Kara Buntin

If you're like me and you turn bright red in the face from the heat, the summer months can be brutal. I try to stay inside in the air conditioning as much as I can, but if I have to go out I try to use a bunch of strategies to help keep myself as cool as possible.

Autumn is a great time to have a baby shower because the weather is nice, you can have it in or outdoors, and there are a lot of things that you can decorate with to match Fall themes. These are some ideas for party decor and themes that you could use for an Autumn baby shower.

Products that my YouTube viewers have purchased and use based on my recommendations…I use these myself for my baking now, and used some of them when I was making custom wedding cakes.

Making DIY miniatures is a fun hobby, and everyone likes tiny things…These tutorials and supplies will help you get started with your own mini hobby.

Amazon Prime Day is July 8-11, but you can get these early deals now! I own these things myself, use and like all of them, and the prices are right during Prime day promotions.

Dress up your outdoor space this summer with some new decor items or even some furniture. Also get the bug spray if the mosquitoes love to bite you.

If you want to do a Christmas cookie exchange party, or a Christmas in July cookie swap, these supplies will make your party more fun by personalizing the packaging.

Baby shower invitations for boys or girls, or for a gender-neutral celebration. Some of these are my designs and others are just ones that I like.

Fourth of July themed gifts, party invitations, decor ideas, and accessories.

Golf and workout microfiber towels for women, some preppy, some pink, some funny. You can customize most of them.

Pink and preppy golf towels, head covers, balls and ball markers for women who want to spice up their summer golf gear. With customizable names or monograms, you can give these as Mother's Day gifts or birthday presents.

Golf recommendations for the Richmond, VA area, plus sports gifts and customizable equipment for golf enthusiasts.

Places to volunteer both in-person and online. Some are local, some are international, but it's a place to get started and think about how you can give back to your community or other people in general.

A list of simple, sustainable product swaps to reduce waste and live a little greener without having to sacrifice convenience. Some of it is just remembering to do it!

These are some of the things that I use on a daily basis for one thing or another when I'm working in the kitchen.

I use these random items every day for one thing or another. These are my basics.

This is an article I wrote with instructions on how to make and Irish Chain quilt, and links to the fabrics that I used to make it (I designed them myself!) All Spoonflower links are affiliate links and go to my own Spoonflower shop.

1:12 scale miniature fabrics that I designed to fit into 1" scale dollhouses. These are really the right scale, not just small prints. The original designs are 12x larger! These are all my designs that are available to purchase on fabric or wallpaper.

These are some Father's Day ideas that will benefit Dad and the kids if he wants to do some activities with them.

I get my cake decorating supplies on Oasis Supply, and I’ve used them for years. Their products are excellent quality, and they've given me a discount code to share…Use coupon code REMEMBER10 to get 10% off when you buy on their website. I bought all kinds of things from them, they have a wide range of products.

I have a dollhouse that I work on every now and then, and these are some things that would be cute to add to one. Most of these are 1:12 scale, but there are some larger things. Make sure to check the scale to match your house!

These are products created by indie artisans, including the handmade soaps and bath and body products that I like. Check out each individual card to see the shops.

Your baby's first birthday is more for you than them, so have fun with it while you have full control over the theme and party! A First Trip Around The Sun party is fun for adults and any older kids who will be there,

Different wedding cakes that I made when I was doing custom cakes. These are all real cakes, with real icing and sugar flowers, some are buttercream and some are fondant, but they're all good for getting ideas for your own wedding cake.

Some small businesses that are owned by people I know, so I know they're going to provide a good product!

Books that I loved when I was a kid and still do as an adult, and more that I've read recently that I liked.

My cats are probably pretty typical of most cats, where you spend a ton of money on toys and things and they want to play with a stick. These are some things that my cats actually like and some things that they have to like since they're on a diet. Also things that I like because I like cats.