Mexican Independence day treats! For my followers in Mexico, I came up with these sweet treats to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day! Rice Krispie Treat Mexican Flags were made by simply using white cookie frosting on the top and adding green and red sprinkles on each side. After the icining dried, edible markers were used to draw…
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Great Memorial Day weekend treat and snack ideas! First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere appreciation and respect to the men and women in uniform and their families for their sacrifice and dedication. Along with the picnics and fun this weekend provides, it is also a time of remembrance and reflection of…
MARDI GRAS
Some of the best Mardi Gras dessert recipe ideas! Gettin’ your “N’awlins” on? Here are some ideas for some easy treats! Super easy to decorate cupcakes will get the good times rolling – for a full tutorial on how to make them, click here. Here is an easy cupcake topper that’s perfect for your Mardi…
EARTH DAY
My Earth Day cupcake posts will be scarce this year. For the record I did not yell at him. I said “Kurbyyyyy” in a low whisper and he put himself in the corner. Earth Day cupcake update… The only survivor of Kurby’s snack attack. The topper was made from a blue raspberry Airheads candy. I…
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
UPDATE: Thanks to all who voted for my Dog Days of Summer Party to support the Beagle Freedom Project! I’m happy to report that we won the grand prize of $5000 which will be donated to the Beagle Freedom Project! When I was asked by Balloon Time to take part in their “Party on a Dime”…
CHINESE NEW YEAR
I wanted to create an affordable dessert table for Chinese New Year, so I searched for things I had in the pantry and came up with some cute desserts made from store bought treats! Chinese New Year 2020 These Chinese dragons were so easy to make. The heads are made from Kellogg’s rice krispie treats and…
BEE DAY PARTY
This bee themed party is so adorable and can be used for a birthday, baby shower or any spring or summer celebration! Super cute food and decorations on a dime. Easy bee cookies, cupcakes, donut bee hives and other treats that will keep your guests buzzing! I was absolutely HONORED to be asked to be…
BEACH PICNIC
There’s nothing better than a beach picnic on a warm summer’s day! One of the great things about living in Seattle is when the sun finally does shine we love to head to the beach! Linen white napkins & plastic plates make for a pretty picnic. A pretty beach glass centerpiece that I made from…
BRIDAL SHOWER
This pretty lavender and green bridal shower was perfect for a beautiful luncheon in the garden! I want to take this opportunity to formally apologize to the bridesmaids that were in my wedding in 1988. I am so sorry that I made you wear the ugly ice blue lace dresses with white lace gloves. …
BIG BANG THEORY PARTY
Teenage boys don’t want themed parties for their birthday. They just don’t. Yeah, no Mom. No. So when my teenage son wanted party themed after his favorite television show, The Big Bang Theory, well, BAZINGA!!!! I had fun making the sweet treats for this party. Starting off with my Banana Bazinga cupcakes. Next I made Leonard’s…
