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While browsing on Pinterest today looking for Easter Egg ideas.....I thought....why not consult my old 1950's Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book and see what Betty had to suggest about Easter Eggs......the good old days remember? Well.....not necessarily so)))) But we...

Looking for a fun project to do with the family? Well look no further......The Candy Cottage is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with the kids creating your own family masterpiece....."memories made sweet." Gingerbread Cottage The Candy...

Reposted 2/23/13: The grandchildren decided today that we needed a pinata for Memorial Day. Memorial Day which is 3 days away.......you know how the requests from grand-kids are))) Well, typically to make a pinata I start with paper mache mixture...

To promote reading in children, a special group from the Grand Rapids Community College put together a package of delightful products to present to children. The packet included a Gingerbread story book, a packet of ingredients with cookie cutter to...

Today we spent the afternoon with the grands playing Aggravation. They found the old board game in a hall closet, still in it's original box including the marbles! We played all afternoon. The old game must have been at least...

Just arrived! The new Candy Cottage reusable Gingerbread House! We're so excited to have this new product in our inventory. My grandchildren are pretty excited about it too))) Looks like we'll be putting together a Valentine Sugar Shack this weekend)))...

My granddaughter Maggie and I did a little "creative" repair this afternoon in preparation for Halloween. This girl skeleton was destined for the trash, but Maggie thought we could salvage her and fix her up a bit....and I think we...

Some days just call for chicken noodle soup. Kids love it, it's hot, it's a recipe that hard to mess up! Open a couple of cans.....or make the homemade kind. We have it both ways at our house, just mainly...