Just before Christmas Break for the past few years I have hosted a cookie decorating party for my girls. They each invite a few of their friends and have a fun couple of hours frosting pre-baked cookies, pouring copious amounts of sprinkles onto their creations, and consuming way too much sugar. Hey, you’re only young […]
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Halloween cookies: how to make monster eye sugar cookies
I’m all about simple ways to make every day life special and fun. The other day I was trying to think of an easy Halloween dessert I could make and somehow this fun idea came to me. I thought about how peanut butter blossom cookies kind of look like eyes. But I could make them […]
Bluey birthday party ideas
For my daughter’s sixth birthday party she requested a Bluey birthday party. Since our whole family loves the show Bluey, I was more than happy to oblige. I’m also a big believer in keeping activities and decor simple for a kid’s birthday party, and I think the fun, family-friendly vibe of Bluey totally lends itself […]
streaming galentine party for Valentine’s Day
Last week my oldest girls had a galentine party and streamed the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert. I am not a “Swiftie”, but I knew my girls were really excited to see it. I also knew that they would have way more fun watching it with friends than just watching it with me. So, together […]
how to make fairy bread (an easy treat)
I love anything that brings magic to the every day, especially during the holidays. What do I love even more? EASY ways to bring more magic! Have you ever heard of fairy bread? If you’re in the US you may not be familiar, but apparently it’s a nostalgic treat in Australia and New Zealand. If […]