Archives for May 2014

Moscato Strawberry Lemonade

There's nothing quite like a cool drink out on the patio on a nice hot day, and this may be the most outrageously perfect drink for kicking back that I've ever had.  It is cool, crisp and oh so refreshing with its sweet and tangy lemonade mixed with the bubbly, crisp acidity of moscato.  This cocktail would be absolutely amazing for a girl's get together, a baby shower, a BBQ...really, basically … [Read more...]

How to Make a Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

Do you ever worry what the neighbors must think of you when they hear you dumping your recycling bin?  Does yours sound like there are a hundred glass bottles clinking in it?  Mine does...and I feel slight embarrassment and shame from it, so I decided to keep some of my bottles out of my recycle bin and use them for craft projects around the house.  It seems like wine bottles are all the rage … [Read more...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Cheater Churros

Some days are too busy to think about an elaborate dessert, but there is always something to celebrate in my house and we like to do it with treats! We work hard, we play hard and we love sweets. So on those days where time is short but sweet tooth cravings aren't, we whip us up some cheater desserts. There are a handful in our repitiore, but the cheater churros tend to be a family favorite. And … [Read more...]

Keep Your Preschooler Busy…Guilt Free

This is a sponsored post campaign with Mums the Word Network and Chalk Preschool.  All opinions are my own. Hey friends, I've got some exciting news for my fellow preschool parents.  I have found a way to keep my preschooler stationary and busy, and I don't even have to feel guilty about it!  I know, unheard of, right?!  There are so many days where I need to get things done and my little … [Read more...]

Dimensional Hand Print Art – Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift

Dimensional Hand Print Art Holy cow, the time is just flying by and Mother's Day is literally right around the corner.  Have you thought about what to give your mom, your mother in law, grandmother or maybe even yourself?  I love to make handmade gifts with my kids to send to our relatives, but I somehow always seem to forget to make one for myself.  It is so frustrating to walk into my mom's … [Read more...]