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Food Pool Floats

May 25 2017 by Leave a Comment

I’m rounding up my very favorite food pool floats, just in time for pool party season! You can’t attend a pool party these days without your fave floatie in tow!

 
Pool season is officially upon us and with that comes all things inflatable! You definitely can’t have a pool party, or even attend a pool party, without your best floatie in hand!

 

Pool floats have been quite the rage for the last few years and for good reason! Who doesn’t want to lounge around in the pool all day on a fun blow up, while soaking up the rays and sipping on a tropical beverage? Of course, when given the choice, I seem to find myself drawn to anything food related (I even have a 2017 free printable snack calendar), so I figured it was only fair to share the wealth and round up some of my very favorite food pool floats with you guys!

 

It’s hard to pick just one, but since some of these guys start at just $17, I feel like that’s a pretty good reason to buy a few of them. I mean, can you really have too many food pool floats? (Don’t test that theory guys…) And, because showing up with a giant inflatable avocado is definitely going to gain you some new friends, maybe bring a spare to share.

 

And I know that the season is just starting, but if you don’t happen to have any pool party plans just yet, it’s still a good idea to stock up so you’re ready when the time comes…or worst best case scenario…? Plan and host your very own pool party!

 

And hint, hint…these guys also make a great gift idea for a Summer birthday or housewarming gift too!

 

So which one is your fave? I’m a sucker for a good donut, but that giant pizza slice is really calling my name!

 

Now where is that cabana boy with my drink…?

Easy TRISCUIT Appetizer

May 22 2017 by 1 Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TRISCUITToppers #CollectiveBias

Easy TRISCUIT AppetizerOne of the hardest parts of entertaining, in my opinion, is planning the menu. It takes a long time to sift through recipes, finalize a menu that is cohesive, and then figure out how to pull it all off without slaving away in the kitchen all day or during your entire event. It’s easy to get caught up in the planning and go overboard, taking on more than you can handle, but I’m going to help you guys out today with a super quick and easy TRISCUIT appetizer recipe that will impress your guests and give a sophisticated edge to a menu item that none of your guests will realize only took you minutes to prepare! Plus, it also happens to be delicious!

Easy TRISCUIT AppetizerWhether you are planning a fancy dinner party, just have friends dropping by, or if you have a handful of toppings that you want to experiment with, TRISCUIT crackers are sooo easy to create with. Whether you add a slice, a dollop, or a sprinkle, you can Make ‘Scuit Happen anywhere, anytime!

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Chocolate Sprinkle Donut Fries

May 19 2017 by Leave a Comment

No one will be able to resist these chocolate sprinkle donut fries, complete with a printable donut themed fry container! Just in time for national donut day!

Chocolate Sprinkle Donut FriesGuys, there aren’t many things that top my happy list more often than donuts. They are one of my fave treats and have been for as long as I can remember. There’s just something so satisfying about those golden fried (or baked…if you’re going for healthy…) round pastries with holes in the middle and sprinkles on top. Don’t ask me how a pastry can make me so happy, but it does and I’m not about to question it! With national donut day only two weeks away, I wanted to create something fun and different that will elevate your donuts to a whole other level. May I introduce you to…drum roll please….chocolate sprinkle donut fries!

Chocolate Sprinkle Donut Fries

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Chocolate Shortbread Peanut Butter Tarts

May 16 2017 by 1 Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LatteMadeEasy #CollectiveBias

Chocolate Shortbread Peanut Butter TartsSpring is finally here (despite snow in the Utah forecast this week…why?!) and Summer is right around the corner. Is it just me, or do you feel like you seem to have more house guests and people stopping by unexpectedly when the weather is nicer? Warm temps make people want to gather together, and that means being prepared to entertain!

Today’s recipe for chocolate shortbread peanut butter tarts is the perfect after dinner treat or afternoon snack to serve with your favorite coffee, and I also have a sneaky little tip to share that will impress your guests with some barista level skills, without using an espresso machine! It’s also going to keep you out of the kitchen so you can actually enjoy time with your guests too!

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Dog Birthday Cake Recipe

May 15 2017 by 2 Comments

Is Fido turning another year older? This dog birthday cake recipe is super easy to make and will get you two paws up from your furry friend!

Dog Birthday Cake RecipeI’m definitely a dog person. I have been my whole life. I’m also a birthday person. Maybe not so much that whole part about turning another year older, but I do love any excuse to get together with friends and family and celebrate over cake, because…CAKE. Enough said there. (And, just for the record, a birthday is not a birthday without cake!) So, as much as my own dogs are a part of my family, you can bet that I’m going to celebrate their yearly milestones too!

Today’s dog birthday cake recipe has been given two paws up by my own pugs and is really easy to make. I’m sure the pups in your life will be just as happy to turn another year older too, if they know this cake is on the menu!

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DIY Diamond Wine Charms

May 8 2017 by Leave a Comment

These DIY diamond wine charms are easy to make, super cute, and can be made in an afternoon. Check out the tutorial!

DIY Diamond Wine CharmsBelieve it or not, I’m a newbie when it comes to the world of wine. I’ve moved onto some more classic whites and have ventured farther than a Moscato or Riesling, but I’m still not a reds fan yet. (I’m working on it!) As I’ve dived deeper into all things grape, I find myself hosting more and more wine nights, researching perfect pairings, and geeking out over wine glasses and other accessories. One of the things that I don’t have yet….? Wine charms! It’s really easy to misplace your glass when you have a few friends over, so I decided to make some fun DIY diamond wine charms for myself!

DIY Diamond Wine Charms

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Edible Floral Chocolate Bars

May 3 2017 by Leave a Comment

These edible floral chocolate bars are a cinch to make and would be a gorgeous gift idea too! Check out the easy recipe!

Edible Floral Chocolate BarsDon’t get me wrong. I like flowers, but I LOVE chocolate. I’ll always pick something edible over something that’s going to wilt and die in a few days. BUT, combine the two together and you have a winning combination on your hands! These edible floral chocolate bars are a CINCH to make, are gorgeous (no, really, I am sharing 8 million photos because they are just too pretty), and would make the perfect gift for mom this mother’s day! They’d also be great to gift to a bestie, or honestly, just to make and enjoy yourself! Who really wants to give these away anyway…? Not me!

Edible Floral Chocolate Bars

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Printable Mother’s Day Notecards

May 2 2017 by Leave a Comment

Celebrate the mom in your life with these free printable mother’s day notecards, complete with matching envelope liners! So easy!

Printable Mother's Day NotecardsI hate to admit it, but as I get older, it’s inevitable. Almost everything that your mom told you when you were growing up is actually correct. I know…I don’t like admitting it either. But it’s kinda true. We like to pretend we have all the answers, but our moms actually do. At least, most of the time. (But I still don’t like to admit it when I’m around her).

So it’s only fair that for Mother’s Day, we shower the all-knowing ladies in our lives with a little bit of admiration and maaaaybe even admit that she’s always been right. (And if that’s the route you want to go, I have a notecard for that 😉 )

Today, I’m sharing these free printable mother’s day notecards with you guys. They are fun, pretty, and even come with mismatched envelope liners, which I love almost as much as the cards!

Printable Mother's Day Notecards

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