Category: Holidays
Holidays

A Bewitching Dinner Party!

October 12
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A bewitching dinner party might be fun for your festivities this year!  If you like to host a haunted meal for your favorite goblins, I’ve got some spooktacularly simple ideas to share.  Enchanting details can be as easy as casting a spell…or just getting a little creative with what you’ve got!  If you haven’t guessed, my theme this year is witch.  Fun thing about this theme is it’s super easy to find inexpensive decor AND goodies right from your cupboards or backyard!  So dim the lights and set the table…the bewitching hour is near!

eat, drink and be scary!

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“Boo Bag” Inspiration…for Grownups!

September 28
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“Boo bag” inspiration is on the menu today!  But this time with adults in mind!  If you enjoy the tradition of Halloween “booing” you know how much fun the kiddos have receiving a whimsical gift full of holiday goodies left on the doorstep.  I’m guessing grownups will love it too!  So today I’ve pulled together a fun gift idea that you could use to “boo” your friends or present as a hostess gift.  This sweet (or should I say savory) idea is super easy to create too.  Just a couple frightful details will take a simple gift idea to spooktacular!  October is just days away…so let’s start thinking about “boo bag” fun!

boo!  wine & cheese style!

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Easy Halloween Snacks…A Roundup of Ideas!

September 21
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Easy Halloween snacks come in handy this time of year!  Celebrations are plenty and having some simple ideas in your back pocket will make the holiday more cheerful!  Whether you’re looking for an appetizer, an after-school snack, or a party treat, these semi-homemade ideas are perfect for your festivities!  I’ve rounded up some of my favorites to share today.  October is just around the corner so get ready for all the treating to come!

quick & easy halloween snackin’!

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A “Cheesy” Skeleton Charcuterie!

September 12
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A “cheesy” skeleton charcuterie might sound silly…but it’s a perfect snack for Halloween!  Not-so-spooky AND delicious, this easy platter will be sure to please!  Guests of all ages won’t be able to resist smiling back at this grinning ghoul.  The best part is that he’s so simple to make it’s almost like holiday magic!  Today I’d like to share some whimsical inspiration for setting up a ghoulishly good treat table.  No bones about it!

cheesy skeleton fun!

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Easy 4th of July Treats!

June 29
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Easy 4th of July treats are the perfect goodies to serve at your holiday festivities.  Guests will love them and you won’t break a sweat putting them together!  It’s fun to make appetizers and desserts look special for holiday parties and it can be practically effortless too.  Simple details and semi-homemade hacks are all you need to make party food look spectacular.  I’d like to share some of my favorite ways to dress up simple treats, in this case, for patriotic partying!  Fourth of July is just around the corner…

celebrate with easy holiday nibbles!

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Star Spangled Decor DIY!

June 1
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Star spangled decor is always festive for patriotic celebrations!  Starting with Memorial Day through the 4th of July, you’ll see lots of red, white & blue, stripes, AND stars! Today I want to focus on those five-pointed goodies with a few easy DIY ideas.  We just enjoyed the “unofficial start of summer” festivities and I made some simple table decorations that will be perfect for the 4th too!  You can make these DIY arrangements with faux or fresh flowers and simple supplies from your local craft store.  So let’s get ready for the next round of patriotic fun!

star spangled florals!

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Ricotta Cakes for Mother’s Day!

May 4
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Ricotta cakes are a delicious loaf pan dessert with a flavor that can rival any fancy cake!  Simple ingredients make this dessert so easy to bake and enjoy OR give!  Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this family-favorite recipe might be a lovely addition to your brunch celebration.  Since it makes several little loaves, you can package up the extras to surprise ALL the moms you love!  Today I’m sharing the easy recipe and a simple & sweet way to package them up too!  You still have time to make a batch for the weekend…and since they freeze so well, you might consider whipping up extra to have on-hand for any sweet-tooth moment!  Let’s get baking…

celebrate with sweetness!

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Holidays

Planning a Simple Easter Table

April 1
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Planning a simple Easter table will help take the stress out of your celebration!  You don’t need expensive linens or decorations to create a special, holiday tabletop, but natural, springtime elements can help!  My table this year will be full of goodies that bring the outdoors in!  Nests, blooms, and a bunny or two come together to make my very minimal table look festive.  And some easy DIY projects add little details for this special occasion!  If you’re entertaining a crowd or just a few family members, I hope you find some simple ideas that will work for you!  Easter is just around the corner…

simple & natural holiday joy!

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Easter Gift Ideas Made Easy!

March 23
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Easter gift ideas that will make your peeps smile is what I’m sharing today!  Not only are they cute but the easiest to make yourself…which is my favorite kind of gift to give!  They’re not elaborate but they sure are sweet and made with love!  You can keep them environmentally friendly too by recycling some garden goodies you might already have.  And if not, they’re cost effective so they won’t blow your budget!  We’ve all been waiting for spring to stay…now that it’s here, let’s be ready!  Get crafting to spread the springtime love!

diy some holiday fun!

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Skillet S’mores!

February 8
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Skillet s’mores are such a fun treat to make any time of year!  Easy, delicious, and SO simple to dress up for Valentine’s Day too!  This is a great, last-minute idea that you can whip up in no time…for the entire family or a mini version for two!  If you have a skillet and the fixin’s for traditional s’mores, you have just what you need!  A few holiday marshmallows can add just enough love to make Cupid proud!  Let me show you how to serve up easy sweetness…

swoon over skillet s’mores!

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