Spoiler alert: I am a boy mom. đ But I have always wanted to throw a bright and colorful party for a little girl. When I had this opportunity to come up with an idea for a girlsâ birthday party I jumped on it! I am going to be on the local news tomorrow morning […]
Panda Cookie Sprinkle Cupcakes
Taking a break from the healthy recipes to show you a really fun dessert I made this week! A friend asked if I could replicate some desserts I did for her daughter’s birthday a few years ago. This little girl loves pandas, and wanted something similar to what she had in the past. These sprinkle […]
Shrimp Ceviche
Do yâall follow Lisa Allen on instagram? She is a beauty and has such a neat family. She writes about fashion and family, and occasionally posts recipes that her family enjoys. I saw this shrimp ceviche months ago and bookmarked it for warmer weather. It was in the high 70s in Charlotte a couple weeks […]
Watercolor Birthday Cake Tutorial
Last weekend we celebrated my sweet aunt’s birthday! My cousins and uncle put together a surprise party for her, and seeing her reaction was so much fun and really special. They all did a great job coordinating it and keeping it a secret. I was able to contribute, in just a small way, by making […]
Holiday Cheese Platter for Kids
For the past few months, my friend Ashley has hosted a group of moms for a small group. We have been reading Present Over Perfect (which is terrific!), but mainly we chat about mom things and encourage one another. As moms of small children, girlfriends can be a true treasure!  To celebrate Christmas, Ashley had all of […]
Christmas Dinner Party
Hosting and party planning are two of my passions, and this year I was able to use both. We (with the help of Todd’s boss) hosted Todd’s co-workers for their Christmas party. His division is spread throughout the southeast, and Charlotte was the most central location for us all to get together and celebrate. If […]