Back to School Crafts for Kids

   Lots of fun back to school ideas are published now at celebrations.com.  Check it out: 

http://www.celebrations.com/profile/pattiallan

Back to School

Back to school today...the beginning of the 2012-13 school year is officially on the books!  Looking forward to another great year.

Back to School crafts and ideas coming soon to celebrations.com     :)

Back to School Countdown!

Sneak Peek...
I'm working on some Back to School ideas for celebrations.com and this countdown banner is one my faves.

Details and instructions coming soon!

Ribbon Bunting

Thoughts of Fall

Just completed an assignment for celebrations.com ... Easy Ways to Decorate Your Entryway for Fall.  A ribbon bunting is fun to make for any season and adds a seasonal color splash wherever you tie it!  Check it out:  http://www.celebrations.com/content/whimsical-halloween-mantle-decorations

Beach Inspired Tablescape

It's hot out there!  A beach-inspired tablescape may cool things down a bit...at least in one's mind.  Dream a little dream of ocean waves, barefeet and the need for a light sweater.   Ahhhh...
http://www.celebrations.com/content/beach-decor-tablescape?g=8

Blackberry Cobbler

It's blackberry season and the Pioneer Woman has a scrumptious recipe for Blackberry Cobbler!  I made mine in individual serving dishes (small quiche or tart pans) and YUMMY is the word!  A scoop of really good vanilla ice cream, and it's heaven.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/08/the_great_cobbl/

Recipe: Blackberry Cobbler #1

Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cook Time: 1 Hour | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 8

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Ingredients

• 1 stick Butter
• 1-1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Self-Rising Flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 cups Blackberries (frozen Or Fresh)

Preparation Instructions

Melt butter in a microwavable dish. Pour 1 cup of sugar and flour into a mixing bowl, whisking in milk. Mix well. Then, pour in melted butter and whisk it all well together. Butter a baking dish.
Now rinse and pat dry the blackberries. Pour the batter into the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle blackberries over the top of the batter; distributing evenly. Sprinkle ¼ cup sugar over the top.
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until golden and bubbly. If you desire, sprinkle an additional teaspoon of sugar over the cobbler 10 minutes before it’s done.

Posted by Ree on July 3 2009

"Red, white and FREE."  PICK YOUR PLUM did it again!  Great 4th of July flags to download and print.  FREE.  :)

I put them in some yummy blueberry-coconut cupcakes last year.

This year, I cut them out and made a festive little itty-bitty banner.