This week my little chef and kitchen helper turned SIX! SIX! I am in the same camp as all the other Mom's that have gone before me saying "WOAH! How did this happen? I can't believe he's getting older and more grown up......!" He's curious and excited and brings so much joy to life.....especially with this summer ice cream sandwich project we have going. SO this week I hijacked his flavor ideas and told him that I was going to make him a Birthday Cake ice cream sandwich and goodness was it ... continue reading...
Week two :: Strawberry Rhubarb ice cream sandwhich (aka, the perfect early summer ice cream bite)
This is our 2nd week in our #ohyaysummeroficecreamsammie ! YUP! A whole summer of homemade ice cream sandwiches....all dreamt up by my 5 year old. If you missed our intro and first week of making, check out our Strawberry Graham ice cream sammie from last week! :) And this week!!! This week we quite possibly made the perfect early summer ice cream bite....we combined two of the most in season fruits and made a Strawberry Rhubarb ice cream sandwich! With a fresh strawberry layer, a sweet and tart ... continue reading...
The best end of the year teacher gift idea! :)
I always try and give gifts that are usable or edible or something that is *SO* personal that the receiver loves it! :) And that is where this idea came from...a cute, end of the year, thank you themed, "WE LOVE YOU" planter stick for your end of the year teacher gift. I mean, who doesn't love getting a bunch of flowers OR a cute, little succulent plant, amiright?! :) ESPECIALLY for teachers that can get inundated with apple decor or cliche teacher gifts (just ask my Mother-in-law who was a ... continue reading...
Cactus iPhone background + my favorite book inspo lately! :)
Each month it's my goal to share some awesome, fun, happy phone + tablet backgrounds that you can use to spruce up your iPhone, android, iPad, or any other technology device that has a "background" on it!!! :) And this month I am sharing my partying cactus background + a quote from one of the best books I've read so far this year! :) ... continue reading...
The best Mothers day gift for Moms + Grandmas who have a green thumb! :)
Mothers day is commmmmming! And every year we buy a big, happy, colorful plant for my Mother-in-law. We bring it to her house, give her a giant hug and tell her just how much we love her because of her cooking and endless serving and giving and loving on us and our kiddos! :) This year, we are introducing something that pairs perfectly for Mom's and Grandmas that love gardening, plants or being outside. AND, just in case you are wondering, these ALSO fit amazing in a tray of desserts....so even ... continue reading...
