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How to Make a Crepe Paper Flower Corsage

How to make a crepe paper flower

At our recent floral crowns workshops we heard so many of you say that you were making a gift for a special lady, or girl, in your life. We love that, and so we were inspired to share a floral project even more simple, but just as pretty, for all of your favorite gals this… Read more »

Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Roast

Master the art of cooking meat with Cook’s Illustrated new book, . Learn the best techniques for sautéing, barbecuing, pan-searing, pan-roasting, roasting, and grilling, as well as which tools and supplies are best for each. Get tips on the differences between meat labels (natural and organic), what to look for when you go shopping for… Read more »

5 Kid Foodie Classes to Recreate at Home

Cooking class for kids

The Generations Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya lives up to Karisma’s spectacular culinary reputation. As their guests, Clare, Quinn and I ate fabulous all-inclusive meals basically non-stop but the foodie wonderland didn’t stop there. Generations’ already phenomenal kids club, Eko Kids, just launched a new program, Little Eko Chefs,  where children 4-12 will be treated… Read more »

The Season of Cozy: Cozy Stuff to Make for the Home

Fill your fall season with sewing tutorials for this year’s Season of Cozy… Nap Mat/Bed Roll | Beginner’s Baby Blanket | Snuggly Baby Blanket | Duvet Cover | How to Sew a Zipper Pillow | How to Sew Zipper Pillows with Piping How to Sew a Sham Pillow with Zipper Closure | Crochet Hot Water… Read more »

Frozen Birthday Party Ideas & Inspiration

Frozen Birthday Party Inspiration & Ideas

Last April Scarlet and her best friend Niko turned 6, and OF COURSE they wanted a “Frozen” themed birthday party. They have been having their birthday parties together since they were born (they still talk about their 3rd birthday “Dora” themed fiesta). At the time, all things Frozen were sold out in every store everywhere,… Read more »

Pretty Prudent Backyard Makeover: The Before Shots

Backyard Makeover

When we built our house 5 1/2 years ago, we fell in love with this large lot with a row of tall trees at the back. We’ve sowed a family garden, had epic sidewalk chalk sessions, eaten literally hundred of frosty treats, and conducted several rowdy Easter Egg hunts despite the flat landscape. The plan… Read more »

DIY Suede Passport Cover for a Getaway to Mexico!

suede passport cover

Today I got to surprise the girls with the news that we are taking a getaway to Riviera Maya next week. To make it a little extra momentous (as if a trip to Mexico needs to be a bigger deal) I crafted up a couple of cute suede covers for their brand new passports. Um,… Read more »

First-Day Faves Blog-Up Shop with Lands’ End

Lands End Back to school

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Lands’ End through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Lands’ End, all opinions are my own. Today is the day! Our Lands’ End Blog-Up Shop is open for business, featuring all of the pieces in our custom looks at 25% off…. Read more »