If you’ve been wondering how to assemble piping bags for your cake and cookie decorating needs WITHOUT having to change bags for each different piping tip… This is your post. Read on to get the most out of your cake decorating experience! Why use a piping bag? Piping bags are the means by which you […]
It’s almost the day of love, and these cupcake Valentines are the perfect way to bring the whole family into the celebration! This is a tutorial that I created for kids years ago, when I first started my blog. I wasn’t married yet, and the ladies in the pictures are my little sisters, back when […]
Here’s a really simple Christmas craft idea for kids, which you can have them make themselves or you can make for them: Paper cone snack cups. These adorable Christmas cones are perfect for movie nights, snacks in the car to go see Christmas lights, or any other occasion that calls for a special treat. My […]
This year I decided to do something I haven’t done on my own before: Making popcorn garlands for my Christmas tree! This is something I did as a kid with my family which was always so pretty and so much fun. I have some good memories of sitting around the living room with my mom […]
Last week I showed you all how to dry oranges in the oven, and now I’m going to share a tutorial for these natural Christmas ornaments, featuring dried oranges and cinnamon. My Christmas tree is sort of a blend of the natural/wooden/homemade look and the sparkly/magical look. I always find myself especially drawn to the […]
Ok my friends, today is the day you learn how to dry oranges in the oven. Orange slices, that is, for decoration, potpourri, or you name it. The world is your oyster! This is something I’ve wanted to learn how to do for a lot of years for the purpose of decorating with them. Also, […]
Here’s one thing I (accidentally) left till the last second in this pregnancy: Making baby crib bumper pads! I knew I wanted them for this baby since I bought some for my older daughter Faith, and well… She moves and bumps her head into the wall all the time. So, protecting her soft little head […]
In honour of our daughter’s first birthday today, I’m going to share with you a sweet DIY project as a 1-year-old birthday gift idea! This little mug is plastic (so it can be thrown and banged around without breaking), and it’s totally simple (and cheap!) to make. I decided to make this for the following […]
Hey guys, it’s me again! Today I’m going to teach you a basic canning method for hot liquids. Since I posted my Apple Pie Filling last week, I thought you might appreciate knowing how to can it, and other things like it! Use this tutorial for homemade pie fillings, jams, sauces, cooked vegetables… whatever you […]
Here’s a little bit of cuteness for your Saturday, just before Easter! I realize that this is the kind of thing people post about because someone paid them to do it, but that’s not the case with me today; I just love these mugs so much, I had to write about them! A few weeks […]
