Chocolate Bundt Cake

Posted on September 12, 2011 by semidiy

To C-Man’s dismay, I absolutely love birthdays especially celebrating his. He was out of town for his special day so I decided that we needed to have a little treat upon his return. Growing up, C-Man enjoyed having his mom’s chocolate bundt cake on his birthday. His mom couldn’t make him one this year, but I attempted to carry on the tradition. Continue reading →

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Semi-DIY Cake/Cupcake Stand

Posted on September 8, 2011 by semidiy

During one of my many visits to Etsy.com, there was a vintage china cake stand on the front page that I just adored. Alas, a bit too pricey so I decided to give it a semi-diy try. Continue reading →

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Piñatas & Micheladas

Posted on August 26, 2011 by semidiy

Two things I’ve learned to love while living in Texas:  piñatas and micheladas. (A michelada is a spicy beer cocktail, like a beer bloody mary). I always thought piñatas were limited to kids’ parties, but since moving to Texas, I’ve seen them at birthdays, house parties, engagements, and random celebrations.

(Witch for Halloween in the bonfire, US Army tank for a couple visiting Germans, Rafael for an Italian’s birthday) Continue reading →

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No-Sew Vinyl Baby Bibs

Posted on August 17, 2011 by semidiy

I’m super excited that my lovely friend, Ashleigh, is expecting a baby boy. She’s the first of my college friends to be with child! Sadly, I won’t be able to make it to her baby shower in Jersey. 😦 So in addition to the usual Babies R Us gift, I wanted to send a little semi-DIY love. I found a wipe-clean vinyl baby bib tutorial on homemade by Jill with a no-sew option using pinking shears. Woohoo no sewing machine required!!

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Elvis’ Burning Love

Posted on August 14, 2011 by semidiy

Su-cathlon: 10 challenging games in honor of a friend’s birthday—just another competitive Saturday afternoon. There was cup stacking, BB gun shooting, Operation, Wii dance off, frisbee toss, and more. I love quirky parties with activities and prizes, although C-Man and I didn’t win any medals. (I lack good hand-eye coordination.)

I wanted to bring a halftime snack so what better energizer than Elvis’ favorite: banana, bacon, and peanut butter on toast. With sugary-spicy bacon, we called it Elvis’ Burning Love. Continue reading →

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