Dutch Baby (German Pancake)
A family favorite dating back to when Mr. Sugar Pixie was in middle school. More recently one of our kids made it by themselves (with a bit of adult help)…
Buzz Aldrin clothing spotted at Target (in the girls section)
Happily spied this as you enter the girls section of our local Target (Pittsburgh, PA 15237). The boys section had similar NASA meatball tank tops, and I did not find any…
Packing Lunch for a School Field Trip
So your kid is going on a school field trip or having field day and it is your mission to pack a completely disposable lunch. Piece of cake right? I…
Winter Fun – Ice Skating Lessons
The girls waiting to take the ice for skating lessons at North Park Ice Rink. I finally remembered to seek out and sign up the girls for skating lessons this…
New to Us: LunchBots 8 oz. Round Leak Proof Containers
Just before the kids headed back to school I started thinking about their lunches for the upcoming school year. I had one kid that was burnt out on cream cheese…
The evolution and variety of princess birthday cakes
I never would have imagined all the different princesses the girls would have picked over the years. The multi-directional camera shots are driving me crazy in this layout! Now I…
Using Freezer Paper to make a Batgirl or Batman Shirt and Costume
Awhile back our local library had Batman Day. Both our kids wanted to dress up just like Batman (or Batgirl) with the black top and bottom, but we only had…
Summer Reading Clubs at Northland Public Library
To keep things interesting during the summer we join the summer reading club at one of our local libraries. Some of our favorite summer activities and programs are those Northland…
Our school year with Lunchbots
Happy Earth Day all! This school year we tried yet another new lunch container. We have been trying to move away from plastic storage containers in favor of glass or…
Trucks at Work Birthday Cake
Another year, another birthday! My kids (and husband) spend a bit of time thinking about the type of birthday cake or dessert they want, and then we narrow it down…