Author: Robin

Pizza Dip

Need a great dip for the upcoming game? Here’s an easy pizza dip I’ve tried. You could do any of your favorite pizza toppings. Just think a pizza dip buffet….hmmm. Now there’s an idea! The recipe can be found on Closet Cooking’s blog. I didn’t change it at all and it was easy. I can see …

Sports Turf Pennant Banner

Looking for a fun way  to decorate for big games?  Sounds a little odd but sports turf rug is your friend.  Football, Golf, Soccer, Baseball….lots of possibilities.  But instead of buying turf, which could get expensive…you can buy an artificial grass rug at your local home improvement store for less than $20!  I found mine in the …

Easy Black Bean Soup

Some days you just need soup.  To warm up, to fill up, to eat less ‘other’ things…well for me, mostly the later, especially in January after all of the holiday yummy food. I set out to find a simple black bean recipe.  Most important? Honestly, that I had all the ingredients on hand and no waiting …

Sunshine Box

Sometimes you need sunshine and sometimes it is fun to give a little. A Sunshine Box is perfect. Fill with anything you can find that is yellow. As soon as the recipient opens the bright color is sure to get a smile. I just picked up anything I saw that was yellow for a couple of …

Dog Muffins

In honor of our puppy’s first birthday, thought I’d put up a picture of pumpkin dog muffins I made from a recipe in the Bubba Rose Biscuit Company’s cookbook. I see they have a new revised edition of their cookbook. Hmmm, maybe the dogs need a gift! We’ve got 2 dogs and one is not a …

Custom Coasters & Napkins 10% off

Planning an big anniversary party or maybe a bridal shower? Check out Wedding Paper Divas, offering 10% off your entire order! My parents’ upcoming retirement party is on my mind not really wedding-like but have you seen the custom coasters and napkins?  I’m sure I can make this work.  They are just too cute to not …

Princess Party Favors

As I mentioned in my Princess Inspired Letters post, I’m very lucky to have friends that let me join in on the fun of planning their daughters’ birthday parties.  Plus this one was Princess themed!  No way I would turn that down. Princess Letters that spelled the birthday girl’s name, cake pops and Cinderella shoe favors …

Display Table Background

Want to kick up your display table?  I’ve got a great, easy (and cheap!) way.  Just add a background.  In fact, I wish I had thought of this when I made a candy buffet for my son’s birthday.  Oh well.  Maybe that means I need to make another candy buffet??  Hmmmm… I have other ideas for …

Back to School Printables

How sweet is this? A back to school printable you can add to anything! and the best part? it is FREE.  Thank you Clickable Parties for the printables. Perfect for welcoming back teachers.  Printables also include a banner, bookplates, cupcake wrappers, etc.  All with the apple image.  Enjoy!