DIY Projects

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DIY Projects

St. Patrick’s Snacks

Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up and green and gold rule the retail aisles – so it’s time to geared up for your green party! Holiday themed party treats are often sugary and fattening.  Now that swim suit preparation season is in full swing, it is important to be celebratory and a little healthy at the same time.  Chips are…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Simple & Sooo Good Valentine’s Party Treats

Need an easy Valentine party idea that is fast and inexpensive?  Use my go to – chocolate dipped marshmallows.  These are a seasonal twist that give a nod to hearts and love.  By reusing materials I have used on the blog before and purchasing a bag of heart shaped marshmallows, I made a fun and delicious party treat that is…
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DIY Projects

Chocolate Football Pops

You know what’s coming.  It’s the biggest football event of the year…..Super Bowl week!!  In honor of the day and the fact that I love chocolate, I’m marrying the two with Chocolate Football Pops.  They take very little time and effort and are really affordable.  Each pop costs less than 20 cents.  Let the dipping begin! Football Pops First I…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Graduation Party Favors

It’s Graduation season…let’s start with Graduation Party Favors!  Simple decorations have the ability to transform a “meh” party to a marvelous party.  We’re making Diploma Napkins and Graduation Cap Bowls.  These decorations use plain materials either you already have or will purchase for the party anyway, so the cost is negligible.  My cost was literally pennies.  Here’s how – AND……
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

National S’mores Day!

It’s National S’mores Day! S’mores are one of my favorite desserts. The chocolate, the gooey marshmallows, the yummy crunch….what’s not to like?  The great thing about s’mores is that they made be made indoors or out.  S’mores are popular in a crowd and make excellent party favors.  A kit may be easily crafted and handed out to guests as a…
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DIY Projects

DIY Fun Fruit

It’s getting hot outside ya’ll!  Welcome to summer in the south, right?  Anytime it’s hot I want cool foods.  Well, I always want cool foods, but summer dictates chilly, icy foods – that kind of cool.  Fruit hits the spot.  I decided to jazz it up a bit for a fancy pants party or a girls lunch and keep it…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Graduation Cap Pops

In my opinion, there’s no better treat than chocolate.  Chocolate is a great way to say thank you, I love you, or Congratulations!  It is an all purpose treat.  So what better grand finale to a scholastic career than a gift of chocolate Graduation Cap Pops? The best part of these pops is that they are so much easier than…
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DIY Projects

Healthy Easter Eggs

I like hard boiled eggs.  Deviled eggs can be a little heavy.  Nevertheless, eggs are a great source of protein and a staple of the spring Easter season.  I thought about making a healthier version of the original deviled egg which incorporates Omega 3 rich avocado.  It’s time to make Healthy Easter Eggs with a twist! Materials: Eggs Can of…
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DIY Projects

Chocolate Heart Pops

This Valentine’s weekend make a twist on the standard chocolate dipped strawberries – Chocolate Heart Pops. (Not that anything is wrong with regular chocolate dipped strawberries…..)  You can create Easy Valentine’s Pops shaped like Chocolate Hearts that are heart shaped and chocolate that I think are actually easier to dip and make than dipping the entire berry.  Let’s get started!…
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DIY Projects

Edible Acorns – They’re Effortless!

Need a super fast autumn food idea for parties or gatherings?  How about a four ingredient, four step recipe that is adorable and effortless?  Try Edible Acorns – They’re Effortless!  Kids love to eat them and adults think they are a creative party treat.  They will be the most popular item on the menu for a minimal investment.  You’ll need one…
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