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How to Repurpose Things Around the House

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:31:54 +0000

If you’re like me, sometimes when you go out shopping and see something you just have to have, you don’t know how you’re going to use it, but you know there’s a use for it somewhere, here are a few ways to use those things. Do you have a serving tray? Me either. When guests [...]

Creative Wedding Favors

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:27:40 +0000

Wedding season is almost here and if you or someone you know is planning their big day, one fun thing to think about is the favors. Just a little token of your appreciation of their being there and something for them to remember the day – besides the massive hangover. Here are a few fun and interesting wedding favors.

How to Decorate With Food

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:29:39 +0000

Food isn’t just for eating. It’s for decorating, too. Here are a few fun ways to incorporate food into your holiday decorations. Did you know that cranberries don’t come in a gooey canned substance? It’s true! The bright little berries make a cool eye catching centerpiece that’s festive and seasonal. Take a candle (the LED [...]

Bacon and Eggs…Candy?

Ricky Woods — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:11:51 +0000

The Girl and I love to get a little crafty - but The Girl is only three and she sometimes gets a little frustrated with Mommy's craft choices and their difficulty level. So, when a craft is as cute and as easy as this one - score! Plus, everybody knows - everything tastes better with bacon (even if the bacon isn't real)!

What to do with Left Over Chocolate

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:12:04 +0000

First of all, you shouldn’t have any left over chocolate, but if you do, here’s a cute idea to repurpose Easter candy leftovers. My husband Glen has been making these things since he was two, so now it’s tradition around our house that come spring and after Easter when the only thing left is the [...]

Your Honey Needs a Bunny Hair Clip

Ricky Woods — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:37:04 +0000

Easter’s on the way but the girl and I don’t really like to dress in those white, frilly frocks that everyone else looks so cute in (we have a really hard time staying clean). So, how to decorate ourselves for Easter? Ever thought of wearing a bunny in your hair? There are some really adorable [...]

Easter Marshmallow Chicks

Ricky Woods — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:05:55 +0000

Well, the girl and I are always looking for fun things to do and we thought - it's not too early to get started on some Easter projects, is it? Okay, the truth is we were just looking for an excuse to eat marshmallows, jelly beans and frosting all in one mouthful. We found it in these marshmallow chicks.

Make a Valentine's Day Feeder for the Birds

Ricky Woods — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:30:32 +0000

My girl and I love a holiday and especially a holiday that involves a lot of chocolate. Yesterday, we decided to get busy on a Valentine's feeder for the birds...tomorrow, we'll move on to the chocolate. Oh, who are we kidding? We're about ten minutes away from some chocolate!