Tag: Gift ideas
Holidays

“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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Holidays, Savor

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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Create, Holidays

DIY Galentine Gifts!

January 30
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DIY Galentine gifts are a special way to tell your gal pals how much they mean to you! AND it doesn’t have to be difficult to handcraft a sweet, little treat to surprise your peeps on Valentine’s Day!  If you celebrate “Galentine’s Day” with your friends, I’m so excited to share this DIY idea with you!  Not only is it simple to craft but it’s useful, pretty and you can customize it to fit each recipient if you wish!  Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it…so let’s get crafting!

DIY galentine gifts to make hearts flutter!

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Holidays

Christmas Gift Favorites!

December 11
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Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by!  Fortunately, most kiddos have plenty on their wish lists…toys, games, electronics! But sometimes finding the perfect gift for friends and adult family members can seem difficult! Even coming up with hostess gift ideas can be overwhelming especially when we need several to take to holiday celebrations.  So today I’d like to share some of my favorite goodies that might make great gifts for those on your list.  With so many people trying to de-clutter and simplify their homes and lives, thoughtful gifts that are on the useful side are always a nice choice.  But I promise, just because they’re sort of practical, they’re no less fun & festive!  And while there’s so many more goodies out there that I’d love to feature…these are some of my top favorites and I’ll share where you can get them!  Get ready to check some Christmas gifts off your list!

de-stress with these Christmas gift ideas!

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Safari Baby Shower Blog Hop!

February 6
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I’m really excited to be a part of a virtual baby shower today!  Seven bloggers & stylists have come together to share inspiration & ideas for a Safari Themed Baby Shower AND to celebrate a fellow blogger in anticipation of her new baby!  It’s all part of a Blog Hop to make it easy to “hop” along and see some safari fun just for baby!  If you’re popping over here from Valerie’s blog, Val Around Town, I’m sure you loved her glam baby shower backdrop! (The next “hop” link will be at the end of this post!)  I’m sharing a gift idea…a handcrafted Giggle magnet board, custom created for a safari themed nursery!  AND also sneaking in a couple easy ideas for party decorations and topping sweet treats!  So let’s keep going and see all the fun!

let’s go on safari…in a baby shower hop!

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Holidays

Easy Halloween Party Favor Ideas!

October 25
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If you’re hosting a spooky soiree…you might be thinking of Halloween party favor ideas!  And if you’re going to be attending one…you might need a hostess gift!  I love packaging up little party favors and thank-you gifts for party-goers or for hosts!  It really can be an easy thing to do…and it never has to be extravagant.  When giving a gift, that age-old saying still holds true:  it’s the thought that counts!  But what’s also true is that we can easily make those “thoughts” look extra cute too!  Since Halloween is just a few short days away and the upcoming weekend might hold plenty of ghoulish gatherings…I have several really easy party favor & gift ideas that you can whip up even last minute!  It’s more fun to treat than trick…so let’s hand out some happy!

frightfully fun halloween party favors!

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How to Make DIY Doormats!

September 20
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Fall is the perfect season for having guests in…and when they show up at your door you can set the mood with a DIY doormat you can stencil with a fun design!  The entryway of your home is the first thing anyone sees when approaching or entering into your abode, so why not make it shine with your personality, whimsy and welcoming love!  My friends at Simply Self Storage have some really fun ideas for creating these useful mats and are offering some downloadable stencils to make it even easier!  I’m so happy to be able to share with you this DIY project that you could also make as gifts!  The holidays are approaching fast and a handcrafted doormat would be a wonderful offering that could be personalized to fit the recipient!  So check out the tutorial and be sure to look for the links to download the designs!  Let’s get crafting so we can…

welcome our guests!

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“A” is for…

December 9
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I have a child who asks for nothing.  He can never come up with anything that he really wants for holiday or birthday wish lists.  As he has gotten older, there is the occasional “necessity” that comes to his mind…but rarely an idea that is exciting or fun.  And while I’m happy he’s such a content soul, it does make gift giving seasons a bit rough for those of us who want to treat him to a surprise!  With the holidays approaching I begin to have a little anxiety over what to leave under the tree…and bonus, his birthday is in December too!  Now i have back-to-back celebrations to sweat out…trying to pry out the slightest hint of something, anything he might be hoping for!  Thankfully I have friends who not only know my son well, but are willing to lend their creative minds and skills to help me come up with something fun, simple, and sweet for the easy going birthday boy!  Today I want to share this collaborative idea…I hope you can find some gift giving inspiration for any holiday or celebration!

a birthday surprise…

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