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How to Create a Walking Taco Bar!

April 30
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Do you love a walking taco?  It’s a popular snack in my house…and a treat that’s actually really easy to serve!  When you’ve got hungry boys coming around, a walking taco is not only a delicious, serve-yourself snack but it makes for easy cleanup too as you just toss the empty chip bag in the trash when you’re done!  So with this grab-and-go idea in mind, I decided to create a walking taco bar as a fun way to serve up teen boys something special!  And even better?  I’ve partnered with Grand Rapids Popcorn to bring you some tasty additions to a savory snack table!  What could be better than tacos, popcorn, and pizza on a table fit to satisfy hunger…AND the cravings of popular snack foods!  The idea can be perfect for game day celebrations, birthday parties, and even graduation…which shockingly is upon us already!  So if you have something to celebrate…check out the snack time fun!

walking tacos, popcorn, & pizza…oh boy!

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Cinco De Mayo Holiday Table

April 23
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The Cinco De Mayo holiday is coming up soon!  I happen to love this festive day, and while I’ve yet to host a huge fiesta, I still enjoy creating something colorful and fun for my family!  One of the many wonderful things about this holiday is the food…wouldn’t you agree?  Mexican favorites are so delicious and are usually very easy to prepare!  We happen to love tacos…so that’s the meal of choice for our simple Cinco De Mayo celebration!  Not only are tacos yummy and fun to make but you don’t need any utensils to eat them…which makes setting a table even easier!  With that in mind, I was playing around with some tabletop ideas for our upcoming family celebration…so when May 5th rolls around, I’ll be ready to set the table in fiesta style!  I’d love to share with you a preview of what our table will be like this year, including some DIY inspiration to get you thinking about Cinco De Mayo fun…big or small!

set the table…

for Cinco De Mayo holiday festivities!

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How To Create a Bellini Bar!

April 19
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Having a bellini bar is a fun way to treat your guests, especially for spring and summer entertaining.  You might remember a few weeks ago I shared my mimosa bar with you…and these sweet and bubbly bellinis would be equally as fun to serve!  I’ve actually never tried making one before, so when my friends at gifts.com shared this party idea with me…I couldn’t wait to share it with you!  Check out all the fun…including the step-by-step instructions & ingredients for whipping up this delicious sip!

it’s springtime…so cheers to the bellini!

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Easy Cinco De Mayo Decorations!

April 16
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Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner and that always give us a great excuse to celebrate!  I don’t know about the weather where you are, but even though the calendar says we’re approaching May…it still feels a bit like February in my neck of the woods!  But that’s all the more reason to have a festive treat to beat the winter-like blues!  So today I’m sharing some really simple ways to dress up your goodies for a Cinco De Mayo snack table!  I love to share good DIY decorations that anyone can create…and when they’re inexpensive as well, everyone wins!  I set up this tiny table using paper products in pretty pastels which was a fun way to put a new spin on a traditional party idea!  No time to siesta…get ready for some sweet family fun!

celebrate with a springtime fiesta!

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Ultimate Cocktail Party Ideas & Inspiration!

April 9
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With the arrival of spring and summer on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about seasonal cocktail parties!  Spring is such a wonderful time for celebrating…the warm temperatures, fresh new colors, and frankly, the mere idea of being outside after a long winter are all reasons that this season causes so much excitement about entertaining!  I was recently asked by Wayfair to share some inspiration AND some of my favorite things to help host the ultimate, springtime cocktail party!  I’m sure you can imagine that not only was I beyond thrilled but jumped at the opportunity to fantasize a bit…scrolling through the gazillion choices of products perfect for entertaining in spring & summer style!  So today I’m offering up some cocktail party inspiration, favorite finds, decorating ideas, tips, and even a tutorial to get you ready and excited to host your next event!  A cocktail party can be over-the-top or simple & sweet…but the main reason for hosting is to gather our most favorite people around us!  So today I’d like to begin by sharing a drink table fit for toasting the arrival of spring!  The theme is simple…but one you can build on to create your ultimate party or just a simple celebration of the new season!  So let’s raise a glass…

and celebrate spring with a cocktail party!

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Llama Theme Mother’s Day Luncheon

April 3
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Llama theme parties are really a trend!  And what’s not to love?  Those adorable, fuzzy creatures are just so cute and hard to resist!  Even though they’re a popular theme for little girls…there’s no rule that says you can’t have a little llama fun with the adult ladies too!  Since springtime is finally here and Mother’s Day will soon be on the horizon, I’m sharing some llama theme fun with a Llamas & Mamas Mother’s Day Luncheon!  I was so excited to create this party for the spring edition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Magazine…one of my favorite publications for all sorts of party inspiration!  This intimate soiree for two moms and their mamas was showcased in the magazine as a whimsical way to celebrate the holiday!  And today I’m sharing even more from that sweet party to celebrate moms of all ages!  Whether you’re a brand new mom, have held the position for a while, have grand babies or participate in a child’s life…motherhood is such a reason for celebration!  Let’s gather and have some fun…with llamas AND mamas!

llama theme…mama party!

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Easy Easter Table Ideas!

March 21
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The Easter table is often filled with beautiful springtime flowers, pretty china, linens and maybe even some silver…it’s often one of a handful of times we go all out to set a lovely table!  But let’s face it, sometimes life gets in the way…and even though this holiday gives us reason for celebration, there’s no rule that says we have to be over-the-top!  When it comes right down to it, holidays and special occasions go beyond the decorations.  They give us opportunity to be with those we love most and create special moments that will become cherished memories!  Even though i LOVE decorating for parties…or any reason really, I also love to share easier ways to make our celebrations memorable without killing ourselves doing it!  Simple and inexpensive–two words that make festivities even better in my book!  So today I’d love to share with you an easy Easter table that I set to serve an early holiday breakfast.  I’m even sharing some of my family’s favorite recipes to add to your tabletop!  Take a peek at a simple setup that’s still filled with Easter fun!

take a seat at the Easter table!

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Springtime Mimosa Bar!

March 15
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Mimosa bar parties are so much fun and remind me of springtime!  The light and delicate drinks can be such a pretty addition to any party…and the ideas for all the fixings are limitless!  While many think of mimosas as a sparkly sip at a brunch, they really fit in perfectly for any occasion!  Easter celebrations are right around the corner, and with Mother’s Day & warm-weather festivities finally within sight,  we now have so many opportunities to host spring & summer inspired parties!  So today I’d like to share some ideas for setting a pretty table to serve up these wonderful drinks.  Let’s pop the bubbly and bring on the fun…

cheers to the mimosa bar!

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Easy & Festive Easter Favors

March 12
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Easter favors can be such fun to hand out at your holiday gatherings!  Whether your hosting an egg hunt, breakfast or brunch you just might offer up some take-home treats to your guests…so why not set up a sweet little table filled with tiny gifts to thank your favorite peeps for coming!  Favors never need to be elaborate, they’re just small gestures of appreciation…but that doesn’t mean they can’t be darling…or delicious!  Today I’ve partnered with Grand Rapids Popcorn Company to share with you some Easter fun that includes a simple DIY that will surely bring extra happiness to your holiday celebrations!  See how easy it can be to share bunnies and baskets with your family and friends!

hop on up for Easter favors!

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How to Make Shamrock Biscuits!

March 8
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Shamrock biscuits just might make your family smile when they sit down for breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day!  I love to serve up something fun during the holidays…and St. Paddy’s Day is no exception.  But with everyone being so busy it can seem overwhelming to try and create an entire party setup for one little breakfast or snack!  Something special never needs to be over-the-top…the simple little things are equally appreciated AND equally cute!  So today I want to share a really easy treat you can add to the breakfast or dinner table…and you might have everything you need in your fridge & pantry!  So let’s get right to it today and bake up some Leprechaun love…

easy, shamrock biscuits!

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