Photo and recipe courtesy of Kimberly Belle These bite-size strawberry shortcakes are the perfect celebration of Mother’s Day and sunny celebrations! Once the season’s first berries start popping up at farmers’ markets, it’ll be difficult to experiment with several varieties! Both the strawberry sauce and marshmallow frosting add layers of other flavors. The only thing that makes them hard to gobble up in one bite is how cute they are! Shortcakes bakes about 6 dozen [...]

Photo and recipe courtesy of Disgustingly Good Need an unforgettable Mother’s Day breakfast idea? Make two courses in one with these cute and creative whole wheat waffles and eggs on a waffle iron! Alternate between bites of soft egg melting into crispy, fluffy waffles with syrup, and you’ll wonder why you’ve never tried it sooner! A fresh glass of juice and some flowers round out this healthy and tasty meal! Ingredients Makes 4 servings 1 egg, [...]

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge This homemade lotion moisturizes your skin after all those winter months, and brings you fragrance of a thousand roses at the same time! Perfect for a Mother’s Day present, all it takes is olive oil, water and a little bit of emulsifying wax to create a rich, natural lotion for a couple bucks. Both rosewater or essential oils can be used, and you can always add in a little [...]

Strawberries and roses infuse these pretty in pink cocktails that are perfect for Mother’s Day! Paired either with brunch or a night out, they’re light and tasty enough for any event! Rose Petal Martini Ingredients 1-1/2 shots gin 1/2 cup lychee juice Rose petal for garnish Directions Shake ingredients and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a rose petal. . . Strawberry Martini Ingredients 2-1/2 shots gin 1/2 shot strawberry liqueur (look for [...]

Photo and directions courtesy of Design*Sponge These whimsical bookplates make a great gift for bibliophiles, especially if you take an extra few minutes to paste it into a special book! Pretty and practical, they are an easy, free way to put a personal touch on your books. Put them in your Mother’s Day gift, or make a bunch and wrap them in a pretty envelope to supply her for life!  If you don’t want to [...]

Photo courtesy of CEO Sydney Every day is an opportunity to thank the moms in your life for their hard-work, unwavering character, and unconditional love! On Mother’s Day though, you get a whole day to go all out and pamper the woman who creates and nurtures new life! This holiday is almost one hundred years old in America, and every country in the world has their own version of it. Check back all week for [...]

Photo Courtesy of Jellybeans Arbor Day’s just around the corner, but you still have four days to plan something special for this 135 year old holiday! What we love is that it’s all about being grateful and green – you don’t need to spend a single penny or a week of party planning to show your favorite tree how much it means to you! Of course, making a cupcake tree or redecorating is always a [...]

Has spring cleaning – or the idea of it – been stressing you out? Kill two birds with one stone by making this sea salt body scrub! The natural minerals will exfoliate dry skin and give your body a glow just in time for Spring! They’re ten times cheaper than the store-bought version, and you probably have all the supplies at home already. Essential oils will calm the mind and in no time, you’ll be [...]

Photo and instructions courtesy of Poppy Talk Notice all the new baby birds chirping outside yet? Whether you’re bathing in sunshine or it’s still feeling like a popsicle, these felt birds will brighten any room or car. The template is easy to trace and cut, and in minutes you can make dozens of versatile birdies for any craft. String them together or stick them on some foraged branches, and say hello to Spring! Materials Thick [...]

Photo courtesy of Baker’s Royale What says Springtime better than flower cakes in pastel colors? Bring them to an Easter party, a picnic, or to the office for a reminder of new grass and sprouting buds! Baker’s Royale has a whole list of tips and tricks on how to make these mini masterpieces, for both the die-hard baker or the novice who needs a few shortcuts (Sara Lee to the rescue!) Photo and recipe courtesy [...]