If you’ve been obsessively hunting down edible gift ideas, Chow has their very own teaser. It’s an Advent Calendar of DIY holiday food gifts. Click on each day to see the how-tos. It really is a teaser, too, you … Read More...
Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar
My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, there are also little … Read More...
Hello Kitty Candy
It seems about right that Hello Kitty should be a candy. Make honey and grenadine Hello Kitty candy HERE at Prunille fait son show. By the way, I found a mold HERE at amazon, though can’t tell if … Read More...
Messy Cakes
Yes, thank you, the kitchn. Thank you for letting us be messy, because perfection is exhausting and dang impossible. Find links to intentionally messy cakes HERE at the kitchn, including this chocolate quake cake from Sprinkle Bakes.
The Grinch Who Stole Lunch
Ooh, what better way to sneak in more spinach than the Grinch. Find the Grinch lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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How to Make a Polka Dot Pie
I think polka dots have the same characteristics of lollipop sticks. Put something on a stick or give it polka dots, and it’s instantly more adorable. I’m now thinking of exceptions… like chicken pox. But please don’t think of chicken … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Reindeer
Remember this Winter Wonderland of Rice Krispies Treats goodness? As promised, here are the how-tos for making the Hot Cocoa Krispies Reindeer at Cute as a Fox. The scene reminds me of the classic ’60s TV special of Rudolph … Read More...
Make Candy Any Color You Want
So simple and clever (my two favorite adjectives)… Learn to turn candies any color you want HERE at PaperVine.
Snowman Macaroons and Meringue Snowflakes
Hee hee, love the little plaid scarf. Make snowman macaroons HERE at Ladies Home Journal and meringue snowflakes HERE.
DIY Tea Gift
I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.
Football Food Roundup
I’m loving this football food roundup over at 20 Going on 80, and I don’t even love football. (Side note, also love the blog name, 20 Going On 80, for all the reasons explained. Very good choice.) Football… Read More...
Sugary Snowmen
Geez, it’s almost impossible to make a snowman not look adorable. Make sugary edible snowmen HERE at Curbly, from Matthew Mead.
Rice Krispies Treats Winter Scene
It’s a winter wonderland of Rice Krispies Treats. Isn’t this just the most perfect combination of sweet and cute? Found HERE at Cute as a Fox, find the how-tos to make those swirly pops in the background HERE, … Read More...
Packaging for Serving Pie
How about a new idea to serve pie in paper (hmmm, this would be great for a picnic or outdoor party, too… or maybe the “winter” weather here in DC is just too mild now so outdoor parties are in … Read More...
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
This is a perfect example of that tiny little extra step that makes something go from yummy recipe to yummy, crafty recipe… Not just pumpkin seed brittle, but pumpkin seed brittle shaped like a pumpkin. Plus it only takes ten … Read More...
Pilgrim Lunch
Have lunch with a pilgrim… Oh, wait, not exactly with a pilgrim. Poor pilgrim. And he looks so cute. And just right for lunch. Make him HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes
What’s better than a pumpkin pie milkshake? A pumpkin pie milkshake with a pie crust straw. I mean c’mon, that’s pretty clever. A pie crust straw just elevated this from yum, to yum and crafty. Find the recipe HERE at … Read More...
Mayflower Bread Boats
Committing dinner to a history lesson on Colonial America… Make Mayflower bread boats. Now that is an impressive meal-on-a-plate for kids. Find them HERE at Moore Minutes. {spotted on Ohdeedoh.}
Rice Krispies Treats Turkeys
Why should you do all the work? Let kids make their own Thanksgiving desserts. Find the how-tos to make chocolate Rice Krispies Treats turkeys HERE at Alpha Mom, from Marie LeBaron.
Acorn Cake Bites
I’ve seen similar acorn bites made from donut holes, but this homemade version lets you vary the cake. These are made from a spice cake (yum, and fitting). Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.