I can’t live without my KitchenAid mixer. Mostly because of its glorious dough hook…oh how I love that dough hook! Homemade bread, pretzels, and pizza dough are a regular thing around here thanks to my KitchenAid. Seeing that bright green beauty just sitting on my counter brings a smile to my face. … [Read more...]
Freezer Paper Stencil With My Silhouette
Have you tried freezer paper stenciling yet? I love this stuff! Cutting the stencil with my Silhouette makes this project so easy. My little one is under the weather this week, so I stenciled a train on his shirt to cheer him up. I grabbed my gigantic roll of freezer paper and cut a piece large … [Read more...]
How To Send A Last Minute, Long Distance Valentine
I've been going back and forth on whether or not to send our parents cards from Steven for Valentine's Day. It's not like he can write in it or sign his name anyway. I'll be thrilled when the year comes that he wants to make sweet little cards. Until then it's all on me. Instead of sending a card … [Read more...]
Hug In A Mug: Cake Mix Recipe and Free Printable
Nothing says I love you more than baked goods. Unfortunately, they don't travel well in the mail. I had to find a way around this problem. When I saw a recipe for a mug cake on Made from Scratch I had one of those ah hah moments. Sending a mix for mug cake would be the perfect solution. Hug in a … [Read more...]
Heart Shaped Straw Topper
Since I've had my Silhouette I use pretty much every excuse I can to play with it. Would I normally go all out on Valentine's Day for my boys who aren't into all things lovey dovey? Nah. Having my Silhouette changes everything though! Just a few clicks and I can decorate to my heart's content. Why … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Pencils
When you're a kid everything is more fun when it's personalized. Unless your name is something unusual like Analisa. Want that super cool personalized license plate for your bike? Good luck finding that on the rack! I'd have to settle for things that said "Anna" and pretend like it was the same. It … [Read more...]