The Ask Anna Blog

Easy Minion Cupcakes

I don’t know what it is about the Minions that gets kids so excited (I’m probably just too old to get it) but all I know is that kids LOVE the Minions! I personally haven’t seen any of the movies but my daughter loves them and is excited about the new movie coming out in a couple weeks. We had friends over for a summer play date the other day so for a fun treat I decided to have Malea help me make Minion cupcakes and of course the kids loved them! They were super easy to make, here’s what… Read More

Hunger Games Capitol Party (a Panem themed birthday)

If you’ve been following me for awhile then you know that I love to throw a good party, especially for my birthday. I threw a 1920’s party for my 30th, a Mad Men party the next year and last year I threw a Celebrity Couples themed party. But this years theme took the cake. We were sitting around talking last year, the day after my Celebrity Couples party, and tossing out ideas for what this year’s theme should be, when my husband suggested doing a Hunger Games Capitol party. I thought it was genius and couldn’t wait to get started!… Read More

How to get Wax off Fabric and Everything Else (Video Tutorial)

Last year after my Celebrity Couple birthday party I was left with lots of linens covered in wax from the candles blowing in the wind. This year my party was indoors so we didn’t have that problem, however my friend (who’s husband is a firefighter) tried to light her purse on fire by setting it on a candle, which then spilled wax all over one of the linens. The irony of this situation cracks me up. Since 2 years in a row I’ve ended up with wax covered linens I thought I’d take the chance this year to do a… Read More

A Simple & Affordable Way to Organize Pool Toys

Now that the weather is getting warm and our deck expansion has been completed, we are living outside more and more. Today I want to show you my super simple, and affordable, solution for how to organize pool toys, goggles, sunscreen, etc. I bought this 3-drawer wide cart (mine is no longer a cart because I took the wheels off) a couple years ago when we moved in, and it’s been a great solution to outdoor toy clutter. I made the labels with my Silhouette and it’s a great way for the kids to know where to get things and… Read More

Organize a Summer Grab-n-Go Kit

I don’t know about you, but my family marks the start of summer as the last day of school. Yea! Summer is here. That means we’ll be spending lots of time outdoors. Hi, Susan here from Organized 31. With 3 children, it seems like we’re always running out the door on our way to another outdoor activity. I find that taking a few minutes to organize a summer grab-n-go kit, means that we’re always ready for whatever outdoor fun the summer might bring. Having a summer activities kit ready and waiting means that no matter how busy our day is,… Read More

It’s my Birthday!

Today is my birthday. I’m turning 34 years old. 🙂 This weekend we celebrated with a Panem Capitol (Hunger Games) themed birthday party complete with big hair, crazy makeup and lots of sparkle. So of course if you’re celebrating in the Capitol you have to have lots of extravagant food, which is why I decided I needed a flashy birthday cake. I know it’s silly to make your own cake but I had a vision and you know me, I’m more of a DIYer than an ask someone else to do it-er. I’ve been following Sweet Bakes on Instagram for… Read More