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May
21
2013
Chocolate Strawberry Patties
Who has time for a chocolate covered strawberry? I mean the chocolate always falls off when you take that first bite and there is NEVER enough chocolate in the chocolate to strawberry ratio situation ..... ya know what I'm sayinYo? Why am I talking like this?

And let's not forget the totally delicious chocolate covered banana. That guy got revamped too. Because who want's a whole freaking banana? This my friends, is the correct banana to chocolate ratio. Scroll down to see this chocolate madness.
May
20
2013
Antioxidant Chocolates
I have finally done it. A dessert that's actually good for you! Yes, sooooo good for you! This dessert is full of antioxidants. Don't you hear that all the time? Eat dark chocolate - it's full of antioxidants! OK, don't mind if I do.

Ok, so what exactly does that mean? Well basically, antioxidants gobble up free radicals and destructive molecules that are implicated in heart disease and other ailments. Yay! As I gobble this chocolate it's gobbling up destructive molecules! Go me. Oh, and a little fun fact. Just because it's full of antioxidants doesn't mean you should eat all 14. Share with friends : )
May
20
2013
The Lowdown on Strawberry Picking
Strawberries are a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Manganese. Whether you're having them as a snack by themselves or using them for baking or filling them with chocolate, strawberries are yummmmmmmy! Here are some quick tips on picking the best strawberries.
May
16
2013
Washi Tape
Who likes Washi tape? We like washi tape! Everyone likes washi tape!
You can get these rolls of Washi tape from Paper Source. They come in all different colors and you can wrap just about anything in this lo-tac adhesive : ) 

The Washi tape just makes everything a tad bit happier .... don't you think?
May
13
2013
Wedding Wish Sticks

I was in Rite Aid last week and I saw this feather duster for $3. I stood in the aisle feeling every feather, staring at it, thinking about what I could make with it. I'm sure everyone walking by thought I was such a weirdo for feeling the feather duster and staring into space, but I was having a creative moment. Do you know how expensive feathers are? They are freaking outrageous! And these are premium, gorgeous, extra soft feathers! I have to tell you that I am a little obsessed with this feather duster and I think this feather craft will be the beginning of a long love affair. First the mason jar, then coffee filters, now the feather duster ...... I am warning you all!! See my pretty wedding wish sticks below.