When we were planning the fall issue of Festivities magazine, Paula from Frog Prince Paperie threw out the idea of a kid-friendly Halloween party with touches of New Orleans and Mardi Gras style.  Let the Ghoul Times Roll!

We're back from our whirlwind trip to California!  An Irish step dancing competition for my daughter:

I'm delighted to announce that the fall issue of Festivities magazine, a joint production of Frog Prince Paperie and Tikkido, is here!

Amazing rhubarb bar cookies with a tender cookie crumb topping.

I don't typically use silicone baking dishes. I find them a little floppy and annoying for everyday use.

Paula from Frog Prince Paperie and I are furiously at work pulling together the alst details for the fall issue of Festivities magazine.  

Here's a little sneak peek to tantalize you until the magazine's debut on Monday:

Pancakes are always delicious, but these bran pancakes are healthy AND delicious.  These All-bran pancakes have been a favorite since my childhood, and I can't wait to share them with you.

Rainbow Unicorn birthday party, with ideas for invitations, party games, cakes, and more.

I had an opportunity to put my new philosophy of present wrapping in action this weekend!  In an attempt to cut down on my large collection of wrapping papers (oddly enough, no matter how much I have, it seems like I can't find a good one for the occasion), I've decided to wrap with plain paper and accent with pretty ribbons, greenery, yarn, etc.  Things that I have around anyway and are smaller and easier to store than lots of rolls of wrapping paper and matching ribbons.

I was looking back at some of my old pictures, just enjoying the memories, and decided I wanted to share some of them on the blog.  These are photos from 2007.  My oldest daughter was turning four, and had declared that she wanted a Madeline-Dora-the-Explorer-Pirate-Princess-Pink party.  Why have just one theme when you can choose five?