On my to do list: Become a master cocktail mixer. Also, learn to garden and become fluent in French. Guess I better get busy. Because a hot apple pie cocktail sounds delicious. Oh, I’ll also be a master of the garnish. From the book, Shake, Stir, Pour: Fresh Homegrown Cocktails, find the how-tos at the publisher’s site, HERE at … Read More ...
What to do with Leftover Peeps? Make Vodka
I once asked that very same question here. I wish I had thought of this. Find the how-tos to infuse vodka with Peeps.
This Easter Peep
infused Vodka is perfect for Easter Picnics or gifting in small mason jars to friends and family as little Easter Gifts.
Fill your mason jar 1/2 way with the Peeps. Pour the Vodka … Read More ...
Chick Sugar Spoons
So I missed these for Easter, but I’m so smitten with the idea of these, I’m going to call these cute chicks “for Spring” instead. You see, this is sugar on a spoon. For your coffee. Or tea. See why I’m smitten? I’m thinking beyond chicks now, too. And these would be darling for a baby shower. Make them HERE … Read More ...
Bunny Cocoa on a Stick and Carrot Marshmallows
So it’s officially Spring up here in the top half of the world, but is it still, say–hold on, let me check the weather–34 degrees where you are, too? Spring, yes, hot cocoa weather, yes. Luckily, you can make bunny hot cocoa-on-a-stick with carrot marshmallows. Ah, I wish hot cocoa weather would last the year through (really, I do). Note … Read More ...
Shamrock Shake in Thin Mint Cookie Shooters
I may have teared up a little at the beauty of these. No, not the St. Patrick’s Day themed “Will you be my bridesmaid cookies?”, charming as they are. Shot glasses made out of Thin Mint cookies. The perfect transition from Girl Scout to adulthood. And look, they have a green milkshake in them. And they are even topped … Read More ...
Homemade Irish Cream
What’s better than homemade Irish Cream for your coffee? Homemade Irish cream for your coffee with plaid shamrock cookies perched on the rim. Make homemade Irish cream HERE at The Enchanted Oven.… Read More ...
Roundup of Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day
Or just have a Guinness or twelve and call it a day. But if you want to go more green, check out this slideshow of 20 beers, cocktails, coffee and more for St. Patrick’s Day, including a green sangria, a layered cocktail in the Irish flag colors, and an Irish beer float, HERE at Party City.… Read More ...
Shot Glasses from Airheads Candy for St. Patrick’s Day
Just the fact of candy shot glasses alone impresses me, but then to know these were made simply with Airheads candy
, well, that just hits it out of the park. And you know when I use any kind of sports metaphor, I’m serious. Make Airheads cups HERE at Lovely Indeed.… Read More ...
Sparkling Rainbow Drink
Need an instant rainbow drink? This would be perfect for a summer party, and so so smart and easy. Popsicles and sparkling cider (or, um, champagne for me). Find the how-tos HERE at The Enchanted Oven.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found … Read More ...
Bunny Cookies and Milk
Just when I think Sue of Munchkin Munchies can not possibly get any more clever or cuter, she gets infinitely more clever and cuter. I mean, come ON. I almost can’t even look at these. Find cookie bunny ears perched on your bunny face glass of milk HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Kid-Friendly Layered Valentine’s Drinks
Layered drinks. That’s an arena I’ve yet to enter. And while I’m always a fan of the grown-up cocktail, I gotta love that kids get to have some drink coolness, too. Find the instructions to make these non-alcoholic layered drinks for Valentine’s Day HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.… Read More ...
Berry Heart Ice Cubes
I’ve been neglecting the ice cube part of my meal for way too long, it seems. Beyond Valentine’s Day, these berry-infused ice cubes would be so lovely in a nice cold drink this summer, too. Make berry infused heart ice cubes HERE at le zoe musings.… Read More ...
Dessert Cocktails for the Big Game
Dessert and cocktail in one? I can think of no better combo. Plus, there’s spinach in there, so you get your iron for the day. Cocktail aside, the football dress up would work with any green drink. Make Super Bowl dessert cocktails with straw goal posts HERE at She Knows.
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Bottle Aprons
I know we’re still a ways away from summer barbeques where I am in the world, but for those of you in warmer places or for those of you who are good at remembering things months later, how cute are these little aprons for bottles? Straw pocket included? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...
Hot Chocolate on a Stick Tutorial
I’ve seen plenty of hot chocolate on a stick out there, but I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a solid tutorial to actually make your own. This is one. And they are so pretty to boot. Find the how-tos HERE at giver’s log.… Read More ...