I helped some dear friends move into a new home over the weekend and I brought along these diminutive pumpkin chocolate chip cake doughnuts for snacking. The pumpkin flavor is not overwhelming and… Read More
As the winter holidays near, it is time to begin stocking up on small gifts for hosts and hostesses alike. One of my favorite items to give (or to receive) is a small… Read More
I am calling this post “Vanilla Chai Cake Doughnuts, Take One” because although I am pleased with the way that the recipe turned out, I would like to continue coming up with different… Read More
I just couldn’t help myself, I had to make this little pilgrim hat from some leftover buttons! I used a black pipe cleaner (maybe I should have used wire), black buttons in various… Read More
I was given two cylinders full of light sticks as a gift last year, and I have had the best time using them up! Just in case you might not know what I’m… Read More
What goes better with mindless television than popcorn? These popcorn balls are super easy to make and have a subtle sweetness. I really appreciate the fact that although this recipe contains corn syrup,… Read More
Ever since I bought my little metal tree last month, I have been brainstorming ornaments to fill up its branches for various holidays. One of the tutorials on making ornaments that inspired me… Read More
It’s official! I have written a half-year’s worth of blog posts, and I’m still going strong! Each day, I try to post tips, ideas, and home adventures that I think others might like… Read More
Everywhere I go, the signs of fall abound. I can feel the season in the crisp freshness of the cool morning air. I can see it in the palette of red, gold, and… Read More
I surprised mon mari with the blackberry lemon doughnuts yesterday as a the-week-is-over reward, but they were much more popular than I ever dreamed, and now he is demanding more cake doughnuts! Here… Read More
I enjoy a doughnut every once in a while, and the mini cake doughnut pans that I bought over the summer have been calling my name for months now from my cupboard. This… Read More
Tonight I had a powerful craving…for a root beer float. Apparently, some people love the taste of root beer (me) and others not so much (mon mari). That’s fine with me though, more… Read More
Last month, I bought a bag of poufy, craft balls in orange, black, and purple, and today I pondered what to do with them. Then I came up with this idea of tiny… Read More
I just love pumpkins and I’m so glad that I get to use them for two months in a row each year! November brings us blustery days and chilly evenings and officially starts… Read More
