Hey friends! The other day my daughter and I were riding in the car and she started giving me grief about not putting Halloween decorations in the yard. Â I understand her point because our neighborhood is littered with skeletons, ghosts hanging from trees, fog machines (yep), ...
Cottontail Cookies!
Happy Spring! Time is hoppin' by so fast, and with spring break and Easter at our doorstep, I was eager to take on an Easter-themed baking project this year that was quick, simple, and baskets full of fun. In looking through by baking cabinets, (look at how messy ...
Leprechaun Traps!
Hello sweet friends! Last week my kids and I were chatting about how totally cool it would be to have our very own leprechaun. Molly said she wanted a leprechaun to help play pranks, and to eat snacks with she and her friends. Â I, on the other hand think that ...
Best Halloween Baking Supplies of 2018
Hello sweet friends, Since we are in the spirit of all things spooky, I have decided to round up a list of our Top Five Favorite Baking Products of 2018. And as many of you know, we had a seriously scary week last week at our house, so forgive me that this list is a ...
Another Kids’ Birthday Cake Project!
Hello Sweet Friends! If you read our blog, then you know that I have this thing with kids' birthday cakes. In fact, the whole reason I bake today is because ten years ago, when I knew nothing about baking, I baked my daughter's first birthday cake.  Looking back, ...
National S’mores Day!
Happy National S'mores Day! I know this isn't one of those serious holidays where schools close and the post office shuts down, but I absolutely think it should be. Â Imagine for a moment how happy and peaceful we would all be if we could take off work for a day and celebrate the ...
July 4th Baking!
Happy summer, everyone! Last week my daughter asked if we were baking anything for July 4th. Â Instantly, I had visions of our laundry pile, the loads of suitcases that needed to be packed for our family beach trip, and the slime that someone smeared inside the back window of my ...
Love Muffins
"So shines a good deed in a weary world." -Gene Wilder It's one thing to tell our children about the importance of serving others in the community, and it's another thing for our children to learn the importance of serving by going with us into the ...
Lighthouse Cupcake Recipe Featured by Coastal Living
Article hosted by Coastal Living: You'll be the star of the beach party dessert spread with these adorable and oh-so creative lighthouse cupcakes from Pie Crust and Pixie Dust. Ingredients: CUPCAKES 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup ...
French Macaroons from a Box!
Clutch your pearls, friends. Â Last week, my kids and I figured out how to make macaroons out of a box of pancake mix!! Â Our apologies to the macaroon purists of the world. We recently started experimenting with a series of products from one of our beloved brand partners, Kodiak ...