What, you think that’s a sundae below? Think again. That’s a mini cake baked inside a waffle bowl. I can’t eat a lot of ice cream, but I can certainly enjoy plenty of cake. When I found waffle bowls at the grocery store, I knew I had to try filling them with cake batter—and I’m … Read more
Today I turn 28, and looking back on 27 feels like stepping off a roller coaster. If someone had told me a year ago I’d be writing this with a sleeping baby in the next room, I probably would have laughed—or more likely, cried. When I wrote last year’s post I was in a dark … Read more
We compiled a list of recipes to create and share, and many of them involved funfetti. So we embraced it and launched a whole Funfetti series — Funfetti-fied! To kick things off, we recreated a classic: Twinkies. These funfetti Twinkies are colorful, nostalgic, and surprisingly simple to make at home.
Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with the Tic Tac® brand. I received compensation through the Tic Tac Pack Program; all opinions are my own. My lip-print obsession clearly didn’t end with Valentine’s Day — and why would it? Being Irish gives me the perfect excuse to stretch that love into St. Patrick’s Day … Read more
If you think luaus and balloons can’t be elegant, this tropical dinner party proves otherwise. For a collaboration with Balloon Time, I leaned into classic luau elements—pineapples, palm fronds and tiki glasses—then introduced a bold balloon centerpiece and a few sweet bon bons. The result, aptly named “Palm Fronds + Bon Bons,” blends playful tropical … Read more
We recently returned to Disneyland for the first time in 17 months, and it felt incredibly magical to be back even with the added COVID precautions. The parks look and operate differently now, so I’m sharing practical tips from our visit about parking, safety procedures, food ordering, crowd patterns and more. I hope this helps … Read more
Our first overnight stop on the road trip last month was unforgettable: a stay at the one-and-only Madonna Inn. This iconic San Luis Obispo hotel is a full-on pink fantasy—over one hundred individually themed rooms, each with its own personality. From flooring and furnishings to the tennis courts and even receipts, pink is everywhere. If … Read more
Two-syllable names remain among the most popular and versatile choices for babies. In this curated list of more than 50 two-syllable names you’ll find familiar favorites like Cedar, Arlo, Hugo, Gwyneth, and Esther alongside more unexpected picks such as Cosmo, Radley, and Hendry—names that could be a distinctive fit for your new little one. This … Read more
This easy-to-make Bowser Jr. costume is a fun, original choice for any Super Mario fan who wants a unique look for school parades or Halloween. It echoes Bowser’s style but adds playful details like his signature giant paintbrush and a pint-sized clown car trick-or-treat bucket. The outfit is built around a comfy sweatsuit, so it’s … Read more
I’m still thrilled about yesterday’s DIY project, so naturally there was reason to celebrate. If you have a birthday coming up, these creative ideas show that store-bought candles don’t need to be limited to being stuck in a cake and blown out. As with every installment in the Five Things series, these ideas are versatile … Read more