I am teacher at a Project Based Learning School that has a huge agriculture component, plus I have a daughter that is the Agriculture Manager at an educational farm in Colorado – yes, she is a working farmer! But even with all of these ties to the Ag world – I have never given a …
This red, white, and green fruit filled layered Christmas gelatin salad is as yummy as it is pretty! It is the perfect addition to any holiday buffet table. Years ago when my children were small, we started a tradition of adding a gelatin salad to our holiday dinner party. Funny enough, this tradition was born …
I have been having a lot of fun baking and designing a number of tasty and creative cupcakes lately. These Caramel and Apple Stuffed Cupcakes are perfect for the back-to-school and fall season. Did I just say fall?!? I cannot believe that! Yes, fall (or if you prefer, autumn) is right around the corner! Well, …
Sometimes the summer sun is sizzling hot, and no matter what we try to do, it seems like we cannot escape the grip of the scorching heat. When the weather gets like this, I like to head to the hills for relief. When my kids were little and we first moved to Morgan Hill, we …
I have never been a huge Disney princess fan, but there is something different abut Belle. Maybe because she is so not your typical princess, preferring books over boys and willing to befriend a beast, unafraid of adventure and ready to set out into the unknown. Belle is one Disney princess that I admire! And …
There is something simply magical and memorable about a tea party. I love them! While tea parties are a perfect gathering anytime of the year, I love winter tea parties. Last year I shared with you my post, Hosting a Winter Tea Party. That party was a great time for my friends and me to …
Have you ever been to a Maker Faire? Every year there is a huge Makers Faire held at the San Mateo Event Center in the spring. As a middle school teacher I know lots of kids that look forward to the Maker Faire every year. They always return to school that following Monday with story after story …
I know it is only October, but I am already thinking about the many Christmas (and birthday) gifts that I have to shop for. We have two birthdays in November and two birthdays in December and of course there is our family celebration of Christmas. Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpookySnacks #CollectiveBias Can you believe that it is October already?! It seems like school just started, and we have all just survived back-to-school shopping! Well, I finally got around to swapping out my summer mantle decorations for the fall decor. Yes, …
I am very excited to bring this project to you today! Because I absolutely loved how it turned out. Because I love it when items can be repurposed in a new and creative way; and I’m not the one who made this! My friend Nusheen created this incredible backyard pallet furniture – all on her own! …
