I just spotted yet another themed birthday party that’s so adorable, I’ve started pushing “sailboats” as a potential new passion for my kid. She’s not giving in though, and sticking with rainbows and princesses. Check out the details of this sailboat party HERE at The Princess and the Frog. I spotted the lifesaver
napkin and utensil holders on Pinterest… Read More ...
Bento Boxes and More in the Japan Issue of Snippets
My panda sushi and Japanese candy-inspired marshmallows were featured in the recent Japan issue of the online magazine from Cut Out and Keep, Snippets. Check out the bento ideas HERE, including links to how-tos for the sushi, candy and some fantastic bento ideas from the book, Yum Yum Bento Box, by Maki Ogawa. You’ll find how-tos … Read More ...
Rainbow Cake Push Pops
The push pop craze is still going strong, I see. Check out these fantastic rainbow cake push pops
I spotted HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, part of an equally fantastic Picasso Art birthday party created by Simply Creative Insanity. Click HERE to see the whole party and all the colorful details, also inspiring for any rainbow-themed party.… Read More ...
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Favors
Looking for the perfect summer party favor that’s charming, homemade, and totally irresistible? Say hello to Strawberry Rhubarb Jam in adorable little jars! Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, bridal shower, baby sprinkle, or even a rustic summer wedding, these sweet and tangy jam jars are a thoughtful, personal touch your guests will love taking home.
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Bastille Day Recipes
More for Bastille Day… Find a roundup of recipes and Bastille Day ideas HERE at Martha Stewart, including these red, white and blue berry tarts.… Read More ...
Rainbow Party Ideas
The only thing I’ve planned thus far for my daughter’s 4th birthday next month is that it will have a rainbow theme. Correction, the only thing she’s planned thus far is that it will have a rainbow theme. So when Canadian Parents asked to include my rainbow marshmallow kabobs in their roundup of rainbow ideas, I happily agreed and … Read More ...
Shovel Candy Favors
I know I’m a few months late for Valentine’s Day, but I spotted these sweet favors on Pinterest and I couldn’t resist sharing. Perhaps these could be adapted to a summer party lovefest? Make shovel candy favors HERE at Family Fun.… Read More ...
Candy Centerpiece
Urgh, I so wish I got the Hallmark Channel so I could still watch my Martha Show. Anyway, you can learn to make this candy centerpiece, featured on The Martha Stewart Show, HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...
Firecracker Favors
And now another one from yours truly: Firecracker favors. I filled these with marshmallows, but you can use any red, white or blue candy. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
4th of July Favors
Adorable packaging idea for the 4th: candy in bags to resemble the US flag. Learn to make them HERE at Martha Stewart,
Blue balls
, red and white twizzers
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Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.… Read More ...
Pink and Orange Monster Dessert Table
The framed monster family pics overlooking this fabulous monster-themed pink and orange dessert table just knocked me over. What a great idea. Find all the details of the dessert table, a challenge for Celebrations at Home vendors, HERE at Spaceships and Laserbeams.… Read More ...
Train Cake Tutorial
Oh how I wish my daughter was still as obsessed with trains now as she was when she was two. There was just something so charming about a girl obsessed with trains. Sigh. Enter pink and princesses. Alas, if she recaptures that passion, I’ll make her a train cake for her birthday this year. Find a great tutorial to make … Read More ...
Harry Potter Birthday Party
It’s been awhile since I put down the last book in the Harry Potter series, but this Harry Potter birthday party might just compel me to request the theme for my own birthday. Find the details of the party and links to useful sources to host your own HERE at All for the Boys. Loving the dessert table. And … Read More ...
Candy Cupcake Toppers
Whatta cute cupcake topper for a candy-themed party. Learn to make candy cupcake toppers HERE at Cake Journal,