My son’s favorite thing to do right now is to play with the “Elmo Calls” app on my iPhone. The sound of the phone ringing, and Elmo’s high-pitched greeting make him *so* excited… especially when Elmo starts to pretend to be a robot. Thanks to Elmo’s tutelage, I now have a 2-year-old who is quite…
Mini Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes
Peanut butter and chocolate go together like Sunday and football. So when I had the chance to try out the all-new Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups, I was super excited. This candy is so yummy — I may have found my weakness. I decided to add them to a mini cheesecake recipe that would be perfect…
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
The Nerd *loves* red velvet cake. So when I saw these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, I knew I had to make them. Cut them into heart shapes and you’ve got the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day! They’d also make fun Christmas cookies! The best thing about these cookies is that they use a cake mix…
DIY Colored Mason Jars
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with mason jars. I have so many and am constantly collecting more. They have such a rustic, vintage feel that I love decorating with them. But a few weeks ago, I got to thinking — what if you could dye mason jars? And so these DIY Colored Mason Jars came to…
Handmade Valentine: Your Friendship Blows Me Away
There’s nothing like bubbles to intrigue and fascinate children for hours. So what better to include in a candy-free Valentine’s Day card than a heart-shaped bubble wand? These “Your Friendship Blows Me Away” bubble valentines are perfect for preschoolers and toddlers. I had to hide them from my son, or I wouldn’t have had any…