Crayon Monogram Teacher Gift

A crayon monogram is an easy way to make a unique, meaningful gift for someone special or an adorable wall hanging for a child’s bedroom or playroom.  With just a few supplies, this project comes together quickly.   I had some crazy idea to make a Christmas gift for my daughter’s preschool teacher. I’ve never […]

Thank-You Card Wizard

The easiest way to write a thank you.  I love this online tool! I often have trouble finding the perfect words for a thank you – especially if the gift given was money.  “Uh, thanks for the cash” does not work too well.  I found this thank you note wizard and it has helped to make […]

Golden Eggs

class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;” I’ve been reading Gesine Prado’s blog for a while.  She’s an amazing baker with quite a story.  Her recipe (and video demo) for her Golden Eggs is posted here.  Buttery, sweet, and delicious!  I don’t have an egg pan for baking so I used my regular muffin pan.   It’s hard […]

Travel Potty Idea

Travel John Jr. This portable potty was recommended to me a few years ago by a friend who is always in the know when it comes to kid stuff.  I’m so glad because it has come in handy more than once on road trips with the kids.  It’s appropriately called, “Travel John.”  hehe  Seriously though, it has saved […]

Homemade Chocolate Orange Lip Balm

Chocolate orange lip balm is one of my favorite all natural recipes.  The chocolate and orange are a perfect flavor combination. What better idea than to combine them into a lip balm.   Pin for later: After some time living in the south, I’ve found it can get pret-ty dry in the fall. –out of no […]

Smooth Homemade Marshmallows

If you’ve never had a fresh marshmallow, you have GOT to try this recipe.  There’s no other way to describe these other than fluffy pillows of sweetness.  I am now forever a store-bought marshmallow snob.  Where have these yummy, homemade treats been my whole life?  I recently checked the ingredient list on the back of the […]