Category: Holidays

Bone Chilling Treats…Easy Ideas!

September 29
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Bone chilling treats might be what you’d like to serve up for Halloween celebrations this year!  But they don’t have to be scary to send a delightful shiver up your spine!  Today I want to share the easiest and most delicious way to “spooky” up your desserts this season.  You won’t believe how simple it is!  Serving them can be festive too…so let’s have some sweet fun with a treat buffet for Halloween!

“bone-ified” holiday fun!

Easy Fall Cookie Boards!

September 22
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Easy fall cookie boards will be a fun dessert to serve all season! Treat boards and platters are so popular but sometimes can seem overwhelming to build.  It honestly doesn’t have to be that way!  The simplest cookies and candy can come together to create a sweet surprise for your family and friends!  Whether it’s celebrating the turning leaves or getting festive for Halloween, I want to share the easiest ways to serve up some holiday sugar!  Let’s get right to it today and have some simple fun with cookies!

cookie boards for an autumn win!

Mini Charcuteries for Halloween!

September 15
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Mini charcuteries for Halloween are a delicious, and not-so-spooky treat your guests will love!  Little, individual appetizers are so fun for displaying at each plate on a holiday table.  They look cute, they’re not too big to interfere with a meal, and you can be as creative as you want with what you put on them!  Halloween might seem far away…but the time has been flying and it’ll be here before we know it!  So today I want to share simple inspiration for serving up a bewitching little treat to your best “goul-friends”!  And the best thing about mini charcuteries is that you can take the basic information and tweak it to fit any holiday or celebration! So let’s put a sweet spell on your guests while they gather ’round the table!

mini charcuteries…Halloween style!

Patriotic Picnic Snacks!

June 16
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Patriotic picnic snacks can be super easy and still be festive!  If you’re like me, this spring has been extra crazy and simple ideas that I can pull off are much appreciated!  After taking some time off to celebrate both my boys graduating (from HS AND college!) I’m really ready to kick back and relax.  But that doesn’t mean I don’t want our holiday celebrations to feel like an afterthought. So today I’m sharing a few simple ways to create patriotic picnic snacks that you can add to your 4th of July BBQ with no extra fuss! It’s time to start celebrating again…but we should keep the stress at bay!  Take a peek at a few ways you can bring some delicious joy to your holiday festivities…

simple patriotic fun!

A Red, White, and Blue Berry Bar!

May 26
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A red, white, and blue Berry Bar is a fun and healthy idea for the holiday weekend!  And if you’re trying to cut down on all the sugary treats this summer, this buffet might be for you!  Fresh berries are so refreshing, delicious and are naturally perfect for patriotic party treats and snacks.  No baking, or fussy preparation…just pile them in bowls and let your guests customize their own!  A few  optional goodies can make this healthy alternative compare with any sweet dessert…without all the guilt!  Let me share this simple inspiration today for setting up a holiday buffet that’s easy-peasy and oh, so good!

celebrate with red, white and berries!

Easy Taco Table Ideas!

April 30
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Easy taco table ideas are especially nice when Cinco de Mayo is just days away!  And bonus…taco Tuesday precedes May 5th so you can indulge on fiesta food two days in a row!  I love a simple celebration and it’s pretty effortless to create a “taco buffet” without rearranging your dinning room or kitchen.  Just pile what you need to build your own right on the tabletop.  It can still look special with a few easy decorations that will make this casual dinner feel like a party!  Let’s get ready to fiesta with our families without lots of stress OR major prep!  That alone is reason to celebrate!  Here’s some inspiration for you today…

taco time made easy!

Fiesta Time! Easy Ideas for a Festive Celebration!

April 21
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Fiesta time is just around the corner…and I’m so excited for Cinco de Mayo celebrations and the food that goes with them!  But as much as I love a good fiesta, May 5 is a busy time with spring sports, the school year wrapping up, and all the endless yard work!  Today I’m going to share some really easy ways to kick up your heels without much fuss!  Simple food ideas and DIY party decorations can help you throw a festive gathering that looks like a custom event!  Even if you’re pressed for time, you can find everything you need at most grocery & party stores.  A few “extras” will make your semi-homemade munchies AND decor look like a million!  Let’s get ready to celebrate the 5th of May…or any taco Tuesday!

it’s time for a fiesta!

Easy Cupcake Decorations for Easter!

March 31
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Easy cupcake decorations are a fun way to top your treats any time of year!  Today I’d love to share some really simple ways to turn purchased mini cakes into a whimsical Easter treat!  Semi homemade ideas are so wonderful for last-minute celebrations, but perfectly acceptable for ANY occasion.  Toppers, sprinkles, and pretty liners can take grocery store favorites to the next level in a snap!  So let’s get in the Easter spirit and decorate & serve some darling cupcakes…see how easy it can be!

cupcakes for Easter…two easy ideas!

Easter Hot Cocoa DIY

March 16
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Easter hot cocoa makes a delicious holiday treat.  But if you package it up in a cute mason jar, it makes a wonderful gift too!  What makes Easter cocoa different than traditional?  It’s a pretty pink pastel color with a mild flavor to match!  Today I’m going to share the easy recipe and DIY wrappings to dress it up for the holiday.  You can tuck it in an Easter basket or just deliver it to a friend…either way it will be a yummy surprise!  Let’s get in the kitchen for a little springtime fun!

holiday hot cocoa…Easter bunny approved!

St. Patrick’s Day Snack “Parfaits”

March 3
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St. Patrick’s Day snack “parfaits” are a savory alternative to serve to your leprechauns this holiday!  Now that March is here all the shenanigans are getting underway…but celebrating doesn’t have to be hard!  Each year I try to come up with a few ideas for St. Paddy’s day fun.  Cupcakes, soda bread, krispie treats are all goodies we’ve indulged on during the days leading up to the 17th!  I’m sure I’ll still serve up some sugar…but I thought I’d try a new twist this year!  I hope you love this SUPER easy snack idea and a festive way to dish it up!  Keeping it simple & savory today…

snack “parfaits” for a lucky holiday!