can be used …

We are a family of nerds. Yes, we appreciate things like Dr. Who and Star Wars probably a bit too much. My son was Luke …

The kids’ table has become a new tradition in many households. It makes sense. The adults want to eat and enjoy the chatter and company …

Beautifully wrapped gifts are somehow just more special, aren’t they? Learning how to make paper poinsettias is great way to spruce up your Christmas packages and gifts. …

With Christmas prep in full swing, I am totally fond of quick-to-make projects that look awesome. Like this one. In less than 10 minutes you …

Years ago–six to be exact–I posted up one of the first ideas for a kid’s table at Thanksgiving. This was pretty new ground back then …

I just love seeing everything decked out in spooky splendor this month, and I especially love seeing all the wild and crazy ways people use …

This week is totally full of Halloween festivities, in and out of the classroom. Which also means it’s a week where we have to have …

On Halloween night, it is inevitable that the kids are so spun up about putting costumes on and candy marauding that they just can’t sit …

When I put together my Mad Science Trunk-or-Treat trunk, I had to have a candy container that was more than a mere bland bucket. Inspiration …

My kids are totally in love with the Mad Science Trunk-or-Treat trunk from last week. They can’t wait to do it again. One of them …

Like I said in my Mad Science post yesterday, trunk-or-treat events are a great way to bring your community together! We’re bringing a bit of …

One of my favorite things during the Halloween season to participate in is my church’s Halloween Fest / Trunk-or-Treat. Everyone rolls into the parking lot …

It’s officially fall, and over the next few months there are going to be a million reasons to give little gift bags at school and …

It’s time for Craft Lightning–Halloween style–once again! Last year, I showed you how to make these rediculously easy black sock cats the kids can manage …

Moms are truly a group of special people. They know everything about us…and love us anyway. In honor of these amazing women, I put together …

This post is graciously sponsored by Elmer’s. All thoughts, opinions, ideas, and ramblings are mine. But as always, I never post about products I don’t …

In putting all my St. Patrick’s Day posts and decorations together, I felt like I had to have at least one edible thing. It doesn’t …

As I mentioned in my last post, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t an over-the-top decorated holiday for most people, including me. Leprechauns are a little more …

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t a holiday where I traditionally go all out with decorations. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a festive piece or two …

The magic in an object is all about the story that is woven about it. My cousin, Eve, is such a master of making the …

So many beautiful parties, treats and crafty items to show off this week with our Party time Linky! Candy-free Valentine round-up from Sweetly Chic Events …

The last round of Valentines was sweet–as in full of sugar. I know that they might not be useful to all of you, as many …

I had the chance to work with Made From Pinterest recently on their Love Potion #9 series, where I made up a little  Valentine’s Day …

The hours seem to slip away when you’re on Pinterest. So many beautiful images, so many crafty and decorating ideas. And the food! Let’s just …

Valentines Day is two short weeks away and you can definitely feel the love in the Party Time Linky Party. It’s the most wonderfully heart …

Every year, we seem to go back and forth with the kids about what to do about valentines. Some years, I’ve got a little bit …

Frosty frozen parties have been the rage this year. I think due in part to a singing snowman and ice queen. I do love a …

Pretty little stained glass sugar cookies were served at our ornament making party–that and a cup of hot cocoa topped with a peppermint stick and …

Another week has flown by again! It’s been great to be able to visit so many spectacular Christmas ideas with this linky party. I’m looking …

This week, Christmas prep has gone into high gear! All the teachers, coaches and neighbors need to be accounted for, and I’ve been busy making …

There is something about Christmas that just screams “crafty!” From young to old, people love to create things to celebrate the holiday. And kids? They …

The fun and cool products that continue to be released by uber creative companies make working with parties pretty exciting. After trying out personalized plates …

Although I put it up a day or two late, I am in love with our Advent Calendar this year. I am obviously into be …

There are so many places to look for holiday craft inspiration this time of year; I always love being able to glance through big lists …

  It’s time for another round of Craft Lightning with Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts! Since we’re preparing for the holiday season, I …

It’s our last day of the party hop! You’re going to love all the sparkles in store today.   DIY Glitter adorned Party Glasses come …

Happy Thursday! Today’s the Season to Sparkle blog hop tutorials are about cupcakes, garland and fringe–all in glamorous sparkly colors! Hop over to Holly at …

It’s Wednesday, and that means another day of party hopping! Here are a few more great tutorials from some truly talented bloggers you’ll want to …

This post is sponsored by World Market. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is something about the holiday season with its abundance of …

Welcome to day 2 of the Season to Sparkle blog hop! This is where the good stuff comes in–the tutorials where you learn how to …

Don’t you just love the new modern look Christmas is getting? The mix of blacks and bold colors that are still festive and fun really …

 This post is sponsored by the good people at Shutterfly, but all thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own! Most years, I’m a bit on …

Every year, when the gift-giving season arrives, I find myself grappling for inspiration. The list of people who need remembering is long, and the last …

In the spirit of the season, I have teamed up with 29 incredibly talented and creative bloggers to share some fun neighbor gift ideas, or …

I remember seeing something similar to this light-up Christmas wall art ages ago, and it was so neat it stuck in my mind. Of course, …

I’m happy to be posting over at Project Nursery again this month, and this months post is a quick and easy crafty project for Halloween. …

This little Halloween tradition that has sprouted up in the last few years is pretty cute. You stealthily leave a small bag of treats on …

Making up crafty food around the holidays is always fun, especially if you have a few kiddos in your life. Not all the crafty food …

 This year’s dressing up Halloween trend is one that I can totally get into–Sugar Skulls are in all the hot costume and party trend this …

Halloween parties are fun because they step out of the every day with costumes and wildly themed food. But you don’t have to do the …

It’s that time of year again where your Pinterest and blog feeds turn to thoughts of fall. While I’m still stuck in 85-90 degree heat …

I’m part of a fun little group that puts together seasonal 15 minute craft tutorials–and with Halloween so close, we’ve got a whole bunch of …

Over the years, I’ve amassed no less than eight (yes eight!) bins of Halloween decorations and many other large pieces I can’t contain in a …

While we don’t go overboard with a huge Mardi Gras party every year, we do like to at least celebrate the season and Fat Tuesday …

In case you weren’t aware, Mardi Gras is happening right now. It’s a few weeks of revelry every year in the Gulf Coast region that …

Valentines Day doesn’t have to be about romantic love–it is a day to celebrate your love for your friends, your family or just about anyone …

Poundcake is easily one of my favorite desserts. It is incredibly versatile, doesn’t need anything in the way of frosting if you don’t feel like …

On Valentine’s Day, or any holiday for that matter, it’s good to have a cute dessert up your sleeve that’s quick and easy. This little …

Valentine’s Day always means giving or receiving valentines of some sort. Our young puppies made some super cute dog house shape letter boxes for their …

Valentines day is a day for giving gifts from the heart. In my family, the presents we give are usually very small but heartfelt. Since …

Valentines day brings on all sorts of feelings, parties and celebrations of love. For most kids, it’s a day about folding up and handing out …

New Year’s Eve is approaching quite quickly! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash, or a small get together, you can celebrate in style with a …

This post brought to you by JELL-O as part of the DailyBuzz Brand Ambassador program, making Halloween more wiggly for everyone. Check out more Halloween …

There really isn’t a better excuse to make fun and creative food – or really gross treats – than the Halloween holidays. Over the past …

The twilight inspired party had some help from some great printables in creating a bit of ambiance. And I’m happy to say I’m going to …

Halloween parties and specifically, Halloween party foods are so much fun because they tend to bring out our creative if note devious sides. From eyeballs …

Are you a fan of sparkly vampires, or do you run with the werewolves? Hanging out with either is sure to be a frightfully good …

It’s national pound cake day today! A whole day dedicated to that dense, moist, flavorful cake that pairs oh-so-well with a dollop of light and …

Photos courtesy of Zatarain’s About 5 months ago, I was contacted by the nice people at the ad agency for Zataran’s to come up with …

Nothing’s better than a nice hug from the ones you love on Valentines day! Get this free printable Valentine hug for kids here and see …

  Based on the book series the Southern Vampire Mysteries, the HBO Series True Blood has gained a cult following. It can be a bit …

It’s always so much fun to see someone else take a set of graphics and totally make a party their owns. La Belle Bulle of France used …

To celebrate fall, I have posted up some cute favor bag tops for play dough favors on Project Nursery today. My kids’ schools don’t allow …

Zombies seem to be all the rage these days. And I admit, they are kind of fun. When you think about it, zombies are inherently …

Looking for a fast and easy way to make a big splash this Halloween? Check out these cute ideas for paper Halloween decor and treat …

Push pops are wildly popular at parties now–you can fit all kind of sweet and interesting things in a fun to eat tube! I was …

Glow-in-the-dark halloween party? Yes! and these glowing halloween party ideas are all you need to throw the spookiest, most delightful party ever! It’s a tricky …

Part of the fun of Halloween is all the fun Halloween food and creepy sweets that crawl out for the season. At the Black Cat …

It’s always the little details at parties that make the guests ooh and aah. Especially when it’s edible like these spooky black cat pops. No …

  This year, I thought it would be fun to throw a kid-fancy party for our Halloween bash for Festivities Magazine.  It was all about …

Not everyone is going to throw a full-out ball for a halloween party. I know–I can’t believe it either, but it’s the truth. So to …

We’re so very excited over here to release our SECOND ISSUE of Festivities Magazine! Nicole of Tikkido.com and I had wonderful contributions from Giedre Augustinaviciute of  g. …

Pomanders are such a beautiful addition to any table. The options are endless in flower, color and display. They can be done for the most …

 Easter Bunny Marshmallow Pops! It doesn’t get any cuter. Nestled into a terra cotta pot with some paper shred, they’re darling on a dessert table. …

Easter always brings to mind bright colors, bountiful blooms and warm fuzzy chicks and bunnies. To celebrate all things spring, we teamed up with the …

Last week, I posted over at Project Nursery about healthy Valentines desserts. There’s an abundance of sweet stuff this time of year, but with this …

In the spirit of all things romantic and lacy for Valentine’s Day, I’ve done a guest post on how to make these pretty doily wreath …

Sometimes being straightforward is the best way when it comes to matters of the heart–like telling your sweetie she’s just your type on Valentines Day! …

Mardi Gras is always a good excuse to throw a dinner party, especially a cajun food themed dinner party! A few years back, I had …

For a really spacey Valentines Day, download these free printable Out of this World Valentines! The little loving alien space man can hold a lollipop …

Yesterday there was a little Halloween party at my house for the kids in the Mom’s club I belong to. 25 of them showed up …

Something wicked this way comes! This stylized sign came from the Bewitching Halloween party, and I’m happy to now be able to offer it to …

  These cute little paper witch hats topped the spoons of the perfectly poisonous parfaits.  They, like the parfaits, are very simple to make. The …

Setting up photoshoots is hard work, so I always have to have a few quick and easy desserts for the display that pack some design …

Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble…full of candy and sweet treats! We were completely bewitched by our Halloween photoshoot this year …

  It’s hard to believe the kids have gone back to school and fall has rolled around again. I’m a Florida gal, but the relatively …

A good jambalaya recipe is worth its weight in gold. And if you’ve had it made by several different people, you’ll find there are variations …

Love is in the air, and if you haven’t already gotten your valentines in order here are a free set that I designed for The …

I just love those Savvy Moms Bri & Amy. They KNOW the same-old-same-old playdates can become dull and bring some creative life to these everyday …

Recently, I was fortunate enough to be able to work on a little Valentines project with the very talented Chris Nease from Celebrations at home. …

This screaming, rocking sugary sweet {Love ROCKS} Valentines Day  shoot was created by the fabulous and talented Natalie Claus at Southern Bell’s Charm. I’m stoked …

I know that Nicole from Tikkido definitely had a few chuckles when she read my post about my gingerbread house making fiasco. And after she …

My absolute favorite part of the Christmas season is that I have a totally unabashed excuse to bake a mountain of cookies. I love working …

Tomorrow is THE big day. All this build up is all about the trick or treating that is going to happen tomorrow evening. And this …

My friend Karrie has two children born very close together. And since they’re still young, a joint party for them both makes it a bit …

Here in Florida, carved pumpkins don’t last for more than a day, so scooping, gutting and cutting doesn’t happen until at least October 29th at …

Wow! Halloween is this weekend already! Just in case you needed a few more last minute ideas for your party, the internet is brimming with …

I’m very excited to have a guest blogger today! My Halloween enthusiast, party planning friend and Frog Prince helper, Courtney Charles, was getting crafty this …

Green? Halloween??? YES! Who would have thought you could add some eco-friendly to you halloween? By using party printables you can do your part to …

That first little niggling of cool weather in the fall always sends me running to the kitchen to make something pumpkin. The aroma of cinnamon …

I know I’ll probably fall back on just passing out handfuls of candy out of the bowl for the trick or treaters, but for the …

I am extremely thankful every year when I can package up the Halloween candy (the kids’ and the leftovers) and send it into the ER …

Mary Janes and Galoshes wrote a really great tutorial for halloween themed “subway art.” She includes a template and step by step instructions for this …

With so much candy available during Halloween, it’s no surprise they are fodder for craft projects. The Two Crafty Sisters came up with these darling …

When I saw this candelabra on Tatertots and Jello, I could hardly believe what is was made of once I scrolled through the whole tutorial. …

For a bit of festive Halloween fun, Paper Source has provided a quick tutorial on how to make little tissue pom garlands. This is a …

The Frog Prince Paperie Halloween Trick-or-Treat Collection is now available in our Etsy store! Orange and black stripes, polka dots, candy corn and harlequin diamonds …

Start spooky at your front door this Halloween–a great wreath is always a good way to go! I see this one from Craftaholics Anonymous in …

Since we’re now officially past labor day and nearly halfway through September, I feel it’s time to publicly start celebrating my favorite two months of …

Ah, Mother’s day. The one day a year us moms get to “take-off.” The day to be served inedible breakfasts in bed, wear lovingly crafted …