Author: Gina

Back to School / Everything

Personalize Back to School Supplies

I stopped by WBAL NBC Baltimore Sunday morning to show how to personalize back to school supplies. Some of the things I demonstrated was how to jazz up boring folders and pencils, decorate lockers and create desk storage containers using household items. Since I am in love with charkboard paint,… Read more

Water Bottles

DIY Water Bottle Tiki Torches

I love using tiki torches, they add instant charm to any barbecue. I was planning a festive Luau cookout and I thought why not make a version that can be used inside as a table decoration. I still wanted to have the look of a lit tiki torch even if… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / kids / Media / Occasions / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

4th of July Party Ideas

I absolutely love celebrating the 4th of July — the barbecues, desserts, decorations and the fireworks are things I look forward to every year. Here are some of my ideas for creative 4th of July decorations and centerpieces using household items so you can get a start on preparing your… Read more

Crafts / DIY / Father / Father's Day / Gift Wrapping / gifts / Media / TV Segments

Wow Dad with Handmade Father’s Day Gifts and Gift Wrap

I had so much fun at Let’s Talk Live for my handmade Father’s Day Gifts Segment. It is the only talk show in DC Metro Area. I always meet such interesting people that vary from actors promoting a movie or event, comedians who are in town, musicians and local business.… Read more

Media

ABC 2 News Baltimore – Behind the Scenes

Have you ever wonder what a TV station set really looks like? When I was at The List at ABC2 News on Tuesday, Nicki Mayo was so nice to give me a tour of the station. She even took a picture of me behind the news desk. She was super… Read more

Cardboard / graduation

DIY Mini Graduation Cap

When my daughter graduated from kindergarten, I wanted to make her a cute mini graduation cap with a tassel to match her dress. It couldn’t be too big or it would overpower her pretty little head. I also wanted it to clip right to her hair rather than sit on… Read more

Food / gifts

I Love My Cookie Scoop – Make Perfectly Formed Cookies

Last week for teacher appreciation week, I made 10 dozen cookies for the teachers and administration at my children’s elementary school. I have been baking homemade cookies for the school since my daughter was in preschool. I have developed quite a reputation for delivering warm, chocolate melted, straight from the… Read more

Everything / Gift Wrapping / gifts / Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Gifts

Since Mother’s Day is creeping up on us (Sunday, May 11th), I thought I would show some gift ideas of things that I love and also give as gifts. I think soothing gifts are always nice because moms are so busy taking care of the kids, they never have time… Read more

Crafts / Everything / Media / Mother's Day / Radio

Mother’s Day Radio Interview

I just finished doing a Mother’s Day gifts radio segment for Working Mother Magazine to be aired this weekend. I had three, five minute segments talking about hand-made Mother’s Day gift ideas. Radio segments are so much fun! For some reason even though I do them from home and no… Read more

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