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by on March 25, 2014August 31, 2021

how to: Upcycled Easter Baskets

Are you ready for the easiest, the cheapest, the recycledest (I think I just coined a new term), upcycled Easter baskets? Sometimes the best ideas are inspired by things you already have, or can pick up for next to nothing.

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by on March 19, 2014August 31, 2021

My Favorite Party Prop: Cake Plates

What is it about including a Cake Plate party prop on your food table that “elevates” your dessert treat from traditional fare to the STAR of your party? Having just one (or 14, in my case) in your entertainment stockpile provides the focal point for any special occasion smorgasbord.

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by on March 18, 2014August 31, 2021

operation shower: play date

I know, I NEVER talk about my love for Operation Shower. Their heartwarming events are NEVER on my blog. And, I’m sure I’ve NEVER even mentioned Operation Shower Play Date. Did my sarcasm shine through? Okay so, last month, I had the honor of volunteering (again!) for an Operation Shower event. This time the baby...

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corned beef recipe
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by on March 13, 2014August 31, 2021

Stout Corned Beef

Boy have we been busy in the kitchen lately! We are cooking up so many recipes, I can hardly keep up. This time, I actually decided to share some of this good cooking with the family… crazy, right? With some St. Paddy’s inspiration and little bonding time with my mother, we cooked up this gorgeous...

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by on March 12, 2014August 31, 2021

Irish Nacho Dip

It’s St. Paddy’s Party time! One of my favorite party snacks is chips and dip, and it is one of the easiest crowd pleasers! Try out our Irish Nacho Dip with Stout and bring it to your next party!

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by on March 11, 2014August 31, 2021

party roundup: dramatic play parties

We just LOVE a good party around here… and dramatic play parties are some of our favorites! Dramatic play is just a fancy way to say you are embracing children’s love of pretending. And what kid doesn’t like pretend play? It is the hallmark of the preschooler years, and even as kids get older, fantasy...

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by on March 7, 2014August 31, 2021

Freebie Friday: Lucky Charms Printable Tags

No not those lucky charms! We’re talking printables baby… what else right? Get your Friday freebie and make your very own St. Patrick’s Lucky Stout bottle with our lucky charms printable tags!

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by on March 5, 2014August 31, 2021

chocolate stout mini pies with bailey’s!

We have officially gone St. Patrick’s day crazy! In a good way of course. This time around we took my love of pies, Jordan’s love of beer, and our love of chocolate and married them all together to create these amazing Chocolate Stout Mini Pies with Bailey’s.

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