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How To DIY T-Shirts That You Design Yourself!

September 26, 2018 · 10 Comments

How To DIY T-Shirts That You Design Yourself!

We have a Mario birthday party that’s just around the corner!  We wanted to design shirts for both my boys, my husband, and me.  Don’t you think it would be darling if the boys had shirts that read bros for life?  Mom and Dad would have a super mom and super dad shirts that were appropriate for Super Mario Brothers.  We did Mario-themed shirts here, but you could use the steps below to create any kind of shirt!  We will show directions on how to create your own designs and how to make a shirt using a pre-made template or picture from the web.

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Filed In: party crafts / Tagged: crafts, Cricut for beginners, Cricut projects, Cricut tutorial, cute t-shirts, DIY t-shirts, Explore Air 2 projects, t-shirts with sayings

Healthy Strawberry and Banana Breakfast Smoothie

September 19, 2018 · 26 Comments

Healthy Strawberry and Banana Breakfast Smoothie

I love a decadent treat as much as anyone else, but I also know that I cannot eat treats every day.  Monday through Friday, I attempt to eat very clean and stick to my exercise schedule.  I’m not a dietician or a personal trainer, but I have lost 60 pounds and have kept it off for a couple of years. Below you will find my favorite smoothie recipe that I have four mornings of each week.

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Filed In: Food / Tagged: breakfast, for weight loss, healthy, recipes, smoothie, strawberry banana

How To Plan Minion-Themed Birthday Getaway!

September 12, 2018 · 18 Comments

How To Plan Minion-Themed Birthday Getaway!

I love a good party, but one year, I just felt a bit tired and overwhelmed.  I’m sure that many moms can relate to this feeling, right?  You still have your creative juices flowing, but this year the kids really kept me busy.  As a family, we decided we were going to do something different for Evan’s birthday.  We packed our bags and headed to Universal for my older son, Evan!

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Filed In: Festivities / Tagged: birthday at Universal, birthday party alternative, Minions, Universal Studios

Ultimate Guide: a Girl Birthday Party

September 5, 2018 · 10 Comments

Ultimate Guide: a Girl Birthday Party

A friend was celebrating her daughter’s 1st birthday.  Her vision was to create a garden full of cupcakes that reflected her color scheme.  She had an array of pastel colors which included pale pink, violet, and white.  She enlisted me to create flowers on top of her cupcakes.  The cupcakes and all the other details of this party were so special!

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Filed In: Festivities, Flowers, Food / Tagged: 1st birthday, 1st birthday for girl, 1st birthday party, creative cupcakes, cupcake decoration ideas, cute cupcakes, diy cupcakes, easy cupcakes

Hi Friends! My name is Nikki Lam. I'm a mom, wife, blogger, foodie, exercise nut, and coffee addict!  Cooking, baking, arranging flowers, gardening, and decorating! These are my passions, and they offer so much satisfaction and fulfillment to me!
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