Well, I have to say that a Pump it Up party is AWESOME!! Not only for the kids, but for the parents (more specifically the moms!). Last night I baked and rolled cake pops. Today, what did I do?? NOTHING until about noon. I was even in my pj's until lunch. Why did I do nothing? Because I didn't have to scrub my house top to bottom to prep for a party! Now, I like parties at home, we will be … [Read more...]
Cupcakes, cake pops and parties, oh my!!
Abby and Jacob's birthday's are a week apart in November and I have always done a joint party since it makes my life so much easier. I'm sure in the next year or two one or the other will request a solo party, but until then I try my best to make a party that that is suitable for both of them. We've always had parties at home to save money and make it easier when they were littler, but this year … [Read more...]
The best pumpkin roulade EVER!
Yup, I said it. This recipe for Pumpkin Roulade is SO good and pretty easy to make. I make a few a year starting now and through Christmas. It's a staple dessert along side my pies at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This recipe is adapted from the original Canyon Ranch pumpkin cream cheese roulade (which is just so much more fancy-nancy than just a "roll"). My husband in his younger days worked … [Read more...]
Easy pumpkin pop treats
I love helping out with my kid's school. Not only do they go to a great school with amazing teachers, I find it fun to stay involved. At the preschool, I am the lead parent coordinator, helping to plan events and projects with the teachers and then being the liaison to the parents. At the school aged-level with Abby I am a member of the PTSA, volunteering my time to plan events and different … [Read more...]
Felt flower headband for your little ladies
I have been promising Abby that she could help me with a craft and this was one I have been wanting to try out so I figured this would be a good one for her. I think this headband turned out way cute and will be making more soon experimenting with different flowers! Earlier I had given tutorials of different felt flowers, so if you need a refresher, scroll down! Abby wanted to make the felt mum … [Read more...]