Category: Holidays
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A Halloween Cocoa Cart!

September 30
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A Halloween cocoa cart is a really fun way to celebrate the spooky season!  Cocoa isn’t just for Christmas and long winter nights…it’s an easy & delicious treat that can have a Halloween vibe!  I shared this sweet tray of goodies on Instagram last week and thought I would give you the simple details today.  All you need is your favorite chocolatey drink and a tray piled with simple fixins to make it extra tasty!  Style the goods similar to a charcuterie and you’ll have a beautiful surprise that will bring anyone some holiday joy!  See how easy it can be…and grab the simple cocoa recipe that I enjoyed while growing up!

deliciously spooky…Halloween cocoa cart!

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Not-So-Spooky Skeleton Treats!

September 21
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Not-so-spooky skeleton treats might be up your Halloween alley if you’re not into the creepy stuff!  I find some traditionally spooky decor to be hauntingly beautiful…but I still like to soften the edges a bit!  So if you have littles, or you just don’t like super scary or gory holiday snack food, this treat table will be for you!  With some fresh flowers and fruit you can create a pretty display that will still give off the Halloween vibes AND you can eat part of the decor!  Today I’ll share some simple inspiration for celebrating with your favorite ghouls & goblins in a yummy way…

not-so-spooky never looked so sweet!

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A Pumpkin Centerpiece DIY

September 9
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A pumpkin centerpiece is such a lovely thing to create for fall and even Halloween.  It’s such a simple craft and you can find lots of goodies in the farmers markets and craft stores to make something that is unique to you!  The best thing about this DIY project is that you can keep adding or removing elements that will allow you to enjoy your creation now and through the upcoming holidays!  I published this post as a guest blogger last year and really want to share the easy details here at Giggle Living for this season.  This is such an easy project and has elements of elegance making it really versatile for the seasonal fun!  Let me share the simple steps…

a pumpkin centerpiece…the soft side of spooky!

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No-Roast S’mores…an Easy 4th of July Treat!

July 1
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No-roast s’mores are the easiest treats to make and serve for any celebration!  The 4th of July is just days away but you still have plenty of time to whip up this adorable and tasty snack for your holiday festivities.  And what’s great about this snack is that you probably already have what you need in your pantry…and if not, the supplies are plentiful at your local grocer.  So let’s get right to it today and make this mess-free version of our favorite summertime treat!

no-roast s’mores…no mess…no kidding!

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Star Spangled Fun for the Fourth of July!

June 24
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It’s time for star spangle fun…it’s almost the Fourth of July!  Our celebrations might still be different this year but no less festive!  It can be really easy to add simple touches to make your holiday sparkly and bright…and you don’t need to break the bank to do it. Today I’m going to share 3 fun ways to bring those star spangled, patriotic vibes to your table & celebration!  All you need is your back yard, some simple supplies, and your favorite peeps!  Let’s celebrate fireworks & freedom…

star spangled fourth of july!

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Simple Picnic Buffet Ideas…for Father’s Day!

June 17
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Set a simple picnic buffet for a Father’s Day treat this weekend and surprise dad with a delicious, summer meal set up in serve-yourself style!  Keeping it casual with cute paper products makes this meal easy for everyone too!  And a little whimsy will go a long way in making this lighthearted celebration special.  So join me today while I share some of the fun I’ll be serving up on Sunday. Father’s Day is a few days away…but it’s not too late to gather the goods to make a special day for the dads in your life!

serve up whimsy…on a picnic buffet!

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Fresh Baked Scones for Mother’s Day!

April 29
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Fresh baked scones are such a delicious treat any time of year!  But they also make a lovely Mother’s Day gift!  Today I’m sharing a super simple recipe to make a sweet treat for mom…and you can even pack it up and pop it in the mail!  If you can’t be with your mother this year, try something new and have a virtual coffee with her instead!  You can whip up this easy breakfast goodie and send it along with some pretty paper products so your mom can have a cheerful & special morning!  Set your table too…and then FaceTime her for a fun way to celebrate across the miles!  I’ve teamed up with Sprinkles & Confetti to share this simple idea AND the recipe for one of my family’s favorites!

have a sweet Mother’s Day Morning with fresh baked scones!

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Easter Dessert Grazing Board…an easy DIY!

April 8
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An Easter dessert grazing board is such a fun and yummy thing to create this holiday with your family!  Grazing or charcuterie boards have become extremely trendy and the possibilities of what you can use are practically endless! There’s really no right or wrong so don’t be afraid to try one!  You might think the quarantine will make it more difficult to style one…but I bet you have everything you need in your pantry already.  I took some time to check out what was in mine and came up with a whimsical dessert tray to serve my family.  Let me share with you how it turned out…and I hope it inspires you to get your thinking cap on and add some sweet fun to your at-home Easter celebrations!

DIY Easter dessert grazing board!

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A Simple Easter Celebration!

April 2
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A simple Easter is what most of us will be experiencing this year.  And though there won’t big gatherings with family & friends, we can still find ways to make the holiday special!  Today I’m sharing some of the easy ideas and recycled decorations that I’ll be using to make our day extra festive while we’re quarantined at home.  Since we have nowhere to go and an abundance of time, I LOVE the idea of extra gatherings around our table on Easter Sunday.  So this year I’ll be serving two holiday meals!  We’ll start the day with a casual brunch and I’d like to share with you how I’ll be setting the table AND our favorite breakfast casserole!  So get ready to shop your house for decorations you can use to make a simple celebration feel anything but!

a simple Easter…a festive table!

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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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