One new habit I’ve picked up during this pandemic is homemade dog treats for the fur babies. These are no bake, easy to find or already on-hand ingredients, quick prep, and easily stored frozen pops! Pinterest inspired and modified from Moments with Mandi, here’s my recipe and quick prep: PB&Banana Frozen Dog Treats ~1 cup […]
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How to Make Your Very Own Fabulous Witch Hat
A guest blog post by Sarah Going out with girlfriends to Witches Night Out at Granny’s Korner in Tomball, Texas for a little pre-Halloween fun calls for a special witches hat! Inspired by the “best hat” contest, exceeding craftiness and my lack of funds, I decided to go online and find a tutorial for making a witch’s hat. I didn’t […]
Bridal Suite: The Survival Kit
Always the bride and never the bridesmaid, am I right ladies? Or is it the other way around? For me, I’ve never been in anyone’s wedding but mine and my mother’s…so at 40 something, here I am a bridesmaid for the first (and probably only) time! For the bride’s shower, I was tasked with favors and the mimosa […]
Mimosa Bar: Easy Like Sunday Brunch
Always the bride and never the bridesmaid, am I right ladies? Or is it the other way around? For me, I’ve never been in anyone’s wedding but mine and my mother’s…so at 40 something, here I am a bridesmaid for the first (and probably only) time! For the bride’s shower, I was tasked with favors […]
Wedding/Shower Favors: Lavender Soaps
Always the bride and never the bridesmaid, am I right ladies? Or is it the other way around? For me, I’ve never been in anyone’s wedding but mine and my mother’s…so at 40 something, here I am a bridesmaid for the first (and probably only) time! For the bride’s shower, I was tasked with favors […]
Mom’s Turkey Stuffing (Gluten Free and/or Vegan)
My mother and I don’t always agree on cooking techniques, but her turkey stuffing rocks the house! It’s the one thing I looked forward to the most during the holidays, and the one recipe that I took over when I started hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house. With my mother’s permission, I shared the […]
Ghosts of Costumes Past: DragonCon 2014
Every year during Labor Day weekend, I attend DragonCon in Atlanta, one of the largest pop culture conventions in the United States. While it’s not the largest and the most widely known, it is my version of a costuming Super Bowl. As DragonCon 2017 has passed, I continue to take a look back at what I (including my husband and niece) […]
Ghosts of Costumes Past: DragonCon 2015
Every year during Labor Day weekend, I attend DragonCon in Atlanta, one of the largest pop culture conventions in the United States. While it’s not the largest and the most widely known, it is my version of a costuming Super Bowl. So as DragonCon approaches and I take a teeny tiny break from the frantic scramble to finish costumes and props, […]
Ghosts of Costumes Past: DragonCon 2016
Every year during Labor Day weekend, I attend DragonCon in Atlanta, one of the largest pop culture conventions in the United States. While it’s not the largest and the most widely known, it is my version of a costuming Super Bowl. So as DragonCon approaches and I take a teeny tiny break from the frantic […]
DragonCon 2017 Costumes: Preview & Works in Progress
For “normal” people, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer and Labor Day marks the end of summer. For those of us costume hobbyists, Memorial Day means there are less than 100 days until Labor Day weekend when we bring our favorite costumes to DragonCon in Atlanta, one of the largest pop culture conventions in […]