Tag Archives: baking

Holla Challah!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Big Cutie’s last unit in Social Studies this year was the Middle East.  So for my last Mommy baking assignment for school, she asked me to make a super-sized challah to share with her class.  There’s nothing better than the smell of … Continue reading →

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Personalized Aprons with Bling!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Yesterday I featured the Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Party The Cuties and I hosted last weekend.  Our party favors to our guests were personalized aprons for everyone to wear while they were knee-deep in frosting.  Back in the States, I would … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love a Sugar Buzz

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and there’s nothing a bunch of little girls love more than a day filled with sugar! So I invited a few of The Cuties’ friends and their Mommies over for an afternoon of decorating cookies.  I … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do!

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

We might live in Tokyo, but today was a good old-fashioned American Homecoming. There was a football game, cheerleaders, hamburgers and hot dogs, a cakewalk and all sorts of fun games. At halftime the Mustang mascot came out to visit~ … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ in Japan!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

We finished unpacking the kitchen and I’m ready to start learning to cook Japanese food!  In the meantime, here’s a tour of the new place~ This is looking in from the living room and dining room area {I’m a huge … Continue reading →

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My Poor Kitchen Threw Up

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Our air shipment of household goods arrived this week, which contained mostly kitchen items. This is a good place to comment on “delivery” in Japan.  In America, an appointment or delivery is scheduled for a window of two to four … Continue reading →

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Royalty of All Kinds

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

What a weekend it’s been! Friday started off at my friend Julie’s fabulous Royal Wedding party.  Check out the spread and the decor ~ {Did you catch those sweet little William & Kate cupcake toppers?  They were edible!} Here’s my contribution … Continue reading →

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40 is Fabulous!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I’m 40 today. And it’s a VERY good day. Although I’ve had to reassure to Little Cutie several times that these are all happy tears. To celebrate my birthday with Cute Husband, my Cuties and all my family and friends, … Continue reading →

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Jars of Happiness

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Well this just makes me smile. Let’s sneak a closer peek, shall we? I like my snacks right where I can see them and these jars have been a big hit in our house {source: Walmart, $9 each}.  It’s nice … Continue reading →

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Manual Organizing Madness

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

First of all, I AM alive. Life has just been a little hectic of late.   I’ve had Bronchitis, so basic Mom stuff has been stretching me to my maximum, with nothing really left for crafts or decorating.  Actually, Cute … Continue reading →

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