Mothers’ Day Gift
We all want to go the extra mile for our moms. Here is a great Mothers’ Day gift you can personalize specifically for your mom. Decorate this box in your mom’s favorite color and style and fill it with her favorite treat. Start with a blank craft box. Boxes are available at most craft stores…
Read MoreSemi-Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
I do not like canned chicken noodle soup. But when I was sick a few months back, I wanted some homemade chicken noodle soup. Being the mom of the house, there was no one to make it for me, but me. Because I didn’t want to spend hours making soup, I came up with this…
Read MoreMom-Friendly iPhone and Android Apps
Because I am first and fore-most a mom, all my tools must help me better function in that role. My phone is no exception. Below are some of my favorite apps that help me out as a mom. For Moms: Baby Tracker: What to Expect, Baby (iPhone and Android) – This free app provides…
Read MorePumpkin-Banana Bread
Last week, I had some over-ripe bananas. I decided I could either make plain old banana bread, or come up with something new. I decided to try something new and I now have a new favorite form of banana bread. Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 1 1/2 C pureed pumpkin 1 C softened butter 2 ½…
Read MoreMy Favorite Free Things to do with My Kids
Entertaining kids today can be extremely expensive. While it’s sometimes fun to splurge on a trip to a museum or an amusement park, the majority of us can’t do those things constantly. Here are some of my favorite things to do with my kids that are free, or can be done with things in your…
Read MoreEaster Place Cards
A few nights ago, my kids and I were all set to go to the library for craft night. I broke the cardinal rule and told my oldest of the outing more than five minutes before it was set to happen. My youngest was getting over a cold, and two hours before we planned to…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Stain Remover
If you’ve ever had a baby, you know baby spit-up and blow-out diapers cause the most horrific stains. The worst part is, these stains darken over time, which was a great surprise when I pulled my baby clothes out of storage to use on my second child. I’ve done some research on stain removal, combined…
Read MoreVariations on Cream-Cheese Frosting
I believe, the main purpose for solid food is to serve as a a vessel for frosting. In that spirit, I always like to experiment to come up with new frosting ideas. Here are two I’ve come up with recently. Both have the basics of a regular cream cheese frosting, but the additions send them…
Read MoreIntroduction
Welcome to The Pink Apron! I began this site because as a mom, I’m always looking for advice on cooking, cleaning, crafts, games and motherhood in general. I realized, I’m probably not the only one out there looking for such advice. While I don’t profess to be an expert on any of these areas, I…
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