There’s something truly charming about Russian nesting dolls; which are actually called Matroyshka dolls. Their perfectly painted faces are bright, pretty and cheerful. I paired them with the cutest Birthday Wishes die cut from Sizzix, designed by Jo Packham, the founder of Where Women Create, Where Women Cook, and Where Women Do Business magazines. Jo is …
Beat the heat with this refreshing Frozen Rose Wine Slushie! If you can boil water, you can make this simple treat; it’s elegant and super trendy. Enjoy at parties, in the pool, or just grilling in the backyard. Ingredients: 1 Bottle Rose Wine (inexpensive is fine for this recipe) 3 Tbsp. Cherry Man Cherry …
There’s something so special about our pets. They’re just furry family members, and we love to photograph them as much as we do our kids! If you feel the same about your fur-babies, you’ll love this “puppertunity” to show their adorable mugs to the world. Evite is holding a photo contest, and they want to …
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Parties, and especially weddings, these days, are such a fun way to express personal style in unique ways. One way is to incorporate pets into your celebrations, like with these darling new pet themed invitations, from Evite! Recently, my friend Alicia was married in Orange County. Alicia and Mike incorporated their favorite adorable pooch, Mr. …
Cookie season will be upon us before you know it; make this cool “Cookie Pusher” trench for your favorite scout! You’ll need: Cookie Menu Long Oversized Coat Two or three varieties of your favorite cookies Safety Pins Instructions: Pin the menu to the inside of the coat Pin the packages of cookies to the opposite …
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Lavender essence is an elegant and unexpected addition to many traditional recipes. I use this to enhance cocktails, desserts, and to make simple syrup. Be sure to use only organic, culinary grade lavender buds. Lavender Essence 1 cup organic culinary grade lavender flowers 2 cups water Bring water to boil, and add the lavender buds. …
Summer is here, and with it comes the Fourth of July. This is a favorite holiday on our block. We’re super lucky to live on a street with awesome neighbors; together, we all have nearly thirty children! For the holiday, the families all gather right out in the street. We pull out our shade canopies, barbecues, and …
Perhaps you’ve seen these technicolor dream roses in the floral section at your supermarket; or maybe you’ve been the lucky recipient of these beauties. Maybe this is the first time you’ve seen one; in which case, I’m delighted to introduce you to the Carnival Rose. Carnival Roses are stunning to look at; they boast so …
There’s nothing quite as delicious, and nostalgic as homemade fruit jams, and this one is simple to make, with just a few ingredients. The completed jam boasts a beautiful, coral-pink color, and tastes delectable on toast, in baking recipes, mixed into beverages, and even as an accompaniment to roasted chicken or pork. Homemade fruit …
The days are getting hotter, and time spent in the classroom is winding down in our town. That means it’s time for our school’s annual Summer Kickoff Festival. This is a fantastically fun event that’s held each year by our PTA, right on the school grounds. Every year in June; all the families come out …
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Recently, I entered a chili cookoff at our school’s annual summer festival, and let me tell you, chili recipes, and what makes a good one, or a bad one, is a HOT topic! My favorite chili is definitely of the “less beans, more meat” variety, and I love spicy, or unexpected ingredients. Here’s a favorite …
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Ice cream fountain drinks are a cool way to beat the summer heat, and we’ve amped up your favorite classic soda-shop recipes, turning them into creative cocktails, with whipped cream and a cherry on top! Our first culinary concoction is a Cherry Lemon Fizz with Mango Sorbet. It’s a cool, refreshing glass of YUM! Trader …
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