Summer approaches! And what better representation of Summer than the sunflower. The sunflower is vibrant yellow; provokes tranquil vibes, stands tall, and takes every opportunity to flourish in the sunlight. I love the sunflower for its bond with the sun. The sun rises in the east and the sunflower rotates it’s beautiful petaled-head to maintain… Read More
This past week our tiny Baker turned 5! So what did we do? We celebrated our favorite girl with all her favorite people and sweets! Despite being sleep deprived and under-caffeinated, I managed to pull off her LEGO Social Distancing Birthday! Check it out! Grand celebrations are totally my thing! There aren’t too many things… Read More
I’ve always been a look-up-at-the-moon-and-stars kind of person. Thanks to technology, I’ve been able to marvel at the moon, stars, and planets on a regular basis. In fact, Mars (the planet, not my son 😉 ) can be spotted in my backyard without a telescope at about 5AM. Like other interests close to my heart,… Read More
“I can’t imagine a force more powerful, a love more valuable, or a gift more lasting than a Mother.” ~Unknown I recall a moment in my childhood when I heard a saying offered by my Grandmother, “Give people their flowers while they’re here”. For those unfamiliar with the saying, it simply means—don’t wait for someone… Read More
Birthdays were always such a big deal to me because my birthday comes at a time when everyone’s attention is thoroughly occupied. I always wondered what it would be like to have a birthday in the Spring and Summer months. What a perfect time for a birthday! Or any other social gathering for that matter!… Read More
So many cake trends out there, so little… Actually, we may have all of Spring to try our favorite cake trends! We’ve come to terms with that. You know what they say—when life gives you lemons, make a cake or something. Okay, maybe that’s not exactly how the saying goes. We will definitely use all… Read More
Life has been strange as of late with the world fully engaged in social distancing. While it seems that the whole family is starting to adjust to the new normal, there is still much strain on everyday life. With good intentions I have made schedules for everyone. It accounts for class Zoom meetings, enrichment activities, exercise,… Read More
Baking up magical creatures, playing pretend, living only within the limits of the imagination, and giggling through it all; this is what childhood is all about. I was recently re-introduced to my inner child and the world of play through the courtesy of my children. All of the extra time we’ve been spending together has… Read More
Eden and I committed to brushing up on some of our skills. Today we tackle my nemesis, fondant! It’s so beautiful once the job is all done, but I cannot deny the many struggles of working with fondant. So in our free time, we learn how to make quick and easy fondant roses with a… Read More
Wherever I turn this week there seems to be lots of buzz about the fights over toilet paper, empty shelves, and hand washing–a foreign practice for some, i’m learning. I also learned the meaning of social distancing. Prior to my new found edification of the topic, I thought I had implemented this years ago given… Read More
