PARTY TIPS, RECIPES, and DEALS

Recipes for Traditional Irish Meals on St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland is by far one my favorite places on earth! Lucky for me, my grandparents live there and we have made quite a few trips there over the years. When we go we usually stay at Oysterhaven which is a very family friendly resort near Kinsale with one of the most breathtaking views ever. Growing up, my Mom would make classic Irish dishes year round,... [Read more of this article]

The Knot Wedding Shop Deals – Free Gift With $100 Purchase and More

Receive The Knot Keepsake Box FREE with any purchase of $100 or more at The Knot Wedding Shop! While supplies last, valued at $24.99. Hurry, offer expires March 2nd. Save up to 65% off wedding favors, too! The Knot Wedding Shop brought back their lowest price on Bubble Tubes — only $4.99/pack of 48. Plus, save on ALL bubbles, chocolates, coasters,... [Read more of this article]

Inspirational Bracelets for Valentines Day and Beyond

Sterling silver jewelry never goes out of style and always makes a great gift. I just love these gorgeous 1/4″ tall engraved bangles from DaySpring – each with a different inspirational scripture message. The scripture on the bracelet above, which happens to be my favorite, reads, “These three remain, Faith, Hope and Love, but the greatest... [Read more of this article]

Learn Ballroom Dance at Home

Have you ever watched Dancing With The Stars and wished you could dance like the pros, too? Wedding season is upon us and and whether you are getting married or will be attending others’ weddings, knowing how to do some of the standard partner dances will make make the event much more enjoyable! With even a basic knowledge of the six most common... [Read more of this article]

Gifts That Double as Gift Wrap

My daughter has a party to go to tomorrow and like my daughter, her friend loves nail polish and little trinkets. We decided to do something a little different with her gift. We bought a cute Caboodle organizer and lined it with silver tissue paper. Then we placed the gifts (silly socks, nail polish bottles, and hair accessories) into the tissue paper... [Read more of this article]

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Last Thanksgiving I made these adorable Pilgrim Hat cookies that I found at the Scribbit web site. You simply take homemade or store bought ginger snaps and place an unwrapped mini Reese’s peanut butter cup wide side down in the center of each cookie. Attach the peanut butter cups to the cookies with a small bit of icing. Using decorator icing,... [Read more of this article]

Cupcake Inspiration

Cupcakes are the darling of the baking world these days. Not only are they perfect single serving treats that kids and grown ups alike just can’t resist, each cupcake is the perfect canvas for decorations from the simple to the extreme. With a little imagination cupcakes can be crafted to be the perfect party table accessory, no matter what the... [Read more of this article]

Secret Sauce Gravy Boat

Know someone who makes the most amazing gravy ever? We found such an adorable gravy boat that would make the perfect gift for a holiday host or hostess – the gravy boat simply says “Secret Sauce” on the front and “It’s all Gravy” on the back. The Secret Sauce Gravy Boat is $19.95 and is available from Edible Gifts... [Read more of this article]