As a recent push pop convert myself (see?), I adore this clever idea for decorating push pop containers
: graduation caps. Find the how-tos HERE at Frog Prince Paperie.
Gummi Bear Video Games
While we were an Intellivision family in the ’80s, my friend down the street had Atari, and I was obsessed with Breakout and Pac Man. So to see those classics now in Gummi form, well, it brings a tear to … Read More...
Tomato Head
Oh, silly tomato. Learn to make him HERE at Family Fun.
Caffeinated Popcorn
I’m still not sure I could replace my morning mug of liquid gold with popcorn, but interesting nonetheless…Find caffeinated popcorn HERE.
Ladybug Appetizer
Now here’s devotion to a ladybug themed party… make ladybug appetizers. Find the how-tos HERE at Taste of Home.
Birthday Cake in a Jar
I swear, put something on a stick or in a jar, and I’m sold immediately. I do beg forgiveness for such repetition and predictability, but I can’t help it and probably won’t ever change. And as clever packaging or presentation … Read More...
Peppermint Cheesecake with Daisies
I’m picturing this lovely dessert served at a shower. And in all my cheesecake dining experience (and I assure you have a sufficient amount), I’ve never heard of peppermint cheesecake. Find the recipe for a daisy-adorned peppermint cheesecake HERE at … Read More...
Salad on a Stick
Wait, have I mentioned my affinity for foods on sticks? Especially unusual, hard-to-put-on-sticks foods on sticks? I have? Repeatedly? Oh, forgive me. It’s just that sticks are such a convenient way to eat food at parties. Find a roundup of … Read More...
The Sugarchair
A chair made completely out of candy. What my kid wouldn’t give… Designed by Pieter Brenner, find the Sugarchair HERE.
Mini S’mores Pies
Oh my, two of my favorite bloggers… united? I hope the food blogger world doesn’t implode. Learn to make mini S’mores pies HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, courtesy of guest poster Shelly, of Cookies and Cups.… Read More...
Ballerina Cupcakes
With icing tutu and all, how so very darling for your little ballerina. Find ballerina cupcakes HERE at The Princess and The Frog Blog.
Tutorial: Lacy Chocolate Bowls
I immediately bookmarked this in my “must try” folder. Find a step-by-step photo tutorial to make these gorgeous lacy chocolate dessert bowls HERE at Kitchen Table Scraps.
Ceramic Cupcake Stands
Loving all the attention to diminutive cake stands (ie cupcake stands) out there. I spotted these handmade cupcake stands created by Jeanette Zeis Ceramics over at The Hostess with the Mostess blog, where you can also find a discount on … Read More...
Owl Pancake Pops
OK, I’m going through my “stuff I’ve featured on a stick” mental list, which is very, very long. Yep, don’t think pancakes are in there. Let alone owl pancakes. Find these owl pancakes dippers HERE at Jenni Price Illustration, and … Read More...
Homemade Vanilla Extract
How am I not making my own vanilla extract? Especially when there’s vodka involved? Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract HERE at This Beautiful Mess.
Gum Art
I have never, ever heard of gum art–as in, art made with chewed gum. I’m intrigued with a tinge of grossed out. But I’ve a feeling that’s partially the intent. A reader alerted me to this site: Chew By Numbers… Read More...
Robin Hood Party
Every now and then I spot one of those parties that just strikes me. Like an arrow. Robin Hood’s arrow. For example, this amazing Robin Hood-themed party for a little boy created by Tout Mon Amour. Find details from … Read More...
Quinoa and Food Allergy Awareness Week
I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t shaped into flowers or crafted into a food-version of Liz Lemon (see?), but in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I’m compelled to make an exception. That, … Read More...
Rango Cookies
I’m consistently amazed at the talent of Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn how to decorate Rango HERE. And note to self: Purchase Wilton Color Mist.
’80s Cupcakes from ZoeyCakes
I find it completely amazing that icons from a decade thirty 
years old can still evoke immediate connection and group nostalgia. (At least for those of us born in the ’70s, early ’70s in my case.) Every single one of … Read More...