When two breakfast favorites come together, the result is irresistible: cereal milk cinnamon rolls. These soft, tender buns combine the nostalgic flavor of cereal-infused milk with classic cinnamon-sugar filling for a fun, comforting twist on a breakfast staple. Read on for the full recipe and tips to make them perfectly every time. Cereal Milk Cinnamon … Read more

We wanted a nostalgic ice cream treat for our pool party and decided to recreate those classic gumball popsicles. After trying other frozen treats like chipwiches, drumsticks and birthday cake bars, the gumball idea felt perfect. Those old novelty bars—pink panther, Powerpuff Girls, SpongeBob—were so fun because of the little gumball reward at the end. … Read more

If you hesitated about turning your baby into a giant loofah, trust me—you should. I’d had “bathtub” on my costume list for ages but waited until we could make it a full family theme. Bella rocked a rubber duck costume like a champ, but Arlo the loofah stole the show. This idea works great as … Read more

One bonus of getting married: you suddenly know the perfect gift for Mom (and your new mother-in-law) for nearly every special occasion the year after. After our wedding, both moms kept asking when they could see the photos from the big day. Now that we have the images back, we knew wedding prints would make … Read more

I come from a very athletic, sports-loving family, even though I didn’t inherit the sports gene. When Smirnoff ICE invited me to host a ladies’ tailgate, I leaned into the idea and gave it a pastry-forward twist. In Los Angeles many games start early—brunch is a perfect pregame. Instead of burgers and beer, I served … Read more

Happy Monday! I’m writing from Washington, DC — I’ve been traveling up the East Coast after a weekend in Florida for Jeff’s sister Jen’s graduation from the University of Miami. We had a blast, and of course I had to add a little crafty celebration to the festivities. I decided to present her real graduation … Read more

It’s time for our annual advent calendar — and this year we’ve made a printable scratch-off version! Last year we did a flair-themed calendar, and this year we wanted something interactive and simple to assemble. We found scratch-off sticker circles online and designed a printable sheet with 24 holiday activities that can be hidden beneath … Read more

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year! What better way to start the year than with this charming strawberry-themed party. Annabelle’s strawberry tutu inspired her mom Sara—known as The Homespun Hostess—to create a delightful Strawberry Party. The celebration combined farm-ready red gingham, playful polka dots and vintage touches for a sweet, timeless look that works for … Read more

At my bridal shower, my bridesmaids set up a delightful DIY balloon bar where guests wrote well wishes on balloons for me to read on the wedding day. It was a creative twist on a classic shower activity and a memorable surprise. I recreated the idea to share how you can organize the same experience … Read more

Last week I shared on Instagram that I’m partnering with True Value to bring bright, easy summer projects to your home. We’re kicking things off with a bold DIY: a rainbow tie-dye hammock. This started as a plain white cotton rope hammock and was transformed into a colorful backyard favorite — perfect if you’re thinking … Read more