Peeps

Last night my husband and I went to the store to buy Easter candy. I had thought about buying it last week but realized that if I bought it too early I would probably start eating it! So I decided to wait. Unfortunately for us the store was nearly out of candy. We did manage to find some pre-filled eggs, and after we picked up the kids from Grandma's house my husband ran to another store to make sure we at least had chocolate bunnies for Easter.
But we never did find any Peeps. Maybe I'll have to try out this recipe and make my own!

PEEPS
Ingredients

• 1/3 c. water
• 2.5 tsp powdered gelatin (1 envelope)
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Procedure

1. Bloom the gelatin in the bowl of an electric mixer

2. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat on high to make a soft ball sugar syrup (232F in Salt Lake City) 238 at sea level.

3. Add syrup to gelatin. Mix on high until soft peaks form. Add vanilla.

4. Put into a piping bag with a round tip and pipe desired shapes. Pipe directly onto colored sugar and cover with more sugar. Don’t let it sit too long or it will form a skin and the sugar won’t stick. Use immediately. If it starts to become too thick to pipe, put it in the microwave for 10 seconds.

Sweet Life in the Valley Giveaway!

We have a new giveaway today over at Sweet Life in the Valley. They're giving away two $25 gift certificates to my shop so be sure to stop by and check it out!

Etsy Gift Guides

I just found out that I have 2 items in the Etsy gift guides this week.
I am super excited, and flattered that they chose something from my shop!!

You can see the gift guide with Gifts for New Mothers here.

And the gift guide with Jewelry for Mothers here.

*Just a reminder-- to receive your order in time for Mother's Day please order no later than Tuesday, April 28th.

Thanks for stopping by!

Free Easter download

Aren't these sweet little Easter bags so cute?!
You can download this file from Whisker Graphics for free right here.

Color my world

Did you all see the color fight Jordan had for her friend's birthday?

WOW!
It does look like a lot of fun.
But I have to wonder how hard it was to get cleaned up after!
(Is that the mom in me, lol?)

It reminds me of this fun music video from Regina Spektor.
My kids love watching this with me!

Giveaway on Pretty Pink Momma

Pretty Pink Momma is doing a giveaway for a
$25 gift certificate to my shop!
The contest ends Tuesday, and she'll draw a winner Wednesday
so hurry and stop by to enter!

*To receive your order in time for Mother's Day please order no later than Tuesday, April 28th.

Easter gifts

Last minute Easter ideas!

1. Patchwork Easter Tablecloth
2. Easter Egg Bow
3. Peas and Carrots Diaper Cover
4. Twig Floral boutique pillowcase dress


























1. Pretty in Pink Caplet
2. SpringTea Easter Bunny Twirl Skirt
3. Sweet Somethings Spring Sugar Cookie big pocket
4. Easter Tutu and Onsie set




























1. Easter Bunny hair clip
2. Happy Easter handmade card
3. Easter Egg earrings
4. Retro apron dress



























1. Easter Necktie
2. Easter Sunday Sherbet scarf
3. Butterfly hair clips
4. Tulip Easter Rabbit Pull toy

Easter preparation

Are you all ready for Easter? We have less than a week to prepare!

Sweet life in the Valley has some great ideas for decorating Easter eggs.
Aren't these amazing?!

Sweet Life in the Valley also has great tips on growing wheatgrass for your Easter basket.

Happy Easter!

*To receive your order in time for Mother's Day please order no later than Tuesday, April 28th.

A new month, a new giveaway!

Wendy over at The Shabby Nest is giving away
a $25 gift certificate to my shop.
The contest ends tomorrow night so hurry and go enter!

And while you're there check out her fabulous blog too!

Just a reminder:

*To receive your order in time for Easter please order no later than Tuesday, March 31st.

**To receive your order in time for Mother's Day please order no later than Tuesday, April 28th.

Thanks for stopping by!

April 1st

I hope this is just an April Fool's joke from Mother Nature,
because we really are ready for winter to be over!

*Don't forget to stop by We are THAT Family for a chance to win the new Family Ties necklace, the contest ends tomorrow.

**To receive your order in time for Easter please order no later than Tuesday, March 31st.

***To receive your order in time for Mother's Day please order no later than Tuesday, April 28th.

Thanks for stopping by!