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Valentines Day is one of those holidays that just calls for something handmade. Or at least semi-handmade. Because, y’all, there is always love involved when …

Banana bread is one of those comfort foods that always brings a smile or makes you feel cozy inside. Bourbon banana bread? It really kicks …

Need a few How to Train Your Dragon party ideas? I’ve got a few new ones for you today. With the release of the new …

Finding a gluten-free holiday side dish or two sometimes means making a change or two to a recipe to make it diet acceptable during the …

Navigating the holidays with guests or family members with dietary needs gets tricky. In our house, there are several of us with gluten issues, so …

It’s about that time again where we start digging out the traditional recipes for our holiday meals and start preparing for the feast! Our family …

Now that fall is upon us, we can officially break out in our happy pumpkin spice dance. Because, y’all, it’s pumpkin spice EVERYTHING season. I’m …

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There is nothing like the smell of baking banana bread! Especially when then end result is as delicious as this recipe. Banana bread was something …

The best pralines I’ve ever had came straight out of New Orleans, and with Mardi Gras going on this week, I was inspired to make …

I have happily partnered with World Kitchen LLC to share the wonderful Pyrex® 100th Anniversary product line. All opinions are my own.   Some things …

  Every once in awhile in the morning, I want to shove aside my egg white and spinach omelet for something…sweeter…but that still fits within …

Frosting will make or break your cake. It’s true. How many grocery store or mass produced slices have you had where, in politeness to the …

Pretty little stained glass sugar cookies were served at our ornament making party–that and a cup of hot cocoa topped with a peppermint stick and …

This week, Christmas prep has gone into high gear! All the teachers, coaches and neighbors need to be accounted for, and I’ve been busy making …

Let the Party Time Linky help you find some new recipes, games or inspiration for your next party or family gathering.  The Holiday’s are here …

When I think about recipes for last minute entertaining, I’m reminded of an old southern cookbook I own where the author talks about a favorite …

Making up crafty food around the holidays is always fun, especially if you have a few kiddos in your life. Not all the crafty food …

I was asked to participate in the Reddi-wip #PartyReddi. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Party planning is hard work! It’s …

It’s almost Labor Day, and with that, comes a long weekend to rest…and eat!  Whether you are cooking just for your family or for the …

In the south, it is not uncommon to while away an afternoon sitting on the porch, drinking tall glasses of iced tea and shooting the …

Summertime and s’mores are two things that are absolutely a perfect pair. But if you can’t make a bonfire to toast up some marshmallows on …

  In the summertime, when the evenings cool off, I love taking things outdoors. When a friend wants a small celebration of their birthday, it’s …

In summer, more than any other season, I crave ice cream. Rich, luscious melting in sweet rivulets across your tongue ice cream. Of course, satisfying …

I know i’ve mentioned it a few times already, but once again, we moved into a new house last month. True to form, even though …

Part of the fun of a champagne bar (as seen in this post as part of a Shutterfly campaign) is creating a choose-your-own-adventure experience for your …

Breakfast for the gluten-free and paleo type grain-free eaters of the world often consists of eggs. I’ll be honest, it gets old scarfing down veggie omelets and …

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I’m a gluten-free eater always on the hunt for tummy-friendly food. A member of Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community, I was able to try out the …

While we don’t go overboard with a huge Mardi Gras party every year, we do like to at least celebrate the season and Fat Tuesday …

In case you weren’t aware, Mardi Gras is happening right now. It’s a few weeks of revelry every year in the Gulf Coast region that …

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Valentines Day doesn’t have to be about romantic love–it is a day to celebrate your love for your friends, your family or just about anyone …

On Valentine’s Day, or any holiday for that matter, it’s good to have a cute dessert up your sleeve that’s quick and easy. This little …

I don’t know about you, but I am so stuffed from the holidays that I am ready to put myself on a diet and  eat …

New Year’s Eve is approaching quite quickly! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash, or a small get together, you can celebrate in style with a …

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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective …

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being invited to travel to New York City to attend the Better Homes and Gardens Stylemaker …

It’s that time of year! We have to start thinking towards the holidays and all that it means–decorating, baking, parties and lots of gift giving. …

The Party Hop, led by Sara at Confetti Sunshine, has created another fabulous party hop full of inspiration–this time for the holidays! Over the next …

As Fall arrives, the urge to make almost anything pumpkin is hard to resist.  The smell of cinnamon and spices in the air fills the …

There really isn’t a better excuse to make fun and creative food – or really gross treats – than the Halloween holidays. Over the past …

In the Twilight books, mushroom ravioli was a perfect first date food. In order to make it more appetizer-esque to serve at a Twilight themed …

Halloween parties and specifically, Halloween party foods are so much fun because they tend to bring out our creative if note devious sides. From eyeballs …

Nothing says summer to me like apple-pie. After running barefoot through the grass and swinging thought the willow trees at my grandma’s house during summer …

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Puppy dogs and puppy themed treats we everywhere at our puppy play date party, even in the cupcakes! Since this is a quick and easy …

Forty years is a long time. Especially when you’re talking about being married. My parents recently made it to that milestone–and we (their children) are …

After some fun food experimentations, turns out I am sensitive to grains. No bread, flour, etc. etc. for me. At the mustache bash shower, I …

Food. It’s a key party ingredient. Something to drink and nibble on are just as important as the fabulous decor and party favors you plan. …

Experimenting in the kitchen is a favorite hobby of mine. Granted, I have had more than my share of fails, but the things I’ve done …

We have enough Sara Lee poundcake over here to celebrate for a few days, so we thought we’d update our little trifles for an Easter …

It’s national pound cake day today! A whole day dedicated to that dense, moist, flavorful cake that pairs oh-so-well with a dollop of light and …

There is a big football game coming this weekend, one for which I always seem to have the driving need to make lots of game …

This morning, it was 82 degrees here in Florida as the rest of the weather map for the country was painted in ever-darkening blues and …

Every once in a while there are some definite perks to being a contributing writer. Being forced to drink champagne and come up with a …

It’s been over a decade since I’ve seen snow in December or had to wear anything but short sleeves on Christmas day. For some, I …

Strawberries are by far one of my favorite food groups, so when Driscolli’s asked me to come up with a crafty berry project, I was …

Zombies seem to be all the rage these days. And I admit, they are kind of fun. When you think about it, zombies are inherently …

Push pops are wildly popular at parties now–you can fit all kind of sweet and interesting things in a fun to eat tube! I was …

Part of the fun of Halloween is all the fun Halloween food and creepy sweets that crawl out for the season. At the Black Cat …

Every once in awhile you run into a recipe combination you really just have to shout from the rooftops. Lucky for me I have a …

Quick, easy favors around the holidays that look fabulous and are unique but are inexpensive are sometimes just a Christmas miracle. But if you can …

Setting up photoshoots is hard work, so I always have to have a few quick and easy desserts for the display that pack some design …

As part of the Birthday Rush party, we made our “pledge” do shots–cupcake shots! My recipes aren’t original, in fact I found them here at …

Not every truly memorable celebration has to be over the top with an abundance of details, decorations and food. Those are plenty fun, too, but …

Finally- the last installment of the Joyeux Noel Dinner party. Just in time to make it all again for December 25th! I’m writing up my …

It’s a lucky thing Christmas and Thanksgiving only come around once a year. Because yes, I do cook every dish from scratch, including the desserts …

Last night, Courtney (one of my frogs) held a little get together at her house to have hot chocolate and walk around with the kids …

I’m excited to start thinking about all the Christmas cookie baking I’m about to do for friends and family this year.  There are always a …

That first little niggling of cool weather in the fall always sends me running to the kitchen to make something pumpkin. The aroma of cinnamon …

We had family visiting in town this weekend, and rather than drag two small children to another restaurant, we decided to have a rather impromptu …

My family is all about food, and when there are guests at our home, they have come to expect something special. My father’s branch of …

I’ve been thinking about tea parties the last couple days and am really starting to crave a nice crisp cucumber sandwich. Hm. Might be a …

Cupcake towers add that perfect bit of dazzle to a table. I opted for 3 tiers on mine; the bottom is a giant platter I …

While we don’t go overboard with a huge Mardi Gras party every year, we do like to at least celebrate the season and Fat Tuesday …

Need a few How to Train Your Dragon party ideas? I’ve got a few new ones for you today. With the release of the new …

The best pralines I’ve ever had came straight out of New Orleans, and with Mardi Gras going on this week, I was inspired to make …

As part of the Birthday Rush party, we made our “pledge” do shots–cupcake shots! My recipes aren’t original, in fact I found them here at …