One of my favorite traditions is to have a special snack waiting on the littles after their first day back to school. I first did this five years ago when John started Kindergarten. I was so weepy and nervous and it gave me something to do while I missed him. Little did I know at the… Read More
One of Honey’s most favorite desserts of all time is mint chocolate chip ice cream. Serve it up in cake form and he is over the moon. Since we were eating out for his Father’s Day din din, I took time that afternoon to make him a dessert I knew he’d love – a Mint… Read More
We wrapped up the last day of school with our annual Walk of Fame and a sweet summertime snack on the porch. I went with a watermelon theme and made the cutest little watermelon inspired fruit pizza tart to go along with it. I mean, it’s hardly a celebrating without something slightly naughty to go… Read More
I shared our annual last day of school Walk of Fame yesterday and wanted to pop in with the special summer kickoff snack that rounded out our celebration! I usually do something fun and festive on both the first and last days of school. I try to use stuff I already have around the house and,… Read More
Our favorite sith celebrated seven in galactic style last weekend!! As usual, Sister completely outdid herself on making the gym party amazing! It’s incredible what some tissue tassels, confetti and balloons can do. The cake is by Bee Caked and was a show stopper! Jay requested a red velvet layer (totally normal for 7 year olds, right?)… Read More
My littles love to give their school friends a little “welcome to summer” type treat at the end of the school year. I generally scout the dollar store for something to give and then create a tag to go with it. In past years I’ve shared the Hope Your Summer is a Scream tags on… Read More
Oh how the days of celebrating cinco de mayo have changed… I have fond memories of hours on end spent over big beers at El Toro and queso at Rio Bravo. This year we’re having baked churros, walking tacos and all the fixin’s. The wildest we’ll get is dumping the smarties out of our mini… Read More