Just found this super-cute Moving Away Party Cake from the Cherryspoon blog, who found it via DoniCakes on Flickr.
Monthly Archives — April 2009
Muffin…What?
Muffin Tin Mondays!!! Casa Camacho, one of my favorite blogs, always posts "Muffin Tin Mondays" in which there is a different theme every week. These Muffin Tins look like they'll take no time at all and... voila!!! Before you know it, you'll have a very creative and adorable meal and interactive activity for your kids. [...]
Savvy Scrapbooking
If you have ever walked down the scrapbooking aisle in a craft store and had sticker shock,
Scrapbooking made easy
Scrapbooking made easy
felt you had no time to cut and paste, or figured you were not crafty enough- think again.
Here are simple scrapbooking tips that will make anyone a pro. Create one-of-a-kind gifts, without spending a lot of time or money; it will just look like you did.
Great Escapes. Weekend getaways call for slender suitcases, yet many memories.
Even though this economy might not condone travel and leisure- its seems in tough times we find the need to getaway.
Packing for great escapes
Packing for great escapes
Destination weddings, bachelorette parties, and birthday parties are the new trend.
I flew from New York to Orlando this weekend for an engagement party, staying only for a long weekend. See how I overcame my light- packing challenge:
Cookie Monster Cupcakes!
For my boyfriend and my special two-monthiversary occasion, I decided to try out Celebrations' very own cupcake recipes. And since we both love Cookie Monster, this is the one I chose to make! What do you guys think? The ones I made below are mini-Cookie Monsters...but for the actual version, please check out Celebration's Cookie [...]
Hey Mama
So all day, I've had Kanye West's song, "Hey Mama," stuck in my head...and I know it's a bit early, but I thought I'd write a post on Mother's Day coming up on May 10th. So mark your calendars! Because as Kanye says, "Hey Mama, I wanna scream so loud for you, cuz I'm so [...]
Teeny, tiny, mini, bite-sized everything! Single servings are the perfect party food.
For you next soiree, make sure your guests can hold their meal and eat it too!
Mini quiche
Mini quiche
While handicapped by the plate and glass they already juggling, you want to be sure that when the burgers come out- they can take them on single-handedly. Avoid any stress and mess and make your menu items super small.
Honey, I shrunk the kids. Kid’s not eating right? Mix up the menu.
If you're feeling guilty about letting your child eat chips for dinner (hey, they were the baked ones!), because you have exhausted all other options, have no fear, nutritious remedies are here!
Make veggies tonight, without the fight!
Dinner tonight, without the fight!
We all eat with our eyes first, so if it doesn't look good to kids, they probably won't think it tastes good. Try making food colorful, the shape of a dinosaur, put a happy face on it, or just cover it in cheese (works miracles with vegetables). Get creative and don't give up, studies have shown that it takes 6-12 times of trying before you grow accustomed to a taste.
Graduation Party Food
With commencement just around the corner, it's time to prepare your party menu. graduationsandwichWhether your planning a kindergarten, grade school, high school, or college graduation party, here are some great food ideas for the crowd:
Giant Grad Cap Sandwiches [More...]
Grad Cap Chocolate Butter Cookies
