ADD A SPARK TO INDEPENDENCE DAY
Adding a spark to your party for Independence Day can be fun, easy, and CUTE! An ALL-AMERICAN COKE looks even more patriotic with bottle wrappers from Lauren McKinsey Designs~ I...
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FIRECRACKER APPETIZER
Spending time with friends is always great for inspiration! I recently had a chance to spend some time with my friend Raina (impeccable hostess), and she whipped up one of...
FOURTH OF JULY FUN
There is just something about ice cream and the Fourth of July that go hand-in-hand! As a child, my parents used to make homemade ice cream each year- I remember...
MY FAVORITE SUMMER HOSTESS GIFT
Nothing says summer like blackberries, and I love bringing a flower pot full of berries to a Fourth of July celebration. This hostess gift is yummy, unexpected, easy, and affordable!...
THE BIRTHDAY CIRCUS
My children had similar ideas about what they wanted to do for their birthday parties last year, and so I suggested that we do one party for them both. They...
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
For all of the Super Pops out there…Bakerella made these great- looking cake pops. These are too cute not to share! Thank you, Bakerella, for always offering ideas that inspire!
McCALL WILDER DESIGNS
Soon after my first child was born, I stumbled across an article in Southern Living magazine that caught my eye. The most beautiful children’s clothes were featured… and I called...
ROBIN HOOD PARTY
I love to feature beautiful parties, and this party is beautiful and boyish at the same time! Robin Hood is a classic and a boyhood favorite, and I am excited...
GRAFFITI ZOO
I used to live close by to a specialty chocolate company, Graffiti Zoo, and always found fun gift ideas! Their chocolates all have animal names ~ Pagoda Pandas, Margarita Manatee,...
DO THE HULA
Desserts get elevated to new heights these days! I was asked to give a few ideas for a summer swim and luau party, and I couldn’t wait to use the...
GOLF FUN FOR FATHER'S DAY
Even if DAD can’t make it to the golf course on Father’s Day, you can bring some of the fun home to him with these golf ideas for dads from...
JIM'S PANCAKES
I really wanted to feature a father on Father's Day- and I really wanted to feature Jim on Father's Day- but I decided I just couldn't wait! He is just...
MOUSTACHE BASH for FATHER'S DAY
A silly moustache can liven up any party, and so how much fun would it be if everyone had their own 'stache to sport for Father's Day? Here are a...
SUPER DAD!
I was pretty sure we were going to include a few golf-themed Father’s Day gifts to make for my husband for Father’s Day this year- until this guy landed in...
ROBOT PARTY
I just love this Robot Party! All of the details come together for the cutest little boy party!! Thank you to A to Zebra Celebrations for sharing this adorable party!...
SOCCER PARTY
I am a sucker for an eye-catching cake, and this one had my attention right away! I am so happy to share this soccer party from Swanky-Chic-Fete! Creative mom, Lili,...
SNACK ATTACK!
I have always loved making my children’s snacks and meals into funny little creatures or shapes, and so I was so excited when I saw the really creative snack and...
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE
My children were in patriotic programs at school this year, and the parents put together a “Cast Party” for the little cast members. I wanted to share some of the...
ABC...EASY AS 1-2-3
I have had a few requests to know how to make sidewalk chalk, and I thought it would be a great time to share the recipe while the Silly Cone...