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Cute Crabs Kid’s Craft

July 23, 2014 by Malia Leave a Comment

Cute Crabs

Age: 5 and up with help from a grown-up

Materials: Craft Shells, Darice Chenille Stems in orange, Delta Creative acrylic paint in Orange Soda, googly eyes, glue and scissors. All materials available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Step 1: Child paints shells orange (may take two coats).

Step 2: Adult helps child cut eight 2 1/2 inch pieces of chenille stems.

Step 3: When paint is dry, child flips crab over and glues chenille stems for crab legs.

Step 4: Child adds goggly eyes to crab.

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Fifty Patriotic Mason Jar Ideas

June 17, 2014 by Malia 4 Comments

50 Patriotic Mason Jar Ideas

Hi There! I’m excited to share more than Fifty Patriotic Mason Jar Ideas with you! There are oodles of crafts as well as decor and food ideas.SO MUCH inspiration! Mason Jars are some of the easiest items to create with! Please pin from the source. Thank you.

Watermelon Margaritas by Yesterday on Tuesday

Patriotic Mason Jar Centerpiece for the 4th of July by The Country Chic Cottage

Red, White and Blue Mason Jars from It All Started with Paint

Jam Jar Lid Tic Tac Toe by Yesterday on Tuesday

Red, White and Blue Popcorn Jars by Whipperberry

Patriotic Mason Jar Vases by Yesterday on Tuesday

Mason Jar Chandelier by Homeroad

Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns by Architecture of a Mom

Red White and Blue Mason Jars by Mason Jar Crafts Love

Patriotic Glitter Candles by A Pumpkin and a Princess

Berry Crisp in a Jar by StoneGable

Fourth of July Cupcake and Mason Jar Toppers by Pretty Providence

Super Simple 4th of July Mason Jars by My Frugal Adventures

Patriotic Candles DIY by Passion for Savings

Individual Red White and Blue Trifles by Eat Drink Eat

Patriotic Mason Jar Candle Holders by Yesterday on Tuesday

Painted Mason Jars by Burlap and Lace

Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns by Addicted2DIY

Fourth of July Mason Jar by The Gunny Sack

Salted Watermelon Slushies by Cherished Bliss

Patriotic Mason Jars with Succulents by Mom 4 Real

Blue Mason Jar by One Artsy Mama

Smores in a Jar by A Pumpkin and a Princess

Striped Ball Jar by The Crafted Sparrow via Mason Jar Crafts Love

Mason Jar Tea Lights from Thrifty Vintage Kitchen

Summer Peach Blueberry Trifle by Practically Functional

Patriotic Frosted Mason Jar by The Country Chic Cottage

Burlap Wrapped Mason Jars by Kindra Boroff via Plaid Crafts

Patriotic Mason Jar Lids by The Graphics Fairy

Easy Mason Jar Utensil Holders by FrugElegance

Red White Blue Candy Kabobs by Sugar Bee Crafts

Patriotic Mason Jar Utensil Holder Crochet Pattern by Petals to Picots

Red White and Blue Party Decoration by She Wears Many Hats

Patriotic Party Glasses by Sweets Indeed via The Hostess with the Mostess

4th of July Mason Jar Candle Holders by The Frugal Girls

Easy American Mason Jar Planters by Sweet Bella Roos

Recycled 4th of July Table Lanterns by Creative Green Living

Fourth of July Fun and Games Station by Uncommon Designs

Red White and Blue Layered Shortcakes by Yummy Healthy Easy

American Flag Mason Jars by Maison de Pax

Cherry Pies in Jars with Stars by StoneGable

Patriotic Mason Jar Tea Lights by Pink When Jen via My Crafty Spot

Festive Summer Vases by View from the Fridge

Firecracker Punch by Boulder Locavore

4th of July Rustic Mason Jar by Artzy Creations via Made from Pinterest

Patriotic Painted Mason Jars by The Happier Homemaker

Mason Jar with Lid to Strike Matches by Yesterday on Tuesday

Red, White and Blue 4th of July Drink by Somewhat Simple

Felt Cozies for Mason Jars by Duke and Duchesses

Lemon Mousse Fruit Parfaits by Inside Bru Crew Life

Patriotic Jello Krispy Pops by Crazy Little Projects

4th of July Mason Jar Luminaries by Four Flights of Fancy

Fireworks Painted Mason Jar by The Country Chic Cottage

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Cherry Salsa with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil

June 14, 2014 by Malia 1 Comment

Cherry Salsa with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil

Hi Friends! I am so excited to share some exciting news and a delicious recipe with you. If you’re like me, you REALLY want to eat healthier and use local ingredients that are in season… but you sometimes feel stumped by WHAT to make. That’s where Seattle’s Whole Foods Interbay comes in!

I recently got the opportunity to spend a fun and educational evening at Whole Foods to celebrate the launch of their special Whole Plate area. This is a beautiful space where you can take cooking classes or even rent it out for your own events. Chef Anne Haerle is the Healthy Cooking Coach. She shared some amazing cherry recipes with us (they are in season now) including this yummy recipe for Cherry Salsa with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil.

Cherry Salsa with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil

Author:

Chef Anne Haerle, Whole Foods Interbay

Recipe type: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6-8, Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Prep time: 15 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Cherry Salsa with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil Cherry salsa makes a sweet and spicy condiment for salmon, chicken or pork. For a milder salsa, remove all of the ribs and seeds from the jalapeño, or leave it out altogether. For an extra special touch, use a dark cherry balsamic vinegar. A refreshing and delicious summer appetizer.

Ingredients

2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
½ red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Juice of ½ lime

Instructions

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve on crackers with a smear of your favorite cheese.
Add small ribbon of basil on top.

Heathy and delicious recipes like this make me feel empowered and inspired! For more awesome food ideas, don’t miss the Whole Plate Grand Opening Party.

The Whole Plate Grand Opening Party

So here’s the exciting news part. Today, Whole Foods Interbay is having a special event. The Whole Plate Grand Opening Party is happening from 4pm-7pm. This FREE celebration features yummy bites, giveaways (included free private lessons, cooking classes and lunches at Whole Plate), along with a 60-second cooking
classes where customers can drop in for free.

Register for Cooking Classes and Get a Deal!

If you can’t make today’s event, no worries! You can still register for Whole Plate Cooking Classes. Some of the upcoming topics include “Knife Skills Workshop with Chef Anne” (I’d love to take this class!), “Not Your Average Salmon,” and “Plant Powered Protein for the Whole Family.” There are tons of classes to choose from!

Here’s the deal: Whole Foods Market Interbay is running a special promotion to offer 20% off any cooking class. Once you select a class (or classes) on the Eventbrite page, just use the promo code WelcomeWP during checkout to
get the discount. The offer is valid through July 14, but can be used on an unlimited number of classes. Go register now!

Connect with Whole Foods Interbay

Whole Foods Interbay is the go-to neighborbood store for Seattle residents in the Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, and Interbay neighborhoods. Connect with them on social media so you can be the first to know about special events, deals and news!

Here’s to healthy cooking and healthful eating!

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Get Excited for BlogHer ’14!

April 29, 2014 by Malia Leave a Comment

It’s a BIG year for the BlogHer… their wildly successful BlogHer Conference is turning 10. It’s time for BlogHer ’14!

This amazing conference will be held in San Jose, California…bringing it Bay Area where it all began!

There are so many reasons to attend. First off… you can catch some inspiring speakers, from your fellow bloggers to world famous celebs. Who’s going to be there you ask? Some HUGE names!

Jenny Lawson/The Bloggess

Kerry Washington/Actress

Ariana Huffington/The Huffington Post

Tig Notaro/Stand-Up Comedian

Second, you can connect with old friends and make new ones. When I went to BlogHer Food in my hometown of Seattle a few years ago, I literally didn’t know a soul. But it was easy to make friends… we all had a lot in common.

And third, you can find out about brands and services you love. That is a a code phrase for SWAG! Seriously, you will have a chance to interact with representatives from some great brands and they will be passing out freebies!

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Easter Bunny Granola

April 8, 2014 by Malia 10 Comments

The Easter Bunny will soon be hopping around, delivering eggs… and we’ll soon be “hopping” around to Easter celebrations and parties ourselves! What can you bring to share that’s cute and cheap? I have an idea. Here’s my Easter Bunny Granola recipe. It’s the perfect hostess gift (or present for a neighbor or a teacher).

Easter Bunny Granola

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 10 oz package of Nestle Toll House Springtime Chocolate Morsels

1 8 oz package of Jet Puffed Bunny Marshmallows

2 cups of raisins

2 cups of peanuts

Makes enough to fill six pint-sized Mason Jars

Craft Supplies: Googly eyes, pink pom pom for nose, white rik rak for whiskers, glue dot or glue, springy fabric, a small bowl for a template.

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with foil
2. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Add the oats combining well.
3. Bake mixture until golden brown and crisp, 20 minutes. Let cool.

4. Add raisins, marshmallows, mnm’s and chocolate chips and mix well.

5. Using pinking shears, cut a piece of fabric larger that the lid, place over insert and seal.

6. Download and print these Mason Jar Bunny Ears, cut them out and use glue dots or double sided tape to attach them to jar.

7. Add googley eyes, a pom pom for the nose, and white rik rak for whiskers.

For more fun Easter themed Mason Jar printables by Printabelle for YoT, click here.

Wishing you a delicious Easter!

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Fruity Pebbles Flower Cake

March 31, 2014 by Malia 18 Comments

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Post Pebbles, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #PostWalgreens http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV”

Spring is here and you can see her beautiful colors everywhere. I love color and finding ways to celebrate this special season. There is one pretty cereal that really encompasses all the gorgeous shades of spring: Fruity Pebbles Cereal, which I bought at Walgreens.

Seriously… aren’t all the colors of Fruity Pebbles amazing?

I felt inspired to create a festive spring recipe using Fruity Pebbles as the main ingredient.

Ingredients for the Cake: 2 cups of crushed Fruity Pebbles, 1 package of white cake mix (and the ingredients you need for the cake mix including egg whites, oil and water). For the Frosting: 1 package of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 6 tablespoons of milk. For the “flowers” large marshmallows, 3 per flower. Optional: Colored sugar cookies and white store bought frosting. * I used Bundt Pan sprayed with cooking spray.

Make the cake batter.

Add the crushed Fruity Pebbles. Follow package instructions to bake cake.

Isn’t this a pretty cake? While it’s cooling off, you can make your “flowers.”

Dip the marshmallows in the Fruity Pebbles, they will magically stick to the cut side! I used colored sugar cookies and white store bought frosting to make flowers BUT you could also jut mix up the bunt cake glaze and put the flowers on the cake.

Bundt Cake Glaze: Mix ingredients and add more milk if you need to make it thinner.

Add Bundt Cake glaze and adhere cookies (or flower petals).

Score Fruity Pebbles for a Steal!

Post Cereal will be on sale at Walgreens for $1.99 from March 30 thru April 5. While supplies last.

Enjoy this gorgeous Fruity Pebbles Cake.

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Disney Fairy Treasure Hunt

March 27, 2014 by Malia 10 Comments

My daughter and I are so excited about the all-new Tinker Bell movie! We wanted to celebrate with a special fairy activity. We decided to do a DIY Fairy Treasure Hunt to get us in the mood for “The Pirate Fairy” movie, which looks like a wonderful adventure.

Speaking of adventures, fairies always seem to be going on them. So when they’re home from their adventures and back in Pixie Hollow. they need certain items in their “fairy habitats.” Here’s a fun Fairy Treasure Hunt activity that kids can do as a warm up before watching the new movie, or for any fairy-themed party.

The first thing you need to do is to create a list of items each child will need to find for the Fairy Treasure Hunt. I just made one on the computer with free graphics from The Graphics Fairy. You could also use the free version PicMonkey to make your own.

I used some free graphics and flower stickers to make a list of things the kiddos had to collect:

Birdies: In case the fairy needs a ride to travel a long distance

Coins: Always handy (and shiny)

Critters: Good company

Feathers: For playing and keeping the habitat cozy

Flowers: To make the jar feel homey

Keys: You never know what they’ll unlock

Treats: In case the fairy gets hungry

Then I made handwritten clues to guide the kids around the backyard to find all these items.

Each kid got their own empty Mason Jar. I decorated empty Mason Jars (large enough for a fairy to comfortable fit). To make it special, I added each fairies name as well as some ribbon and a gem.

The children had to go around as a group and find the items. Then after they found them all, I sprinkled glitter in their jars (aka fairy dust). For the grand finale, each child got “their” own fairy, including…

Tinkerbell

Vidia

And Rosetta. It was a ton of fun! And speaking of fun:

You can buy Disney’s ” The Pirate Fairy“… from the world of Peter Pan! Own It On Blu-ray™ and Digital HD Apr 1.

Check out Disney Fairies Facebook Page too.

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Pretty Spring Flower Cupcakes

March 20, 2014 by Malia 7 Comments

Happy Spring! I am SO excited that it’s finally here. Are you ready to join me in shaking off the winter doldrums… and welcome the new season? Let’s celebrate with a treat!

These are really easy to make and would be a great activity for kids (with adult help of course).

Supplies: Cupcakes, frosting, marshmallows (large and mini), colored sugar, MNM’s and mini MNM’s. Kitchen scissors are very handy, but you could also use a sharp knife. If a grown-up did the cutting… the kiddos could do the decorating.

Cut the marshmallows in half diagonally and dip in colored sugar.

Arrange marshmallow petals.

Place MNM’s or mini MNM’s in the center.

Enjoy your Pretty Spring Flower Cupcakes!

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Lucky Charms Treats

March 13, 2014 by Malia Leave a Comment

I recently put a little twist (or should I say dip) on the traditional Rice Krispie Treat. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I made Dipped Lucky Charms Treats… (I dipped them in white chocolate to make them even more magically delicious).

Dipped Lucky Charms Treats

Everyone loves these festive treats!

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter, 5 cups of mini marshmallows, 5 cups of Lucky Charms cereal, 1 package of Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips, cooking spray, spatula, large pan, microwave safe bowl, sprinkles and an square baking dish.

1. Grease the dish and the spatula

2. Melt the butter and add the marshmallows

3. Stir in the cereal and mix well, making sure cereal is coated with marshmallow.

4. Spread mixture in greased pan. Let it set and cut into 12 bars.

5. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl, stirring after 1:30.

6. Once it’s melted, dip the Lucky Charms Treats and add sprinkles.

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