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Everything / Food / summer

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

For the Fourth of July I thought it would be fun to make some of my own barbeque sauce for my charcoal grilled barbecue chicken. I used to make it all the time following a Bourbon Barbeque Sauce recipe from Bon Appetite. Now that I have children, I have since… Read more

Everything / reuseable

Hands-Free Umbrella Holder

I usually like to take an umbrella with me when there is a chance of rain…I never know when I am going to get stuck in a torrential downpour during an afternoon thunderstorm. It always seems to be raining the hardest when I have to be outside and then stops… Read more

Crafts / Everything / Food / Occasions

Decorating with Cupcakes

I like to use food as decorations…it makes an event more fun when you can actually eat the party decor. A simple way to add a Fourth of July flair to purchased cupcakes is to add red candy to the tops of white icing and add small America Flags to… Read more

Everything / kids / summer

Baby Birds

One of the things I love about the summertime is all of the local farm stands and fresh produce that is readily available. The flavor of freshly picked fruit and vegetables has such an unbelievably delicious taste and texture unlike anything you find at the grocery store.  I also… Read more

Crafts / Everything / kids / Masks / Occasions / summer

American Flag Inspired Masks

I like to create party favors for all types of events. It puts everyone in a good mood and helps to add positive energy to any get together. Favors are not just for kids anymore…adults can also have fun playing with party favors too, like the ones I made here. … Read more

Everything

ManneqArt Hair and Makeup Competiton

I had the pleasure of being a part of the first annual ManneqArt hair and makeup competition on Sunday at Savage Mill, Maryland. Hair and makeup artists were meticulously creating their fantastical designs to complement the 40 wearable art sculptures that had been submitted by designers all over the world.… Read more

Everything / Food / Gift Wrapping / gifts

End of the Year Teacher Gifts

Today was the last day of school so I wanted to give the teachers something nice to show my appreciation. In the past, I would buy Godiva truffles but since then, I have become known for my signature chocolate chunk, macadamia nut cookies. I thought it would make a nice… Read more

Everything / gifts / Reuse / reuseable / sewing

I Love My…

Hands-Free Bottle Holder                   Regardless of the weather, I usually do not leave home without a bottle of water. At times, I found it inconvenient to always have to hold a drink so I designed a clip on drink holder that could… Read more

Crafts / kids / sewing

Princess Daisy Costume

My first introduction to the Mario video games is when I bought a Nintendo 64. I loved playing Mario 64, Mario Party and my favorite, Mario Kart. Now that I have children, they also share my love for the Mario franchise. My daughter always plays Princess Daisy and asked me… Read more

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