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Easter Village House

April 14, 2012   Kristen   9 Comments
Welcome to my Easter village! This will be the main house to my soon-to-be three house Easter village!

I was very ambitious with my Easter crafting this year–I know that with a baby on the way my crafting days are severely numbered!  I had planned on making an entire Easter village but only got around to this one house.  I have been IN LOVE with the vintage Christmas glitter houses that were so

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Mini Easter Baskets

April 14, 2012   Kristen   11 Comments
I had so much fun making these cute little Easter baskets! They are perfect cupcake toppers that the little ones will love!

Sorry I’m a bit late posting this Easter craft tutorial, but hopefully it can be of use for your 2013 celebrations!  These super-cute mini Easter baskets can be made with used plastic eggs, scraps of paper and Easter basket grass.  So, this is actually an excellent craft to do now after the Easter enthusiasm has

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Peeps Centerpiece

April 04, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Make the perfect Peeps-themed Easter party with chocolate-covered Peeps at each place-setting and this beautiful Peep flower arrangement!

Children love Easter Peeps, no denying it–those sugar-crusted critter-shaped marshmallows put a smile on faces old and young alike!  Make your special family Easter brunch or dinner Peep-themed by placing a chocolate-covered Peep at each place-setting and some of these beautiful Peep flower centerpieces along your table-scape! PEEPS CENTERPIECE: Materials Needed: two glass vases (cylindrical),

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Chocolate Covered Peeps

April 01, 2012   Kristen   1 Comment
Make a batch of these super-simple chocolate-covered Peeps for your Easter celebration! Your kids will love helping you dress these Peeps for Easter!

Nothing says Easter to me quite like marshmallow Peeps!  No matter the color or shape (bunny or chick) I love to indulge in this childhood favorite!  This recipe is super-simple and a fun treat to make with the kiddies leading up to Easter Sunday. Ingredients: All you’ll need are your favorite color and shape Peeps,

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Easter Eggs

March 29, 2012   Kristen   1 Comment
These wooden eggs evoke the same sweet simplicity of traditional dyed eggs.

With Easter approaching quickly, I am getting “in the mood” for Easter egg decorating.  The most unfortunate part of Easter is the fact that you have to throw away your artwork!  Sure I can give the hard boiled eggs to my doggie (so I don’t feel like I’m being super-wasteful), but I still feel like

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Easter Rag Wreath

March 27, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Choosing pastel-hued fabric strips make your rag wreath a easy Easter decorating craft idea.

This is such an easy Easter decoration that you can commission your kiddies to help you create.  The other great thing about this craft is that you can reuse fabrics (like bits of the kids clothes that are damaged and stained i.e. not good enough to give away) or finally find a productive project to

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Deviled Egg Chicks for Kids

March 24, 2012   Kristen   5 Comments
Your kids will go bananas for these super-cute deviled egg chicks! Make sure to serves with plenty of fresh veggies for dipping!

These deviled egg chicks are so much fun to make and they are sure to impress your little ones at your Easter meal!  There is a lot more of the yolk needed for each egg so be sure to serve your chicks with loads of fresh veggies for your kiddies’ dipping pleasure!  Baby carrots, cucumber

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Deviled Eggs

March 21, 2012   Kristen   1 Comment
Offer your guests two different flavor deviled eggs: classic and chipotle pepper!

I may be too early for Easter, St. Patrick’s was just a few days ago, but when you’re pregnant do you really need to wait to enjoy deviled eggs?  I think not!  Here is my version of classic deviled eggs and deviled eggs with a twist: chipotle.  Since I’ve been pregnant I’ve been addicted to

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Key Lime Shortbread Cookies

March 19, 2012   Kristen   3 Comments
Children and adults alike will love the sweet tartness of these Spring-inspired cookies!

Hailing from Florida, I have a deep love of all things key lime!  Welcome Spring with these delicious shortbread and key lime frosted cookies!  Decorate with green sprinkles for the perfect puckery St. Patrick’s Day dessert or adorn with piped pastel flowers for a Springtime treat! Shortbread tends to be a crispy, crunchy kind of

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Green Grape Spritzer

March 18, 2012   Kristen   3 Comments
These virgin cocktails scream Spring and Summer! Perfect for a special family dinner or to upgrade an outdoor BBQ!

Even though grapes are at their peak in the Fall, this refreshing drink screams Spring and Summer!  With the first day of Spring right around the corner, get your family revved up and refreshed with this simple kid-friendly cocktail! This drink is like making a homemade soda but without the guilty or mystery of what’s

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St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas

March 17, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Get in the spirit by making a special dinner night for your family or go all out and create the perfect St. Patty's bash!

Create the perfect St. Patrick’s party with these fun and easy decorating ideas and recipes!  I will be posting tutorials and recipes for all the items you see in the picture, grab the kids and get to crafting to create the perfect St. Patrick’s Day tablescape, even if it is just for the family! Learn

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St. Patrick’s Garlands

March 16, 2012   Kristen   1 Comment
I love the bold look of this felt garland, use the bits of green felt you have leftover from other projects and get creative!

Here are two super-simple garland ideas for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities!  Both garlands can be made with the help of your kids and can be stowed away to reuse year after blarney year!  What I also love about these craft ideas is that they can be made using scraps–scraps of felt or fabric and

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St. Patrick’s Day Treats

March 15, 2012   Kristen   6 Comments
Get the kiddies together to make these sweet cake pops, super simple recipes and fun to decorate!

It seems like everyone can find a little bit of Irish in their family pedigree to justify celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.  I am no exception!  My grandfather’s mother and father were both from Ireland (but their family line hailed from Scotland just a few generations before that).  Ironically, given the family history, my grandfather LOVED

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Easy St. Patrick’s Day Snack

March 14, 2012   Kristen   1 Comment
Make St. Patrick's day special for the kiddies with this super-easy healthy snack! Or dress it up as an houre de voure for your St. Patty's day bash!

St. Patty’s Day is just days away!  Make the kids a healthy and simple snack just for their special day!  Sure it’s easy to pour some guacamole into a dish and serve with baby carrots, you definitely have the green and orange thing covered!  But why not dress up snack time with a more sophisticated

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How to Make Better Beef Stew

March 12, 2012   Kristen   3 Comments
Beef stew is a hearty and comforting staple that can see your family through a blistery winter night.

Beef stew, like so many dishes, is pretty personal.  Everyone has their own particular version, it is actually a highly contested dish.  Some home-cooks use ketchup while others would scoff at anything but pure tomato paste.  In my quest to make the perfect beef stew recipe for my family, I’ve come up with a few

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