Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

This summer I hosted a themed Platinum Jubilee Tea Party to honor Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year reign. It seemed all of England was celebrating this event, so I figured I might as well hop on the bandwagon and plan something special. See 

DIY Advent Tea Calendars

DIY Advent Tea Calendars

Well, it’s the Holiday Season, and I’ve been crafting again. This year I decided on DIY Advent Tea Calendars for our daughters. It all began when I read a post from another tea-lover who had purchased an advent tea calendar for the Christmas season. I 

Gingerbread House with Royal Icing

Gingerbread House with Royal Icing

As a mom of three daughters, and now three grandchildren, I have made my share of homemade gingerbread houses. This Gingerbread House with Royal Icing goes together easily and will make enough for the house as well as a handful of Gingerbread Men.

Easy Homemade Playdough

Easy Homemade Playdough

My grandma always made playdough when I visited her house. Here is a recipe I enjoyed making for my daughters–and now my grandchildren! The recipe my grandma used relied heavily on salt. This one actually came from a babysitter I hired many moons ago. We’ve 

Wine Cork Christmas Tree

Wine Cork Christmas Tree

Every Christmas I tend to become a craft nerd, whether it’s to make handmade ornaments, Christmas decorations, or Christmas gifts. This year I decided to make a Wine Cork Christmas Tree.