The boys & I are making our ARIZONA version of a snowman this weekend with these adorable Snowmen Sundaes. My favorite part is you don't have to get out of your pj's to make them!
(photo from Midwest Living)
Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Silverbox Studio
Have you ordered your holiday cards yet? I have & it is the only thing I have done for Christmas! If you haven't, I have found the perfect solution in silverbox creative studios. Their designs are elegant, timeless & simply beautiful. A few of my faves are Love & Joy
For their complete Holiday 2010 collection, click here.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Thanksgiving Placecards
While looking for last minute Thanksgiving table ideas, I found these adorable place cards from Paper Source.
I know it's last minute but they were too cute not to share!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Harry Potter Cookies
Did anyone see Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows Part One this weekend? We took the boys this Sunday & now we are all dying for Part Two to come out! I adore these HP cookies that Bridget from Bake at 350 posted this weekend-isn't the Harry cookie the cutest?!!
Bridget has posted the best tutorial on how to create your own HP cookies! You can find it here.
Mama's Holiday Wishlist 2010
TodaysMama and GameStop have made it their mission to give Santa a run for his money this year. TodaysMama is hosting Mama’s Holiday Wish List, a HUGE giveaway on their site.
Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme
TodaysMama and GameStop are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.
1. What is your holiday wish for your family?
That everyone is happy, healthy & together!
2. What is your Christmas morning tradition?
Our neighbor (who is award winning baker) brings us homemade cinnamon rolls WARM from his oven that we enjoy while opening gifts with my three favorite boys in the world!
3. If you could ask Santa for one, completely decadent wish for yourself, what would it be?
A week of pampering spa treatments with my best friend Amber.
4. How do you make the holidays special without spending any money?
One of our favorite family traditions is playing the "THERE'S SOME" game! When I was a little girl, my Dad would drive around neighborhoods & we would shout "THERE'S SOME" everytime we saw Christmas lights. The person with the highest number would win! My kids love playing this game!
5. What games did you play with your family growing up?
My family all loved playing tennis & golf together! We also loved to play Rummikub, gin, backgammon, Scrabble, & Hearts.
6. What holiday tradition have you carried on from your own childhood?
Big family mexican dinners on Christmas Eve, home made Christmas cookies, gingerbread house, advent calendars.
7. Where would you go for a Christmas-away-from-home trip?
NYC
8. Check out GameStop and tell us, what are the three top items on your GameStop Wish List this year?
On our wish list is the udraw tablet for Wii, NBA211, & Kirby's Epic Yarn.
Now its your turn! You can find all the details here.
Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme
TodaysMama and GameStop are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.
1. What is your holiday wish for your family?
That everyone is happy, healthy & together!
2. What is your Christmas morning tradition?
Our neighbor (who is award winning baker) brings us homemade cinnamon rolls WARM from his oven that we enjoy while opening gifts with my three favorite boys in the world!
3. If you could ask Santa for one, completely decadent wish for yourself, what would it be?
A week of pampering spa treatments with my best friend Amber.
4. How do you make the holidays special without spending any money?
One of our favorite family traditions is playing the "THERE'S SOME" game! When I was a little girl, my Dad would drive around neighborhoods & we would shout "THERE'S SOME" everytime we saw Christmas lights. The person with the highest number would win! My kids love playing this game!
5. What games did you play with your family growing up?
My family all loved playing tennis & golf together! We also loved to play Rummikub, gin, backgammon, Scrabble, & Hearts.
6. What holiday tradition have you carried on from your own childhood?
Big family mexican dinners on Christmas Eve, home made Christmas cookies, gingerbread house, advent calendars.
7. Where would you go for a Christmas-away-from-home trip?
NYC
8. Check out GameStop and tell us, what are the three top items on your GameStop Wish List this year?
On our wish list is the udraw tablet for Wii, NBA211, & Kirby's Epic Yarn.
Now its your turn! You can find all the details here.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Turkey Centerpiece
Did anyone see this turkey centerpiece on Martha last week?
I am still in AWE...if I had the extra time this week I might attempt to make this for our Thanksgiving centerpiece. For the full how to, go here.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
And the winner is...
The winner of our Spaceships & Laserbeams giveaway is (drumroll please)
Brandy from Simply Creative Insanity! Congratulations!
Brandy from Simply Creative Insanity! Congratulations!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thanksgiving Printables
Here are a few of my fave FREE Thanksgiving printable downloads for Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Dinner Menu from Stephanie Lynn
Give Thanks banner from Moselle
Thankful paper chain from Silverbox design
How are you decorating for your Thanksgiving celebration?
Give Thanks banner from Moselle
Thankful paper chain from Silverbox design
How are you decorating for your Thanksgiving celebration?
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Spaceships & Laserbeams
Advent Cones
Have you seen this cute Advent Cone Calendar by Anders Ruff? What a sweet idea for your little ones this Christmas!
I love how they have all the days hidden around their tree!
I think this would be such a cute idea for my stair garland too! For all the details, visit Anders Ruff here.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Spaceships & Laserbeams Giveaway
We have a great GIVEAWAY from Spaceships & Laserbeams this week! (Scroll down to the end of this post to find out all the info). I am a HUGE fan of their party printables & these are my Top 5 Reasons why I think they are so AWESOME:
1. Spaceship & Laserbeams consists of a team of professional graphic designers.
2. They specialize in only BOY party printables (and we all know there is a shortage of boy party goods!) .
3. All of their collections feature 100% original artwork! NO CLIPART is used in their products!
4. 5% of all their sales goes directly to the YMCA Strong Kids campaign.
5. Spaceships & Laserbeams creates SUPER fun designs! Here are just a few of my faves:
Now here comes the FUN part! Spaceships & Laserbeams is giving away a $30.00 gift certificate to their Etsy store! For a chance to win, check out the Spaceships & Laserbeams collections & leave a comment here on your favorite design. For an additional entry, become a fan of Spaceship & Laserbeams on Facebook & leave a comment here that you did so. Want another chance to win? Become a follower of Poca Cosas & leave me a comment.
Giveaway ends Friday, November 19th. Winners will be contacted via email.
Good luck!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
I know it is a little early but I am easing into holiday mode at the Crabtree house. I try to add new cookie recipes every year & these Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies from
Southern Living are a definite yes .
Southern Living are a definite yes .
I love how they are individually wrapped like peppermint candies!
For the recipe & directions, click here.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Gourd Gobblers
I found this great kid friendly craft on Martha Stewart! I want to make a whole family of turkeys with our left over pumpkins & gourds for our dining room table centerpiece. All the supplies needed are:
•15 fried cornhusks or construction paper
•Red food coloring
•Screw punch
•Brown paper
•Hot-glue gun
•Turkey template
•Winter squash or gourd that narrows at stem
Step 1: Download and print the turkey template. Using template, cut feathers, head, and wattle from cornhusks.
Step 2: Dye wattle (and tips of feathers if you like) in a small cup of water with 4 or 5 drops of food coloring. Use screw punch and brown paper to create dots for the eyes, and glue them onto the head.
Step 3: When the dye is dry, use hot-glue gun to adhere feathers together in a fan shape, then secure to bottom of gourd.
Step 4: Glue together edges of neck and head, leaving the bottom and back open. Glue wattle to front of neck. Open bottom of neck, and fit over stem of gourd. Glue in place.
•15 fried cornhusks or construction paper
•Red food coloring
•Screw punch
•Brown paper
•Hot-glue gun
•Turkey template
•Winter squash or gourd that narrows at stem
Step 1: Download and print the turkey template. Using template, cut feathers, head, and wattle from cornhusks.
Step 2: Dye wattle (and tips of feathers if you like) in a small cup of water with 4 or 5 drops of food coloring. Use screw punch and brown paper to create dots for the eyes, and glue them onto the head.
Step 3: When the dye is dry, use hot-glue gun to adhere feathers together in a fan shape, then secure to bottom of gourd.
Step 4: Glue together edges of neck and head, leaving the bottom and back open. Glue wattle to front of neck. Open bottom of neck, and fit over stem of gourd. Glue in place.
Holiday Ideas from Pottery Barn
I love flipping through the holiday Pottery Barn catalog! There is always such great ideas for your entry
your mantle
Christmas tree (LOVE the Happy Holidays garland)
& table centerpiece
Where do you like to look for holiday decor inspiration?
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Pom Pom Pumpkins
Fuzzy, cute pumpkins?? Yes please! I would like a dozen or so of various colors & sizes
for my bookshelves.
Visit Domestifluff for directions on how to make this furry cuteness.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Clairebella Cell Phone Cases
If anyone is looking for a birthday present for me, I found it for you! These Clairebella Cell Phone Cases from Layla Grace would make the perfect gift!
I will picking up a few of these for my girlfriends for Christmas.
With all the fun patterns & colors, you will find one for every girl on your list!
For ordering info, click here.
Mayflower Cupcakes
Spotted these adorable Mayflower cupcakes from The Decorated Cookie via Gordon Gossip-aren't they perfect for Evan's classroom Thanksgiving celebration?
I think the kids will enjoy decorating their sails before they assemble their cupcake vessel!
(photo from The Decorated Cookie)
Monday, November 8, 2010
Turkey Sandwich
Isn't this the cutest turkey sandwich EVER? I am making this for my boys but I am going to substitute apples for the feathers instead of peppers.
(photo via Meet The Dubien's)
Kids Turkey Table
This year we are having a Thankful dinner for my youngest son's class. I have been looking for some fun table & craft ideas for the kids & found this Fiskars cuteness on Cheers for Every Occasion
love the pilgrim hat
turkey leg place card
this is my kind of pie!
For all the details & instructions, visit Fiskars.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Sweet 16 Hogwarts Style
A few days ago, I started putting together a Honeydukes inspired candy bar for Gabby's Sweet 16 party. She LOVES the world of Harry Potter & invited 12 of her closest friends for a birthday feast, Hogwarts style. I found alot of sweet inspiration/ideas from the amazing HWTM Harry Potter party ideas & Loralee Lewis' recent Harry Potter party. I filled leaky cauldrons with Honeyduke's treat mix
one for each Hogwarts student
made yummy magic licorice wands
gummies in liquid candy became magical ingredients for potions class
Parseltongue Pops were a favorite amongst the Hogwart students
Quidditch brooms filled with Hufflepuff Popcorn (carmel corn) & glass
containers for the Sorting hats, Bertie Botts Beans, & Droobles Best Blowing Gum
all the W.I.T.'s loved their own little taste of Honeydukes, especially
the birthday girl!
Happy Sweet 16!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Almost Famous
As some of you know, the boys in my house are HUGE ASU sports fans. Both my husband & I graduated from ASU (as well as half of our family) & we have season tickets every year for football & basketball. We were opening our ticket packet for basketball & look who we found on Game 7 tickets?
We are ALMOST, not quite, famous! The boys are so thrilled! My youngest asked "Are people were going to ask for my autograph at the game?" I replied, "I would love you to autograph your ticket for me because I am your biggest fan!" He smiled...that seemed to be enough. Life is good when you are an ASU sports fan.
Hogwarts Sweet 16
One of my sweetest friends is throwing a Harry Potter themed party for her daughters 16th birthday. She is an amazing cook & is planning the most incredible feast for the evening. I am helping with a few details & found this great Harry Potter party from Kate Noelle & "borrowed" (she was very gracious & sweet) her Hogwarts acceptance letter for all the Hogwarts students
The sorting hat will assign the guests (who were assigned to dress as characters) into their perspective houses they will receive these cards
(I burned the edges of the cards & tea stained to give them an aged appearance)
The birthday girl has also requested a Honeydukes candy stand for her fellow wizards in training. I have been looking for an old train cart to serve it on but haven't had much luck. I found these pops yesterday on Halloween clearance-aren't they perfect?
I am thinking of calling them Parseltongue Pops-what do you think?
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