BOOM, BOOM, POW! How do you like me now? We were first introduced to the marshmallow gun in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where we paid $12.00 only to realize, that even anti-crafties could make one. We took it apart, measured the pieces of PVC sprinkler pipe and made twenty, (not a typo), twenty more. My oldest […]
Oodles Of Pool Noodles
Pool noodles. I’ve been tripping over one I’ve had a “plan” for since last summer. I’d tuck it somewhere and it would reappear,(usually at night on my stairs, waiting for me like a ninja). Anyway, did you know you could cut a pool noodle as easy a cutting through wheat bread? We cut up several colors of pool noodles […]
DIY Tooth Fairy Box
I have to admit I was surprised that my daughter was so fond of this easy DIY Tooth Fairy Box. Sometimes I forget how simple things can be. Often, we’re the complicators. This easy craft was a pleasant reminder to simplify, because I like simple, it’s so…..simple. However, if you’re one of those “complicators” you can easily whip out some cute fabric and embellishments and […]
April Fools
I had no clue that my daughter’s teacher had prepared her for April Fools day, so when she offered me a brownie, I gladly accepted. Little did I know I would be getting a brown “e”. I thought this was too cute, easy and clever not to share. You still have time to make brown “e’s” for dinner.
DIY Easter Egg Piñata
Want to make the easiest Easter Egg piñata ever? Our family makes a piñata for Easter that’s so cinchy you could make one tonight. One trip to the grocery store and you’re set. You only need a punchball, some decorative napkins and liquid starch. (You’ll also need a few minutes, for the parade thrown in your honor)! Blow up the punchball […]
Muzzy’s Delicious Hot Fudge
My husband’s family makes hot fudge for every get together. EVERY get together. We’ve been married for 25 years so I’ve eaten gallons of hot fudge. Sadly, parts of me make that obvious to the human eye. Anyway, legend has it that this was grandma Naoma’s (Mu’s) recipe. I have teased my hubby for years […]
Don’t Blow It All
Having a hard time coming up with fun birthday gift ideas? Well look no further, this gift is a way to give cash without looking like you dug through your purse on the way to the party. You know…when your birthday “card” is an envelope from the bank and you drew a smiley face or […]
Maple BBQ Salmon with Baby Bok Choy
I’m drooling. Why? Because I’ve eaten this and it is DELICIOUS. Don’t you wish you could reach into the computer and put this on your dinner plate? You can’t. If it could be done I’d have maple salmon breath and be picking bok choy out of my teeth right now. This recipe isn’t time-consuming, but […]
Cereal Box Car Caddy
Looking for a project to do with your children? A birthday party activity for children who are a little older? This craft is fun, simple and ends up being quite useful to boot. For younger children they’re fun to have in the car, doctor’s office , airplane , church or even a restaurant. If you’re a crafty or […]
Shamrock Brownie Cut Outs
I pride myself on trying to be a fun person. That doesn’t mean that I’m fun all the time mind you. You catch me from Halloween to Christmas and I will be on my “A” game, but when it comes to the other holidays, I struggle. I was trying to decide what the equivalent of […]