Irish Dip Sandwiches. It looks pretty darn good doesn’t it? Never heard of Irish Dip Sandwiches? Well, I imagine you’ve heard of French Dip sandwiches right? I can see the light bulb coming on over your head. I’m not sure what makes those sandwiches “French,” but the general make of the sandwich is well known. Beef, melted cheese, with a hot au jus (there’s the French! Whatever au jus means anyway :-/ ). Ok, I just looked it up, it…
Do your children have tons of toys already? Do you wish there was a way to revitalize their thrill for playing with them? Well, Lego have a merry Christmas. Holiday seasons come to many of us with joy and challenges. Having children in the mix can harbor the same feelings. Children make Christmas truly merry and, depending on what they ask for, equally challenging. It’s difficult to keep spending in check this time of year. Whether you’re short on funds…
Just landed! A few high flying ideas for your kid’s next airplane party. An Airplane Birthday Antigravity Cake! Fly on by for some high flying fun and fresh ideas your little Maverick (and everyone else) will marvel at. So simple you won’t even need a wingman to pull it off. An airplane birthday party was no doubt the popular choice for out newest 2 year old. He is so in love with planes he will shush us when he thinks he…
It’s Valentine’s Day! Once again I am part of the minority in the population that likes Valentine’s Day. It is a special day for my husband and I since it was our first date and such a memorable one. Since then I have tried to make it memorable every year, though I think now 4 years in he is hip to my game. Since it is such a special day to us I like to think big, bold, awe-inspiring, but…
Cupcakes are one of my favorite things in the whole wide world. To eat, to bake, to decorate, I just can’t get enough. I’ve made so many designs in the past and now come to think of it, I cannot believe I have yet to make a cupcake post! My goodness I’ve been hoarding my favorite things for myself. Time to share my love of cupcakes. Well, being in Denver, CO right now there’s huge buzz of course over…
Happy Fall to you! This is the first year I have truly experienced the feeling of Fall. Growing up in the arid part of the country didn’t give the full feeling when Autumn hit. My whole life I heard people comment about missing the changing of the seasons. I always defended the desert territory since it was my home. Now I understand what they meant. The colors. The moderate weather. The smells in the air. The farmer’s markets. It is…
A recipe that takes only 4 ingredients?! That low of a number always gets my attention because it must involve simple preparation. This busy mom loves to cook, but will take shortcuts when available. Then I will make them time and again when they prove to be delicious like these cookies sure are! These 4 ingredient cookies are another recipe inspiration from author Joanne Fluke. The cookies were featured as Lemon Whippersnappers in her book Candy Cane Murder. Reading about…
Peach season may be nearly over, but that is no reason to put away the peach recipes! Fall is prime kitchen time! Time to dust off those special holiday recipes, get the groceries and preheat the oven! Yes, now is the time to brush up on baking skills in preparation for the holidays. Holiday treats come in a wide variety of confections. Cookies and cakes, and pies, oh my! Pie is a definite staple on many tables over the next…
The internet is full of tips and tricks for travelling with babies. And wacky and expensive gadgets for it too. Prior to every flight with little ones I spend a bit of time on Google checking for new ideas to keep the peace. While there are great ideas out there, this article is here to offer some insight on travelling with baby or toddler that I haven’t seen anywhere else. First things first, no one knows your kid like you do. You…
Travel can be amazing and agonizing all at the same time. Amazingly filled with excitement and anticipation. Seeing new places, faces, things, or even familiar ones. Whatever the reason for where you go, there’s one feeling no one wants to know on the journey. The antagonizing antecedent to an awful experience. Usually attributed to aches in the act and expenditures of travel. Alright, enough high school vocabulary now… We’ve all been there. The unexpected expense. Ah heck, you may totally be…