This post is sponsored by Brita, but all thoughts are my own. Right about now, parents everywhere are feeling uneasy about the amount of candy that their kids are going to consume today (and probably the next several days, too). Am I right? A few years ago, when I still had preschoolers running around…
Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes and Crafts
As much as I love candy sometimes the leftover Halloween candy can be a little too much. So much of the leftover candy from Halloween is perfect for baking with, and I’ve gathered a few of my own favorite recipes that use leftover candy as well as a handful of recipes and crafts from some…
EVITE Gatherings – All Things PARTY! {Halloween Ideas and Beyond}
This party and craft idea post is being sponsored by Evite but all opinions are my own. We are officially in party season. It’s likely that you are either heading to a party in the next 2 months or you are playing hostess at a party of your own. Either way, I know that…
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles
This Halloween-themed post and Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles recipe is brought to you by Hershey’s but all thoughts and recipe creation are my own work. Earlier in the season, I was seeing a bunch of pumpkin snickerdoodles around and was dying to try a batch. I tried. And the pumpkin snickerdoodles were NOT a hit….
How to Capture Unique 4th of July Fireworks Photos
Have you ever wondered how to capture amazing, unique fireworks photos? You may have tried snapping a picture or two with your smart phone, or you’ve seen fellow fireworks-watchers trying to capture fireworks using the flash on their camera. I’m guessing that most of those pictures fell flat. I came upon this method on accident,…
Sea Salt Caramel Bars
I had company over for dinner the other night, and wanted to make an easy – and new – dessert for after the meal. I had all the ingredients out for S’mores Bars, but realized at the last moment that I didn’t have enough chocolate…so I turned to another recipe that I had been wanting…
{Free} St. Patrick’s Day Printables
In celebration of my Irish roots and in consequence of my desire to waste some time today…I created a little St. Patrick’s Day printable to share. I’m no graphic designer, but I sure had fun playing around on PicMonkey. Print these squares out and hang them on a string for a quick and festive St….
All You Need to Know About Sweethearts Candy on Valentine’s Day
Knowing that I have a daughter I call Necco…and knowing that I love all things “candy,” my friend Nicole sent me this infographic all about Necco’s Sweethearts candy – THE ultimate candy of Valentine’s Day. Via: DegreeSearch.org I remember as a kid I loved to lay out Sweethearts to create a funny conversation – and…
English Toffee – Grandma’s Recipe
It’s not really the holidays until I start making candies and cookies. If you’ve been following my Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter accounts, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been baking like crazy. This English Toffee is not only one of my favorite candies to eat, but it is full of good memories. Several years ago, I…
Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Please don’t hate me for sharing another delicious cookie recipe. ‘Tis the season for cookies! Is there an off-season for cookies, though? I’m serious. This recipe is a new one for me. I was craving cookies yesterday, and I just happened to have a couple of packages of Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips. Hello?…