Category: Celebrate
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Safari Baby Shower Blog Hop!

February 6
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I’m really excited to be a part of a virtual baby shower today!  Seven bloggers & stylists have come together to share inspiration & ideas for a Safari Themed Baby Shower AND to celebrate a fellow blogger in anticipation of her new baby!  It’s all part of a Blog Hop to make it easy to “hop” along and see some safari fun just for baby!  If you’re popping over here from Valerie’s blog, Val Around Town, I’m sure you loved her glam baby shower backdrop! (The next “hop” link will be at the end of this post!)  I’m sharing a gift idea…a handcrafted Giggle magnet board, custom created for a safari themed nursery!  AND also sneaking in a couple easy ideas for party decorations and topping sweet treats!  So let’s keep going and see all the fun!

let’s go on safari…in a baby shower hop!

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Super Bowl Party Ideas!

January 30
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Super Bowl Sunday is just days away and it happens to be one of my family’s most awaited game nights…for the good food, football fun…and the commercials of course!  Each year we whip up a big batch of wings and nestle in for a warm & cozy evening in!  Sometimes it’s just us, sometimes we include friends…but either way, we celebrate a festive evening of heart-pounding fun! (even though my youngest is really the only TRUE sports enthusiast in the family!)   Shortly before kickoff I set up a cheerful spread of traditional game day goodies…but this year I’m adding a good dose of healthy to the table!  And even though the boys in the house will require some wings on the menu, I’m really excited to share these healthier options that will be a definite win!

super healthy super bowl fun!

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Celebrate, Favorite Things

Favorite Party Supplies to Have on Hand!

January 17
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You all know how much I love to entertain…and keeping a few party supplies at my fingertips makes it easier & more affordable to invite friends in or surprise my family with an unexpected treat!  I’d like to share a couple facts about entertaining:  it’s not necessary to have party-planning experience to make your guests feel special ~ you don’t need to own tons of party decorations to make things look festive ~ you don’t need to spend a lot of money ~ you DEFINITELY don’t need an actual excuse to celebrate!  So today, let’s look at entertaining more like planning out a meal…you can stock up for occasions just like you do your food pantry!  I’m really excited to show you some of my favorite supplies I always keep on hand to make my celebrations as easy as they are fun!  I’ll even share a peek at how I store them!  Grab a pad & paper and put some of these goodies on the list…

party supplies for “any day” parties!

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Celebrate, Holidays

Style a Festive Hot Cocoa Stand!

December 19
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Setting up a hot cocoa stand is something that I try to do as soon as the weather turns chilly!  But there’s something about Christmastime that makes serving up the toasty drink even more special and festive! Even though we’re in the northern part of the country, we still get a day or two in December where we can light up the fire pit and serve up treats outdoors! There’s something fun about bundling up and braving the chill with a hot cocoa in hand and good company around!  See how easy it can be to set up a simple treat to celebrate the season with family & friends!   Baby it’s cold outside…so serve up something chocolatey AND warm!

 heat it up with a hot cocoa celebration!

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Celebrate, Holidays

Serve a Christmas Breakfast!

December 6
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We celebrate with several traditions during the holiday but one of my favorites is serving a Christmas breakfast!  It doesn’t have to happen on Christmas morning…in fact that could prove to be chaotic!  But during the month of December I’ll often set up a cheerful buffet of easy & delicious serve-yourself goodies…and it’s especially fun to do when there’s visiting kids in the house!  This year’s fun was inspired by my passion for plaid…and a twist on a familiar reindeer!  I’m excited to share these ideas in collaboration with some talented friends so you can help your peeps wake up to a GOOD MORNING!

set up some Christmas breakfast cheer!

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Celebrate, Holidays

Fun Ways to Serve Holiday Cocktails!

November 28
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It’s almost December…so that means plenty of holiday cocktails or mocktails will be on the menu!  I do plenty of entertaining over the holidays and while special occasions call for special touches, I’m still a firm believer that most gatherings can be simple, easy, and still every bit as festive!  And being able to invite your favorite peeps over often is what the holidays are all about…congregating with friends and family!  So today I’m sharing some really fun finds that can make an impromptu celebration look adorably festive…and all you need to do is serve up the cocktails!  Get ready to toast the season…

cheers to holiday cocktails & fun!

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Celebrate, Savor

How to Serve up a Fall S’mores Bar!

November 1
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Halloween festivities have come to an end but autumn still has more to offer!  How about treating your family and friends to a fall s’mores bar by the fire?  S’mores seem to be everyone’s favorite, fall snack and I can see why!  It’s such a seasonal delight to be fireside on a cool, crisp evening with a roasting stick in hand!  And once that mallow is toasted to your heart’s desire and sandwiched between chocolate & crunchy graham crackers…it’s hard not to have your mouth water with anticipation of that first gooey bite!  So I think it’s fair to say that a s’more will NEVER disappoint!  I’m sure you’ve probably seen some of the different ways this treat is now served up with a twist…you can let your creativity and your taste buds go wild!  The traditional s’more is always a hit but why not try some fun combinations for an extra special treat!  Get ready to savor the season…

gather ’round the fire for a fall s’mores bar!

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Four Festive Ideas for a Halloween Treat Table!

October 17
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A Halloween treat table is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday with my family or friends!  And can you believe that the countdown to all those frightful festivities is getting shorter already?  Tricks & Treats are just around the corner!  So today I’d love to share some really easy ways to whip up some darling goodies and decorations that will make all your favorite ghouls & goblins grin!  Even if you don’t have a  boo-bash planned, these ideas are so simple that you could make an after school snack feel like a party.  Let’s get started…

decorate a halloween treat table…four ways!

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Easy Game Day Snacks!

October 11
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We’re in the midst of football season and I think it’s fair to say most of us put out some game day snacks whether we’re diehard fans or just casual watchers!  You can love football or even hate it…but there’s lots of fun associated with the game no matter how you slice it or dice it…meaning, a tailgate celebration or yummy themed snacks can delight even the non-sport enthusiast!  I say all the time how much I adore easy snack ideas…it’s my belief that if you keep it simple, you’ll be more likely to actually serve up a special treat!  So today, in partnership with Grand Rapids Popcorn, I’d like to share a SUPER easy treat table for a football afternoon…whether you have 3 or 33 guests, these snacks are so easy you could effortlessly delight a crowd! The countdown is on for this weekend’s pig skin parties…so get ready to score an easy dessert-time win!

game day-snack day!

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Celebrate, Create

Halloween DIY Decorations!

October 5
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DIY decorations are so much fun to create at any time of the year…but there’s something about Halloween that makes them extra fun!  I think that this holiday is so whimsical and lighthearted that even a novice DIY-er (like myself) can let their creativity shine with easy projects that have plenty of wiggle-room where perfection is concerned!  Recently my husband and I joined a supper club and I’m dying to host a small soiree this month…so holiday touches will be mandatory for my table!  Let me share some of the decorations I’ll be using…and I’ll show you how to make them too!

set a halloween table in diy style!

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