So, some of you may have noticed in posts like, DIY Marshmallow Creepers, Or How To Make Colored Sugar, or the most recent Caramel Apple Cider Donuts posts that I have a KitchenAid mixer. I love it. For years my holiday season, and every other desire to make things, has been made better by this amazingRead more
Apple Cider and Donuts go together for me. I have wonderful memories of fall trips to apple farms, celebrated by warm cider and fresh-from-the-fryer cinnamon donuts. I’m not sure if this combo is as popular in warmer states as it is here in apple-growing Michigan country, but it is a flavor that I crave when theRead more
So, I like Minecraft. You might has guessed as much after my DIY Creeper Peeps and Minecraft World Building Marshmallows. So it may not come as a surprise to you that one of our ideas for Halloween this year is to dress up like Steve (the player character) and a Creeper! So, I set to workRead more
Oh my goodness, where do I start? First off, I’ll tell you that Hamilton Beach sent me this amazing slow cooker a few weeks ago with hopes that I’d make something awesome in it. But of course, the opinions are all mine. I struggled for a bit because I’m not a food blogger and theRead more
Happy October, y’all! It’s Danielle again from Busy Mom’s Helper. Can you believe it’s already hitting the big holiday months? I sure can’t! I feel like I’m working hard, kickin’ butt all day long and still can’t quite get everything done. By mid-afternoon each day, I’m dragging, and need a really tasty pick-me-up snack. TheseRead more
Well, it is that time of year again. Suddenly the mornings are crisp and cool, the evenings are downright chilly and the smell of the air is no longer permeated by humidity, freshly cut grass or hot pavement. Instead there are aromas of crisp leaves, of cinnamon and apple. It is a new season. SomeRead more
A few weeks ago, Amanda from Beauty Green Cosmetics contacted me. She has just launched her own store of hand made organic makeup, and reached out to tell me that she was originally inspired by some of my recipes. Not only was a flattered, but I was touched by Amanda’s desire to create these beautyRead more
For centuries there have been games where children pretend to divine their future. From dripping wax into water, to casting a glance through a mirror over your shoulder, to a magic 8 ball, these types of games have always been a hit party game. So, in preparation for a Halloween Party my sister is throwing,Read more
I’m shocked and excited to admit that my itty-bitty-baby sister started High School last week. Can you imagine!? This teeny little thing that was always SO YOUNG compared to me is now a freshman. Ya’ll don’t even know how old that makes me feel. But, Kristy is an awesome young teen and she has beenRead more
Squee! I’m so excited to share my latest endeavor with you! For the past few months myself and 30+ other bloggers have been working to put together this e-book. Each blogger chose to write an article on a topic they are knowledgable in, and the result is an excellent compilation for beginners and experts alike!Read more
Ah, the joy of changing seasons. The crisp air, the colorful leaves, the promise of winter snow… and the icky feeling of stomach bugs and flu. Last year, about three quarters of my immediate and extended family got a stomach bug the day after Christmas. It came on so fast and over so many, that weRead more
I am all about shortcuts and sort-of homemade treats. If I can find a quick way to do something that still tastes delicious {like with my Mini Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops or Donut Hole Cake Pops}, then I am all over it. Like s’mores. I love, love, LOVE s’mores, but they’re kind of a painRead more