PARTY TIPS, RECIPES, and DEALS

Muffin Top Baking Pan – Because the Top is the Best Anyhow

Remember the Seinfeld episode where Elaine goes on and on about the muffin tops and how they should just sell those, because after all they are the best part of the muffin? I don’t know if I am just slow or what, but I just found a Muffin Top baking pan that lets you make just the best part of the muffin, or cupcake, or cookie creation. These... [Read more of this article]

Baby Shower Games

Planning a Baby Shower? Along with the food, pretty cake, and gifts, one of the things that makes a baby shower fun are the games! Yes, they can be silly, but they are a great way to break the ice, show the Mom-to-be your support and have a giggle or two in the process. At a recent baby shower I attended, everyone took a mini clothes pin when they signed... [Read more of this article]

Baby Diaper Cakes

I was at a baby shower earlier this week and the centerpiece for the main food table was a cute tulle wrapped baby diaper cake. Not only do baby diaper cakes make cute centerpieces, they are a gift the Mother to be really can use! For example, around each layer of the cake below is a pretty receiving blanket. Baby diaper cakes are pretty inexpensive... [Read more of this article]

Butterfly Wedding Cake

My super talented friend Jessica is at it again! She had a request from a bride-to-be for a simple home made looking cake….with the ridges in the icing and came up with this very elegant and sweet butterfly wedding cake. Wouldn’t this be perfect for a garden wedding or tea party even? I think it is just stunning!  Read More →

Caterpillar Cupcake Cake

This absolutely adorable cupcake cake was made by a good friend of mine for her son’s birthday. Inspired by Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar book, the cute little critter is so simple to make. Just bake your favorite cupcakes and frost all but one with a bright green. Frost one with red and arrange in the shape of the caterpillar.... [Read more of this article]

Spoil Mom with a Gift from Layla Grayce

While searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, I found Layla Grayce’s Mother’s Day boutique.  They have got such an amazing selection of gifts and they have categorized their them by type of mom! They have gifts for moms on the go, moms who love to cook, new moms, romantic moms, moms who love to read, moms who love to entertain, and... [Read more of this article]

Flirty Aprons

Whether you just wear an apron when cooking for guests or like to look good in the kitchen on daily basis, aprons can definitely do double duty. A good apron keeps your clothes looking good while you cook and they are available in such a variety of styles and colors now they are making a home fashion comeback! My newest find, Flirty Aprons, sells the... [Read more of this article]

Fortune Cookie Party Favors

Fortune cookies aren’t just for dessert with your take-out anymore! These super simple cookies have been seen kicking it up a notch for some time as they have taken their place as a bonafide treat. Fortune cookies can be found dipped, decorated, flavored, stuffed and personalized! They make appearances at birthday parties, weddings, baby showers... [Read more of this article]