Category: Celebrate

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Treats!

March 12
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Serving St. Patrick’s Day cocktails is a surefire way to get your holiday celebration off to a festive start!  Whether its a cocktail OR a mocktail…a green beverage is mandatory for for many party-goers for toasting the day!  So I’m really excited to share this super simple and delicious recipe that would be perfect for a lady leprechaun party!  Dainty, pretty, and a sweet sip to enjoy with a treat or two while hanging with your friends!  Not to exclude the gentlemen…but it IS a sip that seems geared toward the ladies!  So if you’re having any gal pals over for a pre-party libations you won’t want to miss this easy setup!

let’s get the party started with…

st. patrick’s day cocktails!

St. Paddy’s Day Table AND Free Printable!

March 5
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March is here and it’s time to start thinking about setting a St. Paddy’s Day table!  Whether you have a tradition of serving up an Irish meal or just enjoy a casual dinner on the 17th…I’d like to share some really easy ways to decorate the table top or any space you like to add some lucky touches!  Decorating never needs to be difficult OR expensive…the simplest things can often times prove to be the perfect touch, and I’m excited to show you this inspiration today!  AND for a special holiday treat you can get a darling printable banner…for FREE!  St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful excuse to get whimsical so let’s get ready for the festivities with delightful decorations and…

a sweet & simple St. Paddy’s Day table!

Valentine’s Day Popcorn Fun!

February 11
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Serving up some popcorn fun is fabulous for any celebration…but how about for a whimsical and delicious Valentine treat?  I’m sharing a REALLY easy and fun way to dish up this yummy snack along with super simple DIY decorations.  Get ready for Valentine’s Day with hugs, kisses…and popcorn!

popcorn fun…valentine victory!

Doughnut Inspiration…on a Valentine Treat Table

February 8
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Doughnut inspiration is on the menu today!  I’m so excited to share these super easy AND delicious ideas for a sweet Valentine to offer to your favorite cupids!  We love doughnuts in my house…even to this day my boys are thrilled to see a box of sugary goodness on the countertop!  So I couldn’t think of a tastier way to create a holiday treat that would be a welcome surprise for my family OR any friends that might stop by!  You know I’m a semi-homemade fan…for the convenience of being able to whip up something special in a matter of minutes!  So let’s tell our loved ones “donut you know how much I love you” with this sweet and simple Valentine treat!

doughnut inspiration that will make hearts flutter!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!