Sprinkle & Skittle Cake

one year old birthday cake

CELEBRATE WITH CAKE.

Here’s a simple cake that looks great but I’m positive anyone can make.  I think it is perfect for a one year birthday because the colorful sprinkles look awesome stuck to his/her face in pictures.  Obviously, it can be used for any occasion though.

Game Plan: [...]

Tuesday Tip: How to Smooth Icing on a Cake!

make icing look smooth

CAKE DECORATING.

Frustrated by icing that won’t get smooth? Try dipping your spatula into a cup of warm water to get it smooth.  I spread all of my icing on first and then dip my spatula in warm water and smooth it all out.  If I need [...]

October Etsy Picks: Halloween Edition

etsy halloween print

Here’s a collection of Halloween items I found on Etsy that I thought were pretty spooktacular.  Check them out for yourself.

Summer Scraps’ Wicked Halloween Block Set

Blush Printables’ Antique Toe Tag – Morgue – Halloween Party Invitations

S.S.C. Photography & Prints Owl Photo Print “Mysterious Woods”

Shutterfly Savings

Shutterfly is having an awesome deal on books right now.  You can get photo books for 40% off which is the highest percentage I have ever seen them offer.  Shutterfly books make great Christmas presents.

Shutterfly has lots of cool new book designs too, check them out on my previous [...]

Friday Family Movie Night

fun family traditions

CREATE TRADITIONS.

Looking for something fun to do with your family but don’t have a lot to spend? Family movie night is one of our favorite things to do together.   We usually have a movie night once a month or every two months.  We started it when Rylan turned 3 and plan on [...]

Tuesday Tip: Maximize Your Cleaning Cloth!

SAVE TIME.

Watch this video to find out how I fold my cleaning cloths to maximize its cleaning surface.  It can save you a lot of time because you won’t have to keep getting new cloths.  It has become such a habit for me that I don’t even think about it anymore!

Freezer Cooking: Sausage Cheese Balls

sausage cheese balls fresh from the oven

SAVE TIME.

Wish you had time to eat breakfast in the morning?  Barely make it into work on time? Try making these sausage cheese balls and then freeze them.  On those hectic mornings, you can just grab them and heat them in the microwave for a few seconds then eat them on your way! [...]

Tuesday Tip: Cut Dryer Sheets in Half to Save Money

how to save money on laundry

SAVE MONEY.

Looking for ways to cut back on laundry costs? Using coupons and buying in bulk are always a good way to save on laundry items, but there’s still more you can do to save some money in this area.

Try cutting your dryer sheets in half and see what you think. [...]

Cover a Lampshade with Fabric

how to cover a lampshade with fabric

DESIGN.  SAVE MONEY.

Need to update your bedroom a bit?  Try making some slight changes to your lamps instead of buying new ones.  Spray paint the base, buy a new shade, or cover your existing shade with fabric.

We have been slowly transforming our bedroom to match the new comforter I [...]

Freezer Cooking: Hot Peppers

how to freeze hot peppers

SAVE MONEY.

Do you like your food spicy? Jeff and I love spicy food, but it is so hard to have fresh hot peppers on hand all the time.  For the past several years though we have been freezing hot peppers my dad grows in his garden.  It saves us so much time and [...]