Monthly Archives: February 2012

Preparing Your Family for an Emergency

February 29, 2012   Kristen   4 Comments
Water is priority number one during an emergency.

Maybe it’s because I live in the Bay Area (a.k.a earthquake central), or maybe it’s because it’s 2012, the year of the Dragon (and some say the end of the world), or maybe it’s because I’ve been watching the new reality show “Doomsday Preppers” on National Geographic.  Add in a sprinkle of pregnancy hormones and

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DIY Valentine’s Day Card for Grandma

February 14, 2012   Kristen   6 Comments
Don't worry if Grandma's Valentine's Day card slipped your mind! Take 15 minutes to put together a beautiful customized card!

It’s Valentine’s Day!  Ut-oh!  Did you forget to get a card for Grandma?  Does the thought of rummaging through the Valentine card isle with all the wait-till-the-last-minute husbands and boyfriends make you ill?  Not to worry, here is an easy-to-do-it-yourself, and super-cute Valentine’s Day card especially for Grandma! First, grab your digital camera and get

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Valentine Marshmallow Pops

February 13, 2012   Kristen   4 Comments
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Here’s a delightfully easy recipe/craft to make a fun Valentine’s Day treat with your kiddies!  Dipping items in tempered chocolate is nothing new (check out these safari-themed marshmallows) but jazz it up and make it fun by heading to the craft store for some special edible glitters, sprinkles and hearts, just for Valentine’s Day!  Wrap

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French Macarons

February 07, 2012   Kristen   7 Comments
With sorbet and gelato-like colors, and surprise butter cream, ganache, jam or fresh fruit fillings, these creations are the perfect expressions of love!

I first became intrigued by these cute French pastries after seeing Sophia Coppola’s butter-cream-dream film, “Marie Antoinette.”  From the makeup to the costumes to the set designs, it seemed that every aspect of the film was influenced by these crunchy, melt-y, fluffy, filled-with-goodness treats!  All of the pastries, candies and desserts shown in the movie

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Classically Chic Cupcakes From a Box

February 04, 2012   Kristen   4 Comments
The key to upgrading your boxed cupcakes is fresh frosting and simple decorating techniques!

Is there anything more comforting than a fresh baked cupcake?  I’ve certainly been relishing my pregnancy card, happily (and semi-guilt-free) baking myself and my family a batch of classic yellow cupcakes with chocolate butter-cream frosting–ALL FROM A STORE-BOUGHT MIX!  Seriously easy, seriously tasty and simply decorated with fresh fruits–seriously chic!  These fresh baked cupcakes are

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Valentine’s Chocolate Cupcakes

February 01, 2012   Kristen   5 Comments
These super-moist chocolate cupcakes with cherry cream cheese frosting will show the whole family how much you love them this Valentine's Day!

Take the old adage: “The key to a man’s heart is through his stomach!” and run with it this Valentine’s day!  Nothing says “I Love You” to your hubby like a fresh-baked treat.  Don’t worry, I’m not advocating that you slave in the kitchen making a from-scratch cupcake batter!  Hello, I am way too busy

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