Dear Chicago House, Exam season is in full force and I have to say I am so glad my exam taking days are over! Miss Chicago teen seems to have […]
Celebrate in Style
DIY Decorated Easter Eggs
You know by now how much I like color and spotting the first colorful peep of a daffodil in the garden this morning was something to celebrate…is Spring finally on […]
Pink Panther Birthday Cake
Dear Chicago House, So, Miss Chicago teen had a birthday yesterday and in a throw away comment last week, she said she wanted a Pink Panther cake for her birthday. […]
Valentine Crafts
Dear Chicago House, I am not one for the whole commercialism of valentines day, I think something handmade speaks from the heart, so today I have a round up of […]
Free Snowflake Gift Tags
Dear Chicago House, Hands up if you are finished with your Christmas shopping and have everything wrapped and ready to go? My shopping is just about done but things still […]
Christmas Cookie Designs
Dear Chicago House, When it comes to holiday baking Miss Chicago teen is in her element and when it comes to icing her sumptuous treats the more intricate the better. […]
How to Make a Pillow Gift Box
Dear Chicago House, Oh my goodness it has been a cold week here in Chicago, it was 6 deg F when I got up this morning, but at least we […]
Look what happened when I let my teenager do my makeup
Dear Chicago House, I am a pretty good sport, so when Miss Chicago teen asked if she could do my makeup this past weekend, I agreed. What could go wrong? […]
How to Create Pattern Dyed Easter Eggs
Got 5-10 minutes spare. Why not have a go at making these fun pattern dyed eggs for Easter? You will need Hard boiled eggs Gel food coloring White vinegar Painters […]
Free Prime Number Birthday Cards
I celebrated a birthday last week and on waking up that morning, I rolled over and told Mr Chicago “I am in my prime!” This was a serious “geek alert” […]