by Kristen | Aug 26, 2011 | Learning, Wilton Cake Decorating Class
Gum Paste/Fondant Flowers from my Wilton Cake Decorating Class One thing my mom instilled in me growing up is a love of learning. I have always enjoyed trying new things, taking classes or acquiring a new skill. I laugh when I think of the eclectic assortment...
by Kristen | Aug 24, 2011 | Games & Activities, Parties
We recently celebrated my grandmother’s 97th birthday. (You may remember this was the birthday celebration where my husband broke Birthday Tradition #5 by eating the first bite of cake.) At the party hosted by my mom, we played a great trivia game about my...
by Kristen | Aug 23, 2011 | Gift Ideas
I love doing crafts with my kids. I like watching them think, learn and manipulate whatever it is their little hands are touching. But I often think I don’t spend enough time on crafts with them. Usually, because it takes effort to think up or find an idea...
by Kristen | Aug 19, 2011 | Showers
Throwing a shower soon? Special little touches make the shower unique and memorable. I like to write a fun little poem to invite the guests to the celebration. And if you can rhyme at all, YOU can write a shower invitation poem too! (…Or just change mine to...
by Kristen | Aug 18, 2011 | Flowers
About a month ago, Dan brought home canna bulbs from a co-worker. I soaked them per instruction and then planted them in the back garden. Now, I will confess that my back garden is a mess. My dream is to hire a landscaper to design a cut flower garden that will...