Yum Yum – Pinapple Mango Cake
Jan 21
For anyone who still hasn’t tried this upside down cake recipe, you should really try it! This is one I made with mango and pineapple.It’s important to make a couple of changes with the original recipe, or else the batter will not work well. 1 – Leave out the milk (or else it will curdle). 2 – Reduce the amount of sugar, since both fruits are very sweet. 3 – Use...
Boxing Day Madness – Kirigami How-to
Dec 26
It’s Boxing Day or Boxing Week in North America and millions of people are simply going mad for those sales and bargains. First of all, I wonder if they are actually worth the stress and chaos and second of all -where do people get all of this energy just after the holidays??? I used to work in retail and I must say, Boxing Day was always my most hated day >:P Instead, stay in and try some...
Simple Gift Wrapping Ideas and a Wrapping Quick Fix
Dec 23
Last-minute gift wrapping can make many people stress out, especially since it does take time to wrap and decorate each gift to look pretty and professional. One simple solution is to avoid wrapping the entire gift and just add decorative details that look pretty. For example, take a plain box, and add a strip of scrap chiyogami or wrapping paper. Tie it down with string and you’re...
One Good Thing a Day – Project Day 81 – Mini Winter Landscape
Dec 22
Since all of our weather is rainy and pretty dull, I’ve decided to make myself a mini winter landscape -surprisingly calming. I simply took an empty glass jar, a little soil from one of my plants, baking soda and a couple of snips from my mini potted Christmas trees. To decorate the jar lid, I just added a sequinned ribbon with double-sided tape. 2 minutes max! End...
Guest Post: 8 Inexpensive Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas that No One Else Will Have Thought Of!
Dec 19
Decorations transform a house into a home. They are one way a family add their personal touch to an otherwise non-descript building. During the holiday season, many people have similar decorations. People will hang lights and wreaths, decorate trees and place cookies on the table. Here are eight ways to make a home uniquely festive this holiday season…even if you are in a rush and have...
Guest Post: DIY Gingerbread Houses
Dec 16
Everyone who knows the story of Hansel and Gretel is doubtlessly aware of the appeal of gingerbread houses! My kids always loved the story, and came home for the holidays especially excited to build their own gingerbread houses. Apparently, some fellow students from their adventure boarding school were gingerbread house experts, and gave my own kids some helpful tips for creating top of the line...