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20+ cute ideas for school auction art
school auction art a lot of times can be very corny, or something you may not actually want to bid on / hang in your house. if you’re in charge of doing the auction art for your kids classroom this year, i thought a post of beautiful projects would be very helpful!
in this post i’m sharing 20+ ideas for school auction art that are actually beautiful, doable and people might start a bidding war over! i tried to find easy projects but there are a few more advanced ideas in here depending on your level of expertise/ambition!
wait, what is school auction art?
some schools host auctions towards the end of the year to raise money for the school. each classroom is typically responsible for creating one piece of art that other parents hopefully would like to bid on and win for themselves.
the best school auction art pieces i’ve seen don’t cost much to create and also don’t feel too personalized with each kid in the classroom represented. if you want to create something that fellow parents would want to actually keep in their house, then something more generalized will probably be the most popular.
the best projects incorporate or represent a piece of each kid in the class.
1. van Gogh inspired flower collages
artwithmrsfrench these van Gogh style art pieces look pretty incredible. as a group, students painted the background in tempera paint with mixed colors and large brush strokes. the teacher printed out a copy of an original van Gogh painting, cut out the vase, and adhered it to the painted background. then each student created a flower using crayons and water colors. the stems are made from tissue paper. i love!!
2. a flower collage art print
this is so beautiful! have students cut out shapes with paper in coordinating colors. then use gloss medium with paintbrushes to create the flowers. design a vase, arrange the flowers, and then frame!
3. kids sharpie art plate set
hellowonderful these are so simple but would be so cute to sell as a set! they would make for some really fun kids’ dinnerware. i also love this idea of kids each drawing their own fruit on a plate and then auctioning it off as a set.
4. glass magnets with kids art
hellowonderfu a small one but so easy and cute. and something you might actually use. you just cut up kids’ art to the size of the magnets and glue them on.
5. a beautiful serving tray
artcampla so pretty!! for this one, kids used liquid watercolors, liquid diffusing paper and pipettes to create the circles. you could also try using coffee filters. then use mod podge to adhere to the tray. if you didn’t want to do a tray you could turn this into an art print, too.
6. make a quilt out of kids artwork
suzyquilts okay this one is a little more advanced but it’s SO PRETTY i had to include. very detailed instructions here!
sayyes this one is also so beautiful and easier! i feel like these quilts could look so cute in a kids room! step by step instructions here.
7. story quilts inspired by Huguette Caland
artcampla if you’re not into the real quilts, you could try “story” quilts. these ones are in the style of Huguette Caland and are really beautiful. you can buy the project pdf here. you could have students color in different parts of the art and then frame, or have them create a few prints as a group for a really special series of art.
8. flower paintings inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe
artbarblog these are individual art prints but how pretty are they?? you could sell as a set or have each kid paint one flower for a large scale print. or even turn into a calendar!
9. paper mosaic art
minimadthings for this one you could have kids cut out different colors/patterns of paper and then have them assemble into interesting mosaic pieces.
10. turn kids art into a calendar
bellapamella this would be really simple (and so useful!) — have kids each do a drawing for one of the months (or do two to a month if you have more kids in the class), then upload to a custom calendar online.
i’m a big fan of artifact uprising and minted calendars if you’re looking for beautiful designs, and if you want something simple, i’d go with zazzle!
11. large scale collaborative painting
artbarblog this project was done with tempera paint on a large piece of craft paper but i think you could get a large canvas and have them do the same. this would be great for kids of any ages really!
12. a nature wind chime or mobile
themagiconions it would be so sweet to have kids collect things from nature and press into clay. combine them together to make a unique wind chime/mobile. you could also have them paint the discs instead.
13. grid collages of kids’ artwork
remodelista this is an expensive version of this idea BUT you could definitely do a cheaper version inspired by her work by scanning kids’ artwork and creating a grid-based art print.
14. diy shell ornaments
okay i’m a little biased BUT i think it would be so cute to have kids each make some shell ornaments and auction them off together as a set! here’s the tutorial!
amberthrane you could also do this idea as a vase instead of ornaments.
15. fingerprint art print
jennaburger a simpler project but could be great for younger kids. you could also have them do something like this on a platter. very very cute, simple and looks beautiful!
16. painting inspired by Paul Klee
artbarblog kids did their own individual art for this project but you could do a large-scale print and have each kid paint a square. or have them each do their own smaller piece and add them all together.
17. cutout print inspired by Matisse
artbarblog have each kid cut out Matisse-inspired shapes in different colors then assemble together into a cool print!
18. watercolor school auction art
for my sons kindergarten school auction art, i had each kid do a watercolor painting and then cut them up into small leaves, creating this flowy rainbow pattern which i glued down to a piece of thick poster board. this one took me many hours, but i’m so happy with how it turned out.
and there was a bidding war! 🙂 i believe it went for over $600 !!!
19. checkerboard watercolor art
for my sons 1st grade class, again, i had each kid do a small watercolor painting, and then using a square puncher i created a unique rainbow checkerboard pattern. i glued onto a piece of poster board and framed. it took me very little time and it would look so cute in a playroom or bathroom.
20. tiny house collages
alexandra mathias these beautiful collages are made by alexandra mathias! it would be so fun to have kids paint little houses like this and create a print inspired by their work. i’ve also seen similar projects done with butterflies and lots of other shapes!
i hope this helped inspire you if you’re in charge of creating the auction art for your childs school. and if there’s a bidding war, even better!!!
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budget friendly closet door makeover : replace builder-grade doors with inset curtains
if you have ugly builder-grade closet doors around your house but don’t have the budget to replace them, this DIY method is so inexpensive, painless and in my opinion, looks really nice! maybe even nicer than your standard closet doors!?
when we got our house, both kids rooms had super wide sliding mirrored closet doors. i knew i didn’t want to keep them ultimately and when i was setting up arlos nursery i got quotes to replace with accordion doors or something less massive and more attractive. the closets in both kids rooms are extremely wide, so the quotes were extremely bonkers and we decided to abandon that idea.
why i ditched traditional closet doors
our first solution was removing the mirrored panels from arlo’s closet, while keeping the large sliding doors for a few years. but i had two major issues with them:
1. it was super frustrating not being able to access the middle of the closet easily with the sliding doors
2. the bulky doors made the room visually seem much smaller than it was
the easiest solution : hidden curtain rods and linen panels
i decided to remove the closet doors, and replace with a simple curtain rod on the backside of the closet, this would allow the top of the curtains and the rod to be totally hidden and make the look really streamlined.
what i love most about this solution is that you don’t see any hanging brackets—just a clean, simple linen curtain that totally transforms the space.
how to install hidden closet curtains
materials needed :
– adjustable curtain rod
-simple hanging brackets
-wide linen curtain panels
-basic tools (drill, screwdriver, level)step 1 : how to hang the curtains
i used an adjustable curtain rod with simple hanging brackets, which allowed us to extend the rod to almost the full width inside our closet.
*PRO TIP* make sure your curtains span well past the edges of the visible opening—this makes the installation look way more expensive and professionally done.
step 2 : choosing and hanging the curtains
i originally used standard width curtain panels, but they were way too narrow and just looked cheap. so i then tried switching to super-wide linen panels, which looked immediately way more luxurious and expensive.
the panels i used had grommets at the top (which i think can look cheap), but i mounted the rod at just the right height on the backside of the opening, so the grommets remain totally hidden!
step 3 : preventing curtain overspread
to keep the curtains from opening too wide beyond the sides of the closet opening, we positioned the last grommet on the opposite side of the curtain rod bracket. this totally optional step prevents the curtains from extending past the opening, creating a cleaner look!
the final result
this simple DIY project totally transformed our kids rooms. both rooms now feel larger, the closets are fully accessible, and the linen curtains add a touch of softness that doors couldn’t— all at a fraction of the price of replacement closet doors.
and if you have messy unorganized closets and you’re worried that the curtains wouldn’t hide it well, the linen curtains i used are just sheer enough to look elegant but just opaque enough to disguise the clutter! sometimes my sons closet (and room) will be so chaotic and stressful but as soon as i close those curtains, it’s like a breath of fresh CALM air!
links for the supplies i used :
curtain panels / curtain rods
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cute easter things for babies & kids
easter is about a month away, so we put together some cute easter baskets, reusable eggs, things to fill them with and just some general things that would make sweet little easter gifts!
click on the images in the collages directly to shop!
and i’m always adding more easter items to my amazon storefront
cute easter baskets
cute easter things
bonjour fête
eco eggs fillable easter eggs
and if you’re looking for some eco friendly easter eggs, these ones are super cute and made entirely of plants!
happy almost easter!
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beautiful frame tv art for spring
spring is weeks away now, so i rounded up some pretty art to freshen up your tv for the occasion! lots of florals and lots of color, i’m a changed woman!
for a very easy way to swap your frame tv art without having to use the app, i have a tutorial here.
click on the images in the collages directly to shop!
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cute places to host kids birthday parties in nyc
photo: canopy
i rounded up cute places to throw a kids birthday party in LA and it seemed to be really helpful, so we thought it would be fun to expand and do lots more cities! first up is new york city (and surrounding areas), but let me know which city i should do next!
we put together a big variety of options but they’re all adorable (and almost all aesthetic too!)
1. the wonder
photo: mother mag
a kid’s club with a ball pit, bounce house, and lots of crafts and other activities. a birthday package books you 1.5 hours of private use.
location: brookfield place
pricing: $1800 for members / $1999 for non-members
2. museum of ice cream
photo: museum of ice cream
unlimited ice cream at the prettiest place space ever?? tons of fun dessert-themed rooms to explore like a banana jungle, a carnival, a play room, and a sprinkle pool!!
location: soho
pricing: inquire
3. nitehawk cinema
photo: nitehawk cinema
nikehawks host a “spoons toons all ages” watch party, where kids can watch classic cartoons, play trivia, complete challenges, and go nuts at the cereal bar. you can also host a private event, where you can choose your kid’s favorite movie and one of nitehawk’s specialty drinks.
locations: Prospect Park / Brooklyn
pricing: $20 per person for “spoon toons all ages” / inquire for a private party
4. cotton candy spa
photo: cotton candy spa
party guests get mini facials, make up application, manicures and pedicures. it also includes cotton candy, cake and cupcakes, and you can also choose from fun activities like make your own perfume and glitter tattoos.
location: Brooklyn
pricing: $649+
5. color factory
photo: color factory
with a party package, kids can enjoy immersive art experiences and a private celebration room. tons of treats throughout the space, photo stations, surprise giveaways, and 10% off the color shop are some of the additional perks included.
location: soho
pricing: inquire
6. canopy
photo: canopy
this baby/toddler play space looks so cute! their package includes a two-hour party with access to a private room and their open play area. they provide decorations in your color/theme of choice and custom signage, and you can opt for add-ons like pizza, cake, goodie bags, a photographer, temporary tattoos, a balloon arch and face painting.
location: brooklyn
pricing: $1250
7. let’s dress up
photo: let’s dress up
a cute space where kids can dress up in their favorite princess or knight attire, put on make up, play in a magical castle, and have a tea party with food and cupcakes. you can also opt for specific themes like frozen, barbie and even taylor swift.
location: manhattan
pricing: $680+
8. perry school
photos: perry school
party packages get you access to their galaxy room for music, their sky room for gym time and their children’s art factory for free art play, plus food and cake. they offer themes to choose from, like my first birthday, dance party, superhero, under the sea, unicorns, space explorers and more. and you can add on things like a bouncy castle, a band, and face painting. they can also do an outdoor party or even come to you.
location: west village
pricing: $850+
9. space club
photos: space club / brooklyn bridge parents
an indoor playground designed for kids but also for adults to enjoy. highlights include a ball pit with their signature star-shaped balls, jungle gyms, arts and crafts, a lego pit, a bead pit, a glow-in-the-dark room and other sensory experiences throughout their two locations. a package gets you 2.5 hours of a private party room and playground access.
location: brooklyn
pricing: $990
10. twinkle
photo: twinkle
another open indoor play space for toddlers and preschoolers. packages get you two hours of exclusive access to the whole playground, a party area, food and cupcakes, and balloons. a “super star” package lets you customize your theme.
location: brooklyn
pricing: $1050+
11. jane’s carousel
photo: afar media
jane’s carousel offers birthday parties during public hours. party guests have a separate line to enter the carousel and get unlimited rides for 1.5 hours. depending on the season and weather, you also get a party area set up in the outdoor picnic grove or an indoor seating area inside the pavilion.
location: brooklyn
pricing: $350 on weekdays / $450 on weekends
12. the seaglass carousel
photo: citydays
another cooool carousel option, complete with iridescent fiberglass fish and undersea-inspired light effects. you can host a party under the nearby terraces, and choose from one of the water-themed packages they offer.
location: manhattan
pricing: $670+
13. cocoon
photo: cocoon
this play space offers premier, fully customizable birthday parties. it’s on the pricier side but looks so cute. they also offer catering and other add-ons like a popcorn machine, cotton candy, and ice cream party. activities like bounce houses, build a buddy, diy slime, musicians, face painting and tons more options are available for additional fees.
location: tribeca / upper west side
pricing: $1000+
14. luna park
photo: condé nast traveler
how fun would a party at this famous amusement park be?? choose from a few packages that include private seating, wristbands to access the park, food and decorations.
location: brooklyn
pricing: $707+
15. oh my goodness kids
photo: oh my goodness kids
a pretty play space with a cute little cafe. packages get you a private room with pizza and decorations, and you can add on things like cake, face painting, crafts and more for additional fees.
locations: port washington / garden city
pricing: $699+
16. good day play cafe
photo: good day play cafe
a contemporary play space for kids. a package gets you 2.5 hours of play time and a party area with pizza and other add-ons to choose from. you can also book a professional photographer through them.
location: brooklyn
pricing: $835+
17. tutu school
photos: tutu school
for the little ballerinas — the tutu school’s parties include a brief ballet class, a special birthday story featuring the guest of honor, a cupcake picnic, and party favors. they offer a few different packages plus extras like fairy wand crafts and games. this place is on the pricier side but does seem really special.
location: upper east side
pricing: $1075+
18. new york botanical garden
photo: new york botanical garden
if you’ve got a nature lover, you could host their birthday at the botanical garden. you get a private space for two hours with a garden instructor to lead activities, pizza, and all-garden pass admission for 30 people. you also get access to special exhibits, the tram tour and all outdoor gardens and collections. if you’re a member, you get a 10% discount. parties here aren’t cheap but they do sound fun!!
location: the bronx
pricing: $1850
hope this helps you find the perfect spot for your kid’s next bday party!! let me know if i missed any good ones. i’ll add more as i find them.
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pretty table and floor lamps
nothing cozies up a home like lamps! i’d be happy to never turn on the overhead lights and just have endless lamps around the place.
i found a bunch of table and floor lamps that i love.
click on the images in the collages directly to shop!pretty table lamps
pretty floor lamps
link for my portable lamp from top photo
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printable 2025 oscar ballot
apologies for those of you who were concerned this wasn’t coming this year! it’s here! the academy awards are happening march 2nd (which is still 10 days away i might add!) and as always, i’ve designed a printable ballot for you to use at your oscar viewing parties!
how i like to use them is we all mark what we think will win in one color, then mark the winners in another – you tally up the score of who got the most correct predictions and the winner gets nothing at all whatsoever!
this year i saw a whopping 2/10 best picture nominees! i bet you could guess based on me which ones i saw — anora and the substance. (i loved both, although the substance did go on quite a bit at the end there)
i sort of want to see emilia perez to see how truly bad it is because that penis to vagina song was incredible. how is it nominated so much?!
i would want to see the brutalist (very big time commitment though) and complete unknown but when there are horror movies to see in the theatre, how can i resist them?!
do we think i should start doing my own annual list of best movies of the year?! because my old ass and blink twice would both be winners.
and no i didn’t see wicked. i’ll see wicked when arlo makes us, and not a moment before then.
i changed up the design of this years ballot ever so slightly! i’m liking it, i hope you are too!!!
click here for the printable oscar ballot
for best results, download to your computer and print the file directly vs downloading from your browser window.
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my favorite president’s day sales
i know tons of sales are happening this weekend but thought i’d try to pick out the best ones i’ve seen! i rounded up some favorites, including lots around my home, that are on sale below. happy shopping!
lulu & georgia
up to 20% off
shop some of my recent favorites here.
hanna andersson
25% off with code WKND25
hanna has the cutest patterns and highest quality pajamas! so many cute pieces i want for izzy right now.
i love these cute linen pants i got for arlo (make sure you size up!) and this little skater dress is also so sweet
frame tv
$700 off the 65″ we have above!
the frame tv is a much bigger investment than most TVs but i swear i could never buy a regular TV again. such a game changer to not see a huge black rectangle on your wall.
avocado green mattress
up to 20% off
the comfiest mattresses for kids and adults! both kids have one and now even arlos bff has one because he couldn’t shut up about it after a sleepover!!!! haha
eyebuydirect
30% off with code ebd4prez
my favorite sunglasses! i buy all my prescription glasses from EBD, their prices are amazing, they have super cute frames and they have tons of lens customization options.
west elm
up to 60% off
such a good sale. up to 40% off lots of rhode products i love!
magnolia
20% off
lots of magnolia faves on sale here!
mcgee & co.
30% off
it was a splurge but i’ve gotten so much use out of this pretty tablecloth
rejuvenation
up to 50% off
so many recent purchases from rejuvenation that i love, including so much in my kitchen and this throw in my room
rugs usa
45% off with code prezday45
i have sooo many rugs from here, they’re all great. shop my bedroom rug here and my living room rug here.
hope this helps make the weekend sales much less overwhelming!!
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my favorite rom-coms
i consider myself an expert because i will pretty much watch any and all romcoms – and i’ll happily rewatch them 1000 times beyond that too. name a genre that is easier to turn on at any given moment no matter how hard life is and make you feel good and hopeful. i got deep just now, anyway here are all my favorite rom coms in one place!!
i’ll keep adding to this list but this is a solid list of some very well knowns and maybe some lesser knowns you may not have seen!
1. always be my maybe
photo: Ed Araquel/Netflix
i am always so excited when a new rom com comes out and is ACTUALLY SUPER COM haha. so funny, great acting, loveeeed it!
where to watch: netflix
2. what’s your number
Photo: amazon prime
was not expecting to enjoy this as much as i do. i love anna faris, it’s got a lot of good quotes and it’s just a totally fun watch. also there’s this super weird part when chris evans is topless and has no nipples (?!) you have to see haha.
where to watch: hulu, youtube tv, apple tv, amazon prime
3. no hard feelings
photo: Macall Polay/Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures
another new one that i just loved. whenever i get to watch a new rom that is actually good i think i might be grinning the whole time.
it takes place in montauk, so the coastal grandma in me was thrilled with the setting, and jennifer lawrence is SO funny in it.
where to watch: netflix, apple tv, amazon prime
4. someone like you
photo: amazon
it’s a bit corny and a lot 90s (well it’s 2001 but same diff) but this one is totally cute. i’ve probably watched it 25 times on TV, she’s so cute.
where to watch: amazon prime, apple tv
4. music and lyrics
photo: alternate ending
another one you might have skipped but it’s actually so cute. i love both of them so that helped, but the songs are also SO GOOD. don’t worry, it isn’t a musical! and if you like musicals, sorry, it’s not a musical! but you’ll probably still enjoy it!
where to watch: amazon prime
5. to all the boys i’ve loved before
photo: netflix
the newer teen ones make me feel old, BUT IN A GOOD WAY !? haha. super cute, well done movie and in case you avoided because you’re not a teenager, try it anyway!
where to watch: netflix
6. set it up
photo: Netflix
if you know me personally, i’ve probably tried to convince you to watch this at least once. i was so pleasantly surprised by how much i loved it. glen powell and zoey deutch are both SO GOOD AND SO CUTE. i would watch 1000 romcoms starring the two of them.*
*at some point they were going to make another one but it fell threw i guess !!! 🙁
where to watch: netflix
7. kissing jessica stein
photo: Everett Collection
i think i was a preteen when i first saw this but loved it. jennifer westfeldt’s first movie and it’s the best one (although i actually totally enjoy ira & abby and friends with kids too). funny and cute and she’s adorable.
where to watch: amazon prime, apple tv
8. only you
photo: rotten tomatoes
this one holds upppp. marisa tomei is just the cutest and she looks so chic and is so good in this! i used to watch it as a kid but i will still gladly watch it pretty regularly.
where to watch: youtube tv, amazon prime, apple tv
9. long shot
photo: philippe bossé
this one surprised me too! i expected a comedy but it’s totally romantic and it’s so funny and i somehow did end up buying their chemistry.
where to watch: hulu, amazon prime, apple tv, disney+
10. something’s gotta give
photo: warner bros.
DUH. ok so the first time i ever saw this one, i remember like it was yesterday – my mom was watching it on martha’s vineyard and i walked in and was judging so hard like omg what is this romantic movie for old people!? and then i kept watching and i am still sitting there watching to this day.
this movie probably transformed me into the coastal grandma i am inside hahah – i just love it so much. the food, the setting, the house, their chemistry!?
and no spoilers but the crying montage is like epic.
where to watch: amazon prime, apple tv
11. it’s complicated
photo: npr
a big debate over which of these two movies is better and the two main men in my life (husband and brother) say this one. i guess i have to say it is funnier, and i love it just as much, but i like the ending less (no spoilers!)
where to watch: amazon prime, apple tv
12. pretty woman
photo: getty images
when i was 5 and my parents had just split up, my mom bought this on VHS and we watched it A LOT. my dad found out and they had a huge fight in therapy about it.
needless to say, i still love it 35 years later!!! maybe it’s nostalgia but i still feel it so much when he comes for her at the end. if you haven’t seen it, what theeee? go watch it.
where to watch: youtube tv, amazon prime, apple tv
13. little black book
photo: slant magazine
another movie i’m constantly telling people to watch. i loved brittany murphy so much, i can’t even imagine all the movies she would have made that would have been my favorites. 🙁 i don’t want to spoil it, but this movie is less romantic and more just a freaking cute movie that you will love if you love her or carly simon or diane sawyer. it’s SO CUTE.
where to watch: youtube tv, amazon prime, apple tv
14. my best friend’s wedding
photo: Everett Collection
obvious i know, but another one i could just watch until the day i die! yes jules is totally a bad guy, but somehow i’m still on her side.
where to watch: amazon prime, apple tv
15. when harry met sally
photo: Everett Collection
absolutely one of my top 5 movies of all time. i have seen it so many times and it’s just the best. the best writing, their chemistry is so palpable and i cry every time i watch forever. as i’ve gotten older i have questioned the casting decision of billy crystal being the lothario, but somehow you buy it.
where to watch: amazon prime, apple tv
16. you’ve got mail
photo: warner bros.
am i in the minority that i think this is way better than sleepless in seattle? i mean i love them both, but i just think you’ve got mail is much more funny and cute and less creepy. and the ending is just one of my favorites.
where to watch: amazon prime, apple tv
17. palm springs
photo: jessica perez
i love a time travel movie, but a time travel romcom?!! HELL YEAH. this was hilarious and so fun to watch, i love andy samberg a lot. plus the boho desert wedding is pretty much exactly the same as our boho desert wedding so it’s nostalgic for me.
where to watch: hulu, disney+
18. bridget jones’s diary
photo: Allstar/Working Title
another obvious choice but it’s just so good. sure, she’s totally NOT overweight and gave us all a little more body dysmorphia on top of the other hundreds of ways we were dysmorphing throughout the 90s and 00s but she is adorable and the movie is hilarious and never gets old.
where to watch: max, amazon prime, hulu, youtube tv, apple tv
19. defending your life
photo: cinema sips
it’s not just a romcom, it’s so much more. this is actually my favorite movie in the whole wide world. if you haven’t seen it, i hope you do go watch it right away.
no question it’s albert brooks’s best ever and it’s so beautiful and poignant and hilarious and everything you would want in a movie. i have never watched this without hysterically crying, but i promise you’ll laugh more than cry. i don’t want to overhype it, but sorry, it’s unavoidable because it’s just a perfect movie.
where to watch: amazon prime, youtube, apple tv
now there are PLENTY of movies i left off this list that i truly love and have watched 8000 times, but i mean i can’t just go on forever… can i??????
are there any i missed that you think i may not have seen!?
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strawberry jam cake
happy valentines day! i’ve always liked being extra on valentines but since having arlo its much more intense. i dress us both in pink and make everything heart shaped and hey right now we don’t have much going on so it’s pretty exciting.
we made this simple strawberry cake twice in the last two weeks, it’s so quick and easy and reaaaally good!! arlo is way more into fruity desserts versus chocolate, so when i asked him what he wanted to bake for valentines day he said lets make strawberry cake again lol.
this cake is so simple but i was asked a lot to reshare the recipe, so figured i’d put it here for a permanent residence. if you have a jar of jam, you can make this today!
strawberry jam cake
we love to make this simple strawberry cake for valentines day! basically all you need is a box of cake mix and jar of jam.Ingredients
- 15 oz box cake mix (white or vanilla)*
- 2 cups strawberry jam divided
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 4-5 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
for the cake
- prepare the boxed cake mix and then add 1 cup of strawberry jam.
- you could obviously also make a white cake from scratch and just add the jam!
for the frosting
- in a mixer, cream 1 cup of room temperature butter with the remaining cup of jam. cream for about 2 minutes – and then gradually add the confectioners sugar, continue to mix. use less or more sugar depending on the consistency and taste you’re happy with.
Notes
we used sprinkles this time, but we also love to use freeze dried strawberries to decorate too. you could also try adding some to your cake mix as well! *recipe actually calls for 18oz but these cake mix companies have cheapened out of course and made cake mixes now 15oz standardsources
