Cute, easy and chocolatey. What’s not to love? (Easily) make these favor bags filled with red and white chocolate stars HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers. Warning if you live in Washington DC, like me, eat these fast on the 4th! It’ll be almost a 100 degrees!… Read More ...
Baguette Cups for Veggies
I’ve decided this will be my new entertaining thing: Individual servings of foods you can pick up and easily carry around. No more messy utensils and dipping. Yep, that’s my plan. Starting with these lovely baguettes filled with dip and veggies. Find the how-tos HERE at Cute as a Fox.… Read More ...
Cute Favor Packaging for Summer Cookies
Cleverest, must-try packaging for summer cookies ever! Dang, why didn’t I think of that? Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Watermelon JellO
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 ...
Pop Rocks Marshmallow Pops
I came to conclusion making these that Pop Rocks are really weird. I should have accepted this thirty years ago, but every time I try them, I reach the same conclusion. But definitely necessary for the 4th of July. And delivered via paper party straws and marshmallows. Make Pop Rocks marshmallow pops HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Watermelon Pops
The piece of mint sold me. That and the ultra cute and convenient watermelon-eating afforded by a stick. Love this simple serving idea for my 4th of July party. Find it HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
Make Your Own Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones
So so so genius and easy… I’m loving this idea to turn plain ice cream cones into festive party cups with chocolate and sprinkles. Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
How to Keep Your Strawberries’ Attention
I could not figure out how in the world these super-patriotic strawberries could balance so perfectly in their tips. If you scroll to the end of the post, you’ll find the easy how-tos to make those strawberries stand at attention. Find them HERE at Blossomedge.… Read More ...
Easy Donut Topiary
Easy because it just takes a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. And a couple of things to make them stick. That’s it. I’m already bookmarking this for Christmas-themed donuts. Find the how-tos to make a donut topiary HERE at tikkido.… 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 ...
Summer Bento Blog Hop
For a little, I mean, a lot of bento box Summer inspiration, follow the blog hop. Shown: Crab sandwich by Creative Food, then click the links to move along the blog hop. Also shown: Surfer bento by Bentoriffic.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online store- Discount Bento Boxes. **Limited Stock** Free Worldwide Shipping ** … Read More ...
how to host a cookie decorating party with kids
For all wondering where to begin planning to include some cookie decorating for their kid’s party, you may be interested in this checklist of what to do. I hosted an event at my daughter’s school for 20-some four and five years olds. I kept it simple. Kids love decorating cookies so much, simple is all you need. Find the post … Read More ...
Chocolate, I mean, Icing Covered Pretzels
I know this will sound like an Infomercial-like statement, but it’s unavoidable. Do you live in a place where the weather is so hot right now it determines what desserts you can serve? Do you avoid chocolate and buttercream at parties for fear of melted, sticky puddles? Then this is the answer for you: Dipping pretzels in royal icing instead … Read More ...
Chocolate Cheesecake Pots
Such a simple idea for a summer or garden party (even a wedding?), but with impact, yes? And chocolate, cheesecake, cookie crumbles, mint… my kinda dessert. Make potted chocolate cheesecakes HERE at Sisteroo.
Looking for the glass pots? check these out on Amazon
they even come with a flower spoon.… Read More ...