I just love all of the holiday colors that M&M’s puts together, and who could resist this pink, white, and red Valentine’s combo? Obviously, not me. Since blondies don’t seem to get nearly as much press as brownies, I thought I’d give them a shout-out and top them with all that pretty candy. I used […]
Valentine’s Day will be here in a few weeks, and I am eager to “show the love” by displaying my new crocheted paper heart garland. It was a fun project and easy to make! I simply traced hearts onto pretty card stock papers, punched small holes around the edges, and crocheted a decorative border. Not […]
I spent this past weekend in Hershey, PA, attending the 2012 Season NHRA Northeast Division Awards Banquet, where my brother received the 1st Place trophy in the Top Sportsman category. Wooohooo, Tony!! Of course, no trip to Hershey is complete without a visit to Chocolate World, where chocolate heaven awaits. UN-believable. I never fancied myself […]
I have been looking for a real good reason to make peppermint patties again, and what better opportunity than Valentine’s Day. These patties are the perfect combination of oh-so-minty and deliciously-creamy, and I couldn’t resist turning them into a sweet Valentine’s treat. After I formed and pressed the prepared patty, I cut them with a […]
This cake tastes as good as it looks! It starts with a white cake mix which is separated into three parts. The white layer is poured first into a bundt pan, the strawberry and chocolate layers follow, and voila. Pretty and delicious! The recipe is on allrecipes but, after reading the reviews, I made the […]
I just LOVE this sweet pot holder pattern from Martha Stewart! I found the directions in the Martha Stewart Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts, but she also has it posted on her website. The two top pieces actually form a pocket for you to slip your hand into so you can bend it in […]
I am so ready for a little pink and red around the house! Winter white has been pounding us, so I thought I’d break out the pink cotton yarns and do something fun. I found the idea and inspiration for this heart garland here but, since I’m a more-is-more kinda girl, I just had to […]
I thought that Valentine’s Day would be the perfect time to say “thanks” to those special people who, without always knowing it, make some days a little brighter through their caring and kindness. I’m thinking about the school bus driver who patiently waits for my daycare kindergartener as he makes an urgent trip to the […]