Easter is only days away, so it’s time to decorate eggs! This past weekend, we hosted a charming Easter egg decorating party for our children and their cousins. It was a fun evening with sweet treats, colorful eggs, and super excited kids. For the past few years, my family has gathered at my house to… Continue Reading
Have you noticed that paper flowers are all the rage right now for decorations? Well I came up with the easiest paper flower craft ever, made with PAPER PLATES! This paper plate flower craft looks modern and pretty; you’d never guess they were made from paper tableware. They are simple enough to be a craft for… Continue Reading
My little guy Owen has been busy these past three months acting like a typical three-year-old (i.e. crazy spoiled tyrant). It’s hard to fathom that in three more months he’ll be a four-year-old. Even though he drives me bonkers on a daily basis (and by daily I mean every minute of every hour of every… Continue Reading
Here’s a quick and easy springtime craft to make with your children – an adorable baby birds’ nest. It’s so cute, you’ll actually want to hang it on your refrigerator and keep it for eternity. Even though it’s still cold outside here, my mind and heart feel like it’s spring. How about you? I love… 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
My boy is nearly three years old. How is that possible?? The months fly by with Owen. He keeps our days very full; he’s a busy boy. I simultaneously love writing about Owen and hate it because there’s just too much to say about him. So let’s not waste time with a lengthy intro. Without… Continue Reading
Didn’t win my Easter egg hunt sign kit last week? Don’t worry, you can still win something – I’m back again with another giveaway!! Yay! This time I have teamed up with a few awesome local bloggers and a Philadelphia-area artist, Meri Dorfner of MeriMint, to offer this great giveaway. Merimint’s gorgeous Etsy line includes jewelry,… Continue Reading
My blog has a new look! To celebrate, I’m hosting my second giveaway on Ice Cream Off Paper Plates’ Facebook page. Since spring is almost here (even though another snowstorm is on its way) and Easter is only a month away, the lucky winner will receive a kit of Easter egg hunt signs – created… Continue Reading
Ahhhh…springtime! Stuck in the house with an infant these past few cold months, I’ve never been more ready for warm weather than I am now. I’m even looking forward to weeding. Wait – did I actually just type that? The sunshine and heat must be going to my head. Anyhoo, during these early days of… Continue Reading