Cadence’s Easter Breakfast Birthday Party

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My goddaughter, Cadence Hope, celebrated her 2nd birthday last March 31. Since it coincided with Easter, her awesome parents Amy and Kiddo decided to go with an Easter Breakfast Birthday Party. The menu was a simple but lovely homemade brunch spread, courtesy of the grandparents on both sides of the family. The details and theme of the party were handmade and ...continue reading

Dainty Dozen: 12 Last-Minute Christmas Shopping, Gift Wrap and Gift Ideas

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  It's still the holiday season, and so I'm continuing with my holiday-themed round ups until the New Year! This week, I've curated some last-minute, quick and easy tips for where to shop when you're pressed for time, what to make when you don't want to shop for gifts, and how to quickly yet elegantly wrap those gifts! Ready? Here we go! Quick and ...continue reading

Easy DIY Christmas Cookie Jar Gift

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It's been about four years since I've baked anything sweet from my own kitchen. Yes, that's right: four years! That means the last time I baked was just after my wedding! This year, I decided to get back into the baking groove, particularly during the Christmas season. And what better time to get my baking mojo back, right? After all, it's the time for ...continue reading

Super Chic Paper Chic Studio!

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I love parties, and I love me some eye candy, too. And I've got both for you today! Take a look at these super cute, super chic party supplies from Paper Chic Studio! These lovely items were sent to me by Cai, of the mommy blog, Apples and Dumplings. Cai is a working mom, but she recently launched her mompreneur business, Paper Chic Studio, which supplies ...continue reading

Dainty Dozen: Christmas DIYs, Crafts and Wrapping Ideas

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  It's a happy Sunday! I'm at home today, and I decided to totally change up Dainty Dozen this week and focus on my favorite season: Christmas! I'm bringing you my top 12 Christmas reads and picks from the Web, and I hope you'll like them. 75 Ideas for a Simple, Greener, More Intentional Christmas - I love this list. I should be doing more of these ...continue reading