Here’s a fun way to spice up your Fourth of July celebration. Instead of spending boo-koo bucks on face painting at a parade or festival, pick up a simple set of poster paints and brushes at the grocery store. Poster paints are water-based, non-toxic, non-staining, and fast-drying—perfect for some do-it-yourself face art!
Paint some bursting fireworks:

Or [...]

Hey, haven’t I seen you around before? I mean, around the Internet? It seems everybody has their favorite spot on the Internet, and their favorite form of social networking, be it blogging, or Facebook, or Twitter. And just because we love you (you know we love you, don’t you?), we’re available wherever you prefer!
Become a [...]

Thanks for the great response regarding my last gifting tip “Open Presents Later.” I got a few follow-up questions about how to pull it off as well as how to handle pushy guests who want you to open their present during the party. Here are some more pointers:

Have a table set up to gather the [...]

Let’s travel back to the 1970s in Oakland, California. (Do you have your feathered hair and bell bottoms ready?) There we’ll find a young Debbi Sivyer, Oakland A’s ball girl and cookie hobbyist. Debbi often brought her soon-to-be-famous chocolate chip cookies to the umpires during the game. The A’s were building a baseball dynasty, and Debbi [...]

Today is the first official day of summer, and what better way to mark it than with one of my favorite summer refreshments? That’s right, smoothies! Smoothies are an ideal summer food, incorporating all of those fresh, in-season fruits we have on hand to make the perfect summer breakfast or treat. You’re craving one right [...]

There are a few questions about butter that come up from time to time, so let’s set the record straight with a quick Q & A.
If the recipe doesn’t say unsalted or salted butter, which do I use? Bakers and chefs usually choose unsalted butter in their recipes because it’s easier to manage the salt [...]

It’s time to plan your menu for your Father’s Day barbeque. Of course, there’s there’s Dad’s favorite steak, but what about everything else? Here is everything you need for a delicious Father’s Day feast: fresh corn and tomato salad, roasted red potatoes, watermelon prosciutto skewers, and a fabulous summer punch. These recipes are simple, delicious, [...]

Thanks to everyone who entered our Father’s Day Giveaway! A winner has been randomly chosen and notified.
If you didn’t win the giveaway, we still have something special for you, our dear blog readers! Save 15% off any Father’s Day gift at MrsFields.com using code 10KEF at checkout.
Shop the entire Father’s Day collection, and then come [...]

Are you sitting down? It might be a good idea. These cookies are capable of rendering you weak in the knees and drool-y in the mouth. Inspired by the delightful tastes of island life–coconut, mango, and macadamia–each bite is a decadent escape from reality. If you’re in the mood for a tropical vacation (and who isn’t?), [...]

You’ve been there, right? At a four-year-old’s birthday party, when the presents get opened as the partygoers sit around and watch? It never fails—minutes later at least half of the room is in tears, kids fighting over gifts and parents apologizing for the bad behavior.
If you’re hosting a party that involves gift-giving, do yourself and [...]