Ring in the new year with sparkly fun by printing out your free glittery Happy New Year banner printable and matching wine bottle label. (updated for 2019!) How do you celebrate your New Year’s Eve? There was a time when the Husband and I would purchase tickets to an event at a downtown bar, […]
Freezer Bum | A Fun Winter Take on the Junk in the Trunk Game
You and your kids will have hours of fun with Freezer Bum; a hilarious, winter-themed version of Minute to Win It’s fun Junk in the Trunk game. Have I got a fun game for you today! Seriously, from toddlers to adults, everyone’s going to be laughing like crazy after playing Freezer Bum – a fun […]
Clear Slime Recipe (No Borax) for New Year’s Eve
This clear slime recipe (no borax) is oh so satisfying. And since it’s perfectly clear, it’s the best choice for all the fun mix-ins you can think of! I finally gave in. It was against my better judgement, but I gave in. I’m talking about slime…homemade slime. My perception of slime was always […]
Free Printable Mask Template for Kids
Great for both superhero and masquerade masks, all you have to do is grab this free printable mask template for kids, cut it out and let your kids do the rest. “Masquerade! Paper faces on parade Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you Masquerade! Every face a different shade […]
7 Black-Eyed Pea Recipes You’ll Actually Enjoy
No need to cringe at the thought of tasteless beans, these 7 black-eyed pea recipes prove that this little bean is great for more than just Hoppin’ John. I bet you have some kind of superstition or tradition that always makes you think ‘why do I do this?’ Yet, you don’t stop yourself. For […]
The Classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Considered one of the earliest cocktails ever made, there’s nothing quite like a classic champagne cocktail recipe when you feel like celebrating. When it comes to celebrations, I’m all about the bubbles. The Husband and I went out for a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary this year, and I decided to finish […]
Shimmery New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Mocktail Garnish
Kids and adults will all love this fun shimmery New Year’s Eve ball drop mocktail garnish for kids. Read on for the best tips to make this delicious decoration. “But it’s fizzy!” whined my then four-year-old daughter. I had brought home a bottle of sparkling apple cider thinking that it would be a […]
Peppermint Mochatini Cocktail Recipe
With the holidays fast approaching, I’m always looking for a yummy new cocktail that everyone can enjoy. It’s sometimes hard to please all the different tastes, but this Peppermint Mochatini Cocktail will definitely put the whole gang in the holiday spirit. Even people who don’t normally like martinis will enjoy this cocktail. But let […]
Stash-Busting Paper Straw Garland
This stash-busting paper straw garland is the perfect way to use up leftover party supplies, and will keep you celebrating long after the party is over! So, what do you do when you’re finished with the party, but you still have extra supplies left over? For years, I’ve built up a stash of leftover […]
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Every New Year it was the same. We went over to my grandmother’s house and feasted for health, wealth, and happiness on stewed cabbage, black-eyed peas, and stewed tomatoes. I always loved the stewed tomatoes, tolerated the cabbage, and loathed the black-eyed peas. But no matter what, I ate them all. My grandmother is getting […]
31 Free New Year’s Eve Printables and Calendars for 2017
There are only 5 days left in 2016. In some ways that just seems insane. (Where did the year go?!) In other ways, I’m ready for the year to be over. (RIP so many beloved artists.) Whether you’re sad to see 2016 go, or excited to start a new year, there are plenty of fun […]
{Roundup} New Year’s Eve Printables
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! This was definitely a big one for the girls. The biggest gift for the kids was a new indoor trampoline. Though I’m not sure if it’s more a gift for the kids or for us. Both girls love to spend time jumping up and down, and I love […]
{Roundup} New Year’s Eve Printables
Did everyone have a good Christmas? Ours was a bit of a mess, but all those details will be revealed tomorrow. For now I’m just still in shock that 2015 is going to be here in just a few days! I still remember when the Husband and I used to plan for New Year’s Eve […]
{Roundup} New Year’s Eve Printables
I’m posting late today, but it’s for a good reason! I just couldn’t seem to scrounge up enough New Year’s Eve printables for my liking last night…so I had to wait until today. And I wasn’t disappointed. Now I’m here, late tonight to share with you my latest Printables roundup! Last year there were a […]
{Roundup} Free New Year’s Eve Printables
We’re still in full holiday swing at our house right now, which means I’m going to have to keep this short and sweet. I’ve pulled together a collection of more than 20 free New Year’s Eve printables to help you ring in 2013: Ellinee – New Year’s Party Printables Pick.Print.Party via Catch My Party – […]
{Roundup} New Year’s Printables & Inspiration!
Many apologies for not being around over the last week. Right before Christmas, something happened with my computer and my profile was completely corrupt …which meant that I had to remotely access any of my files. Add to that the fact that the computer was freezing up almost instantly; and I basically have had NO […]
{Entertaining Tips} Hosting a Holiday Brunch
The holiday season is fast approaching. With that comes entertaining family from morning till night. Like many women, I have visions of preparing a fantastic brunch, hot off the stove. But my family wakes up and wants to eat NOW. Anything cooked just ends up being either a mid-morning snack or breakfast for lunch. Over […]
My Perfect Winter Party
Well, I did it! Twelve parties in eleven months! There were times I didn’t think I could do it. There were times my Husband was begging me to back out. There were times I wanted to back out. But I’m too stubborn….and through all the frustration and stress, I still always look back and regret […]
A Formal New Year’s Eve
So I’ve mentioned several times that I was in Denver over New Year’s Eve visiting my Mom and Stepfather. I had made the suggestion a few months back that my brother and I go out to visit so our little girls could spend some time together with their “Grammy” at her house. While I’m not […]
Foodie Friday: Champagne Cocktails
If I had to choose a favorite type of white wine, champagne and sparkling wine would be far above all the rest. It all started when Husband and I were engaged. Seriously…is there any other extended period of time when you drink so much champagne?! My favorite champagne is made by G.H. Martel…but sometimes I […]
New Year’s Eve – A quick Roundup!
We’re up in the mile-high city right now, enjoying the biggest snow flakes I’ve seen in a while. In the meantime, I’ve taken a few minutes to pull together a few things to help you pull together a fabulous New Year’s Eve bash! New Year’s Eve Tablescapes The best thing about decorating for a New […]