Does anyone else feel like the summer is flying by and you're already playing catch up? I wanted to decorate my mantel for Summer this year and I suddenly realized that Independence Day is only a week away! A week!!! How did that happen? I didn't have time (or, let's face it, … [Read more...]
Patriotic Paper Medallions: Vol. 2, Day 81
I'm going to be totally honest with you. This is a terrible tutorial. I saw something similar to these patriotic paper medallions on Huckleberry Love and they were just stunning. The colors were bright and crisp and the paper was so clean and professional-looking! I knew … [Read more...]
Stained Glass Flag Craft-Summer Fun Series
Summer brings Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and I have a great craft for you to do with your kids to help celebrate our great nation! This "stained glass" flag is so eye-catching when it's hung on the window and it is super easy to make. Trust me, if I … [Read more...]
Pretzel Dogs: Easy Summer Dishes
These pretzel dogs are a combination of the two best baseball game treats: soft pretzels and hot dogs. Bring on the mustard!Nothing says "summer" more than hot dogs. My boys could live on them, but they are really only something I crave when it's hot outside and the days are … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 12: OREO truffles
I made these pretty little OREO truffles for our family's 4th of July celebration and they were tasty little mouthfuls of wonder. :) I mean, really, can anything made with an OREO cookie taste bad? … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 10: Layered Drink for 4th of July
I wasn't going to post today, but I was "practicing" for tomorrow and had to see if this layered drink would work. I'm happy to report that this was a success! I had so much fun putting this together, and to top it all off, it actually tastes good! :) … [Read more...]
Day 27: 4th of July Cake
So, there is obviously a reason I am NOT a professional baker. I think I bit off more than I could chew with this little "project." My results are far less beautiful than the original! My cake really looks like a child's attempt at an adults job. Kind of like a little girl … [Read more...]