Summer and fresh-picked blueberries go together perfectly!  Everyone could use a little blueberry ice cream to celebrate the season, don’t you think??  Try one of these yummy recipes to make any day of the week extra special. 

Don’t miss the amazing looking tarts or scones…sweet blueberry perfection for sure!

5 Summer Blueberry Recipes

Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream –  Your Homebased Mom

Blueberry Popsicle Recipe – A Simple Pantry

Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones – Sally’s Baking Addiction

Lemon Blueberry Cupcake Recipe – The Cake Blog

Blueberry Tartlet Recipe – Spache the Spatula

Don’t these recipes sound amazing?  Which one is your favorite?  I think I might need to try the ice cream first!

~Kim

Your next table runner doesn’t need to cost a ton to make a big impact!  Check out this fabulous painted table runner that can be made to match any theme.

It’s so much better than something you’ll find in the store…get creative!

Start with some basic fabric bought by the yard or use a drop cloth.  Get the full directions and paint details at We Are Scout.  What a fantastic idea, and I’m in love with this table arrangement.

Looking for some more interesting ideas for your next gathering?  Check out our Food & Entertaining Section.

Have you ever painted a table runner, curtain or rug?  I’d love the hear about it!

~Kim

I just found this fabulous Peach Rose Sangria Recipe and I thought you might be interested.  There’s nothing wrong {in my opinion} with basic sangria, but this is a whole new level of YUM!

It would be perfect for your next party…everyone will talk about it for months {You know it’s true!}.  Visit Julie’s Eats and Treats for the recipe.

Love Sangria?  So do I!  We should have a party!  Check out these fabulous ideas…

7 Sangria Recipes to try right now!

Don’t they look amazing!  Blood Orange Sangria?  Wow!

Have fun with these!

~Kim

Have you ever had London Fog tea?  If you haven’t you need to stop what you’re doing and make some right now.  This is one of the best things you’ll ever drink!

Follow this London Fog Tea recipe for the perfect blend of lavender and vanilla goodness!

Now, grab a couple of you favorite magazines, brew some of this yummy tea and relax for a bit.

Enjoy!

~Kim

Nothings says summer like a slice of watermelon…or a watermelon pinata!  Now, that’s cute!

Creating your own DIY pinata isn’t as hard as you think.  Follow this awesome tutorial from Oh Happy Day and you’ll be all set for a little party fun!

I love, love, love this cactus pinata!  I think I need one of these hanging in my house!  Click here for all the details on how to create your own cool cactus.

Maybe a pineapple is what you need?  This DIY Pineapple Pinata by Studio DIY will rock your next picnic!

Pineapple projects have been catching my eye lately.  What about you?  Do you like this fun fruit as much as I do?  Well, if you do, you won’t want to miss these awesome pineapple ideas…

25 Pineapple Crafts and Printables!

Have you ever made a pinata?  I’d love to hear about it.  Happy summer!

~Kim

Lemon bars are classic…it’s hard to beat a dessert that’s stood the test of time.  There are a few variations, so try a few of these recipes and find a favorite.

5 Amazing Lemon Bar Recipes

Meyer Lemon Bars Recipe – Treats

Lemon Bar Recipe – Averie Cooks

Lemon Bars – The Taylor House

Lemon Bars – Cooking Classy

Heavenly Lemon Bars – The Kitchn

Are you a big fan of sweet lemon treats?  Check these out…

10 Sweet Lemon Recipes to Love

Maybe you’ll need to make a couple of these recipes and share some with your neighbors.  These are too good to eat just one!

Which one are you going to try first?

~Kim

It’s cold outside today and all I can think about is cooking large batches of food.  But, first I think I’ll print out some of these beautiful free recipe card printables to jot down my favorite recipes.

Don’t you love the handwritten look?? It’s awesome!

Coco and Mingo has this printable available for you right here.

Wouldn’t they make a cute gift?  Just wrap up a bundle of them along with a wooden spoon, add your favorite recipe to a food gift…use them and share them!

If you love printables you’ll love this post of 101 Pretty Printables!

~Kim

These sugar cookie recipes and inspiring ideas will be all you need.  Yum!

7 Christmas Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Sugar Cookie Recipe – Sweetopia

Christmas Cookie Recipe – Craftiness is Not Optional

Snowy Tree Sugar Cookies – Shop Girl Maria

Vanilla Bean Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe – Lauren’s Latest

Iced Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe – Cooking Classy

Melting Snowman Sugar Cookie Recipe – My Frugal Adventures

Vegan Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe – Yummy Mummy

That should help you make any kind of Christmas sugar cookie you desire.  This is the perfect cookie for the holidays!

Here are a couple more holiday posts you might enjoy…

• 25 Handmade Photo Craft Ideas – DIY Gifts!
• 101 Handmade Christmas Ornament Tutorials
• 101 Free Christmas Printables
• 12 Holiday Ikea Hacks
• 25 DIY Christmas Wreaths

Have a fabulous holiday season full of friends, family and homemade goodness!

~Kim

This is a simple way to dress up a cake for any holiday party!  Have you ever noticed how some of the best ideas ever are rather easy?

Create a DIY Falling Leaves Cake Topper in minutes, and be ready to accept lots of compliments when you arrive at the party.  Not a bad thing, for sure.

You’ll find a free template and step-by-step instructions by The Sweetest Occasion on Momtastic!  It’s such an inspiring idea!  Then you can move on to top off a cake with Christmas trees for Christmas.  The possibilities are endless!

~Kim

Waffles can make anyone happy!  They have the look of a slow Sunday morning breakfast on a cozy fall day.  You know what I mean?

These waffle recipe are perfect for this time of year…they’re all full of apples, cinnamon, pumpkin and even a touch of bacon goodness.  Bacon is acceptable anytime of year!

7 Waffle Recipes for Fall

Apple Cider Waffles with Caramel Drizzle…yes, please!  This recipe from The Farmer’s Daughter is amazing!

 Pumpkin Waffles by Jennifer Chong…I need these this morning!

How about Maple Apple Bacon Waffles?  Whipperberry rocks this recipe!

Here are a few more to add to your menu this month…

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes – The Lemon Bowl

Cinnamon Waffles with Apple Cinnamon Syrup – Table for Seven

Pumpkin Spice Waffle with Praline Pecan Syrup –  Heather Likes Food

Apple Cinnamon Waffles – All Day I Dream About Food

Let’s enjoy the tastes of the season…check out these yummy donut recipes!

7 Fall Donut Recipes

7 Fall Drink Recipes {For Adults}

Have a wonderful season of good food and friends!  Thanks for hanging out with me on Handmade & Craft!

~Kim