Winter Snowmen & Poinsettia Cupcakes I love holiday themed baked goods. After taking the Wilton cake decorating classes my passion for cakes/cupcakes has grown (I wish my time to make them had!). I wanted to share one of my favorite Christmas/Winter themed cupcakes. These adorable cupcakes are super simple to make and steal the show. The snowmen… swirl pipe a base of white buttercream. Place a marshmallow on top, pipe on the scarf, … [Read more...]
Disney Frozen Shimmering Winter Snowflake Cupcakes
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Shimmering Winter Snowflake Cupcakes One of my favorite parts of winter is shimmering fresh fallen snow. I wanted to replicate that effect in a cupcake. These are fun just for a winter treat, or as a fun addition to a Disney Frozen party. I started the day before with the snowflakes. You will need: wax paper snowflakes print outs royal icing piping bag cake decorating tips cupcakes pearl shimmer … [Read more...]
How to Identify “EW” #SickJustGotReal
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The Pfizer Pediatric Platform products and information have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All opinions are my own. It seems like just about this time every year one of my children comes home with some sort of "ew". The temperatures are now hitting the 30's overnight and it's wet and chilly around here. With the weather getting colder, children are staying inside more and it's like all these germs start multiplying. I try to teach … [Read more...]
Give Your Kitchen a Facelift: Stain Your Kitchen Cabinets
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Give Your Kitchen a Facelift: Stain Your Kitchen Cabinets Your kitchen cabinets may be in good shape, but they still could do with a facelift. In such situation, you can consider transforming them with stain. All you need is some basic tools, a little energy, and some patience. Here is a step-by-step procedure for staining your kitchen cabinets. Image Courtesy of www.freeimages.com Remove the Doors and Hardware Staining doors … [Read more...]
Accidents Happen! What to Do When You and Your Family are Involved in an Accident
Accidents Happen! What to Do When You and Your Family are Involved in an Accident In San Diego, this past September, a family of four was leaving a restaurant and tragically hit by an allegedly intoxicated driver. The driver was driving the wrong way without her lights on, and when she hit the family she killed the mother and herself. The three surviving family members survived, but with major injuries. This accident is a tragic reminder that … [Read more...]
Tips for Saving Money at Any Beach Destination
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Tips for Saving Money at Any Beach Destination Beach destinations are known for being expensive trips that come with plenty of add on fees that aren’t always mentioned when you book your trip. Everything from perks at the hotel, to higher car rental fees, to double the price for the same meal are things that can make a fun vacation unaffordable. But what if I told you that you can have a super affordable beach vacation, where you can save cash … [Read more...]
5 Safety Tips for Bottle Feeding Baby
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5 Safety Tips for Bottle Feeding Baby While many doctors advise that breastfeeding is the ideal feeding method for babies, that doesn’t mean that you’re required to do so. There are many reasons not to breastfeed, whether you personally prefer not to or are unable. Every mother is different, and there’s nothing wrong with turning to the bottle. This is especially true with the newest advances in nipple comfort and safety standards. Here are five … [Read more...]
5 Surefire Ways to Protect Your Home From the Unexpected
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5 Surefire Ways to Protect Your Home From the Unexpected We put so much time, love and energy into making our homes our own. So, why then do we fall short on protecting it from unexpected disasters? The idea of a natural disaster or burglary destroying our home isn’t pleasant to think about. It’s much easier to tune those bad thoughts out and just hope for the best. Unfortunately, that’s not realistic in the world we live in. Protecting your … [Read more...]
Party Planning Tips for Birthdays and Graduation
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Party Planning Tips for Birthdays and Graduation Party decorations supplied by Party City. All opinions are my own. It's time once again to plan for an upcoming birthday or graduation party. There is so much to do and you are overwhelmed with all of the details. I've been there done that. With 23 years of parenthood under my belt and four children, I've thrown my fair share of parties. I've narrowed down my party planning tips to my top 4 … [Read more...]
How To Cut Travel Food Expenses In Half
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Road trips with the family can get expensive when it comes time to eat meals on the road. Here are some of our best tips for How To Cut Travel Food Expenses In Half. Some are simple common sense methods, while others may be things you hadn't considered before. Saving money on food while traveling can free up more room in your budget for an extra day on the road, or perhaps a special day at a local theme park. How To Cut Travel Food … [Read more...]
