Monthly Archives: March 2012

Last Call

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Megan

I just realized that it’s almost April!  Which means I need to get busy planning what little tricks I’ll play on the hooligans on April 1, but also it means that SALE-A-BRATION at Stampin’ Up! is ALMOST OVER!!!!  If you’re … Continue reading →

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Stamp Those Cookies!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Megan

Last fall, Stampin’ Up! introduced Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps.  I was skeptical of how crisp the images would remain, but I kept seeing the same concept in various kitchen catalogs such as Williams-Sonoma and Crate and Barrel.  So I thought … Continue reading →

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Easter…Not Really About Bunnies and Chocolate?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Megan

Lest you think from all my Easter crafts that we are complete heathens who just care about the competition of egg hunts and biting the heads off chocolate bunnies, here are links to a few of the meaningful preparations we … Continue reading →

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Berry-best Chicken Salad

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Megan

Can you tell we watch a little too much Strawberry Shortcake around here? Of course, that threshold is not too hard to surpass. But on with blog business. I have a confession to make. I do not like salad. I … Continue reading →

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So Very Kool (Aid)

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Megan

I’ve noticed several examples of coloring eggs using Koolaid, and I really wanted to try it. I love the smell of vinegar in mixed in regular Paas egg dye…I’m immediately mentally back in my mom’s kitchen, coloring eggs with my … Continue reading →

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Layer It In!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Megan

It’s so fun to give someone a mix rather than the actual cookies, bread, or soup already made…in my opinion, that is! Being the kid of teachers, I remember how inundated our house was on holidays with homemade treats. It … Continue reading →

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Taking It Easy

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Megan

By taking it easy I mean I’’ve made some super simple stuff lately…fabulously easy cookies and a cute little tiered stand to put them on. Actually, this particular stand is one I made last year; it’s more spring-ish than my … Continue reading →

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Shrimp-ly Yummy

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Megan

Being a recipe addict has a major drawback…so many recipes, so little time. We rarely have the same thing twice, unless my family really emphasizes to me how much they love a recipe. It’s pretty funny, how well trained they … Continue reading →

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You Send Me Soaring

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Megan

A couple of weeks ago, Stampin’ Up! held a regional conference right here in Milwaukee. I was thrilled to go, and I learned so much…I’m still sorting through all the photos I took of cards and ideas. Today I wanted … Continue reading →

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Rollin’ in Dough

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Megan

My GI, while absolutely a great dad almost always, has a Playdough phobia. He hates it…even outside. Sometimes, though, I just need the hooligans need to work on their fine motor skills. And thus, we need to shape some dough. … Continue reading →

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