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Cereal Rainbow Tutorial…A Lucky Holiday Breakfast!

March 12
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Cereal rainbow…that’s something that you might not hear everyday!  But creating this fun rainbow topper is not only easy but perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration!  Since my boys have been little, I’ve always served up a St. Paddy’s Day breakfast.  Nothing crazy, just little holiday touches that make it feel special.  Now that they’re grown, and almost grown…I still do it.  I can’t help myself.  But it is a fun treat for anyone at any age!  So today, I’m sharing how to create delicious rainbow toppers that can top any sweet treat!  I served them on mini cinnamon buns but cupcakes or muffins will work and won’t disappoint any Leprechaun that comes calling. Share the easy end-of-the-rainbow surprise to your family this holiday!

good holiday mornings start with a cereal rainbow!

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St. Paddy’s Cocoa and Cupcakes!

March 5
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Serve up some St. Paddy’s cocoa and cupcakes for a super easy holiday treat!  You know how much I love simple goodies and this one couldn’t be simpler for any occasion!  I often use my little bar cart to treat my family or friends to seasonal sweets…but you can use any space you have to dish up the fun.  Set up a tiny table, a space on the counter or grab a tray to dish out the deliciousness! Today I’ll keep it short and literally sweet!  See how simple it is to treat your favorite leprechauns to…

St. Paddy’s cocoa and cupcakes!

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Game Night Fun!

February 27
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Game night is such a fun tradition!  Whether you play with family or a group of friends, board games are the perfect way have a festive time indoors before summer calls us outside!  And good game playing requires some good snacks that are the easiest to serve!  I’m so excited to team up with Grand Rapids Popcorn to bring you some simple fun that will make memories that last!  We have a little more time before we can enjoy the spoils of spring and summer…so keep indoor entertaining in mind and have a great time around the game table!  See how easy it is to celebrate with…

game night suds & snacks!

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Valentine Pound Cake!

February 11
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Pound cake is a dessert that will be sure to make your cupid’s heart flutter!  It’s easy to bake and most people love the rich, buttery flavor…including my family!  Each year on Valentine’s Day I  serve our favorite little cake all dressed up in holiday style!  It’s such a delicious way to celebrate February 14th AND I truly enjoy this simple tradition that we all look forward to!  Even though Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, you still have plenty of time to bake a goodie (or two) to present to your Valentines!  So today I’m sharing my favorite pound cake recipe (with a fun flavor twist) and a sweet way to serve it!  Who knows, this might become your new holiday tradition too!  Let’s get right to it…

treat your peeps to a holiday pound cake!

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A Valentine’s Day Breakfast!

February 5
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A Valentine’s Day Breakfast will be a sweet and fun surprise for anyone you love!  Celebrate with your family, a special someone, or a group of friends.  No matter the recipients…I’m quite certain it will be a fun way to brighten a day!  It can be super easy too…grab all the goodies from the local grocer to make the setup a snap! Today I’m so excited to share some festive inspiration for enjoying the holiday with cheerful decorations and deliciously easy treats!  Let’s start happy hearts day right and dish up fun!

a valentine’s day breakfast serves up joy!

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DIY Galentine Gifts!

January 30
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DIY Galentine gifts are a special way to tell your gal pals how much they mean to you! AND it doesn’t have to be difficult to handcraft a sweet, little treat to surprise your peeps on Valentine’s Day!  If you celebrate “Galentine’s Day” with your friends, I’m so excited to share this DIY idea with you!  Not only is it simple to craft but it’s useful, pretty and you can customize it to fit each recipient if you wish!  Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it…so let’s get crafting!

DIY galentine gifts to make hearts flutter!

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Super Bowl Sunday Sandwiches!

January 23
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Super Bowl Sunday is less than two weeks away…so it’s not too early to begin thinking about your menu!  We have a family tradition of making a huge tray of wings for game night munching.  And while wings are delicious, they’ve never been my absolute favorite food, amplified by the fact that they’re inevitably messy!  So along side the wings…I always create a secondary snack that’s easy, filling and delicious too! This year I’m going to serve up some simple sandwiches but with a super spicy twist!  Sriracha slaw piled high on a ham & cheese stuffed baguette is not only the easiest thing to make…but it gives that simple sandwich a feisty bite!  Let’s root for our favorite team…and nibble the night away!

Super Bowl Sunday…super easy snacking!

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Simple Soup Supper!

January 9
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A soup supper is something my family enjoys often during the winter months! Soup is warm & toasty, it’s healthy, and can be served alone as a one-pot meal! And now that the holidays are over, I’m definitely serving much more simple dishes to counteract all the indulging we’ve done! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite chili recipes which is perfect for a winter-white dinner party or just an everyday meal.  AND you can check out the simple way I repurposed some of my Christmas decor to create easy, seasonal decorations too!  So snuggle up and serve a satisfying soup supper on a chilly winter eve…

enjoy a white chili soup supper!

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New Year’s Eve Celebrations…Charcuterie Style!

December 27
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New Year’s Eve celebrations are just days away…but you can still party in grand style with an easy charcuterie that will be certain to impress!  Charcuterie boards are one of my favorite appetizers because they’re super simple to put together even for a last-minute party!  While a “true” charcuterie would mean a platter full of meats…the definition to many has gradually changed to a “grazing board”.  This means you can now add just about ANYTHING you want to your edible display!  New Year’s Eve is a perfect opportunity to create this beautiful array of goodies to serve to friends and family.  Pull together all the leftover treats from Christmas and serve them right on the tabletop…no special trays or platters needed!  I’m really excited to partner with Fun to Eat Fruit to bring you some inspiration for sipping and nibbling the night away!  I promise it’s easy and simple but will look every bit as festive as the holiday itself!  The year is coming to an end and I’ll wrap it up with my favorite phrase…celebrate simple and celebrate often!

ring in 2020 with a New Year’s Eve Charcuterie!

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Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas!

December 20
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Christmas gift wrapping can be fun for some…and for others a dreaded, last-minute event!  I happen to love it but it’s most fun when you have a little time carved out to do it…which is hard to come by!  Over the years I’ve realized that you can embellish any gift with simple little things to make it look grand.  You don’t need to be a paper artist, a gift wrap champ or spend a lot of money either!  Today I’m sharing some really sweet and simple ways to dress up your packages just in time for Christmas!  Get ready…to wrap up the holidays!

Christmas gift wrapping made simple!

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