So this time next week I will be on my way to Las Vegas - ! It’s been awhile since I’ve been there, and even though I am staying at one of my favorite hotels (Caesar’s), and I have plenty to do (Bunco Championships ), I want to know if you have any [...]

Stuff I’m loving this week:
Undomestic Diva shows how to make a Carmel Macchiatto - you know, just in case Starbucks decides to do something silly, like close for 3 hours…
Krispy Kreme Cheesecake - ’nuff said
Ever wanted one of those cute fabric-covered Bulletin Boards? Fresh Vintage shows you how…
Apron-mad Modern June is making the cutest Oilcloth bags - [...]

One of my favorite Cupcake Recipes - Tastes like Spring!!
Lemon Ginger Cupcakes
1 C plus 3 T sifted cake flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. table salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. baking powder
3 oz. (6 Tbs.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1-inch cube (3/4 oz. peeled piece) [...]

For all of my Crafty Friends -
I am giving away this adorable Apron pattern over at the Apronista - I have one myself and I can’t wait to try it out! It looks REALLY easy to do, it’s super-flattering, and the best part is that the Apron is reversible! I have some polka dot [...]

I have been having the worst time with anything Google related the last few days. The reader, mail, blogger even…time outs, lagging…Did I break Google??
And seriously…how does Christina Aguilera have a baby and get a crazy-sexy body?? Inquiring minds are dying to know…

Blissfully Domestic has launched today, and has gotten off to a great start with Ali posting some great recipes for the week. I have an Apron post coming up this week, and a post about the items in your diaper bag that can do double duty as beauty products. There are a lot of talented [...]

One of my favorite bloggers, Mrs Fussypants, is launching a great new site tomorrow, called “Blissfully Domestic“, and she has asked me to be a contributor - SO exciting! I will be contributing crafts and beauty posts, ideas and links. So all of you crafty mamas, if you would like to see your homemade goodies, or tutorials [...]

This is my favorite part of my Kitchen - it’s an old Ikea shelving unit that I have turned into a microwave cart/cookbook shelf/baking pantry. I am definitely not lacking in cookbooks…but I am always on the lookout for more good ones - any recommendations? Do we have any of the same books?