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Summer Parties – 6 Tips to Greatness
This post was sponsored by Hamilton Beach Canada. I received product for consideration here. This post contains affiliate links. Summer parties are a big part of our lives when the warm months finally get here. Sure, my family loves winter and all the fun it has to offer, but living in Canada, we’re so ready for the warmth when it finally comes. That’s why we have as many summer parties as we can when the weather is with us. Tips for Smashing Summer Parties Because I know how much we all love having family and friends over for those warm months, I’ve put together a few tips to make your…
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25 Whimsical Unicorn Party Ideas
Have a childlike fascinations with unicorns? These Unicorn party ideas are just the thing for you then! Unicorns capture the imaginations of everyone, no matter how old or how young. There’s something whimsical and fun about unicorns and unicorn foods and novelties too. This year unicorns are inspiring all kinds of cheery hairstyles, clothing designs and baked goods. Here is everything you need to pull off a fun little Unicorn party for any age. I know my kids would have loved these unicorn party ideas if we had ever chosen that as a theme for one of their parties. They are now a bit too old for this type of birthday…
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St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Toppers Printable
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and you know what that means, right? Parties! And baking and all sorts of festivities. So, if you are Irish, or even just someone who likes a party, you can make good use of some of my free printables. This St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Toppers Printable might be just the thing to help you trick out the bake sale cupcake table. I enjoy St. Patrick’s Day but I rarely go all out for this one day of the year. Many are inspired to drink green beer and order the Shamrock Shake and all of that…but here I am more likely to keep it low key.…
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Delicious Disney Inspired Frozen Blue Cupcakes
Everybody loves cupcakes. They are just the right sized treat for a party, a treat or a special snack. Not quite as dramatic a commitment as a full scale cake or pie, cupcakes are perfect for bakers and those with a sweet tooth too. These Disney Frozen inspired blue cupcakes are ideal for a birthday party. They could also be a bake sale showstopper! Are you looking for a brilliant bake sale showstopper? Or, are you simply hunting for a recipe to share at a Frozen themed girl’s birthday party? These Frozen blue cupcakes will make you proud to serve them. Plus your daughter, granddaughter, or niece, will love these. Scrumptious Disney…
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10 New Year Celebrations for Kids
10 New Year Celebration Ideas for Kids Family Slumber Party Grab your sleeping bags, pick out a couple of your favorite movies, make a yummy dinner that everyone will enjoy, and bring out the board games. Hunker down for a great family slumber party while you watch the clock tick tock down to the New Year. Here are some of my suggestions for a great family slumber party. –Melissa and Doug Suspend Game –Mickey Mouse Playing Cards –The Bee Movie –Epic Movie Apple Juice Toast Indulge your kids and let them be part of the New Year’s toast. Pick up these plastic fancy champagne flutes so they don’t feel left…
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Inside Out Rice Krispies Treats
Inside Out is a smash hit at the theatres and reviews are rolling in fast. Not so surprisingly almost everyone I have heard from loved this adorable movie by Disney Pixar. Inside Out has given people of all ages a good chuckle this summer. It highlights the emotions battling inside a little girl, Riley’s head and body after she is forced to move with her family to San Francisco. Inside Out features some amazing voice actors such as Amy Poehler as Joy. Have you seen Inside Out Yet yet? It’s such a funny and well done movie about the complex topic of emotions. In honour of the cutest movie currently…
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Cute and Festive St. Patrick’s Day Gifts
It’s soon going to be time for that uniquely Irish day of celebration. So I thought I would share a few fun ideas of items you can buy to celebrate the day. From neck ties to suspenders and tutus, there’s a little something for everyone here. It’s kind of sweet to dress up every year regardless of your age. Why not? Enjoy these Fun St. Patrick’s Day Gifts. Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? See anything you like in this roundup of Cute and Festive St. Patrick’s Day Gifts? I love the sprinkles of course for baking. If I had a tiny person for dressing up I would…
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How to Plan a Christening Celebration Party
Easy steps to planning a christening celebration party How to Plan a Christening Celebration Party A Christening or baptism is a special day for a loved one and those attending the event. The party following the ceremony is a wonderful chance for family and friends to gather in celebration. While planning the accompanying Christening reception party, keep in mind the reverence and sacredness of the day while also allowing for opportunities for friends and family to visit and socialize. To help make the day go more smoothly, Jennifer Carver of Spaceships and Laser Beams has put together a simple checklist to follow for planning a baptism celebration. Step 1: Create a…
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5 New Year’s Eve Tradition Ideas
New Year’s Eve Tradition Ideas Just like Christmas, New Year’s Eve is a great time to think about setting traditions for your friends and family to participate in! There are so many different types of traditions you can set anywhere, from activities to games to competitions. Family party? Or adults only? Party in or party out? New Year’s Eve Tradition Ideas are endless. We have typically involved our kids in the creation of our family New Year’s Eve Tradition Ideas. Some years we skate and watch fireworks in the park. Some years we also do number five on this list. You just have to decide on a couple that make…
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25 Best New Year’s Eve Recipes
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and whether you are a naturally gifted entertainer or not (yes there is such a thing) there’s a recipe for pretty much everyone here in this list of 25 best New Year’s Eve recipes. The key, I think, is to have a variety of options and not to stress out over entertaining. The food may be one of the biggest parts of your evening and your entertaining, but don’t forget guests are really there to visit with you. Years from now they will remember spending the night enjoying the company of good friends. They probably won’t remember what they ate. If you’re…
