120 things to put in an Easter Basket…that isn’t candy!

120 things to put in an easter basket that isn't candy

With the Easter upon us, many parents are rushing to put together cute Easter Baskets for their children.  Sure, you can grab one that is pre-made an full of candy, but do your kids really need all that sugar?  Probably not.  I know I’d rather give my kids things that aren’t candy.  Something that will [...]

Fun and pretty Easter Eggs, without the “normal” dye

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Coloring Easter eggs is so much fun during Spring. My kids look forward to it, but this year is going to be a little more difficult than normal. We are doing everything we can to stay away from artificial colors (Red40 more than any). I want to have the kids color eggs, but I don’t [...]

How to Make Your Own Easter Baskets

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Custom-made gifts have a lot of meaning for the receiver. These gifts are a personal expression of affection and Easter gifts are no exception. It is a little like a Christmas stocking. Each one is filled with something special. Easter gift baskets are an incredibly easy and attractive way to personalize a gift, and here [...]

Bacon Rose Tutorial

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Last year I surprised my husband with a Valentine’s gift that is still getting talked about….BACON ROSES.  They are actually very easy to make, taste delicious and smell even better! What could be better than a bacon rose?  Who needs red roses that die when you can have yummy bacon?  Bacon makes EVERYTHING better! Here’s [...]

Personalized makes it better ~ CafePress {and Giveaway}

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I love when I can add my own personalized images, pictures, wording or whatever else to items.  It feels special to have a picture of your daughter in her cheer uniform on the bag you carry to her games or a water bottle with your favorite inspirational quote to keep you going at the gym! [...]

I’ll get you my pretty, and your little..cupcake..too {Wizard of Oz inspired treats}

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You guys may get sick of hearing about the Wizard of Oz pretty soon..but I’m so excited to head out the World Premier of Oz The Great and Powerful next month!  I started searching the web and found some really cool Oz-inspired cakes and cupcakes! Source: karaspartyideas.blogspot.com via Erin on Pinterest I love how cute the little legs stick [...]

Over 50 uses for dryer sheets

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  Dryer sheets are something that I don’t always use for my clothing, but keep on hand because they work so well for so many other things.  They can clean so many different things throughout your home and prevent dust, insects and more from bothering you.  Each of these little sheets is like magic! Here [...]