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Barbara Rucci

Breakfast Apple Crisps

October 29, 2013 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

Today I am sharing with you one of our favorite desserts. The way we make it is so healthy (and sugar free….shhhhh, don’t tell the kids) that I often serve them up for breakfast. Topped with our secret dairy-free alternative to ice cream or whipped cream, these little guys are the best. Breakfast Apple Crisps…

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25 Creative Halloween Ideas

October 23, 2013 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

Here is a list of creative Halloween ideas for all of you out there who, like me, don’t get very excited about decorating for Halloween. My kids are always begging me to ramp it up. And we get over 600 little trick-or-treaters coming to our house every year (that’s a fact), so the pressure is…

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DIY Felt Birthday Banner

October 21, 2013 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

This no-sew happy birthday banner is made from felt and can be used for a lifetime.

Sometimes I make something so easy and cute, I have to share it! This no-sew felt birthday banner is one of those things. I’m over at Small for Big again today where I give you the full tutorial on how to make this colorful, no-sew birthday banner. It’s a pretty easy tutorial, plus you can keep this…

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Make Something + Love This {three}

October 18, 2013 by Barbara Rucci Leave a Comment

It’s time for my monthly (ish) round-up of the things I’m loving these days: Love This {three} 1. This post from comedian Kelly MacLean about surviving Whole Foods is hysterical {and true}. 2. We had toast for dinner, and it was brilliant. 3. Do your kids play sports? This is the best parenting advice {from the kids…

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Pony Bead Napkin Rings

October 15, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 8 Comments

This is a craft we have been making versions of for years. There is nothing super original about pony beads and pipe cleaners, but I still love the way these turned out! Everyone had fun making them, from little people to big kids (plus a grown-up or two). Threading pipe cleaners with beads is a…

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Holiday Postcards

October 11, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 9 Comments

Did you know that I have a postcard company? It’s called Late Night Cake and today I am launching my third full season! Here is the very condensed version of why I started this business. I had been making postcards for my own family for many years. I loved that they were quirky and completely original, I…

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Goblin Garland {Halloween}

October 7, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 5 Comments

goblin garland DIY on mantle

Today on Art Bar Monday on Small for Big, learn how to make these funny little goblins with recycled materials from your house, and a free goblin template. We had so much fun setting up our collage table and making these little guys because they reminded us of Yoda. A garland of Yodas for Halloween…

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Best Blankets {favorite 20}

October 2, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 6 Comments

The leaves are starting to change here in Connecticut, and the mornings are crisp enough that we are creeping into the winter storage every morning to find sweaters, vests and cozy socks. Every year at about this time I wish I had one of those houses where you change the slipcovers, drapes, pillows and linens…

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Ribbon Jar

September 26, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 1 Comment

I’ve had ribbon jars for years, ever since the girls were little. I love being able to see all of the ribbon that we collect. I used to have a shoebox, but that wasn’t very pretty. Now the girls go to the ribbon jars almost every morning for their hair. And the boy uses the…

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Paperbag Paintings

September 23, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 2 Comments

simple open-ended painting invitation for kids using recycled paper bags

Created with recycled brown grocery bags, some liquid watercolors and some chalk, these paintings are perfect for the little ones. They even have a built-in picture hanger! Today on Art Bar Monday over at Small for Big, read more about how they were made. Have a great week! xo Bar  

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