• Etiquette Tips for Afternoon Tea

    March 7, 2016Danita

    Recently, the girls and I hosted a Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea.  I shared with you last week how we planned it. Today I’m sharing the history and proper etiquette for an Afternoon Tea.   Although tea houses can be found here in the U S, “taking tea” is traditionally British.  Sometimes, when one culture adopts a…

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  • 7 Tips for Successful Baking

    November 3, 2015Danita

    Fall is in full swing and that means BAKING!  I love “Baking Season” but sometimes baking can be a little intimidating.  My baking nemesis is pie crust.  I stand in awe of pie crust makers!  We have a friend who’s “famous” for her pies with homemade crusts.  Mine never seem to come out quite right.…

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  • 10 Secrets to the Perfect Cake Pops

    July 13, 2015Danita

    Cake pops are super popular right now and fun to make and eat.   Today, I’m going to share with 10 Secrets to the Perfect Cake Pop….and I have a Guest Baker to help!   Meet Rosebud, of Rosebud Bakery.  She’s a talented baker and cake decorator, sweet young lady and friend. When my daughter…

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  • 5 Tips for a Summer Road Trip

    June 4, 2015Danita

    Compensation was provided by 7-Eleven via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of 7-Eleven or Momtrends.  School is out (or almost) and it’s time to think about vacation.  There are probably many wonderful places to go near your home, but there’s nothing quite like…

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