The 4th of July is a super fun holiday – summer, grilling, fireworks. There are no gifts to buy or cards to send. It’s an easy celebration. But since I love all holidays more than a normal person should, I had to make things a little more complicated for Independence Day and throw together a… Continue Reading
Independence Day is already next weekend…summer is flying by! But you have plenty of time to whip up this super easy DIY 4th of July confetti cake. This holiday dessert looks spectacular — no one will ever guess it was a breeze to decorate. If you know how to use scissors, you can make this… Continue Reading
It’s Memorial Day Weekend, the weather is heating up (finally!), and American pride is in the air. And like any good citizen of the United States, it makes me want to shop (you know, to support the economy). So I’ve been hunting down my favorite red, white and blue items for summer’s patriotic holidays, and… Continue Reading
The fifth of May is a week away! Time for a Cinco de Mayo party! (Although this mama could really use a siesta not a fiesta.) But I can’t resist celebrating a holiday that makes for great decorations. Cinco de Mayo brings out the best of my creativity with its bright colors and festive piñatas. Plus… Continue Reading
Have you ever had a meringue cookie? They are like sweet little clouds that melt in your mouth. I thought they’d make the perfect cookie for Easter to go along with fresh fruit and other dessert goodies. And to make them extra special for Easter, I decided to shape them like bunnies. BUNNY MERINGUES. Brilliant,… Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day is only a few short days away! But there’s still time to make this personalized bitty pot of gold as a holiday treat or favor for your kiddos. My sister came up with this concept, and I’m sure you’ll think it’s as super cute as I do. Plus, it’s super easy! Here’s… Continue Reading
Easter is so early this year! But don’t worry if you haven’t thought about outfits for Easter Bunny photos and goodies for baskets yet. I’ve been searching online and in stores for the best Easter finds (and spring finds too) and I’m sharing them with you. So put on your Easter bonnet and check out my… Continue Reading
Want to throw a celebration for St. Patrick’s Day? You don’t need the luck of the Irish to pull off a party with unique decorations; these simple and fresh ideas only take a little time and a few dollars, and your St. Patty’s bash will be as cute as it is fun. Erin go Bragh!… Continue Reading
My sister hosted the most adorable Valentine’s Day party last week! Of course, there were lots of sweet treats, red and pink colors, and charming heart decorations. Owen and Carmendy had so much fun at the afternoon gathering celebrating February 14th with their cousins, while running around high on sugar and love. The details for the children’s… Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend! Even though I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, I do love sweets and the color pink. And there’s no better time of year to make pink treats than February. So I made easy Valentine dessert cups. Pink, hearts, and whipped cream – the combined results are stinking adorable for… Continue Reading