Speckled Egg Cupcakes

My all-time favorite Easter candies are those Cadbury chocolate eggs with the speckled candy shell on the outside! I love them so much that I cannot buy them, because I will eat the entire bag. I don’t mean to be partial, but I happen to like Easter candy better than Halloween candy.

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DIY St. Patrick's Day Tablescape

In case you need some inspiration for your St. Patrick's Day celebration! (video coming soon!)

Materials for DIY Giant Leprechaun Hats

Clay Pot
Green Spray Paint

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DIY Miss You State Mugs and Frames

Materials

Picture frames and/or coffee mug
Paint pens
Tape
State stencil

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Valentine's Day DIY Photo Ideas

Materials for Holding Heart Backdrop

crepe paper
scissors
tape
balloons

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Winter Wonderland Cake with Double Chocolate Frosting

I don’t mean to brag, but I am a frosting connoisseur!

I don’t know how it is possible that I have gone this long in my life without coming up with a chocolate buttercream recipe.

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Apple Pie Pops

It's apple season!!! I love fall so much! This was my favorite time of year when I was growing up in Michigan, and even though I don't get the seasons here in Los Angeles, I still try to enjoy fall through my favorite thing, baking.

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DIY Christmas Crate Train

Home and Family is kicking off its 6th season and I am so beyond excited to share with you that I am officially a family member! You will be seeing me on the show a few times a week with DIYs and recipes. I am so honored and grateful for the opportunity to bring more…

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DIY Christmas Wine Bottles for Christmas in July on Hallmark's Home and Family Show

It’s Christmas in July on The Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family Show! Wine is always a good gift idea, but sometimes it can be overdone. So, I wanted to create a way to make it a bit ore special for the holidays AND have a great way to repurpose the bottles that have been given…

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DIY Christmas Cookie Jars for Christmas in July on Hallmark's Home and Family Show

Happy Christmas in July!! What is Christmas without cookies? So, I had to make some really fun ways to give and store your Christmas cookies. Video coming soon! Materials for Santa Canister Fabric stiffener White yarn Rubber bands Scissors Wax paper Glass canister with removable lid Peach…

DIY Christmas Tree Bookshelf Christmas in July with Hallmark's Home and Family Show

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S'mores on a Stick on The Hallmark Channel's Home and Family

Who doesn’t love s’mores!? For my latest segment on The Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family Show, I am making S’mores on a Stick made with my homemade marshmallow recipe!