Great Italian Soda Recipe!

I finally found the best way to make an Italian Soda!!!  Jessica at Zakka Life shares the simplest and tastiest way on her blog, so check it out and make some for the family today!  The best part is that they are so inexpensive to make for any occasion!  Enjoy!

Easter Recipes

Happy April Fool’s Day!  I thought we would celebrate with treats instead of tricks, since Easter is right around the corner.  I thought it might be helpful and inspiring to gather up a few delicious recipes from Real Simple to share with you and your family.  Enjoy!

1.  Sweet Pea and Mint Soup
2. Carrot Soup
3. Lemon Iced Tea
4.  Goat Cheese Bruschetta
5.  Raspberry-Rhubarb Tart
6.  Cucumber and Lime Spritzer
7.  Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Ale
8.  Spring Pea Salad
9.  Easy Key Lime Pie
10. Easy Chai Tea

flower & mint cubes

Just in time for Spring!  These flower and mint ice cubes are sure to freshen up any baby shower, bridal shower, birthday or any day for that matter.  I simply love the idea!

Images and instructions can be found at Brides.com

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Carnations

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, what are you and the kids going to do to celebrate?  Here’s a suggestion!  When I was little I always loved to color my own carnations with food coloring.  It was so fun to watch the transformation and they last for a long time!  It’s a quick and easy DIY to do with the kids.  Here’s the how-to at MarthaStewart.com.

5 Easter DIY Projects

Oh, boy did I find some great Easter DIY Projects for you!

1.  Homemade Marshmallow Peeps at twig & thistle
2.  Grow your own Easter Grass with Ecoki
3.  Fabric Easter Basket at Moda Bakeshop
4.  Easter Bunny Cake Pops with Bakerella
5.  Ribbon Wrapped Easter Eggs at Woman’s Day

{Humpday Tutorial} Rice Krispie Easter Eggs

The folks over at Bouchon Bakery are genius!  They make these cute and delicious Easter Egg treats out of Rice Krispie’s and assorted flavors.  Click here to make your own!

Glitter Easter Eggs

Easter is coming and it’s time to start thinking about how you and your kids are going to decorate those precious little eggs!  Here is a great glitter idea from Martha Stewart… visit her website to get the complete how-to.

{Humpday Tutorial} Coffee Stencil

I stumbled across this adorable Coffee DIY Stencil at How About Orange and I think it would be a nice touch on Valentine’s morning, don’t you?!  Info on how to accomplish this is found here.  How About Orange also shares a link to Amazon where you can order coffee stencils if you’re not up to making your own!  This would probably wok well with hot chocolate too.  Fun!  Let me know if you have tried this or if you do try it.  Thanks!

Humpday Tutorial {Blushing POM Holiday Cheesecake}

I do love pomegranates and the health benefits that they offer, so that’s why I’m sharing yet another delectable recipe from the chefs over at POM Wonderful!  This recipe makes about 12-15 servings, so that makes it a great treat to share with those you love this season.  Visit the site now to get the full recipe!  Enjoy!

POM Velvet Cupcakes

Here is yet another tempting recipe from POM!  They are genius over there, because what kid (or adult) would pass up this fantastic cupcake?!  No one!  Visit POMwonderful to get the full recipe!  Enjoy!