I've had the thought of these little buggers marinating in the back of my brain for a while now. In fact, about 6 months ago I titled a post "S'more Tarts" as a placeholder and reminder that the concept seemed worthy of a little investigation and culinary creativity. Well, last week after having seen that empty post yet again, I... | Continue »

Here's a treat designed to please the little kid in all of us. I don't know about the rest of you, but I still have days where I crave a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (on white bread, of course) with a handful (or three) of crispy potato chips and a tall glass of cold milk for lunch. It was... | Continue »

Two flavors of muffins cooked up in a silicone mold These little bites are a perfect, hot breakfast with which to start your day. They are basically individual frittatas, and as such can be custom made to suit all the picky mouths at your table. I used to make one large frittata over the weekend for cutting up and doling... | Continue »

Do you love raspberry lemonade as much as I do? This next cocktail is so sweet, tart and sparkling! It's perfect for a party too. Here's how it's made: Smashed Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail, Serves One 2 ounces Triple Sec 2... | Continue »

Here's a sort of random dessert idea: cereal puffs. These are delicious and kid friendly. They are super easy to make and only take about 20 minutes. Plus you get to use any kind of cereal you like: Fruity Pebbles,... | Continue »

The last time I made falafel was for a family dinner night. My dad kept calling them "matzo balls" which I thought was funny. Falafel is a little bit time consuming but SOOOO worth the effort. This is a great... | Continue »

While prepping the spread that I shared yesterday, I decided to take note of how I build my weekly layouts and time how long it takes. I get a lot of questions about how long Project Life takes me. It... | Continue »

When I'm working on scrapbook layouts or Project Life pages, I find myself using the same tools over and again to get the job done. It goes without saying that I use my camera, iPhone, iMac, and Photoshop 24/7, but... | Continue »

I could not resist this idea that is all over Pinterest and came from this blog. I used Skittles and M&M's to get all six colors of the rainbow and made tiny tags to tie to each bag. One of... | Continue »

For those of you itching with the early onset of Spring fever and longing for the flavors of a new season, this post is for you. Like many of you reading this blog I seldom buy fresh tomatoes once the height of tomato season has passed, preferring instead to cook with high quality canned tomatoes through the fall, winter and... | Continue »

Hello Friends! Are you as excited as I am about VALENTINE'S DAY? In fact, you could color me HAPPY! I love candy. It's true. I won't deny it. But I do feel like kids can get too much of the sweet stuff at Valentine's Day. So the darling Michelle of Printabelle and I can up for a {colorful} solution: I can get lost in all the beautiful shades of yellow: Gray and his cousins... Beautiful blues... Gorgeous greens... Ravishing reds... and pretty pinks... Kids can hand out Valentines with a single perfect crayon or you can find great deals on... | Continue »

This is the last smoothie in my mini smoothie series. It's been fun sharing some of my favorite recipes with you. Needed: Unsweetened coconut flakes, greek yogurt, coconut water (frozen in ice cubes), fresh raspberries, 1/2 frozen banana. Optional: Truvia.... | Continue »

Making a custom tree skirt to fit your aesthetic is easier than you think. All you need is some felt yardage and any embellishments you'd like to add! I made one using some tinsel in my stash and hand-stitched it around the edge to add some more sparkle to our... | Continue »

Week 41 and I still love this project. (click photo above to enlarge for a [somewhat] clearer image.) I love how the colors of my photos change a bit with the seasons. This spread is screaming fall. Like usual, it's... | Continue »

Have I mentioned that I had a patio garden this summer? Ah, yes, I have. It's no secret I was totally obsessed. (Though I've currently lost interest and that patio needs a serious intervention this weekend.) It was a huge... | Continue »

I'm a big fan of what in France they like to call "Weekend" cakes, simple sweet loaves that are perfect to wrap and take into the country for a weekend picnic. One of my favorite such loaves is a glazed lemon cake by Pierre Hermé that I made countless times while living in France. It was a huge hit with... | Continue »

We love a-frame tents, so we invited Rubyellen to share her method for making your own. Are you excited? Here's how the magic happens- 1. From the top of each moulding, measure and mark 6" down with your pencil. 2.... | Continue »

A simple wrap skirt should be a staple in every fancy lady's wardrobe. They're easy to wear, flattering on most body types, and simple enough to finish in one sitting (or two if you have short nappers). This pattern is also versatile because you can turn into into a maxi... | Continue »

You can add a simple dynamic element to your blog's sidebar by adding an image which changes when you hover your mouse over it. The mouseover image is easy to do and can make a... | Continue »

Today we are kicking off a series of super simple maternity DIY projects! This week we will share five clothing projects that you can make with basic sewing skills. We started planning this series as soon as we heard that... | Continue »