Party Archives | Tauni Everett

Cookie Exchange Party Ideas

Jen is hosting her annual cookie exchange today. Last year’s event was so much fun and I can’t wait to go! And did you see the lovely invite Lara designed for the event? Love it. In honor of the event, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite cookie exchange party ideas. If you have any time at all, you must click… Read More

Deck the Halls Heidi Swapp Minc Giveaway

Well hello there. Happy Wednesday to you! My friends Becky, Jamie and Nikkala, a.k.a. The Crafting Chicks, are hosting a super-fun Deck the Halls holiday series over on their blog right now. Today I am joining them to help host a great giveaway – you can enter to win a Heidi Swapp Minc! The Chicks have some AMAZING Minc projects over on their… Read More

Glow in the Dark Halloween Treat Basket

I am going to let you in on a little secret…There isn’t much trick-or-treating in our neighborhood anymore. I know. I’ve finished crying into my pillow and resigned myself to hosting the hippest get up at the trunk-or-treat. The event is pretty late at night and it’s super dark by the time all the littles start to traipse around. This year… Read More

Fourth of July Thank You Tags [Free Printable]

Toward the end of the year as we draw closer the some of the more “traditional” holidays, my feed is flooded with sweet little hostess gifts and party gifts. However, we actually tend to attend more events with friends in the summer. Often summer parties are far more casual, but that doesn’t always mean the host doesn’t put in a… Read More

Ice Cream Maker Giveaway!

Remember earlier this week when I shared these fun ice cream cone paper boxes? Well, we’re finishing out the week with a super-fun ice cream themed giveaway! We have the best summertime giveaway for you today! We have teamed up with some amazing blogs this week to kick off the Mother Hen’s Summer Survival Guide on The Crafting Chicks. They… Read More

World Market Outdoor Living Update

This outdoor living update is brought to you via a collaboration with World Market, who provided product and financial compensation. All opinions are my own. Unless we’re closely related (and by closely related, I mean unless you’re my Mom), you’re not likely to have seen some of my earliest blog posts. I’d link you, but really, all you’d see is… Read More

14 Chinese New Year Recipes

Yesterday we shared festive Chinese New Year crafts you can do with your kids to celebrate Chinese New Year on February 19th. Today we bring you some of our favorite Chinese New Year recipes. . 14 Chinese New Year Recipes . Baked coconut sticky rice cake from Jeanette’s Healthy Living . Marbled red vinasse eggs from Pig Pig’s Corner …. Read More

Bean and Corn Salsa

Is your family getting excited for the football playoffs and the Super Bowl? We’ve had a lot of family in town recently and it seems like the conversations have been all football, all the time. My Hubby is already planning to have people over for the big game. (I’m sure his desire to host a big party is all about… Read More

Fan-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes

Yesterday we shared some super fun Super Bowl party ideas, but a Super Bowl party isn’t complete without a tasty spread. We’ve rounded up some delicious Super Bowl recipes sure to please friends, family and fans alike. . . 12 Fan-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes . Baked brown sugar chicken wings with roasted red pepper cream sauce from Damn Delicious …. Read More

10 Super Bowl Party Ideas to Help You Get Your Game on

Can you believe it’s already 2015 and we’re already planning Super Bowl parties? I swear I just hung to stockings above the fireplace and place the outdoor lights on my home. Of course, I’m not complaining because Super Bowl means super fun parties with great food and good friends. Here are our favorite Super Bowl party ideas from around the… Read More

Party-Worthy New Year’s Eve Appetizers

What better follow-up to our New Year’s Eve party ideas than a post featuring our favorite party-worthy New Year’s Eve appetizers? We’ve rounded up some of the most scrumptious and celebratory appetizers for ringing in the new year. . . 12 Party-Worthy New Year’s Eve Appetizers . Blue Cheese guacamole stuffed mushrooms with buffalo sauce from Half Baked Harvest …. Read More

Let’s Celebrate! 15 New Year’s Eve Party Ideas

Can you believe it’s already time to ring in the new year? I swear 2014 was here and gone faster than a pan of brownies, but that doesn’t mean I’m not excited to see what 2015 will bring. If you’re all about welcoming the new year with a New Year’s Eve party, you’ll love these New Year’s Eve party ideas… Read More

Chocolate Pistachio Clusters

The holiday season is my favorite time of the year. Here in Texas, the weather can be crazy in December. Warm and in the 70s and 80s one day and then drop down to the 40s the next day. I like to think of that as a good thing. It always feels like a blessing to have the chance to… Read More

10 Delicious Holiday Beverages

The holidays usually means gathering with friends and family for parties and other get-togethers to celebrate the season, and those gatherings almost always involve food, which is certainly okay with me! To go along with good food and company, holiday beverages are a must-have as well. We’ve gathered a wide variety of fabulous & festive beverage ideas to make… Read More

Cranberry Orange Waffles

Breakfast is hands down my favorite meal. I can’t get enough of light and fluffy muffins, waffles, and pancakes. Last year, I started experimenting with fresh cranberries and created my Cranberry Orange Muffins and Chocolate Cranberry Muffins. Oh, I’ve missed fresh cranberries! They only make appearances during the winter so I’ve been anxiously scanning the produce aisles for their return… and… Read More

Sweet & Savory Holiday Neighbor Gifts

Every year I’m at a loss when it comes to holiday neighbor gifts. Because we are in a very friendly neighborhood, we usually have quite a few gifts to give. That’s why I’m all for something easy, and more often than not, an edible gift is also a budget-friendly gift. We’ve rounded up 15 sweet and savory holiday neighbor gifts… Read More

Creamy Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

I’m not sure where you live, but our Utah weather just dropped from 68 degrees to 30 degrees within a couple of days. Baby, it’s cold outside! I guess it shouldn’t surprise me since Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Are you ready? Well, even if you don’t have a recipe for your fabulous Thanksgiving Turkey quite yet, I have… Read More

12 Leftover Turkey Recipes We’d Love to Taste

As much as I love turkey on Thanksgiving and Christmas, I may love the leftovers even more. Whether leftover turkey is used in a soup, sandwich or other scrumptious dish, it’s always a hit! Check out these 12 leftover turkey recipes for some post-Thanksgiving inspiration. . . 12 Leftover Turkey Recipes We’d Love to Taste . Smoky bacon and turkey… Read More

Cranberry Sauce Hand Pies

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I’ve got a big trip coming up and then I’ll be back home just in time to start preparing to host Thanksgiving dinner at my house- for 20 plus people. I’m starting to feel just a little bit stressed just thinking about everything that needs to get done before then. It doesn’t help that… Read More

Cream Cheese Toffee Apple Dip

Nothing says fall to me like apples. Red apples, green apples, apple pie, apple cider. I want it all! Today I am sharing one of my family’s favorite apple desserts – apple slices with cream cheese toffee apple dip. Yum! Seriously, it’s such a favorite that my brother had it served at his wedding reception and I have one little… Read More

Thanksgiving Side Dishes the Entire Family Will Love

As much as I love the changing colors and arrival of sweater weather, my favorite thing about Thanksgiving is the food. In fact, that’s my favorite thing about October through December—all the glorious appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Today we’re sharing Thanksgiving side dishes the entire family will love. And if they don’t, they can go ahead and skip that… Read More

Thanksgiving Crafts Kids of All Ages Will Love

Before you know it, fall break will be here and you’ll be wondering how to keep the kids from going beyond their typical controlled chaos. Because we have your best interests (and sanity) at heart, we’ve rounded up some fun and easy Thanksgiving kids crafts perfect for keeping little hands busy…at least for a moment. … … Thanksgiving Crafts Kids… Read More

The Tastiest Roast Turkey Recipes

Though it can be too early to put up Christmas decor, it’s never too early to start planning your Thanksgiving turkey. Whether you’re cooking a whole turkey or its just-as-tasty counterpart the turkey breast, we’ve rounded up the tastiest roast turkey recipes on the web. … … 14 of the Tastiest Roast Turkey Recipes … Juicy roast turkey breast from… Read More

Easy Pumpkin Apple Bread

Hey, everyone! I’m Kami from No Diets Allowed and elated to be contributing to SNAP! I adore this time of year for 3 reasons: beautiful cool weather, college football (Roll Tide!), and it marks the beginning of the holiday season where plenty of time is dedicated to eating! I’m assuming you love to eat as much as I do. So,… Read More

12 Hearty Fall Soups

I know there’s no rule that says soups are best slurped in the fall and winter, but for some reason they seem to always taste better. Whether you simmer them on the stove or prepare them in the slow cooker, these 12 hearty fall soups will warm you from the inside out during chilly weather. … … 12 Hearty Fall… Read More

Maple Bacon Cookies

Oooh! I am so excited to share this fun maple bacon cookie recipe with you. It’s perfect for fall and I just know you will love it! I don’t know what dinner is like at your house, but in our house things can get a bit crazy. Every once in a while I throw up my arms and we either settle… Read More

How to Make Crispy Bacon

I know what you’re thinking. “Tauni, you’re sharing an entire post about how to make crispy bacon?” Well, the answer is yes. I’ve come to realize over the last year, that sometimes there are things we know that we simply take for granted. They are small things. They are things so simple, that quite frankly execution is second nature to… Read More

Pina Colada Mini Donuts

If there’s one flavor that deserves to be the official “sip of summer,” it’s got to be pina colada. There’s nothing quite like it on a hot summer day. We’ve been making coconut pineapple drinks and icy pops for weeks and I thought it was time to take the sugary-sweet taste to a whole new level and pina colada mini donuts… Read More

Martha Stewart Inspired Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Hey you guuuys! I am so excited to be sharing today’s post. It’s a little bit about Martha Stewart, donuts, a cook book my friends at Macy’s and a really super-delicious tomato mozzarella salad – a salad inspired by Martha herself. If we’re friends on social media (and I am sure we are, right?) you probably saw the slightly stalker-like… Read More

Thanks a “hole” bunch donut printable

My oldest daughter turned 10 this month! We decided to throw her a doughnut themed party. We didn’t know until the day of the party that it happened to be national doughnut day. I designed this doughnut printable for the party favors. You can CLICK HERE to download the printable for yourself. It’s designed to be printed on a 4″… Read More

Free Ice Cream Party Printable

Summer is almost here! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the start of summer, than to throw a little ice cream party with some friends or family members. I’ve created these adorable Ice Cream party printables to make your party planning easy. CLICK HERE to download the printable Ice Cream Party Invitations (PDF format). There are 3… Read More

Printable Place cards for Easter Brunch

Spring is here! I gladly welcome more sun, fresh flowers and everything bright and airy. Hello, again! It’s Brenda from From Me, With Love. I wanted to share with you this printable place card that would be perfect for any event from a simple brunch to Easter Dinner. I just love entertaining- I love the loud chattering and laughs we… Read More

SPRING ENTERTAINING: Darling Spring Carrots

Hello again SNAP Peeps! It’s me, Jessica from Pen N’ Paper Flowers. Spring is absolutely here in my neck of the woods! I’ve been infatuated with carrots lately. (carrot soup, carrot candy favors, watercolor carrots and a sweet library book I’ve been reading to my five year old entitled Carrot Soup). So…I immediately thought you might love the idea of… Read More

Candy Birthday Bracelet

Good Monday, my friends (and welcome to guests from the Crazy Little Projects Birthday Bash)! I am excited to be sharing a tutorial for a fun candy birthday bracelet. This time of year gets a bit crazy around here. In addition to Snap planning, we have FOUR, yes FOUR, birthdays in May. It’s a bit ridiculous… Knowing that the first… Read More

Adorable Popcorn Valentine Printable

I love pink! I love red! I love pink and red together! I love puns! I love everything about Valentines Day! Needless to say, I had a great time designing this “corny” Valentine card printable. It’s easy to make & it’s free! 1) CLICK HERE to download a PDF file. There are 4 cards on each 8.5″ x 11″ page…. Read More

Valentine’s Sugared Almonds + a Pinterest Party

I love creating classroom Valentine’s, they are a true favorite. However, this year I wanted to make some “grown up” Valentine’s Day gifts as well. Enter….Valentine’s sugared almonds. I LOVE sugared almonds. I make them around the holidays for all of my friends and neighbors. This year, I had some extra almonds on hand and decided to whip up a… Read More

Print + Cut Football Paper Chain

Looking for a simple way to decorate your home for the big game this weekend? Print and cut this easy, inexpensive football paper chain. Football Paper Chain Tutorial I’ve already printed out the awesome football cones and drink tags that Brenda shared last week, but a party really isn’t a party without some sort of banner or bunting and so… Read More

Super Bowl Party Printables

Does anyone know who the teams are that are vying for the Super Bowl championship title? Yep, me neither. The first Super Bowl I ever “watched” was with my husband, while we were still dating. We went to his sister’s house and had all this yummy food and a fun time chatting. I don’t even think I watched the game…. Read More

DIY Football Coasters

Hi there! I’m Crystal from Stitched by Crystal and I am thrilled to be here today to share a fun tutorial with you! Super Bowl XLVIII is right around the corner! Are you planning a Super Bowl party? Today I am sharing a quick and easy tutorial for some football coasters that would be a fun addition to any football party or… Read More

Win the ULTIMATE Valentine’s Day Basket + Blog Hop

Oh my goodness. I couldn’t be more excited about today’s post. I have joined up with 27 other bloggers to kick off Valentine’s Day in a BIG, BIG way! Each of my friends has created an AMAZING basket filled with everything you need for a fun Valentine’s date night. No more stressing, no last minute planning…Just enter to win and your… Read More

12 Fan-tastic Super Bowl Recipes

It’s never too early to start planning your menu for the big game. Super Bowl XLVII will hit big-screen TVs everywhere on Sunday, February 2nd. That means you have just a couple weeks to stock up on everything from 7-layer dip to buffalo wings. Here are 12 Super Bowl recipes to help with your party food planning. … … 12… Read More

Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Ideas

It’s just about time to ring in the new year. Are you ready? If not, here are some last-minute New Year’s Eve ideas to help you ring out the old and welcome the new. For more ideas, check out last week’s New Year’s Eve post, “12 New Year’s Eve Party Ideas.” … … 12 Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Ideas …… Read More

2014 DIY New Years Hat and Crown Printable

Editor’s note: YOU GUYS!!! I am so excited to introduce you to Holly, who is joining me as a regular contributor to Snap in 2014! She’s kicking things off with an amazing New Year’s Eve party printable you don’t want to miss! DIY New Year’s Eve Hat and Crown Printable Now that Christmas is over it’s time to start thinking… Read More

DIY Sparkle Food Picks for New Year’s Eve

Editor’s Note: Please welcome Jessica, from Pen and Paper Flowers. Jessica will be joining me in 2014 as a regular contributor to the site and I am so happy to have her on board! DIY Sparkle Food Picks Happy Holidays SNAP! friends! I’m Jessica from Pen N’ Paper Flowers and I’m so happy to be here today! We are 2 days… Read More

New Year’s Eve Party Ideas

With Christmas in just three days, New Year’s Eve isn’t far behind. For those who prefer to celebrate at home, we’ve rounded up 12 New Year’s Eve party ideas perfect for ringing in the new year. For more ideas, check out last year’s New Year’s Eve post, “10 Simple New Year’s Eve Party Ideas.” … … 12 New Year’s Eve… Read More

Caramel Apple Pie Dip + Pie Crust Chips

I have been craving apple pie for at least two months. Really. It all started when I watched Joy the Baker make an apple pie with my very own eyes. Brief side note. If you don’t know about Joy the Baker, you must go to her site. Seriously. It’s like sweet heaven. I might have moved on, but we didn’t… Read More

DIY Paper Feathers

When I was young, I had aspirations… I wanted to be an advertising executive, the President and well, I really wanted to work at the seasonal gift wrap booth in the mall. Sadly, I never held any of these lofty positions. However, I do consider myself something of a gift wrap hobbyist. Soooo…. Imagine my excitement at the opportunity to… Read More

Black and Gold Glitter Burst Nail Art

**Editors note: Oh gosh. I am terribly, terribly excited about today’s post. You see not only do I get to introduce you to one of the MOST supportive, thoughtful bloggers in the world, McKenzie from Girl Loves Glam, I am bringing you the VERY FIRST beauty related post on Snap! Party! Party! xoxo Tauni Hey guys! I am McKenzie and… Read More

Candy Cane Pretzel Neighbor Gift

*Editors note: I am excited to welcome Gina, from Kleinworth & Co., to the site today. Gina is joining the team as a new contributor and I am so grateful to have her on board. I “met” Gina via Show & Tell Wednesday. Every post she shared in the linky was amazing. Visit her site. I think you’ll be pretty… Read More

Gingerbread Popcorn Recipe

Today I am smooshing a few of my FAVORITE holiday snacks together and sharing them with you in the form of a super-yummy treat! We’re making GINGERBREAD POPCORN! It seems to me the holiday traditions that really endure are typically the most simple ones. There are few things more pervasive in holiday history than popcorn (think strings decorating the tree)… Read More

DIY Microwave Popcorn

Good heavens. I am the biggest sucker for treats (baked goods, not candy) you will ever meet and this time of year just kills me! This past week as I tried to avoid all of the treats associated with Halloween, I was trying to make a list of healthy snacks I could eat without worrying as much about the calories…. Read More

Halloween Breakfast Ideas

Next Thursday is Halloween, and what better way to start a day full of Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treating than with a spooktacular breakfast? Here are 12 fun Halloween breakfast ideas for kids. (I’m pretty sure grownups will love them too!) If you missed last year’s Halloween breakfast ideas, head over and check them out. My favorite is the recipe… Read More

Simple Halloween Party Ideas

There are only 12 days until Halloween; if you haven’t hosted a Halloween party yet, you better get on it! To get your party planning started, we’ve rounded up some spooky-yet-simple Halloween party ideas perfect for ghosts, goblins and witches alike. … … 18 Simple Halloween Party Ideas … Vampire fang straws via Spoonful … Printable Halloween bottle labels via… Read More

Easy Classroom Birthday Treats

Do you ever struggle with what to bring to school as a little treat for your child’s birthday? If so, I’ve got you covered because today I’m sharing some easy classroom birthday treats with you! My daughter recently had a birthday and I wanted to bring a little treat to school that would be easy for the teacher to hand… Read More

Easy Apple Brie Pastry

When I was in college I was active in student government. The campaigns we ran were pretty tame…Today? Well, I might find them slightly laughable. While our counterparts at other universities were tackling issues like underage drinking and sorority fights, we had bigger fish to fry… One such issue? Students were cutting across corners of the lawn, creating damaged “paths”… Read More

Fun Picnic Recipes

My family has yet to take an official picnic though we have packed sack lunches a few times for the occasional trip to the pool or water park. But there has to be more to picnicking than PB&J sandwiches, grapes and Goldfish crackers. Fortunately we’ve found 15 fun picnic recipes sure to please even the pickiest picnicker. (How’s that for… Read More

Tasty Summer Treats

Summer is in full swing, which means backyard picnics, poolside parties and holiday celebrations. It also means seasonal summer treats like homemade popsicles, watermelon slushes and all things s’mores. Today we bring you recipes for 13 tasty summer treats…and I highly recommend trying each and every one. … … 13 Tasty Summer Treats … Mini berry cobblers via WhipperBerry …… Read More

Last-Minute 4th of July Ideas

In just five days we’ll be parading, picnicking, family gathering, and firework-ing (if you’re lucky enough to live in a state where fireworks are legal). Last week we brought you a roundup of pretty patriotic decor ideas; this week we’re waxing patriotic once again to bring you more Independence Day fun with last-minute 4th of July ideas. … … 11… Read More

Open-Faced S’mores

We’re big fans of S’mores around here…Big fans. And, it’s fun, to try different versions. I’ve shared our yummy mini S’mores donuts and grown up S’mores. Today I am sharing open-faced S’mores. I am sure you’re starting to think that the only thing I stock in the pantry is chocolate and marshmallows (it might be partially true), but this is… Read More

Mini Necktie Bunting

My middle child Logan recently turned eight and was baptized a member of our church. We had a little get-together with our family afterwards. It wasn’t quite lunch time so I decided a light brunch would be fun. I chose a blue and aqua color scheme for the food table. One of Logan’s favorite things is chocolate donuts so at… Read More

Unique Birthday Gift Idea: A Gift A Year

May is crazy for us. We have four birthdays in about five weeks. Needless to say by the time we complete the run, there’s an over abundance of cake around this time of year and perhaps limited supply of birthday ideas. This year I wanted to do something special for Derek’s birthday. I don’t know about you, but I always… Read More

Skinny Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Those of you who follow me on Facebook and Instagram might now that I recently started on a new journey…I have joined Weight Watchers and I am working to loose some of the weight I gained due to my health issues. I don’t know why it was so hard for me to join and share with you. Everyone struggles with… Read More

Almond Joy Cookie Recipe

One thing I love about the boys is how thoughtful and willing to share they are. They know that their grandma loves Almond Joy candy bars and every Halloween they save them all up to share with her. A while back I saw an Almond Joy style cookie recipe and I sort of filed the idea in the back of… Read More

S’mores Mini Donuts

I am so excited to be a part of the 31 Days of Summer series hosted by my sweet friend McKenzie (you might remember her from this post). Nothing says summer quite like S’mores, right? Right. Today I am excited to be sharing a fun little recipe that’s a real winner with the kids! And when I say winner I… Read More

How To Make Pretty Paper Medallions

I just recently made these pretty paper medallions and used them for a couple of parties I was helping with – a bridal shower and a birthday party. I wanted to share how to make paper medallions with you because 1. they’re super cute, 2. they’re super easy, and 3. they’re super cheap but make a great impact at any… Read More

Mini Cheesecake Recipe

There are some treats that scream summer to me – popsicles, ice cream and mini cheesecakes. I know what you’re thinking. What? Mini cheesecakes? Well, yes. My mom used to make these mini cheese cake tarts every summer, usually around July. She used to top them with cherries and blueberries (patriotic cheesecakes). Yum! It’s spring so I changed it up… Read More

Summer Tortellini Salad Recipe

Utah’s weather can be a little crazy…one day it’s 45 degrees, while the next it’s 80. However, you will find that once we’ve had one warm day here, we all pretend that it’s summer. Though it was a colder day outside, we’re dining like it’s in the 90’s. Summer Tortellini Salad Recipe Ingredients Cheese tortellini Peppers Grape tomatoes Summer sausage… Read More

Artichoke Poppy Seed Cheese Bread

I am going to own up. Though I have pinned a ton of ideas on Pinterest, I have never ever really made anything inspired by the site. Please tell meI am not the only one to do this?!? I decided in Januaryif I was going to continue to spend time on Pinterest, I needed to actually use it effectively (i.e…. Read More

Party Trend – Tissue Tassels

Tissue tassels and garlands have been on the party scene for a few years now, but they continue to be a popular party accessory. Confetti System has been credited with the original tissue tassel design and now you can buy tissue tassel garlands from many shops on Etsy, but if that’s not in your budget, the good news is that… Read More

Super Bowl Party Appetizer – Red Velvet Cheese Ball

The Super Bowl is coming up in less than three weeks. It’s Sunday, February 3rd, to be exact. Whether you’re hosting the big game at your house or watching it somewhere else, finger foods and appetizers are usually the main attraction (besides the commercials, of course!), so I thought I’d share a yummy Super Bowl party appetizer for you to try…. Read More

Fried Potato Wedges Recipe

Last month I shared a recipe from our annual Halloween dinner. I actually whipped up this fried potato wedges recipe (otherwise known as fried ogre fingers) then, but didn’t get a chance to share it. Turns out it’s a bit of a kid favorite around here, so it looks like I have another opportunity… Fried Potato Wedges Recipe Ingredients: large potatoes… Read More

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe

Friday, I shared my go to hot chocolate mix recipe with a peppermint twist. Let’s be honest, if you’re going to have some peppermint hot chocolate, you’ve got to top it off with a little whipped cream. Today I thought I would share my go to homemade whipped cream recipe – so much more rich and tasty than the canned… Read More

Thanksgiving Glitter Dipped Pumpkin Place Card Holders

You may have noticed the fun, new paint-dipped trend appearing everywhere recently, from furniture to utensils, vases, bags and pretty much anything else you can think of… I came across these bright color-dipped pumpkins from Sweet C’s Designs which became the inspiration for my glitter-dipped pumpkin place card holders for Thanksgiving. I love to use place cards at parties and… Read More

Jalapeno Ranch Dip Recipe

This time of year we do a lot of entertaining. Whether it’s guests for a football game, a fall feast or even Thanksgiving, one dish that cannot be skipped is the ubiquitous veggie tray. Right? Though I’d like to pretend it’s the vegetables I am interested in, I have to own up…For me, it’s all about the dip. Today I… Read More

DIY Stamped Thanksgiving Napkins

About a month ago I was lucky enough to guest post over on my friend Amy’s site, The Idea Room, where I shared a fun way to personalize your party with DIY Halloween stamped napkins. I had so much fun with them, I decided to make some DIY stamped napkins for Thanksgiving as well. One of the things that I… Read More

Fall-tastic Cinnamon Nutmeg Banana Bread Recipe

I love bananas and nearly always pick up a bunch while at the store, but I don’t always get around to eating them…and so they brown. They brown and brown and when they are about 10 seconds away from attracting pesky little fruit flies I mash them up and make banana bread. This go round I made my fall banana… Read More

Parmesan Crisps Recipe

There’s nothing better than finding a recipe that’s easy to make, delicious to eat and is fancy enough for special occasions… This last week we had our “formal” Halloween dinner and one of our featured dishes was mummy skin…a.k.a parmesan crisps with hummus. Parmesan crisps are super-easy to make and they can dress up almost any meal. I tend to make them… Read More

Ghostly Grub Halloween Treat

Several of our Halloween traditions seem to revolve around a particular movie for some reason… You might remember I talked about our annual Great Pumpkin showing when I shared the orange slice candy pumpkin a few weeks ago? This week, we watched Hocus Pocus. Anyone else remember that one? I wanted to make a popcorn treat for our screening and… Read More

DIY Halloween Costume Awards

Halloween is only about two weeks away, so it’s time to start planning those spooky Halloween parties if you haven’t done so already! And what’s a Halloween party without a costume contest, right?! I came up with a couple of easy, DIY Halloween costume awards. I promise these handmade badges are way cooler than the ones you can buy at… Read More

Orange Slice Candy Pumpkin Centerpiece

Some of you may have seen my orange slice candy pumpkin centerpiece over at Eighteen25 last week, but I thought I would share it here for those of you who missed it. Each year we kick off the Halloween season with a fun pumpkin themed dinner and a showing of The Great Pumpkin. It’s a classic movie that still resonates… Read More

Snow White & the Huntsman & Candy Apple Recipe

There was one film I was dying to see in the theaters this year that I didn’t get to see – Snow White and the Huntsman. It looked like the perfect blend of fierce chick and fantasy. The movie is now available for purchase on Blue-Ray/DVD and I couldn’t resist a little viewing party… To mark the celebration, I made a fun… Read More

Mozzarella Melon Fruit Salad Recipe

The boys eat watermelon like nothing else, so when we’re having a summertime celebration I always try to pick one up. The other day when I went to purchase food for our annual gathering to celebrate the start of the football season, there weren’t any small-to-medium sized watermelon in sight. I purchased the smallest of the melons on hand and… Read More

Chocolate Covered Football Oreo Pops

A couple of things mark the end of summer and the beginning of fall around our house (and I’m sure many of yours too), one of them is football. Whether it’s football for the kids, in-state college rivalries, or even pro-football on Monday nights, it definitely signals a change in seasons here. I don’t know what it is, but I’m… Read More

Back to School Party Favor

Okay, so my kids go back to school in less than a month and I’m sure some of your kids have gone back already – that’s just crazy! The summer has totally flown by! I have ALWAYS loved shopping for back to school clothes and supplies, both when I was a kid and now for my own kids. I think… Read More

Mini Mason Jar Desserts

I’ve been wanting to make a fun dessert in mini mason jars for a while now because we all know that anything is cuter on a stick or in a jar, right?! When I went to the grocery store this weekend, it was bursting with peaches – a delicious summer fruit to use in a yummy treat, so I made… Read More

DIY Washi Tape Snack Bags

Summer means backyard barbecues and picnics, and if you’re the hostess, it’s nice to have some little snacks sitting out to munch on during the evening. These washi tape embellished paper bags are perfect for holding all sorts of fun snacks…peanuts (like I’ve used), popcorn, chips, pretzels, cookies and candy are other yummy ideas. Okay, so I have to admit… Read More

10 Fun Summer Entertaining Ideas

Today is the last day of school for my boys so we’re officially starting summer tomorrow! If you’re like me and already worried about the endless cries of “we’re bored, Mom!” I shared some fun ideas on how to keep the kids entertained HERE. One of my favorite things about summer is the relaxing evenings spent at home with family… Read More

Graduation Party Dessert Idea – Push-up Pops

I can’t believe it’s May already! May means graduation for a lot of people…Graduation from college, high school, elementary school, kindergarten and even pre-school all call for a celebration! Last year I helped a friend of mine come up with some ideas for a graduation dessert table for her son. It’s resurfaced as a very popular post – it’s been… Read More

How to Make an Avengers Version of Thor’s Hammer

Ai-yi-yi. Three birthdays in three weeks. Not only does it make for a busy month, but it also means coming up with three VERY different birthday parties for three VERY different personalities. Anyone else have this issue? Number two is just like his dad. His birthday favors call for subtle cool, without to much in your face theme. Since it’s… Read More

Fun Easter Place Card Holder

Easter is less than a week away…are you ready? I’m not quite ready, but I’m getting there! Does your family have some Easter traditions that you’ve developed over the years? We usually celebrate Easter with an Easter egg hunt for the kids and a big dinner with our extended family. So I thought it would be fun to make some… Read More

10 Simple DIY Birthday Party Decorations

Earlier this week I shared a tutorial for DIY fringed crepe paper – such a simple project and so much fun! There are dozens of other similar tutorials available in the blogosphere. I rounded up several. Take a peek and let me know what your favorite is. Tissue paper poms from Design Dazzle are wonderful for ANY celebration! Geronimo style… Read More

How to make fringed crepe paper streamers

Remember when crepe paper streamers and a “Happy Birthday” lettered banner were pretty much the extent of birthday party decorations? Well it was the standard at my house growing up, but boy things have changed! The craziest party decoration I’ve ever made myself were these 8 foot tall surfboards for my son’s Surf’s Up party last summer. They took some time, but… Read More

10 DIY Birthday Cake Ideas

I think we’d all agree that a birthday cake is pretty much an essential part of any birthday celebration, right? I know I may get an argument from some of you that cupcakes are now essential (which I agree with, by the way) but today let’s focus on cakes! I LOVE a fabulous custom fondant cake for any birthday party…. Read More

Family Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration

How many of you celebrate Mardi Gras? Been to New Orleans? I’ve never been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, or Carnival for that matter, but a little at home, family friendly Mardi Gras celebration next Tuesday, Feb. 21, seems like the perfect opportunity to teach your kids about a fun holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Mardi Gras… Read More

Edible Valentine’s Day Donut Tree

With everything that’s been going on around here, I’ve decided to ask for a little regular help. Starting today, I will be introducing a couple regular site contributors… Meet Holly. Holly is a Utah-based event planner and stylist. Her work has been recognized on several large event sites. Amidst running her business and raising three kids with her husband, Holly… Read More

Oreo Love Bugs

It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…I feel like we just barely finished up with Christmas! We’re welcoming in the holiday with some fun Oreo Love Bugs…one of our favorite treats! These little guys are super simple and take all of about 10 minutes to complete… You will need: Oreo Cookies Wilton Red Candy Melts,… Read More