Sensory Bins

I think I must be behind on the sensory bin explosion.  I had not heard of these until my dear friend Pinterest brought these to my attention.  We made our first sensory bin last night.  I started out with a basic bin because I did not really know how it would go over.  We used a plastic shoe box and some various glass stones from the Dollar Tree.  I collected some ocean animals from a play set that K had previously received and voila!  She called it her Ocean Box and loved it.  I would like to make more of these and store them in the closet to be brought out when she is bored or needs a new distraction.  They are inexpensive and give new life to toys that may otherwise end up at the bottom of the toy box, never to be heard from again.

Cheese Slaw

Have you ever had it or even heard of it?  My first experience with cheese slaw was about a year ago and I ate so much of it I almost hurt myself. You may recall this was on the menu for the Hot Pink and Zebra Stripe Party I posted about last June.

It seems like the oddest combination but it is SO delicious.  If I had just read the recipe before actually tasting it, I would have never made it.  I did not put Jalapeno peppers in mine because I usually have little ones eating it.  I just throw in a little more banana peppers.  Serve it with a sturdy cracker or even a bagel chip is good.  The cheese slaw is in the round white bowl on the square platter with the crackers.

Honey Bun Cake

I love a good cake.  I mean, who doesn't?  I don't always like to bake though.  I like to cook, but I've only recently got into baking.

Whether you like to bake or not, you have to try this cake from The Country Cook.  Her blog is great if you are looking for real food to fix for your family.  I have tried countless recipes from her site with great success so I encourage you to check her out.

I made this cake for my husband and he said it was one of the best he has ever had.  He doesn't like a lot of icing on his cake so this fit the bill perfectly. 

Easy Skillet Pork Chops

Pork is a lean meat and often can be found on sale in the grocery store, but we just don't eat much of it in our house.  I don't have a lot of good pork recipes.  However, the most recent one that I tried will certainly go into the regular rotation.  (Please don't let my food photography skills cloud your judgement about making this dish)

Creative Easter Eggs

Here comes Peter Cottontail.  Can you believe Easter is almost here?  Where is 2012 going?  I have gathered together some inspiration for decorating Easter Eggs. Nothing against the Pas kits, but there are other adorable options out there.  Enjoy!

Peeps Sunflower Cake

I don't know about the weather where you live it at but here Spring has definitely arrived.  Since Easter is just around the corner, I thought I would share this really simple, but quite adorable Peeps Sunflower cake.

Reunited and it Feels so Good

I have taking quite the hiatus from this blog and I have missed it terribly so!  But, I'm back and I'm going to do better because I really enjoy sharing ideas with other crafty people out there.  And with Pinterest taking over the world, there is no shortage of ideas.

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner I want to share two printables from a fantastic blog that I just adore called the Happy Home Fairy. (check her out here)  Her posts are creative and family friendly.

The first is a printable for your hubby.

The second is perfect for any special person in your life.

Enjoy!