Category: Holidays
Holidays, Savor

Best Sugar Cookie

March 27
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I love to make cut-out cookies…but I can never find a recipe perfect for making a soft cookie that stays in a recognizable shape!  After ordering the sweetest little bunny cutter from Fancy Flours (one of my favorites!), i decided to try out some “best-ever” sugar cookie recipes in search of one that would be just right for some Easter treats!  And guess what?  I found one that’s delicious, simple, and stays in the same shape as the cutter!  Today I want to share the links for an adorable cookie cutter and the perfect recipe to go with it!

baking some bunnies…

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Decorate, Holidays

Hop!

March 23
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Easter is going to be here before we know it and it’s a wonderful time to prepare your home for spring!  If you’re planning on entertaining friends & family for holiday celebrations it’s always lovely to add some Easter touches to your rooms!  But when holidays fall close together on the calendar–it can be really hard to fit all that decorating in around busy schedules!  Still, I love to decorate so I really need to find easy & simple ways to embellish my home that will bring joy without all the fuss!  I’ve featured the chalk wall over my mantle before…and it really is a fun way to add festivity with a simple piece of chalk!  I understand not everyone wants to draw on their living room walls…but I believe in sharing  inspiration…take an idea and re-configure it to make it work for you!  So that said, I will share some simple holiday displays…I hope you find some Easter inspiration just right for your home!

Hop into the Easter spirit…

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Create, Holidays

Chalk it up to Easter Fun!

March 18
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There are so many whimsical ways to enjoy Easter activities…and decorating eggs is one of my favorites!  Holiday eggs are so fun…dyes in an array of colors, waxes, stickers, pens and papers transform the common egg into little works of art! Even chalkboard paint has made its entrance onto the egg decorating scene…such a fun idea!  Recently, I found a dozen little chalkboard eggs while I was strolling down the Easter isle!  All packaged like a carton from the dairy section, these plastic imitators will eliminate painting or spraying them by hand…they’ve done the work for you!  And the price…at $1.99 you really can’t go wrong!  Even better, you can erase your Easter doodles for years of creativity!  Go grab some and let your imagination hop on down the bunny trail!

chalk one up for Easter!

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Create, Holidays

Last-Minute Lucky!

March 16
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Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day! And even though the clock is ticking, I’d like to share a fun treat that’s so simple, you can whip it up in no time…and it’s perfect for surprising anyone on your “lucky list”!  A fun favor for the host of an Irish celebration, a sweet treat for your little leprechauns, or even a family project for an after-school snack…this is an easy way to create some last-minute Irish cheer!

a popular snack… made lucky!

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Holidays

Tiny Irish Touches…

March 13
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St. Patrick’s Day is certainly a festive celebration…but nestled between Valentine’s Day and Easter, this holiday can get overlooked when it comes to decor!  Whether or not you plan to entertain on March 17, there are some sweet & simple ways you can bring a touch of that lucky Irish charm into your home!  Have a peek at these effortless ideas…

that will keep the leprechauns smiling…

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Holidays, Savor

Lucky Morning!

March 9
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In the days leading up to March 17 I love to serve up simple treats as a prelude to the big holiday celebration!  And since the name Hanrehan has an Irish ring…St. Patrick’s Day and it’s festivities have long been tradition in our home!  One of my favorite things to do is prepare an Irish inspired breakfast each March 17th to start the morning in St. Paddy’s Day style!  Even though it’s probably not the first “green” meal we’ve enjoyed during the month, it would be very unlucky for my kids if they didn’t awaken to something special on the actual holiday!  And since there’s a 5 out of 7 chance that this day will fall on a school morning…it’s a bonus to serve up something simple!  Today I’ll share what I’m preparing for this year’s holiday morning that promises to be easy, inexpensive, and can be made ahead–making your morning lucky too!  Whether you’re Irish or not…let your family wake this holiday to a shamrock inspired breakfast!

let your little leprechauns have a lucky morning!

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Create, Holidays

At the End of the Rainbow!

March 6
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Today we’d like to share a fun DIY project!  A St. Patrick’s Day display that’s easy to make, would be a fun family craft, and will surely make you smile!  If you’ve got a cork board and some colorful tissue paper you can create a whimsical holiday decoration that’s simply–happy!  Check out this colorful project that will have you designing your own custom treat at the end of the rainbow!

some St. Paddy’s Day whimsy…

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Favorite Things, Holidays

Easter Favorite

March 4
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Easter brings with it a time of celebration, opportunities to create family gatherings, and whimsical traditions for children!  Springtime color is a refreshing change from the winter months that precede the arrival of blossoms!  This year Easter comes early…we will have barely finished with the Irish festivities when the Easter Bunny comes knocking on the door!  If you’re feeling a bit rushed with the holidays this year, you’re not alone!  Today we want to share a sweet decoration that will add some Easter whimsy to your home with ease!  We love to decorate with banners…we use them in our Giggle shows and in our homes for any kind of celebration or holiday!  They’re so festive and easy to make…but also plentiful in many stores making it a breeze to find just the right one for your occasion!  An effortless way to decorate without sacrificing any cute factor!  If you’re pinched for time this season…

celebrate with an Easter banner!

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Welcome March!

March 2
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In early March I love to find simple ways to sneak in some Irish fun throughout the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day!  Yesterday was March 1st and I decided to treat my boys and overnight guests to a top o’ the mornin’ breakfast…created with very little effort!  Easy, self-serve, and festive morning munchies were waiting to greet early and late risers!  Simple embellishments are all it takes to perk up an ordinary snack or meal…so go ahead and welcome March with a treat!

a little Irish surprise…

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Favorite Things, Holidays

Favorite Things

February 20
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Not to jump the gun or anything–but when we find adorable things when we’re out and about it’s often worth sharing before they might be gone!  We’ve got plenty of time to get prepared for Easter but take a peek at these sweet dishes…you might want to run out and get some of your own for all your holiday entertaining!   Fun finds are always plentiful at Home Goods…but time is of the essence!  If you see what you love…grab it ’cause it probably won’t be there long!  So let’s cut to the chase–if you want some cute, simple, and whimsical accessories on your Easter table or buffet take a peek…then go get yours!

 a Giggle favorite for Easter!

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