Sprinkle School – How To Store Sprinkles

Ideas For Storing Sprinkles at Love From The Oven

So on one hand, it’s totally rainbow colored awesomeness to have a collection of sprinkles.   On another hand, it can be a challenge to find a place to store all of those sweet little things.   You need to have a way to store all those pretty sprinkles. A few years ago I realized that I used my sprinkles FAR more often than I ever used the fancy glasses and bowls that were taking up space in one of my cupboards, {Read More}

Our Magnetic White Board Family Calendar
With Free Calendar Printables

DIY Magnetic Family Calendar at Love From The Oven With Free Printables

So I have this issue when it comes to projects, crafts, anything really.  I want to do it perfect.  I want to find just the right pieces and parts, and have it be super duper spectacular.   The problem is that in wanting it to be perfect, I spend all my time looking for the right items, figuring out how to make it fabulous and never actually DO it.   Sort of project/DIY analysis paralysis.   Well that is one of the things {Read More}

Back To School Checklist – My Food Version

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I’m a big list person.   I probably have lists of lists.   I keep pen and paper next to my bed in case I need to get something onto a list at 2am.   As much as I love my iPhone, I tend to prefer my lists on paper, probably because I can cross things off and scribble on them (as well as tape them to things like the doors I need to walk through in the morning – did I mention {Read More}

Saving & Printing Recipes On Love From The Oven With ZipList

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For a while now, readers have been asking if there is an easy way to print out the recipes here on Love From The Oven.  And the honest answer has been “not so much”.   I’ve tried putting some recipes into PDFs that you can download, but truth be told, I haven’t done it nearly as often as I should.  Well I am excited to tell you that printable recipes are here! I have added ZipList to Love From The Oven, {Read More}

S’mores On A Stick

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Summertime is S’mores time.   Okay, any time is s’mores time, but summer is a great excuse to make some.   While these s’mores don’t have the flame roasted thing going on, they are quick, easy to transport to those summer get togethers and they taste great. You need the usual s’mores stuff – chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows.  I used the JUMBO StarMallows, which not only give you the s’mores taste, but also make for festive and easy decorating. I started {Read More}

Organizing The Kitchen And Finding Extra Storage Space

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I am always looking for ways to maximize the space in my kitchen and keep it as organized and functional as possible. I feel like I’m fighting a never ending battle of clutter on my countertops (I blame the mailman), and looking for more space for my stuff.   Here are a few ideas and products that I think might be helpful in the control the clutter maximize the counter space battle… I recently installed two magnetic wall strips in my {Read More}

New Years Resolutions – Organizing The Kitchen Pantry

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At the beginning of each new year, I like to try and get organized.  I want to go buy baskets and bins and calendars and planners and clear out the clutter and create a zen like atmosphere. But, truth be told, I’m a very disorganized person.  I get distracted easily.  I walk into a room to get or do something and completely forget what it is I was going to do or get by the time I get there.   {Read More}

Baking Supplies, Storage & Organization

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In my last post I talked about some of the ways I keep my cake pops simple and easy to make.    For me, one of the best ways to keep my treats simple and easy to make (while still being relatively cute) is to keep my kitchen stocked with a few “essential” items.    Let me share with you a few of the things I try to always have on hand… I’m not the most organized person, and for any ounce {Read More}