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Holidays

Coffee and Doughnuts…for Halloween!

October 14
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Coffee and doughnuts are a yummy treat on any morning…but it’s super easy to dress them up for Halloween!  And I don’t know about you, but I often crave a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up! And now that it’s getting cooler, a warm toasty drink never sounded better! So no matter what time of day you’d like a warm sip…invite your “ghoul-friends” over for a festive “coffin” break!  I’m sharing some fun paper goodies for just such an occasion.  Just grab some simple treats from the bakery, get the coffee percolating and enjoy some holiday fun on the patio!

it’s time for a coffin break!

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Super Bowl Sunday Sandwiches!

January 23
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Super Bowl Sunday is less than two weeks away…so it’s not too early to begin thinking about your menu!  We have a family tradition of making a huge tray of wings for game night munching.  And while wings are delicious, they’ve never been my absolute favorite food, amplified by the fact that they’re inevitably messy!  So along side the wings…I always create a secondary snack that’s easy, filling and delicious too! This year I’m going to serve up some simple sandwiches but with a super spicy twist!  Sriracha slaw piled high on a ham & cheese stuffed baguette is not only the easiest thing to make…but it gives that simple sandwich a feisty bite!  Let’s root for our favorite team…and nibble the night away!

Super Bowl Sunday…super easy snacking!

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Grownup Birthday Party!

May 30
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A grownup birthday party can be every bit as special as the festive shindigs we throw for the kiddos!  I love all the sweet details you can add to make a child’s party darling…but as my boys have grown, they eventually stopped wanting those cutie-pie decorations.  And while I totally understand, I still miss adding those whimsical touches to their parties…so, what’s a girl to do?  Save the cutsie decorations for the grownups!  You can still keep it simple without skimping on the fun factor…and maybe serve an adult beverage too!  Today I’d like to share these easy DIY party ideas for celebrating…and it’s “purr-fectly” festive!

big-girl birthday party fun!

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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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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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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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Favorite Things

February 16
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Happy Thursday!  I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day doing something that made you feel special!  It was a busy week around my house with several gatherings, celebrations, and events all falling within a couple days time!  And for me, that’s not the norm!  I’m so content to hang at home that when I don’t have those opportunities it can make my week feel a little frazzled!  But frazzled or not, it was an lovely holiday week and BONUS, we now get a 4 day weekend due to a teacher work day and Presidents’ Day…and I’m so thrilled to have that extra time with my family!  So today I’d like to share some favorite things…some festive goodies for those “everyday” celebrations & upcoming holidays, AND a fun and EASY treat from the oven!  I hope you’ll love them as much as I do!  Take a peek…

celebrate simple moments!

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Favorite Things

May 20
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Anyone who knows me understands that I won’t turn down a chance to have a celebration!  That doesn’t mean I’m throwing big bashes all the time…or even little ones for that matter.  What it DOES mean however, is that I love to make even ordinary situations feel like something special…it just makes me happy and I hope it makes others happy too!  So whether it’s an after school treat, a simple dinner with family and friends, the arrival of a new season, or casual gatherings on the patio after a long day of sporting activities or yard work, I LOVE to make the most of it!  Clearly, the most important part of any gathering is the people involved…but it also doesn’t take much to add some festivity with simple supplies you can keep on hand!  With summer in mind, I’d like to share some favorites that I recently added to my party drawer…a small space where I keep extra paper plates, napkins, and other inexpensive goodies to grab when I have a notion!  Check out these favorite things that I can’t wait to use at my next everyday celebration!

bright & colorful summertime inspiration!

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A Farewell Gathering…

June 23
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It’s never easy to say “farewell” to friends but when life pulls people in different directions it offers an occasion to celebrate the bonds of friendship–letting those who are leaving know how much they were appreciated and offer well wishes for new and exciting times ahead!  Sarah and another dear friend of ours did just that for two great boys who are moving from our community.  Friends to both of our sons and many others, these two wonderful kids were  celebrated at this festive gathering!  An evening of swimming, playing and snacking was certainly enjoyed by all one last time all together!  Bittersweet, of course, but a lovely way to have a joyful farewell…never goodbye!

celebrating friendship…

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