Category: Celebrate

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!

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!

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!

Christmas Eggnog Bar!

December 4
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December is upon us…why not celebrate with a Christmas eggnog bar?  A little twist on the cocoa bar, eggnog is another traditional sip that’s perfect for the holiday!  My family loves eggnog…and you can serve up family-friendly or spiked version to suit everyone’s tastes!  The wonderful thing about eggnog is that you can easily find both varieties in the stores now so there’s no stovetop cooking unless you want to! (and the easier the better in my book!)  I recently took the opportunity to share some holiday sips in the back of our old truck before we store it away for the winter.  But you don’t have to have a tailgate to serve up this cheerful drink…any table will do!  And if you have an outdoor space, try bundling up and toasting the season outside…it’s a fun way to ring in December!  Let me share some ideas & inspiration with you!

serve up Christmas…eggnog style!

Cider and Doughnuts!

October 17
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Cider and doughnuts go hand-in-hand during autumn if you ask me!  Especially those delicious apple cider and cinnamon sugar pastries that seem to be calling for tummies to rumble everywhere!  One of my most anticipated activities is visiting the apple orchard to grab up some sweet cider and goodies from the bakery!  It’s something that makes fall so special to me!  And since my family eats a fair share of autumn inspired doughnuts, I thought I’d create a DIY serving stand so I could dish out one of our favorite sweets throughout the season and beyond!  So let me share this simple craft project with you along with a fun way to serve up…

spooky cider & doughnuts!

Orange Creamsicle Halloween Fun!

October 10
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Orange creamsicle has been a popular flavor in my home for many years!  The boys couldn’t wait for our local ice cream shop to open in the spring so they could get their first larger-than-life orange & white swirly cone of the season!  But just because summer has gone doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy this wonderful flavor.  It’s not only delicious but the color is perfect for the holiday!  And because it’s been a flavor that brings back so many memories, it’s extra special to find new ways to serve it up for an autumn surprise!  Today I’m sharing how I incorporated this family favorite into some unexpected holiday treats!  Let’s dish up the citrus-inpsired fun…

“orange” you glad it’s Halloween?

Lemon Theme Fall Picnic!

September 26
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Lemon theme parties are so popular during spring and summer…but fall is still a lovely time to enjoy the sunny fruit!  Just because summer is slowly turning into a new season doesn’t mean there’s not time to relax in the warm weather and celebrate outdoors!  Today I’m sharing some fun and delicious ways to do just that!   Join me for a simple DIY, a semi-homemade recipe, and a sweet picnic in lemon style!  You can even get some darling printables to make your next celebration shine bright!  Let’s say “yay” to fall…AND that happy lemon!

lemon party…picnic style!

Coffee Bar Styling for Fall!

September 19
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A coffee bar is a wonderful addition to any breakfast or brunch gathering!  If you’re hosting any kind of event during the wee morning hours, coffee is a drink most guests will appreciate!  You can include other beverage alternatives too…but the basic idea is to set up a self-serve station that’s easy!  Today I’m sharing how I used my patio buffet to create an outdoor coffee bar to celebrate fall!  The great thing about this kind of treat table is that you can honestly set one up anywhere…a countertop or any piece of furniture that will hold the goods will do.  Add in some simple pastries for guests to indulge on and maybe a seasonal decoration or two and you have a morning treat that will start the day on a sweet note (and a kick of caffeine)!  So let’s raise a cup of joe to fall AND styling a simple coffee bar!

hello coffee bar…hello fall!

Fun with S’mores!

September 12
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Fun with s’mores isn’t over just because summer is winding down!  In fact, my family actually eats more of this gooey treat during autumn than any other time of year!  When the temperatures begin to drop we look forward to gathering around a fire & roasting those mallows to then squish them between chocolates & cookie crackers! (not to mention eating them!)  We’re lucky to have a pretty lengthy fall around here so I love coming up with new ways to enjoy this sweet treat all season long!  Today I’ve pulled together three fun ways to serve them with a twist along with tutorials & recipes to help make it easier!  I’m even sharing a couple decorating favorites AND a simple hack should you encounter a baking disaster! 🙂  Let’s stock up on the traditional supplies…and add s’more ooey gooey delight to your fall festivities!

let’s have s’more fun with s’mores!

Back to School Ideas!

August 29
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Back to school season is upon us!  Some kids still have a few days of summer vacation left and some have been back in the classroom for a while now…but no matter what date the first day of classes are, you can serve up a festive breakfast to celebrate the school year!  Even if you don’t have littles in the house anymore you can still set a more grown up table with some grab-and-go goodies for the older kiddos in your life!  By using simple school supplies you might already have around the house you won’t even have to shell out any dough…unless you’re actually purchasing pastries from the baker!  Today I’m so excited to show you these simple ideas along with some of my blogger friends who will be sharing their recipes for some wonderful back to school goodies!  So let’s start the school year right…

back to school is as easy as one, two, three!