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21 Oct

Favorite Things Party

If you are looking for a unique, fun and easy idea for a get-together with friends, or a holiday party, a Favorite things party is a great idea! I have thrown one a few times, and each time was a lot of fun. It is a great opportunity to get to know each other a […]

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19 Oct

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Who ever thought of the name Snickerdoodles? How strange is that name?! When I tried to look it up it says that it is probably of German origin, and just a spin on a German word that means, “snail dumpling”. Which is interesting, except for…. WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU CALL A COOKIE A […]

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14 Oct

Shabby Chic First Birthday

First birthday’s are so sweet! The little birthday princess all dressed up in her birthday dress and ready to smash that cake! First birthdays here in Italy are also a REALLY big deal! People like to go all out and the party tends to be pretty big and festive, with lots of family and friends. […]

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10 Oct

Shabby Chic Jars

A sweet little princess is turning one! Little Amira is turning one and her Mom chose the adorable Shabby chic theme. I love the colors in the shabby chic theme… they are so delicate and femminine. I also love the mix of casual and “shabby” with delicate lace borders or pearl strings. I made these […]

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7 Oct

Great Grandma’s Apple Crisp

We called my Great Grandma Meemo. She was my Mamma’s Grandma. She lived in California and we loved to visit her and my Grandma (her daughter). She was clever, and sweet and fun. She smiled a lot and had a lot of great stories to tell. I think it is pretty amazing that I got […]

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4 Oct

Italian Butter Cookies

My husband grew up in Southern Italy, where we met just after high school, (that is a story for another day). He and I got married on May 18. That August, when we were done with school, we flew to Italy to celebrate our marriage with his family and friends. We stayed in Italy for […]

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3 Oct

Coke & Mentos

Coke and Mentos geysers are famous and a whole lot of fun! If you are looking for an easy experiment that is sure to be a success, then this is the one for you! It is explosively fun and kids love it! It is, however, quite messy. So, it is better to do it outdoors […]

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3 Oct

Elephant Toothpaste

You will need a few ingredients for this experiment: A plastic bottle (1 Liter size) 1/2 cup 20-volume hydrogen peroxide liquid (20-volume is a 6% solution) 1 Tablespoon (1 packet) of dry yeast 3 Tablespoons of warm water (not hot) Liquid dishwashing soap Food coloring Plastic cup and small plastic spoon Safety goggles Disposable aluminum […]

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2 Oct

Density, Tornados & Ivory Soap

It’s nice to start off a science party with a few easy experiment that are low mess and easy to organize and to have the kids participate. Here are three easy experiments for you to try at your Mad Scientist Party. Density Experiment: Honey Corn syrup, Maple syrup, Whole milk, Dish soap, Water, Vegetable oil, […]

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2 Oct

The Milk Experiment

This fun experiment is super easy to put together! All you need is: Whole milk Dawn soap Cotton swabs Plastic dishes Liquid food coloring (not gel). Begin by pouring your milk into a dish. In a separate bowl pour some dish soap. Set out a container of cotton swabs. You will need a to change […]

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