Maggie’s Menu: How to Cut a Pineapple in 8 steps

Posted by magpie
On August 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: A friend recently told me that she doesn’t buy pineapples because cutting them is intimidating! Here is a quick tutorial to get you motivated for your next trip to the produce aisle. Instructions: Cut the crown (top) off. Cut the bottom off. Stand the pineapple on one end, and cut the pineapple […]

Make: Gifting: Inside that Tasseled Picnic Basket

Posted by magpie
On August 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created that cute tasseled picnic basket really as a delivery system to bring gifts to my in-laws who are hosting us at the beach this week. So what did I fill it with? I included items we would bring along to the beach. See below! Materials: Plastic wine glasses Bottle of […]

Maggie’s Menu: Freezing tomatoes

Posted by magpie
On August 5, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are leaving for 10 days of vacation today and of course the tomatoes that we have been waiting for all summer are finally ripe. While we enjoyed fresh mozzarella and tomato salad last night and tomatoes in our omelets this morning, I froze the rest so that we can enjoy them […]

Make: Rainbow Tasseled Picnic Basket

Posted by magpie
On August 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: You guys- I found the cutest, cleanest, + most organized local thrift store. I went there in search of a picnic basket that I can fill with gifts as a hostess thank you for my mother and father in law who are having us to their beach house next week Materials: Picnic […]

Make: Watermelon Stamped Tea Towel

Posted by magpie
On July 31, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created these custom watermelon tea towels for cute summer gifts. Materials: Acrylic paint (green and red) Plastic plate Plain tea towel Potato An iron 2 paint brushes Instructions: Cut a potato into the shape of a watermelon. Cut it further to create a watermelon rind and watermelon. Squirt some paint onto […]

Must Have: Long Weekend Packing Check List

Posted by magpie
On July 11, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend I am headed to Chicago for a long weekend to visit my two oldest (and best!) friends. Take the stress out of packing and use this simple checklist. Need tips for airplane snacks or a beach getaway checklist? Click here and here.

Make: Bowling themed Birthday Banner + Free Printable

Posted by magpie
On July 10, 2016

Message from Maggie: My friend Jamie rented out a few bowling lanes at Pinstripes alley for her husbands birthday. I offered to make a bowling inspired banner. Check it out below. What you need: Computer paper Printer Hole punch Baking twine Instructions: Create a Canva account on canva.com. Begin creating a design by clicking the […]

Make: Gifting: Housewarming Gifts

Posted by magpie
On July 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are going to a BBQ at a friends new house this weekend. Taking advice from George and Mary Bailey from Its a Wonderful Life, I put together a housewarming gift of bread, wine, and salt. Mary Bailey: “Bread so that this house may never know hunger. Salt so that life may always have […]

Maggie’s Menu: Spicy Vodka Sauce

Posted by magpie
On June 26, 2016

Message from Maggie: At a recent conference I got to talking about recipes. A colleagues wife shared this recipe with me. This recipe was an instant favorite in my household. Ingredients: ¼ cup vodka 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 T. butter 1 T. olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 slices […]

Make: Video Message Compilation

Posted by magpie
On June 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: My best friend Lindsey’s mom turns 60 this weekend. This is a woman who has been beyond generous to me since I met her a decade ago. In fact, she threw my bridal luncheon. Since I had family in town and wasn’t able to travel to her party, I wanted to do […]

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