teacher by day - chef by night
…and a giveaway When I have a chance to combine learning and food – I get quite happy! The amazing folks at Uncommon Goods recently got in touch with me and offered to send me a product for me to review. After doing a little …
The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week, as set of by the National PTA. What better way to appreciate the Teachers in your life than by telling them that you wish there were more teachers out there like them!? As a teacher, I …
Before we get too far – can we just stop and admire how beautiful these are…
Wait, no – don’t go! I was afraid to make these too. I mean I can pipe frosting onto a cupcake, but a ROSE – yeah, I didn’t think so. The amazing thing is though – instead of going up and starting the piping from the outside like I do with a cupcakes, you just need to start at the center and keep it flat. Then you have a rose and then people are amazed. Ok, so you are thinking “Rachel – it is not the ROSE that scares me, it is the making of the MERINGUE”. It’s ok dear reader… I was scared of that too! Once again though, trust me – it is way easier than it appears! Whip those whites, add the sugar & pipe (or plop) onto a baking sheet.
Now that we have everyone’s fears (mine included) out of the way – lets admire these beauties again…
If there is something I love more than cooking, it has got to be my dogs! I love teaching, and I love my family – but the Mr. and I both agree that if we didn’t like dogs our relationship would have never gotten off …
I did a LOT of DIY for my July 20, 2013 Wedding. There were a few projects that I got help from my bridesmaids and friends (like my placecards to go on my Homemade Olive Oils). There were (many) other things that my *now* husband …
Emergencies Happen…
That is why we have Insurance and have Emergency Contacts and kits in our cars and Wills and all of that stuff. Although any disaster or emergency is really bad – one of the last times you want to have an emergency is on your wedding day! In order to be prepared you need to have a few things!
Why not make a “Wedding Survival Kit” for your Wedding!?
I made some Day-Of-Survival-Kits for my Bridesmaids. The large bag is made from a Placemat (I’ll do a full tutorial on those another day – I used to make these all the time, they are so easy). Then inside that is a little bag organizer made from a Pot Holder!! These little clutches have zip-top bags inside and are perfect for all those little things you keep in your big purse (or diaper bag) that you always seem to loose – perfect for packing for a trip too!! In addition to me making these great kits, my Maid of Honor made me an AWESOME Day-of-Kit in a Mason Jar which she gave me at my Bridal Shower!
All of these kits can be made from supplies Continue reading Bridesmaid & Bride Emergency Kit