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• by Kristin Bowen
• Mar 22, 2018

Melting Chocolate Wafers or Chips-Baking Basics, Volume #1

Using melted chocolate can be a great way to decorate your baked goods, add some flavor to them, or to enrobe baked goods, fruit, nuts, and more!  ...

• by Kristin Bowen
• Mar 20, 2018

Gifts Ideas for that "Hard to Shop for" Loved One, Volume #1

We all have those loved ones, family or friends, that are difficult to buy for.  Maybe that is due to them seeming to have everything in life they...

• by Kristin Bowen
• Mar 15, 2018

So we aren't the biggest candy eaters out there! Who would have thought it?

  Truthfully, I would have thought the good ole' US of A would have been the front runner by far.  Wow!

• by Kristin Bowen
• Mar 13, 2018

Keeping the fun in the hunt

  Easter Egg hunts can be the best!  The race for getting there first, for getting the biggest, the most out of everyone, or the eggs holding the ...

• by Kristin Bowen
• Mar 08, 2018

Wow! That's a LOT of Easter baskets getting filled by the Bunny!

• by Kristin Bowen
• Mar 06, 2018

Beware! This is one game that's addicting!!

  We were driving to do some shopping when my son shared this awesome game that's played "on the road".  It's the Yellow Car game!  :) Simply, y...

• by Kristin Bowen
• Feb 10, 2018

Has it really been 4 years?!!? Yikes!

The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off the opening ceremonies last night.  Has it really been 4 years?  Wow!  It seems like yesterday with all the new...

• by Kristin Bowen
• Dec 22, 2017

The Importance of Having the Proper Size Tree Skirt

A short video to show how an improperly sized tree skirt can become a distraction vs the accent you are hoping to achieve when decorating your Chri...

• by Kristin Bowen
• May 30, 2017

Party Invitations Are A Sales Pitch!

  You've got the date and time.  You've chosen the theme.  You've picked the best place to have your party.  Now it is time to make your sales pit...

• by Kristin Bowen
• May 26, 2017

A BIG Thanks for our fallen heroes. THANK YOU!

Memorial Day is the BIG kick off to start summer, but it's true meaning is an important one.  It was a holiday started back in the 1800's as a day ...

• by Kristin Bowen
• May 23, 2017

Are you BBQ'ing or Grilling?

To BBQ or to grill.....that's the question!  Who would've thought there is a difference, but BOY is there!  If you plan to cook your fare on a prop...

• by Kristin Bowen
• May 18, 2017

Brunch Affair! Awesome Scones for your next one.

Here's a great recipe that I love to make and they freeze well.  They make great quick breakfast fixes for the whole family.  Also, a perfect item ...