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21 Mar

Pot & Balloons Centerpiece for Baby Shower

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March 21, 2019
Sahabatmu mau lahiran nih, dan anaknya cewek. Pasti happy banget ya! Coba adain kejutan baby shower untuk dia. Gak usah pusing dengan dekorasinya, ada ide simple buat mempercantik meja. Diterjemahkan dari sumber : https://www.momjunction.com/articles/baby-shower-centerpieces_00437472/#gref For Girls Girls can never get enough of pink. Jadi, ini satu ide untuk bikin centerpiece yang pinkish. Kamu memerlukan :
  • Balon pink polos
  • Polka putus-putus pot Bunga
  • Kertas tisu pink
  • Pita merah muda
Caranya :
  1. Isi pot bunga dengan kertas tisu berwarna merah muda.
  2. Ikat balon merah muda dengan pita/ tali.
  3. Gantungkan pita merah muda dari balon.
  4. Ikat balon ke batang dan letakkan di dalam pot bunga.
For Boys
Jika kamu kekurangan waktu dan budget, jangan khawatir - pakai saja blok sederhana, boneka beruang, dan balon dapat berfungsi sebagai dekorasi yang luar biasa untuk centerpiece. Kamu memerlukan :
  • Blok Alfabet
  • Boneka Beruang
  • Balon
  • Tongkat
Caranya :
  1. Ambil balok besar dan tempel huruf 'BABY' di keempat sisi. Jika Anda tidak memiliki blok, gunakan kotak kardus putih.
  2. Tempelkan boneka beruang dengan selotip ganda.
  3. Tiupkan balon dan biarkan boneka memegang balon dengan bantuan batang atau tempelkan batang pada boneka.
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18 Mar

DIY Birthday Cards

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March 18, 2019 Tags:
Sekarang jamannya DIY alias Do It Yourself. Kenapa? Karena DIY itu kesannya lebih personal dan bisa dibuat sesuai dengan apa yang mau kamu sampaikan pada orang yang kamu cintai. Kalau lagi buntu ide, coba aja ide-ide di bawah ini. Membuatnya mudah kok! Sumber : https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/diy-birthday-cards-4150721  For a special handmade touch, opt to make your next birthday card rather than picking up a generic store-bought card. Your friends and family will surely appreciate the effort and become awestruck by your talent (no need to tell them just how easy it was to make). Check out these 25 ideas that range from simple and beautiful to quirky and clever. Many crafters want to make their birthday cards to give to their friends but just don't have the time or money for expensive supplies. Kristina Werner to the rescue! Watch her video tutorial which demonstrates just how easy it is to make these fabulous watercolor birthday cards for pennies. Easy DIY Birthday Cards Using Minimal Supplies from Kristina Werner Designs Almost every little boy or girl goes through a "dinosaur" phase. Make this cute dino card to celebrate their interest and special day. Dino Boy Birthday Card from Houses Built of Cards
Craft a birthday card that is beautiful and looks much more complicated to make than it is. Paper dyes help give the lettering and paper balloons a professional edge. This craft project is a card that everyone would appreciate and love to receive. Happy Birthday Card from Lime Doodle Design I don't know anyone who doesn't adore sprinkles! Why not add some fun to a birthday card? Paper lollipops are covered with sprinkles and glued onto a matching card. How cute! The inner child in all of us will just love a birthday greeting like this! Sprinkles Lollipop Card from Tikkido
The letterboard design trend is going strong. Make a card using a sentiment that is personalized for the recipient in this cute style. How trendy! DIY Letterboard Birthday Cards from Design Eat Repeat
Washi tape has got to be one of the best inventions ever! Add some cute tape to your greeting card craft, and you will have a beautiful card in an instant! So easy and so much fun! Anyone can get great looking cards and envelopes instantly with washi tape. Mini Washi Tape Cards and Envelopes from White House Crafts
Celebrate a birthday with this adorable pom ice cream cone card. White House Crafts offers a free printable and tutorial for this card project. Very cute! Free Printable Pom Birthday Card from White House Crafts
 
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13 Mar

Creative Ideas to Use Up Leftover Cookies – Part 3/3

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March 13, 2019
Sudah pada nyobain tips-tips kemarin? Kita masih ada lagi tips-tips seru, bahkan bisa juga lho buat surprise b'day keluarga atau teman. Ayo simak kelanjutannya!

20 Creative Ideas to Use Up Leftover Christmas C   ookies (Part 3)

by Jessie Oleson Moore

14. TWO WORDS: COOKIE BUTTER

Cookie butter: like peanut butter, but made with cookies. Awesome, right? And you can make it using leftover cookies. It’s easy, and basically just requires blending your cookies with butter or oil. It makes a fantastic topping, spread, or a nice little snack by the spoonful. Check out our simple recipe for homemade cookie butter.

15. GET A LITTLE DIRTY

No, not actual dirt. You can use chocolate cookie crumbs to create a “dirt” effect in your cake decorating. Whether you’re creating a cake that looks like a potted plant or a rough and tumble scene for a kid’s birthday cake, crumbled cookies can help you attain a realistic yet delicious “dirt” effect.

16. MAKE AN ICEBOX CAKE

Icebox cakes are a vintage dessert that really ought to make a comeback. Icebox cakes often employ cookies layered with whipped cream or pudding to create fanciful creations. Because the cookies are saturated, it’s OK if they are a little stale. Make an icebox cake with your leftover cookies and give them a new (and delicious) lease on life!

17. MAKE ADORABLE MINI CHEESECAKES

Crumbled cookies make a great bottom crust for a regular-sized cheesecake, but they are also perfectly suited to creating adorable mini versions of the decadent dessert. For instance, these mini lemon cheesecakes would work well with crumbled leftover shortbread cookies or snowballs! See also our post on how to make snowball cookies.

18. LEFTOVER COOKIES AS AN ICE CREAM MIX-IN

Make your own cold slab-style ice cream creations by mixing in coarsely chopped leftover cookies. Not only will you make delicious desserts, but you’ll also have fun doing it. This is an especially great way to entertain kids!

19. MAKE EXTRA-SPECIAL CEREAL TREATS

Trick out your Rice Krispie or other cereal treats by adding crumbled cookies! Incorporate about 1/2 cup of crumbled cookies into your next batch and you’re in for a treat. The cookies will impart a great flavor on the treats, and give them an interesting texture contrast. It’s a great way to dress up a classic and use up those leftover cookies!

20. BRING EVERYONE SOME FIGGY PUDDING

A baked pudding, such as figgy pudding, relies on bread crumbs for its structure. Why not use cookie crumbs instead, for an extra-sweet finish? It will be delicious, and a fantastic way to keep the season going just a little longer. [ ... ]
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11 Mar

Creative Ideas to Use Up Leftover Cookies – Part 2/3

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March 11, 2019
Jangan dibuang dulu cookies-mu kalau bosan. Masih banyak tips untuk menikmati sisa kue keringmu. Ini kelanjutan dari 20 tips yang kita udah bagikan di sesi terakhir. Sumber : https://shop.mybluprint.com/baking/article/what-to-do-with-leftover-cookies/

20 Creative Ideas to Use Up Leftover Christmas Cookies (Part 2)

by Jessie Oleson Moore

7. GARNISH GLASS RIMS WITH COOKIE CRUMBS

Margaritas are served with a salted glass rim. Why not take the concept to the sweet-osphere by using crumbled cookies to garnish the rim of a sweet cocktail such as a chocolate martini? Or, if not imbibing alcohol, the concept would work well for chocolate milk or hot chocolate, as well. Get mixing with our classic chocolate martini recipe!

8. MAKE CREATIVE NANAIMO BARS

Nanaimo bars are a delicious no-bake bar which employs crumbled graham crackers in the crust. Substitute cookies such as shortbread, chocolate chip cookies, or even gingerbread for delicious results and a unique flavor variation.

See also our popular Nanaimo bar recipe.

9. USE YOUR COOKIE CRUMBLES AS A GARNISH ON A PIE OR CAKE

A sprinkling of coarsely crumbled cookies on top of a pie or cake can make for a pretty and simple presentation and an added touch of sweet flavor. You can be creative with your flavor combinations: for instance, crushed gingerbread cookies might taste great on top of a pumpkin pie, or crushed peppermint cookies might make a nice addition to a chocolate cream pie.

10. MAKE CAKE POPS…WITH COOKIES

It’s well-known that cake pops are a great way to use up leftover cake. But did you know that the concept works with cookies, too? It’s true, and it’s incredibly easy to make decadent, delicious little cookie pops using your leftover cookies. While our recipe for homemade Oreo cake pops employs the classic sandwich cookies, you can use any type of cookie you’d like! Check our our Oreo cake pop recipe for the full how-to.

11. MAKE A TRIFLE WITH COOKIE CRUMBS

A trifle is an elegant, old-fashioned dessert with layers of cream, fruit, and crumbs — either of cake, or of cookies. Post-Christmas, make it cookies. Choose a melange of flavors that will work well — for instance, peppermint cookies, chocolate whipped cream and crushed candy canes would make a delicious use of cookie and candy leftovers!

You might also enjoy our easy trifle recipe.

12. MAKE A SOUTHERN-STYLE LAYERED PUDDING

No need to crush your leftover cookies — simply put them in pudding! Puddings layered with cookies, in the style of a Southern banana pudding with Nilla wafers, are a great way to revive even slightly stale cookies. Simply alternate layers of cookies and pudding, choosing flavors that you think will work well together (for instance: gingerbread cookies with butterscotch pudding sounds pretty great!).

The moisture from the pudding saturates the cookies, giving them new life, and the cookies impart a flavor and texture on the pudding. Win-win!

13. TRANSFORM COOKIES INTO A CRUMB TOPPING

It’s easy to transform cookies into a crumb topping. Simply combine crushed cookies with a little melted butter, as if you were making a cookie crumb crust; but then, instead of pressing it into a pie plate, form the mixture into tight clumps. Just like that, you have a crumb topping, just waiting to be scattered on top of a pie or a creative crumb cake. See also our classic crumb cake recipe.  

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09 Mar

Creative Ideas to Use Up Leftover Cookies – Part 1/3

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March 9, 2019
Stok kue kering kamu masih banyak? Udah bosan ngemil cookies yang sama terus? Simak nih, tips untuk enjoy sisa kue kering kamu yang masih menggunung. Ada 20 ide yang bisa kamu coba sendiri di rumah! Sumber : https://shop.mybluprint.com/baking/article/what-to-do-with-leftover-cookies/

20 Creative Ideas to Use Up Leftover Christmas Cookies (Part 1)

by Jessie Oleson Moore While “too many leftover cookies” isn’t a problem that plagues us most of the time, it has been known to happen following the food-heavy holiday season. Should you find yourself with an excess of holiday cookies that are rapidly going stale, don’t throw them out! Keep reading to find out what to do with leftover cookies! From tricked-out Nanaimo bars to adorable mini cheesecakes and even cookie croutons, these 20 creative ideas will have you thanking your lucky stars that you’ve got leftover cookies.

1. MAKE A COOKIE CRUMB PIE CRUST

If you have a good amount of leftover cookies (say, 12 or more), chances are, you have enough to create a tasty cookie crumb pie crust. Simply crush your cookies, combine with a little butter, and press into a greased pie plate. From here, you can fill your crust with any number of fillings. For step-by-step instruction, check out our tutorial on how to make a cookie crumb pie crust!

2. COOKIE CROUTONS

For a clever way to repurpose a few leftover cookies, cut them into squares and gently pan-fry them in butter. You’ll end up with little cookie “croutons”–perfect for garnishing a sundae or a bowl of homemade chocolate pudding.

3. LINE A BAKING PAN

When preparing a cake pan, many recipes call for greasing and flouring the bottom of the vessel. If you have leftover cookies, crush them into a fine dust, and use the crumbs instead of flour to line your pan. This is not only a great way to use the cookies, but it imparts more flavor than just a flour dusting. Keep in mind that you should use cookie flavors that are harmonious with the type of cake you’re baking.

4. MAKE A SHAKE

Even if your cookies are past their prime for eating out of hand, chances are, they will make a great addition to a milkshake. Combine with ice cream and a little milk or cream in a blender, and blend to your desired consistency, adding more ice cream if you prefer a thicker shake, more milk or cream if you prefer it more liquid. Enjoy.  

5. CREATE TRICKED-OUT MAGIC COOKIE BARS

Magic cookie bars are traditionally made with a crushed graham cracker crust. However, you can substitute any type of crushed cookies for the graham crackers in the recipe to make for a unique variation of these crave-worthy bars. Get the full recipe in our post on magic cookie bars.  

6. ADD TEXTURE TO ICE CREAM CAKES

You know how ice cream cakes always have those weird chocolate crumbles between layers? Follow that tradition, but with a better texture and more flavorful finish, by using crumbled leftover cookies. The moisture of the ice cream will help “revive” the cookies, and the crumbs will provide a pleasing texture contrast to the ice cream. It’s easy, makes for a far tastier result than store bought ice cream cakes, and allows you to experiment with flavor. Check out our recipe for a homemade ice cream cake!  

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07 Mar

9 Kegiatan yang Bisa Dilakukan saat Liburan Nyepi di Bali, Tetap Seru!

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March 7, 2019 Tags:
Hari raya Nyepi tahun ini jatuh pada tanggal 7 Maret 2019. Mulai dari pukul 06.00 (7 Maret) hingga pukul 06.00 keesokan harinya (8 Maret). Sesuai adat dan tradisi di Bali, seluruh kegiatan akan dihentikan pada hari tersebut, termasuk akses ke jalan dan tempat wisata. Namun, wisatawan yang tidak merayakan Nyepi masih diperbolehkan melakukan kegiatan normal selama tidak keluar rumah atau hotel. Paling penting, tak mengganggu jalannya acara Nyepi dengan membuat kegaduhan.

1. MENYAKSIKAN UPACARA MELASTI

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Biasanya upacara melasti dilakukan dua hari sebelum Nyepi, yakni dengan melakukan kegiatan sembahyang di laut. Masyarakat akan mengarak sesajian dan sarana sembahyang lainnya menuju pantai. Beberapa pantai yang kerap dijadikan pusat upacara di antaranya Pantai Sanur di selatan Bali, Pantai Candidasa, dan Pantai Klotok di utara Bali. Kamu bisa melihat jalannya upacara sakral umat Hindu di Bali yang khidmat.

2. MERAMAIKAN PAWAI OGOH-OGOH

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Satu hari sebelum Nyepi, umat Hindu akan melaksanakan upacara ngrupuk atau pengrupukan. Tujuannya untuk mengusir Buta Kala yang disimbolkan sebagai bentuk kejahatan. Pada prosesi ini, biasanya ogoh-ogoh yang menggambarkan Buta Kala akan diarak keliling daerah setempat sebelum akhirnya dibakar. Tempat yang direkomendasikan untuk menikmati festival ogoh-ogoh adalah daerah Kuta dan Ubud. Di hari ini, lautan manusia akan terbentuk di jalan, mulai dari masyarakat sekitar hingga wisatawan asing.

3. MELIHAT BINTANG DENGAN MATA TELANJANG

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Saat perayaan nyepi, jalanan akan terlihat sangat sepi karena seluruh kendaraan tak ada yang beroperasi. Begitu pula dengan kegiatan industrial. Udara Bali bakal terasa sangat sejuk dan bersih tanpa polusi udara. Banyak yang mengatakan, di momen seperti ini, langit malam Bali akan terlihat sangat jernih dan indah. Bintang-bintang bermunculan dan bisa kita nikmati dengan mata telanjang.

4. NOBAR ATAU MARATON FILM

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Di dalam kawasan hotel, sambungan listrik dan internet masih tetap tersedia bagi para pengunjung. Untuk membunuh waktu, kamu bisa maraton film kesukaanmu yang belum sempat kamu tonton sebelumnya. Bakal lebih seru kalau kegiatan ini kamu lakukan bareng teman traveling atau keluarga yang juga lagi berlibur.

5. MAKAN BARENG

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Sangat penting menyiapkan bekal makanan untuk kurang lebih selama 24 jam saat perayaan nyepi berlangsung. Karena pada hari itu tidak akan ada tempat berjualan makanan yang bisa kamu temukan. Biasanya makanan instan, biskuit, dan berbagai macam camilan jadi pilihan.

6. MEMBACA BUKU FAVORIT

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Selain nonton film, membaca buku jadi kegiatan yang paling banyak ditunda dengan alasan tidak punya waktu. Kamu bisa manfaatkan banyak waktu luang dengan membaca buku-buku kesukaanmu sembari menikmati suasana dari balkon hotel.

7. BERENANG DI DALAM KOLAM HOTEL

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Kamu masih bisa berkegiatan di kolam renang yang ada dalam hotel. Meski demikian, perilaku tetap perlu dijaga dengan tidak membuat keributan mau pun bercanda berlebihan. Apalagi kalau hotel tempat kita menginap ada di lingkungan yang ramai penduduk lokal.

8. MENIKMATI FASILITAS SPA

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Fasilitas umum seperti kolam renang dan spa akan tetap dibuka selama Nyepi. Jadi, kamu jangan takut bosan meski hanya bisa singgah di hotel. Karena jumlah kunjungan yang berkurang saat Nyepi, kamu bisa menikmati fasilitas hotel dengan lebih leluasa, tanpa perlu antre dengan tamu lain. Serasa punya hotel pribadi, ya?

9. MENYAKSIKAN TRADISI OMED-OMEDAN SETELAH NYEPI

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Warga Banjar Kaja, Desa Sesetan, Denpasar, Bali punya tradisi unik bernama omed-omedan. Para pemuda dan pemudi berusia 17-30 tahun di desa ini akan berciuman dan tarik-tarikan, dengan melalui prosesi adat sebelumnya. Sebelum mulai, mereka dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yakni laki-laki dan perempuan. Saat dua kelompok tersebut mendekat, orang paling depan yang diarak akan saling berpelukan dan berciuman sambil disiram air. Tradisi ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat rasa asah, asih, dan asuh antar warga.  
https://www.idntimes.com/travel/destination/putriana-cahya/9-kegiatan-yang-dilakukan-saat- nyepi-di-bali-1/full 
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26 Feb

6 Tips for Hosting a Bridal Shower at Home

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February 26, 2019 Tags:
Kali ini kita mau kasih tips untuk acara Bridal Shower dirumah nih, kamu tidak perlu bingung dan ribet untuk itu, dengan mempertimbangkan budget yang akan dikeluarkan, kamu bisa bikin acara bridal shower dirumahmu. Bikin rumahmu senyaman mungkin dan enjoy selama acara berlangsung.

THE ETIQUETTE OF BRIDAL SHOWERS

Make sure there's enough room.

Even if the MOH is hosting the shower, she's not obligated to stuff 45 women into her tiny studio apartment for three hours. If one of the prospective guests, who the bride is very close to, such as her grandmother or a coworker, volunteers her more spacious home, say yes! And if she doesn't offer up her place? She may readily agree to it if you just ask.

Don't have an overambitious menu.

A restaurant has multiple ovens and can prepare large quantities of food at once, a shortcoming in most home kitchens. It's a good idea to limit the number of foods that all would need reheating at the same time since they won't all fit in the oven at once. Keep the menu simple with hot and cold choices—for brunch, you could serve classics such as quiche, fruit salad, scones, and muffins. Or adopt a ladies' tea theme and have finger sandwiches (salmon, cucumber, chicken salad) and mini tarts, so no reheating is necessary.

Hire a bartender.

Since the food will most likely be set out as a buffet, there's little need for servers (though you might consider hiring someone to help with setup and cleanup). Instead, hire someone to handle the bar. Having a bartender to pour mimosas (or another fruity cocktail), wine, and iced tea will elevate the ambiance, giving the party an extra special touch.

Designate a gift spot.

You may need to clear out some furniture to make room for all the coffee makers and bed linens hiding in gift bags that guests will be bringing. (Get the homeowner's approval before you move anything.) Since opening gifts is a major activity during a bridal shower, make sure the area is in plain view of guests so they can ooh and ah every time the bride unwraps a new treasure.

Decorate with care.

Be respectful of the house itself—that means not sticking décor on the walls that will leave marks when removed, not using glitter on anything (most will end up on the floor), and avoiding setting vases full of water on wood tables (they could leave a ring).

Give an end time.

Even though you didn't have to "book" the place for a certain number of hours as you would at a restaurant, the invitation should note not just when the shower starts but also when it ends. This will help guests plan their day and obligates no one to hang out for hours. It's also a courtesy to the host—at some point, she wants her house back!   https://www.marthastewartweddings.com/614534/tips-for-hosting-an-at-home-bridal-shower
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20 Feb

Easy to Make Baby Shower Centerpiece Ideas for Boys and Girls

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February 20, 2019 Tags:
Nggak perlu bingung untuk bikin Baby Shower sendiri, gunakan barang-barang yang ada disekitar kita, selain bisa hemat, tidak makan waktu, kamu juga bisa bikin sesuai yang kamu inginkan dan nyoba sesuatu yang unik juga. Coba yuk!

BABY'S BREATH CENTERPIECE IDEA FOR A BABY SHOWER

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For simple and adorable, DIY baby shower centerpiece ideas (for a boy or girl) idea, fill a mason jar with baby's breath and add embellishments to match the theme of the baby shower. Using colored paper or scrapbook paper, you can use baby-themed paper punches and punch out cute shapes such as onesies, bottles, teddy bears, elephants or anything that matches the shower theme. Attach them to wooden skewers or dowels, poke into the jar. So cute! You can also turn this into a fun little baby shower game. Put a sticker on the bottom of one plate or glass at each table - the guests who get the stickers on their plates, win the centerpiece at their table! Shopping List:
  • Paper Elephant Cut-Outs
  • Wooden Dowels
  • Mason Jars
  • Chalkboard Labels
  • Baby's Breath
  • Burlap Ribbon
 

WOODLAND MINI DIAPER CENTERPIECES

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These baby shower table decorations are adorable! And so easy to make! Simply roll 10 diapers and secure them with clear tape. Then wrap a think ribbon or burlap around them. add cute embellishments to match your theme! Give to the mom-to-be after the baby shower is over so she can use the diapers for the new baby. Shopping List:
  • Diapers
  • Burlap Ribbon
  • Woodland Cut-Outs
  • Fluffy Flower Toppers

 SUGAR COOKIE BOUQUET

  • Using your favorite sugar cookie recipe, cut dough into cute "baby themed" shapes and place a Popsicle or lollipop stick into the bottom of each one before baking.
  • When done baking and cooled, frost with frosting to match the baby shower theme.
  • Tie ribbon around each cookie stick for added cuteness.
  • Place some floral foam in the bottom of a cute pot or mason jar.
  • Insert the cookies into the foam. Cover the foam with jelly bellies, pastel M&M's, Easter grass, shredded paper, etc.
    https://www.cutest-baby-shower-ideas.com/baby-shower-centerpieces.html
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14 Feb

Chocolate Lovebug Cupcakes Recipe

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February 14, 2019 Tags:

Bikin cupcakes untuk orang terkasih di Valentine ini yuk,

INGREDIENTS

Cupcakes Mini paper liners c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. unsweetened dark cocoa 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt 4 large egg whites 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate Royal Icing and Decorations 3 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 lb. confectioners' sugar Red gel food coloring Red, pink, and white medium nonpareils Red, pink, and white sugar hearts Sanding sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1. To make the cupcakes: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy, then whisk in the oil, and vanilla. Add the egg white mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate.
  4. 4. Divide the batter among the lined muffin cups and bake until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks. Decorate as desired.
  5. 5. To make the icing: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium- high speed until foamy, about 1 minute.
  6. 6. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the sugar, beating until just incorporated. Increase the speed to high and beat until medium-stiff glossy peaks forms, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7.Separate into bowls and tint different colors. Transfer 1/3 of each color to separate pastry bags fitted with fine tips. Use a few drops of water to thin the icing remaining in the bowls for flooding: place in separate resealable bags; snip off the corners.
  8. 8. Using the thicker icing, outline the lovebug wings on the cupcakes, then flood using the thinner icing. Decorate while the icing is still wet. For multiple colors, let each icing dry before applying another.
https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a34849/chocolate-lovebugs-recipe-wdy0215/
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12 Feb

Romantic Valentine’s Day at Home

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February 12, 2019 Tags:
Valentine bingung mau pergi kemana? tidak perlu mahal untuk mengisi hari valentine, semua terasa indah hanya dengan kehadiran orang tersayang. Kamu bisa mencoba beberapa ide dibawah ini untuk mengisi valentine dengan orang terkasih

Fireside Picnic

Have the sofa pulled up in front of a roaring fire and some champagne on ice. For an added touch, serve strawberries to bring out the champagne's flavor, or drop pomegranate seeds into the glass to tinge the bubbly pink.
If you're the cooking type, make a home-cooked Valentine's Day meal. If not, order out from your favorite place, but be sure to ditch the containers and re-plate the meal elegantly on nice plates. For an extra special touch write a love letter that you can read by the fire, or have a book of love poetry ready.

Spa Night

When your sweetie gets home, draw a hot bath filled with rose petals. Since roses are so expensive around Valentines Day, you can ask your florist for a package of plain rose petals, short-stemmed roses, or for "seconds" -- ones that are slightly bruised since you won't be giving them in a traditional way. Have a glass of wine and some chocolates to nibble on by the side of the bathtub. Meanwhile, prepare the bedroom. Line the bed with towels fresh out of the dryer so that they're warm. Get a basin full of warm water near the bed, several washcloths, and some great spa products. Start off with an exfoliating rub, then massage in a great body moisturizer. You might also want to throw in a foot rub for extra brownie points. (Many people have creams and exfoliating rubs at home already; you don't have to spend extra money on this step.)

Romantic Night

Start by sending your sweetheart out on an errand and getting them out of the house. (If you don't live together, you're one step ahead.) Meanwhile, turn the lights out in most of the house, and replace the lights in the stairway with low wattage bulbs. If you can't easily change them, don't worry, put a lamp or candles in the stairway instead. Scatter rose petals like a trail of breadcrumbs leading from the front door, up the stairs and into the bedroom. Put on something sexy and lay out a sexy outfit for your partner. Ideally, this will be a gift of something new, but needn't be if you don't have a lot of money. Prepare some aphrodisiac foods that you can feed each other, including almonds, chocolates, dates, raspberries, strawberries and wine. (For that extra touch, a few hours before your date, dip the strawberries in melted chocolate and chill in the fridge.) Fill the bedroom with tons of candles and turn the lights out. Then just wait for your sweetheart.   https://www.thespruce.com/romantic-valentines-day-at-home-3489471
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