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A Groovy Decade Party!

August 20
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A groovy decade party is such a fun theme for guests of all ages!  And it was just what my family needed this summer to celebrate being with friends again.  During the dog days of the season we had some 1970s fun at our house…and because the music of the decade is so fabulous, the teenagers participated too!  Simple but festive 70s decor, treats, and of course, great tunes made this little summertime soiree feel like a real bash!  We kept it simple by having guests each bring an appetizer to share and that gave me more time to concentrate on all the fun stuff without worrying about all the food.  And when I refer to the fun, I mean the decor!  A blend of flower-power with a touch of disco is how I decorated…and I’m excited to share the simple ideas and party tips with you today…

let’s celebrate 70s style!

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Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler!

July 23
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Old-fashioned peach cobbler is one of my favorite summertime desserts! It’s a hit with my entire family and is one of the easiest recipes to whip up for any kind of treat or celebration!  This cobbler is made with canned peaches making it so quick and effortless…but that doesn’t mean it skimps on taste!  You can use fresh peaches if you’d like, but my family prefers the canned variety for this particular dessert.  So with just a few items in the pantry, you can treat family or guests to a delicious, old-fashioned peach cobbler that simply tastes like summer!  I can’t wait to share this yummy and easy recipe with you so you can treat your peeps to something peachy!  Let’s get baking once again and turn a simple treat into a celebration!

old-fashioned cobbler…just peachy!

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Back to School Ideas!

August 29
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Back to school season is upon us!  Some kids still have a few days of summer vacation left and some have been back in the classroom for a while now…but no matter what date the first day of classes are, you can serve up a festive breakfast to celebrate the school year!  Even if you don’t have littles in the house anymore you can still set a more grown up table with some grab-and-go goodies for the older kiddos in your life!  By using simple school supplies you might already have around the house you won’t even have to shell out any dough…unless you’re actually purchasing pastries from the baker!  Today I’m so excited to show you these simple ideas along with some of my blogger friends who will be sharing their recipes for some wonderful back to school goodies!  So let’s start the school year right…

back to school is as easy as one, two, three!

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A Rustic Wedding Popcorn Bar!

May 6
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It’s wedding season…and a popcorn bar is the perfect way to celebrate by serving up some salty and sweet treats for guests!  Popcorn bars are such a fun and delicious trend that I think will be sticking around for a long time!  I mean, who doesn’t love popcorn…and with so many fun flavors to choose from you can find something for everyone to enjoy!  I’m so excited to partner with Grand Rapids Popcorn to bring you some festive inspiration for setting up a dessert station that will make love even sweeter!  Try one for a wedding, a bridal shower…or ANY celebration!  (Graduations are right around the corner too!)  But today let’s fall in love with a…

wedding popcorn bar!

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Simple and Easy Easter Brunch Ideas!

April 11
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Hosting an Easter brunch is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday!  It can be a big family event, a fun way to gather a few friends, or even a festive version of an ordinary family breakfast…no matter, these easy ideas can help you celebrate the season in style AND without any stress!  I’m so happy to have partnered with PaperRamma to share this simple inspiration for a sweet holiday brunch!  You don’t have to serve a fancy spread either…easy eats and effortless decorations will delight your guests!   Let’s hop to it…

serve up a simple Easter brunch!

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Doughnut Inspiration…on a Valentine Treat Table

February 8
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Doughnut inspiration is on the menu today!  I’m so excited to share these super easy AND delicious ideas for a sweet Valentine to offer to your favorite cupids!  We love doughnuts in my house…even to this day my boys are thrilled to see a box of sugary goodness on the countertop!  So I couldn’t think of a tastier way to create a holiday treat that would be a welcome surprise for my family OR any friends that might stop by!  You know I’m a semi-homemade fan…for the convenience of being able to whip up something special in a matter of minutes!  So let’s tell our loved ones “donut you know how much I love you” with this sweet and simple Valentine treat!

doughnut inspiration that will make hearts flutter!

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Favorite Party Supplies to Have on Hand!

January 17
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You all know how much I love to entertain…and keeping a few party supplies at my fingertips makes it easier & more affordable to invite friends in or surprise my family with an unexpected treat!  I’d like to share a couple facts about entertaining:  it’s not necessary to have party-planning experience to make your guests feel special ~ you don’t need to own tons of party decorations to make things look festive ~ you don’t need to spend a lot of money ~ you DEFINITELY don’t need an actual excuse to celebrate!  So today, let’s look at entertaining more like planning out a meal…you can stock up for occasions just like you do your food pantry!  I’m really excited to show you some of my favorite supplies I always keep on hand to make my celebrations as easy as they are fun!  I’ll even share a peek at how I store them!  Grab a pad & paper and put some of these goodies on the list…

party supplies for “any day” parties!

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Serve a Christmas Breakfast!

December 6
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We celebrate with several traditions during the holiday but one of my favorites is serving a Christmas breakfast!  It doesn’t have to happen on Christmas morning…in fact that could prove to be chaotic!  But during the month of December I’ll often set up a cheerful buffet of easy & delicious serve-yourself goodies…and it’s especially fun to do when there’s visiting kids in the house!  This year’s fun was inspired by my passion for plaid…and a twist on a familiar reindeer!  I’m excited to share these ideas in collaboration with some talented friends so you can help your peeps wake up to a GOOD MORNING!

set up some Christmas breakfast cheer!

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Four Festive Ideas for a Halloween Treat Table!

October 17
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A Halloween treat table is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday with my family or friends!  And can you believe that the countdown to all those frightful festivities is getting shorter already?  Tricks & Treats are just around the corner!  So today I’d love to share some really easy ways to whip up some darling goodies and decorations that will make all your favorite ghouls & goblins grin!  Even if you don’t have a  boo-bash planned, these ideas are so simple that you could make an after school snack feel like a party.  Let’s get started…

decorate a halloween treat table…four ways!

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DIY Denim & Wood Utensil Box

September 6
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A fun utensil box can be a really helpful party decoration when you’re entertaining buffet style!  It looks cute and serves such a functional purpose by containing all the paper products and silverware so your guests can easily serve themselves!  And if you’re serving up some goodies outdoors, it can also keep the breezes from making a mess of the napkins or other lightweight tableware!  Today I’m really excited to share with you the simplest DIY to make one yourself…and if you have an old pair of jeans lying around you’ve got half of what you need!  I had access to plenty of raggedy old jeans when my oldest came home from college over the summer…a pair that was practically threadbare was just right for some recycling!  Let’s get crafting so we can enjoy plenty of fall entertaining!

recycled denim…rustic utensil box!

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