Not too hard to decipher what’s on my mind… I spotted this adorable watermelon JellO and my first thought was, “hmm, I wonder if these can be made into JellO shots.” Sure enough the recipe calls for water OR vodka. Phew. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Craft Foxes.… Read More ...
Easy Two-Tone Party Straws
Here’s one of those simple little details that give your party guests pause… Make colorful two-toned straws HERE at Partycraft Secrets.… Read More ...
4th of July Shots
Ooooh, the July 4th ideas are pouring in now. Here’s a way to make your celebration much more joyous for the adults: Red, white and blue shots. Yes, please. I’ll take that row. Make them HERE at Saucy Pants.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts… Read More ...
Vanilla Ice Ice Baby
Sorry, but I had to do that. As one who came of age in the ’80s, no ’80s reference can go unnoticed. But aside from nostalgia, I just love this idea for iced coffee, tea, any nice and cool drink that needs more oomph. Make vanilla ice cubes HERE at Oh My Veggies.… Read More ...
Cocktail Ice Cubes
Maybe because the temperature is climbing to 100 degrees today, I have ice cubes on my mind. Despite the early hour, I so very much want a cocktail with a these ice cubes. Make cocktail ice cubes HERE at Rock UR Party.… Read More ...
Tea Party in a Box
Far away from your tea loving, Jane Austenite? What an easy, mailable gift idea: A tea party in a box, including cookies and tea quotes on the tea bags. (Wonder if you could make a coffee version for the likes of me.) Find the tea party HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.… Read More ...
Fishbowl Cocktail
This is the first time in four years and 5,000 some posts that I’ve featured something from Maxim. I’m sure. (The last? Not so sure.) But I spotted this on Pinterest and really, how cool and just right for this spot. Served at the The Foundry at McCoy’s, find the how-tos to make this boozy fish bowl HERE at Maxim… Read More ...
4th of July Goodies
So very many red, white and blue treats and sweets out there for the 4th of July. Here are just a few:
Make Uncle Sam ice cream cones HERE at Family Fun.
Fancy up water with red, white and blue ice cubes HERE at Craft Pond.
Make Rice Krispies Treats flag pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My … Read More ...
Dad’s ‘Stache Root Beer Sampler Gift with Free Printables
I love the effort poured into finding and assembling this root beer sampler gift for Dad. (Though for my husband, I’d have to substitute actual beers, sigh.) Find the how-tos and a free printable for “Dad’s Root Beer Sampler ‘Stache,” complete with mustache straws to save Dad the root beer kind, HERE at Family Ever After.
Watermelon Star Pops… A Kid Version and a Grown-Up One
First, these watermelon star pops are the perfect (healthy) lure for kids this summer. I know this from experience, as I watched three kids consume an impressive amount of watermelon over cookies when I made melon star pops for Memorial Day. But then to go and add booze to lure their parents? Everybody wins (assuming you’ll keep the two batches … Read More ...
Personalized Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Aw, all of Dad’s favorite things are covered with these ideas from My Own Ideas. I love this one, not only can you make your own beer labels for Dad, but you can personalize the bottle carrier AND make a cozy HERE. Turn Dad’s loved ones into a handy place to rest his beer (ie. cute coasters) HERE… Read More ...
Margarita Fixings Host Gift
Methinks you will be a most popular Memorial Day BBQ guest if you arrive with tequila and all the fixings for margaritas. Like citron salt, chipotle salt and crushed candy. Find them HERE at Love U Madly.… Read More ...
Avengers Cocktails
Because pop culture always spills into food and drink nowadays… Love these Avengers-themed cocktails drawn up by The More I Arty. Spotted on Foodiggity.
If you are planning an Avengers party check out these Avenger party decorations.
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Wine Pops
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my not-so-guilty nightly glass(es) of wine pleasure. I heart my wine. Now I can heart my wine in the summer, too. And with vanilla beans and peaches and berries added… oh, joy. Make wine pops HERE at love u madly.… Read More ...
Famous Writers and Their Cocktails
While in many ways I’m neglecting my labor-intensive years in grad school, mostly because I’m exhausted from all the reading and learning. But every now and then I spot something that brings me back to those books. And when you add cocktails, why, all the better. Writers love their liquor. Helps loosen the fingers that type. Check out this roundup … Read More ...