The Fourth of July is just a few days away! Many of us use this festive holiday to gather with family and friends for the official kick off to the dog days of summer! Perk up your patriotic decor with a whimsical twist of dotty fun! Polka dots are plentiful when it comes to paper products so it’s easy to search any party store for dotted plates or napkins to mix in…maybe you can find a few more ways to incorporated those happy dots for your celebration!
It’s never easy to say “farewell” to friends but when life pulls people in different directions it offers an occasion to celebrate the bonds of friendship–letting those who are leaving know how much they were appreciated and offer well wishes for new and exciting times ahead! Sarah and another dear friend of ours did just that for two great boys who are moving from our community. Friends to both of our sons and many others, these two wonderful kids were celebrated at this festive gathering! An evening of swimming, playing and snacking was certainly enjoyed by all one last time all together! Bittersweet, of course, but a lovely way to have a joyful farewell…never goodbye!
On a hot and humid day the best way to celebrate a great Little League season is with ice cream! No matter the reason for rejoicing, an ice cream bar is a perfect way to ring in summer celebrations! So easy to do, we hope you get some inspiration from this baseball celebration…that started with good old ice cream!
For many, spring and summer is filled with days at the ball park…and that is certainly true for Sarah’s family and mine! A weekend of baseball tournaments might require a treat…whether you’re celebrating a win or consoling a loss, a little sugar can do wonders! No matter what sport, a team inspired treat is so fun and always lifts spirits no matter the outcome…so take a peek at these very simple treats whipped up in a jiffy!
A school year tradition, “Breakfast Club”, was the brilliant idea of a great gal in our community who gathers volunteers to host moms without kids in tow to a lovely–and relaxing–breakfast directly following school drop off! A wonderful way to start the day with old and new friends sharing stories & advice, enjoying a casual morning meal, and always leaving with our share of good cheer! Unfortunately for me, I haven’t attended many this year…so I decided to host the final gathering for the year at my home to show my support of this great tradition! It’s always an uplifting experience and I can see why some ladies never miss it! With the help of my co-host and friend, the final “Breakfast Club” took on a woodland theme with some simple ideas and supplies that could inspire any event…
Happy Memorial Day! We hope everyone can spend relaxing time with family and friends this holiday weekend! Whether you traveled or stayed at home…we’d like to share a way to serve up a classic treat that everyone enjoys and is so easy to whip up in minutes! Stoke up the fire pit, grill, or even a bucket of candles…anything that will toast a marshmallow…
Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week–a great time to let all teachers and staff know how much we appreciate all they do! At our school volunteer parents host an appreciation luncheon bringing all kinds of goodies for a buffet-style treat set up in our library! It’s always fun to make it look a little special too since we want our teachers to realize how important they are in helping to mold our kids into the special people they are growing to be! So our committee chose a picnic theme…and though the decorations were simple, they were so cute and perfect for any event I thought we would share…
A collaborative effort by family and friends came together in the form of a wonderful afternoon of celebration for Sarah’s oldest daughter and the upcoming arrival of her baby girl! Hours filled with joyful conversation, yummy nibbles & sips, gift giving, and well wishes for the mother-to-be! Take a peek at this lovely day…
With two boys, I don’t often use pink when entertaining or decorating…so when I get the chance to host some girls for any occasion…I jump on it! An opportunity to say “thanks” to some friends helping with a project came about–and a simple picnic lunch seemed fitting for the occasion and season! Not an elaborate event, but fun nevertheless…and a chance to “girl” it up a bit! Here’s an easy way to throw together a sweet picnic for any situation!
Though it may not feel like it, Spring is finally upon us! With so many reasons to celebrate this season, we’d like to share some springtime ideas for easy cupcake decorations. Even though the cupcake trend isn’t at its peak anymore don’t forgo this yummy treasure! Trends are overrated anyway…we love cupcakes and they couldn’t be easier to whip up to make your event or gathering look extra festive! They’re easy to eat, easy to buy, easy to bake, without frosting they freeze wonderfully, and they look extraordinary with simple embellishments! Here’s a look at one cupcake…7 ways…so easy!