We love these easy mini skillet strawberry shortcakes that can be made ahead for the 4th of July! I'm joining a few friends today to share fun ideas for 4th of July desserts. Patriotic Fruit Pizza Dessert from Tatertots & Jello Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars from Pass the Butter 4th of July Fruit Tart from Happy Happy Nester American Flag Sheet Cake from Modern ...
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An easy day trip from NYC to a beautiful garden
What if I told you that you could visit a beautiful garden just outside the city for free and get there in about an hour! It's true; this exists, and believe it or not, it's in Yonkers. A visit to Untermyer Park and Gardens will leave you wondering, how did I not know about this place? At least that's how we felt the first time we visited. How do I get there from New York City? From ...
Super easy 4th of July decorations you can make
If you've been following me since the holidays, you know I'm slightly obsessed with making decorations using paper lunch bags. This super easy 4th of July decorations can be made with just a few simple supplies that include a stack of white paper lunch bags! How easy is that? The supplies you'll need for this fun July 4th decorations. To make each paper bag decoration, you'll need eight ...
The best ideas for easy sustainable gift wrap
I have a few simple ideas for easy and sustainable gift wrap that will make everyone happy! The topic or maybe issue of sustainability cannot be ignored. Over the years, I have been guilty of buying wrapping paper that was most likely not eco-friendly. Now I more than make up for it by using every kind of sustainable gift wrap imaginable. What constitutes gift wrap as sustainable? Well, ...
Here’s how to make a delicious classic fried chicken sandwich
Here is how we made a delicious classic fried chicken sandwich. What is it about fried chicken sandwiches these days? Has it gained popularity lately, or is that just me? The best-fried chicken sandwich in NYC is from Bobwhite Counter. It's a little shop on Avenue C in Alphabet City. If you find yourself in this area, definitely stop in for a delicious fried chicken sandwich. And if that's not ...
Make unique personalized gift wrap for Father’s Day using blueprints
I am updating this post with new information on creating unique personalized gift wrap for father's day using blueprints ordered from Staples! A few things changed from when I first started making this unique and very personal gift wrap using photos! Using Blueprints to make custom gift wrap Staples used to call them engineer prints, so if you are trying to make these as you did a few years ...
