desserts

Diy: Valentine’s Day Treat Box (chocolate-dipped strawberries)

2018/02/11

Hello friends! Hope you’ve had a relaxing weekend. I spent most of the day making this Valentine’s Day Treat Box. It’s filled with the loveliest and yummiest white chocolate-dipped strawberries along with other eye-candy, mouth watering additions. This Valentines’ gift box was made with love– literally. I also made these petite chocolate rosettes (below) in … More Diy: Valentine’s Day Treat Box (chocolate-dipped strawberries)

DIY: Christmas Tree Cake Toppers

2017/12/18

My kids and I have been enjoying some adorable and delicious Christmas Tree Cake Toppers. They’re perfect for transforming ordinary cakes (or cupcakes) into festive eye-candy delights and my kids eat them just like lollipops! The sweet bonus? They’re really really easy to make. You’re welcome. For those who don’t have any Martha in you— you … More DIY: Christmas Tree Cake Toppers

DIY: Valentine Heart Candy Jars

2017/01/29

Valentine is just a few weeks away and here’s a really cute way to shower your other half or galentines with the sweetest sweets. Show how much you care with the most adorable Valentine Heart Candy Jars made from empty mason jars. I have a lot of extra nail polishes including ones with gold, glitter, and all … More DIY: Valentine Heart Candy Jars

Mini Pear Pies

2016/11/06

I love warm desserts as much as sipping lattes in the fall. The house smells amazing when there’s something sweet baking in the oven. Our Saturdays are usually filled with adventures and we’d be gone for most of the day. During this time of year, we’ll take the kids to farms for pumpkin and apple … More Mini Pear Pies

Coconut Fig Popsicles

2016/08/23

Happy Tuesday! Today, I’m sharing an easy and delicious summer/fall-ish popsicle recipe. You know I love making popsicles and my kids really enjoy them. The ingredients are whole, simple and seasonal. Fall is just around the corner so figs are popping up in the markets now. These Coconut Fig Popsicles are the perfect summer to … More Coconut Fig Popsicles

Mini Frozen Yogurt Flowers

2016/04/21

My little love has this entire week off from school so we’ve been bonding over grocery shopping duties, walks in the park and making yummy food. Zoey loves to help out whenever possible, especially in the kitchen. Yesterday, we made the most delicious and healthy sweet treats. These Mini Frozen Yogurt Flowers combines both of … More Mini Frozen Yogurt Flowers

White Chocolate Berry Hearts

2016/02/06

Since Valentine’s coming up, I’m sharing yet another simple but delish Valentine recipe. No cookies this time around but instead it’s all about berries, chocolate and my favorite baker’s tools as of late- heart shaped cookie cutters! This recipe was inspired by the infamous Valentine’s treat- chocolate dipped strawberries except for my version is way … More White Chocolate Berry Hearts

Valentine Sugar Cookies

2016/01/29

For those of you who want to put a little bit more thought and effort into your Valentine’s gift, consider baking your own Valentine cookies. I’ve been a fan of sugar cookies for many occasions. As long as you have the appropriate shaped cookie cutters, you can make sugar cookies for most holidays or celebrations. They … More Valentine Sugar Cookies

DIY Hot Chocolate Dippers

2016/01/16

Winter in Boston is no joke although this year it has been very mild- relatively speaking. When it’s cold and snowing, staying in bed with your jammies and sipping on something warm is ideal. I’m often found with a hot mug of tea or (decaf) latte literally around the clock. My little ones love hot chocolate. We … More DIY Hot Chocolate Dippers

Donut Birthday Cake (A Brit + Co Feature)

2015/07/30

Happy Thursday everyone! Check out Brit + Co’s #1 must read, my post on how to make a nontraditional birthday cake. It’s the Donut Birthday Cake! If you or your kids are donut lovers; you’ve hit the jackpot. Making this donut birthday cake is a breeze. Please click HERE to get the scoop on how … More Donut Birthday Cake (A Brit + Co Feature)

Cherry Rose Tea Popsicles

2015/07/27

I am totally taking advantage of these hot summer days and making all sorts of popsicles to cool off. Unfortunately for us up here in the northeast; cooler days will start to approach as soon as next month. I’m relishing and soaking up all the summer festivities as much as I can! My sisters are … More Cherry Rose Tea Popsicles

Popsicles in Minutes (Zoku Triple Quick Pop Maker Giveaway, ends Tuesday, July 28th)

2015/07/21

Another summer day. Another popsicle post. Another popsicle maker giveaway! Today, I’m teaming up with Zoku to bring you this fabulous giveaway. It’s not anything ordinary… The magic lies in the popsicle maker. You can literally make popsicles in as little as seven minutes. So during dinnertime make these yummy refreshing treats with your little … More Popsicles in Minutes (Zoku Triple Quick Pop Maker Giveaway, ends Tuesday, July 28th)

Mini Sundae Bar (with Shari’s Berries)

2015/07/19

Being that today is National Ice Cream Day, I’ve teamed up with Shari’s Berries to bring you this adorable sweet post- the Mini Sundae Bar featuring my true love and best friend, Zoey. This dessert station is perfect for all those summer festivities and celebrations. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy something … More Mini Sundae Bar (with Shari’s Berries)

Decadent Indoor S’mores (A Brit & Co Feature)

2015/07/11

Guess what today’s #1 must read is on Brit & Co?! Yep, it’s my feature post “You Can Make This Decadent Indoor S’mores Dip Without the Campfire”. Here’s a little teaser… So head on over to Brit & Co HERE to see how to make this infamous summer outdoor dessert. You won’t believe how easy … More Decadent Indoor S’mores (A Brit & Co Feature)

Tea For Two

2015/07/02

Outdoor entertaining doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, if you have some sort of seating area and a tree (yep, just one), you’re all set. If your biggest problem is not having anyone to throw a party for (kinda like me), well just do it for your most precious guests. The kids. Remember when … More Tea For Two

Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

2015/06/29

As mentioned in yesterday’s post, we took the kids to a strawberry farm (post HERE). There are now way too many strawberries in our fridge!! What to do with the strawberry overload? Welp, Zoey and I made Red, White, and Blue Popsicles with them. Just in time for Independence Day. I’m so obsessed with making … More Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

The Popsicle Theme

2015/06/16

As the brand ambassador of Graham & Brown, an international wallpaper company; I was presented with the challenge of interpreting what this month’s theme, Popsicle, meant to me. When I think of popsicles, the first thing that comes to mind is obviously my younger years. Remember that ice cream truck and its playful carefree melody going around the … More The Popsicle Theme

Decorating With Baby’s Breath

2015/06/12

I think all too often baby’s breath takes the back seat. Always playing the supporting role and never has the opportunity to shine as the lead. Well, let’s change that NOW because there’s no reason why this breathtaking, gorgeous, innocent-exuding bloom should be anything but the focal point. If you have no idea how to … More Decorating With Baby’s Breath

Yogurt Parfait Popsicles

2015/06/09

We are all familiar with yogurt parfaits, right? It’s that healthy breakfast/dessert consisting of layers of yogurt, fruits, granola, and a drizzle of honey. Let’s take all that yummy goodness and put it into a popsicle mold. The result is something sort of epic. My kids are some serious sweet tooth people. Feeding them these yogurt … More Yogurt Parfait Popsicles

Inspiring Dessert Tables

2015/05/30

Dessert tables come in all shapes and sizes. The themes are endless and they are so cute for any sort of occasions. Whatever you fancy, it can be made possible with dessert tables. So whether you’re getting married, planning a baby shower, or hosting a birthday party; here are twelve delightful dessert tables to get … More Inspiring Dessert Tables