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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
SUPER BOWL GAME DAY RECIPES + DECOR
Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner and since my favorite team isn’t in the Super Bowl, I’m here for the snacks and the Halftime Show! Anyone else with me on that? Have you seen the lineup this year? So pumped!
Since I’m a follow the recipe type of cook, I’ve scoured the internet for some of our favorite game day recipes to share with you, from the best wings to cute desserts for the kiddos.
and I of course didn't forget about the decorations and party planning supplies. You can scroll down to see everything you'll need to host a Super Bowl Party!
Who will you be cheering for this weekend?
Game Day Snacks
Thursday, January 31, 2019
WHAT TO MAKE FOR A SUPER BOWL PARTY
The Super Bowl is this weekend and this is my favorite weekend to plan some yummy food for the big game. It also helps that our team is in the Super Bowl which makes it even more exciting. If you're teams not in the Super Bowl and you're just here for the food then you came to the right place.
This year I've included a couple healthier options. I'm still trying to lose the baby weight (hello, metabolism, you can speed up any day now) so I don't want to overindulge too much because I've been working hard to try and get it off so I don't want to erase all my hard work. Plus I notice that I feel like crap once I do over indulge.
WHAT TO MAKE
Chipotle Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers by PALEO GLUTEN FREE OATS
Giada's California Turkey Chili-this is a different take on chili but I like mixing it up from your average chili
HUBS WINGS
Bake at 400 degrees I think
Right on the sheet pan and leave alone
They will get crispy and I don't time anything so when they're done
Toss with your favorite sauce.
Buffalo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks Butter, softened)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
Ranch sauce
2 tsp melted butter
1 tsp dry ranch dressing mix
1 tsp minced garlic
DESSERT...the best part!
Pretzel Rolo Treats, so easy to make.Place rolos on top of pretzels, bake in 250 degree oven for a couple minutes and add your teams colored m&m's on top.
and it wouldn't be a Super Bowl Party without some cute decorations
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Cute Printables Click on Picture to shop
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
TIPS FOR PLANNING A SUPER BOWL PARTY
The Super Bowl is this weekend and we are so excited for our New England Patriots. I know they're not a fan favorite but you have to admit that it's pretty impressive what Brady has done over the years. I may be a little biased as I've always been a Brady fan but no matter who you are cheering for or if you're just here for the commercials and food, I'm sharing some tips on how to plan a Super Bowl Themed party your friends and family will enjoy starting with the invites.
I'm a paper girl and always loved receiving invites in the mail since I was a little girl but times have changed and digital invites are what all the kids are using these days. It's faster, cheaper and you can manage RSVP's a lot easier. My go to for online invitations has always been Paperless Post. You can customize online invitations and cards to reflect your style. They offer free cards and a coin system. You can add or remove options, including envelopes, liners, backdrops and logos when creating your design. I love their selection of cards to choose from for planning events. I've chosen a couple of my favorites for the big game this weekend. Who will you be cheering for? Or are you just here for the ads?
Cute matching liner and envelope
Later this week I'll be sharing some of my favorite Super Bowl Party recipes including my skinny buffalo chicken dip!
Sunday, December 9, 2018
GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS
Sorry for the delay on the kids gift guides. I was having technical difficulties that we couldn’t get figured out until now. I know it's late and most people might be done shopping but I thought I'd post them anyway in case you're a procrastinator like myself then maybe they'll come in handy. So I’ve combined all my kids gift guides on this one post. There are gifts for the littles and gifts for the older kids. I do a lot of research on these and pick gifts that I think kids will actually like because well they told me themselves. I even have a couple go to girls I ask for advice on my gift guides every year. They’re always more helpful then my boy go to’s who give me nothing!!! The number one answer for teens was gift cards but you need to have some gifts to wrap and put under the tree so I’ve rounded up some other favorites on their list and I hope this helps you finish up some of your Christmas shopping.
1.Pop up cafe - this is just too cute. I know I would have loved this as a kid and would have spent hours here. 40% off right now!
2.Name puzzle - I love giving personalized gifts. Etsy has so many great options that you can customize but this was one of my favorites. It gives your little one a head start on spelling their name too.
3.Wicker baby carriage - I put this on here because I had one of these when I was little and it was my absolute favorite. It would also look darling in a little girls room as decor too. Another cute moses basket idea here
5.Wooden truck carrier - little boys favorite
6.The cutest balance bike ever! I sort of want to buy this for Mason now even though he can’t even sit up yet
7.Adopt a dog - I saw these at crate & kids a couple weeks ago and thought they were the cutest!
8.There are so many adorable kitchen play sets out there but I love this one! I see a lot of moms ask if a kitchen is ok for a boy and let me tell you that my boys played with our play kitchen more then any other toy. So yes, play kitchens are good for boys!
9.Coffee cup teether so that baby can be just like his tired mama
10. Hearth & Hand doll house - the cutest doll house of all. One of my Instagram friends decorated hers for Christmas and it made me love it even more. Check it out here all decorated for the holidays.
11.Tip toe tiger book - soft cloth book for the littles
12.Dreamer crown - because every little boy deserves to be a prince
Soft blanket. I love this brand and now that we’re headed into the winter I’m finding myself reaching for warmer blankets when we head out for walks.
12.Dreamer crown - because every little boy deserves to be a prince
Soft blanket. I love this brand and now that we’re headed into the winter I’m finding myself reaching for warmer blankets when we head out for walks.
13.Flamingo doll - this company gives back which is why I love them. They provide meals to kids in need with every purchase. The newly released flamingo is just the cutest!
14.Pretend and play coffee maker - I got this for my niece and she loves it!
As I said above the first thing requested when I surveyed tween boys and girls was gift cards. Gift cards to places like Bath & Body works, Nordstrom, Athleta, Abercrombie, XBox, Starbucks, Nike and the movies were the top requests. As for gifts, I rounded up other items that were requested by the big kids.
1. Sugarfina candy - who wouldn’t love this! The sugar sour lips are my favorite!!
2. Wireless headphones on sale!
3. Personalized luggage - this is a great gift that will last for years to come
4. Caboodles - I may just be adding a childhood favorite of mine on here because everyone needs a caboodle.
5. Personalized wristlet
6. Athleta Sweatshirt- I actually have this in the adult version and love it!!!
3. Personalized luggage - this is a great gift that will last for years to come
4. Caboodles - I may just be adding a childhood favorite of mine on here because everyone needs a caboodle.
5. Personalized wristlet
6. Athleta Sweatshirt- I actually have this in the adult version and love it!!!
7. Vans high top sneakers
8. Colorful adjustable wishing bracelet
9. Toilet paper spit gun - this is something I could really regret but I know boys would love this
8. Colorful adjustable wishing bracelet
9. Toilet paper spit gun - this is something I could really regret but I know boys would love this
12. Basketball hoop - how cool is it that you can keep score on it too?!
13. Video game storage set - kids might not be excited about this so I’d pair this with a video game and gaming headsets
14. Nintendo switch - my 9 year old loves this. The older one prefers Xbox because of fortnite. I like that they can use the switch as a tablet if they want to take it on road trips.
15. Hover board - I know these have been around for awhile but a couple kids I asked this was on their list. It’s on my 9 year olds list this year.
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Sunday, November 18, 2018
HOW TO DECORATE THE THANKSGIVING TABLE & MY FAVORITE RECIPES
Thanksgiving is about food, family, friends and pretty tables. We’re not hosting this year but I thought I’d share my past years thanksgiving tables and give you some tips on how to create a simple tablescape of your own. You don’t have to have a green thumb or crafty. Setting a table can be easy and fun. So while you’re making your shopping list for turkey day don’t forget to add some flowers to the list. All of my flowers I buy at Wegman's grocery store.
Here are some of my past years tables and what I used to create them.
Blush Table
This was probably one of my favorites because it wasn’t your typical fall colors and it turned out so pretty. I incorporated fall flowers into my centerpieces with the mini green and white cabbages, mixed with white hydrangeas and blush roses and berries. I used hearth and hands black vases which make flower arranging so easy. Just make sure you cut down your flowers so that they aren’t too tall in the vases. I also used my leftover sugar pumpkins and votive candles to fill the rest of the space.
Bright & Blue
I fell in love with the color of these blue napkins when I spotted them at target and thought they would be pretty paired with pops of color. I used clear low cylinder vases which you can find at Michaels or if you live near a Wegmans they have them there as well. For the flowers I bought an assortment of bright colors, mixing in tulips, daisies,
Buffalo Check
Then there was the year that Nate Berkus gave me a shout out in Instagram with my buffalo check table. He’s been one of my design inspirations since I watched him on the Oprah show so this was really exciting for me even if it was just over a little place card holder, I’ll take it. For this table I found a buffalo check table runner in the dollar section at target, used 3 square wooden floral boxes which can also be found at Wegman's or a local craft store and filled with green floral foam. Cut your florals short and just stick them in the foam until you fill up all the empty spaces. To fill up the rest of the runner I used pomegranates (some cut, some whole) and oranges and tree bark candle pillars. I also used Nate Berkus’ cute snail place card holders which aren’t available but you can find cute place card holders at Target, Crate & Barrel and Pier 1.
And for the best part of Thanksgiving...all the delicious food. Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes I like to make every year and are definite crowd pleasers.
Paula Deen Pineapple Casserole (sounds weird but SOOOO good)
My husbands favorite marinade for the deep fried turkey (Deep frying tip from the hubs: if you're marinade has a sugar in it you want to make sure it's not on the outside or it will turn black)
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 12, 2018
MY HOLIDAY INSPIRATION & DECOR ITEMS
I seriously don't know how we're into the first week of November already. I'm not sure if its that I've been in a newborn fog the last couple months or what but this has crept up on me so quickly. I'm starting to pull some holiday inspiration for this years decor. November and December are two of my favorite months of the year. Everything from the decorating, entertaining, fashion, spending time with family and friends and creating more memories with my kids. An even more exciting year this year because we have a new little bundle to cuddle.
Today I wanted to share my holiday inspiration for this year and things I'm looking to add to my collection and things that I'm loving. I like to plan out my spaces because it helps me not go super crazy when I'm out shopping because I tend to walk into a store and act like a kid in a candy store when I see holiday decorations. My head starts going crazy with all the things I could do and then I don't have the time to do those said things so a plan is what helps to keep me in check. My hope is that this post helps give you some holiday inspiration as well! These are all items that can carry you from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Stack Beads // Faux Juniper Vase Filler // Plaid Door Mat // Bay Leaf Garland (I use this on my mantle and it's amazing and lasted in my dry house) // Gold Vase (perfect for a white pointsettia) // Matte Christmas Ornaments // Wicker Tree Collar (Under $30 right now until Friday) // Gold Wreath // Antler Art // Fur Throw // Plaid Pillow // Tassel Garland (Comes in cream too) // Wooden Ornaments (these are so pretty in person and would look great in a bread bowl) // Faux potted paperwhites
We are also in need of a new faux tree. Are you a real or faux tree household? I've always loved real trees but we learned quickly that our new (old) house is very very dry and within a week the branches were basically hanging on the ground and our tree was such a fire hazard I almost went and bought another one so we could make it until Christmas. The next year we decided to go faux. In a way I love a faux tree because you can keep it up longer, you don't have a bazillion needles to clean up and it's easier to decorate. I'm debating whether or not I want to get a flocked tree or not. I shared on my Instagram stories the options I'm considering. Help a girl out and go vote over there!
TREE
I'm on the hunt for a new tree this year and these are the tree's I'm considering. I'm very picky about the lights and I like the warmer white lights over the brighter led lights. I prefer to have them prelit but you can buy them without lights and string your own on.
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PILLOWS & DECOR
I plan on incorporating green velvet and windowpane pillows this year. I also love the look leather with dark green so I will be keeping those pillows and adding the green and windowpane ones. I want to keep a modern yet traditional look this holiday season. I normally have my workroom create my pillow covers for me but my other favorite place to shop for these is Etsy where you can find beautiful and affordable pillows.
thestylenest
GREENERY
This may be my favorite part of decorating. Adding greenery can make such a difference in your home. Over the years I've found some great faux greenery for garland which I was psyched about because some of the faux stuff can look so cheap. For real live greenery I have really liked Williams and Sonoma Home. They're having their Friends & Family Sale right now with code FRIENDS so it's the perfect time to grab these. I also like to shop my local garden centers to support small businesses for my swags and outdoor planters. If you have a faux tree, you will notice that over the years it starts to look scrawny. My trick for fixing this is to add faux picks in the tree which you can find at your local craft store. This is also a great way to beef up your garland as well. I will also mix faux and live too.
Monika Hibbs
GIFT WRAP
Yes, I match my gift wrap to my holiday decor. Again, doing this helps me not overspend on this stuff. I'll be doing a lot of white and black wrapping with velvet and natural ribbons. My favorite places to shop for gift wrap are Homegoods and Target. Homegoods has the best gift tags and ribbon.
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TABLE SCAPE
I love me a good table scape. Over the years I switch up my table for the holidays. Last year may have been one of my favorites. Magnolia leaves are usually my go to because they can go from Thanksgiving to Christmas easily. Pair with white flowers and add some berries and greens for a more festive look.
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