Beach party food ideas

I remember when I was little, my grandmother always made melon balls out of her watermelons and cantaloupes instead of just cutting them into chunks. Even as a kid it registered for me that she was putting just a BIT more love into her food, and it’s one of my fondest memories of her to this day. So just imagine if she’d made a flippin’ GIANT BEACH BALL COOKIE COVERED ...
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Last minute 4th of July desserts

All four of these pretty treats have something in common: they’re all made by dipping store-bought food into icing. So, you could easily make ALL of these with little more fuss than making just one of them, really! Super-simple, super-fast, and just homemade enough to say “why yes! I did make these!” (Be sure to pat your face with flour first for the optimum effect.) : ) 1. Chocolate covered ...
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A little Etsy shopping: Nautical style

Here’s what’s catching my eye on Etsy right now: everything super summery in red, white, and blue! Perfect for nautical theme parties, the Fourth of July, or just plain ol’ summer fun. 1. Sailor tote bag by Banyan Hippo 2. Twin nautical onesies by The Wishing Elephant 3. Sailor sun hat (child’s sizes) by Pox Couture 4. Yarn wreath by Heartfelt Yarn Wreaths

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Ahoy! A new theme – NAUTICAL party!

I’m so, SO excited to share this new theme!! Not only because I really love it (the flags! the rope detailing! the multi-colored polka dots!) but because I designed it way back in December and have just felt too cold-and-wintery to share it until now. But now, it’s spring, and sunny skies and summer parties are just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to debut my little fleet of ...
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