Sometimes, you just feel like making cookies from scratch. And you have cookie cutters to represent the states you live in. And so you make state-shaped cookies from scratch. What? I tried a new recipe - the hubs didn't love it, but I did! Whenever you are rolling out dough and using cookie cutters, you… Continue reading State Cookies + Archie Griffin
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Weekend in Review
This was one of those weekends that managed to strike JUST the right balance of fun, productivity, and relaxation. They are rare, but OH how I love them. Pre-weekend, I presented at a small conference on Friday here in Columbus. Lots of schools from across the state were represented, and we ended the day in… Continue reading Weekend in Review
Snowflake Cookies
T-7 days until Christmas! Allow me to re-share some of the prettiest cookies I’ve made! And received some of the best compliments for. If royal icing wasn’t such a process, I’d totally be doing things like this more often…
In the past, I’ve made myself a “creative agenda” on weekends where I have downtime. It usually consists of projects that I’ve been wanting to try, but are totally not important in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes, when I would do this, I would end up not enjoying the activity I had so looked forward to doing, because it would suddenly feel more like a “to do list” instead of a “just for fun” activity.
Well, on Sunday afternoon, I had a sudden urge to do some holiday baking, so I did. And I have to say it was a lot more fun than when I spend time checking creativity off my to do list. And I’d say the result was pretty fun! Not to mention, I had some lucky coworkers on Monday morning.
{Sorry for the office iPhone photo…}
I’ve tried a few sugar cookie recipes over the…
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Sad Day in Vandyville
If you follow college football, then you know that Vanderbilt is really hurting from the departure of James Franklin. Not only did he drag it out over several days, but when he left, 1) he didn't address the fans, other than a quick line in his Penn State press conference, 2) he took almost all… Continue reading Sad Day in Vandyville
Snowflake Cookies
In the past, I've made myself a "creative agenda" on weekends where I have downtime. It usually consists of projects that I've been wanting to try, but are totally not important in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes, when I would do this, I would end up not enjoying the activity I had so looked… Continue reading Snowflake Cookies