Have you been enjoying a long summer with lots of lemonade? Hence, are you bored by lemonade? Then spice it up with herb-infused lemonade. (Get it? “spice” and “herb” so it’s literally spicing up? Groan, I’ll stop.) Make herbal syrups for your lemonade (think watermelon-thyme and berry mint) HERE at Henry Happened courtesy of Kiersten from Oh My Veggies.… Read More ...
Printables for Your Lemonade
If you’re feeling the urge to cling to summer a bit longer (and I’m guessing many are, though I for one welcome Fall with open arms), find links to some great lemonade printables created by Funkytime HERE. Shown are those made for Craft Camp at Skip to My Lou, found HERE.… Read More ...
Non-alcoholic Fishbowl Cocktail
Yes. A giant non-alcoholic fishbowl cocktail for the rest of us that can’t have alcoholic cocktails (yet). Find the recipe HERE at That’s What We Said.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
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Bug Juice and Critter Snacks and Dirt Dessert
How utterly perfect for a creepy, crawly, critter-filled party. I’m loving the dressed-up bug juice and crazy adorable ladybug and ant crackers. Find the recipes for the buggy crackers HERE at My Own Ideas. And you’ll of course want to have these worm filled dirt cups for dessert, too. Find those HERE.
Make Your Own Mason Jars-to-Go
I needn’t talk more of my love for mason jars and their infinite uses, do I? You’ve heard it all too much before. I should note, though, that I use a mason jar at home for my drinkin’. (As in, drinking water, juice, iced coffee…) To be able to grace the world outside with my mason jar addiction? Yes, I … Read More ...
DIY Bottle Tags from Chalk Cloth
And just to clarify exactly what is in said infused vodka (find the said infused vodka here)… DIY chalk cloth bottle tags. Chalk cloth? So many uses for this that are popping in my head already. I must get some. Find the step-by-step tutorial to make your own chalk cloth bottle tags HERE at Craftzine.… Read More ...
You Can Infuse Vodka with Anything
I was pretty much sold at “crazy.” And “vodka.” Find a link to the how-tos for infusing vodka with all kinds of stuff, and find ideas for some unusual additions to vodka (think wasabi and bacon) HERE at Rock UR Party.… Read More ...
Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice
This idea makes me want to host a summer shindig immediately. It houses three of my favorite things: Mason jars, cocktails and clever serving ideas. (I did mention I’m a nerd before, right?) Find recipes for mason jar cocktails HERE at Betty Crocker, courtesy of Lil’ Miss Bossy.… Read More ...
Make Your Own Flavored Coffee Beans
A sidenote for all planning on sending me gifts (address provided upon request): I heart coffee. I always need coffee. Send me coffee. And preferably, given how apparently easy it is to make, vanilla-flavored coffee. Make your own flavored coffee beans HERE at A Spoonful of Sugar.… Read More ...
Drink Your Watermelon
As the heat and humidity presses down on my region, this cool drink sounds divine. Too much watermelon leftover? Drink it. You can leave out the vodka, but gosh, why in the world would you? Find the recipe for watermelon coolers HERE at Craft Pond.… Read More ...
S’mores Shooters
I was just recently bemoaning my lack o’ s’mores posts this summer given my over-indulgence in the stuff last year. I’m chipping away at that absence now because I can never resist a good cocktail. Find the recipe for these “S’moretini Shooters” (with marshmallow vodka!) HERE at How Sweet It Is.
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Fringe-y Drink Umbrellas
Turn those dime-a-dozen cocktail umbrellas (they probably really are about a dime a dozen, but I mean in a standard, everyday, nothin’ special kind of way) into way more of a statement with homemade fringe. So super duper clever. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Oh Happy Day.
Apricot Shot Glasses
This method of hollowing out fruit to make shot glasses opens up so very many possibilities of glassless drinking, but there’s something that sounds so lovely and delicious about using apricots specifically. Make apricot shot glasses HERE at Mighty Girl.… Read More ...
4th of July Cocktails
Need some last minute red, white and blue drink ideas? Find a collection HERE at Punch Bowl, including this festive shot.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Sipping the Red, White and Blue and the Secret to Layered Drinks
As one in my current state, forbidden to enjoy a lovely cocktail (more on that later), I’m thankful for some alternatives. Like these oh so pretty layered drinks from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Discover the secret to making layered drinks–so many more uses than just the 4th–HERE.… Read More ...