Bizz Buzz: Roni’s Sugar Creations

We are excited to share with you this month’s small business feature story! The March Bizz Buzz is all about Roni from Roni’s Sugar Creations! Roni is a Jane of all trades when it comes to confections. She creates cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cupcake toppers, rice krispie treats, cakepops, and our favorite… candy apples.

how to: Upcycled Easter Baskets

Are you ready for the easiest, the cheapest, the recycledest (I think I just coined a new term), upcycled Easter baskets? Sometimes the best ideas are inspired by things you already have, or can pick up for next to nothing.

operation shower: play date

I know, I NEVER talk about my love for Operation Shower. Their heartwarming events are NEVER on my blog. And, I’m sure I’ve NEVER even mentioned Operation Shower Play Date. Did my sarcasm shine through? Okay so, last month, I had the honor of volunteering (again!) for an Operation Shower event. This time the baby shower’s theme was Play Date, a super cool vintage retro looking game design that turned out pretty cool, if I do say so myself.

Stout Corned Beef

Boy have we been busy in the kitchen lately! We are cooking up so many recipes, I can hardly keep up. This time, I actually decided to share some of this good cooking with the family… crazy, right? With some St. Paddy’s inspiration and little bonding time with my mother, we cooked up this gorgeous Stout Corned Beef & Roasted Vegetables dinner.

Irish Nacho Dip

It’s St. Paddy’s Party time! One of my favorite party snacks is chips and dip, and it is one of the easiest crowd pleasers! Try out our Irish Nacho Dip with Stout and bring it to your next party!

party roundup: dramatic play parties

We just LOVE a good party around here… and dramatic play parties are some of our favorites! Dramatic play is just a fancy way to say you are embracing children’s love of pretending. And what kid doesn’t like pretend play? It is the hallmark of the preschooler years, and even as kids get older, fantasy play grows more complex. Everything from princess dresses, sailor costumes, fireman hats, superhero capes, and cowboy vests, to play kitchens, tool belts, and fairy wings can add pizzaz to a child’s play scenario.