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“One in a Melon” A Watermelon 1st Birthday Party
Theme: One in a Melon [Watermelon 1st Birthday Party] I was honored to collaborate with my best friend, Marissa Bell, on her daughters first birthday party. Here is her story of how she came up with this adorable theme one in a melon & how we created the balloon garland. The party was adorable and loved by all! My husband, Dan loves to grill, he is known for his amazing BBQ so it was a given that whatever theme Everleigh’s 1st birthday party was he’d be providing his culinary gems. I thought of several different themes, all of which were super girly and frilly which, I didn’t feel went well…
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The Importance of Finding “Down Time”
#MomSneak. America has spoken: 97% of moms say that they had more time for themselves before motherhood, and now, three-quarters (71%) of moms admit to sneaking in TV “me-time” while juggling a busy schedule, with some even hiding from their kids for just a moment of peace. With moms doing it anywhere and everywhere in the neighborhood when the kids aren’t around, sneaking is the new bingeing. Luckily, my husband is pretty good about knowing when I need a little alone downtime and let’s me go catch a show or two with no distractions. He’ll usually take our daughter to the pool while I catch a new movie or show on…
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Hosting a Minions Party with Bounty
Hosting a Minions Party with Bounty This post is sponsored by Bounty. This post is sponsored by Bounty. In celebration of Despicable Me 3, now in theaters, Bounty has fun prints that feature the ever-mischievous Minions and more! They’re available in Paper Towels and Quilted Napkins and pop with color and are just plain fun and perfect for day to day or an upcoming birthday party! To celebrate all things Minion, we organized a Despicable Me 3 party with two yummy recipes (see below). Things got a little messy in the kitchen while making our Minion Frozen Banana Bites but luckily Bounty was there to help. What I love…
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Smurfs: The Lost Village Party, Craft and Recipe Ideas
This past week we had a chance to host a Smurfs-inspired party in anticipation of the Smurfs: The Lost Village Blu-ray and DVD release beginning of July! Be sure to check it out and host your own Family Movie Night! I love simple yet cute additions that are easy for us busy moms to put together. The mushroom tic-tac-toe game we created that was inspired by the Smurfs mushrooms and was super easy and you only need a few items. The vanilla bean cupcakes are seriously the best ones I’ve made! I do believe the addition of real vanilla bean is the trick. Vanilla Bean Cupcake Recipe This…
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Party Tips and Gift Ideas for your new Graduate!
Image courtesy of NBC News It still seems like yesterday though a lifetime ago that I walked down the aisle for college graduation. I remember feeling elated yet nervous at the same time. Graduation at any level – high school, college, graduate, etc., is an exciting time and cause for celebration. It is one of many milestones people find themselves at and should be a time of hope and excitement for the future. To celebrate with your new graduate we have some fun party ideas to try out along with some unique gift ideas. Graduation Party Tips DIY Decor Ideas: More fun ideas can be found on Listing More.…
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Recipe :: Beef Braciole with Egg and Tomato Braising Sauce
Using left-over hard cooked eggs….. I got a glimpse of summer during the kid’s Spring Break and I liked it! But, back to the real world and that means using up holiday leftovers, grocery shopping, packing lunches and making dinners that can extend into said lunches. My Monday night meal usually consists of some version of spaghetti and meatballs (due to my teenage son’s disproportionate love and adoration of this meal), but this week, I had extra hard-cooked eggs the Easter Bunny left behind that I needed to use. What to do? I made Beef Braciole in a Tomato Braising sauce with Polenta….this week’s version of spaghetti and meatballs.…
