Paper Garland!

Love this 

Paper Garland tutorial 

I found at

House of Design

Materials Needed:

Twine

Vintage Book or Old Sheets of Music

Scissors

Tape

Circle Cutters

CLICK here for the TUTORIAL

Happy Crafting!

Kabob Love

I will have to try this 

at my next get together...

From Party Frosting

Using a kabob skewer...

Start with a chocolate/sprinkle dipped marshmallow...

Then add a strawberry 

in the middle...

And end with a Cake Pop...

YUMMY!

Super Hero Party Idea

The search for the 
"perfect boy party" 
continues with...
SUPERHERO Party!!!


Learn how to make this 
darling banner & check out these 
party printables from

One Charming Party 

Love this super cute tablescape 

from Kara's Party Ideas

More fun printables 

from Bird's Party - Etsy Shop

Here's some

Super Hero Cake 

Inspiration from Flickr

Want some more invitation options?
Check out this cutie from 
Paper Monkey Company

  He'll need a cape of course...

And Magic Cape has got them!

Can't you just see 

the Silly "Spider" String flying...

And the kids lifting "heavy" weights... 

Serving a "Super Juice" energy 

drink to enhance flying...

I could go on & on...

POW!

Summer Centerpieces!

I love 

Martha Stewart's 
Summertime Centerpiece Ideas

Here are a few of my favorites...

That Wacky Wonderful Martha,

She's So Inspiring!

Sloppy Joe's

I've been on the hunt for a good homemade Sloppy Joe recipe & I think I've found a winner!

From 

Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice

I think this recipe is particularly good because of the smoked paprika 

(but that's just my opinion :o)

Regardless, these are a real crowd please for the kids & super easy to have in a crock pot at family friendly parties.

Easy Sloppy Joes

(by Reeni)

1 yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

olive oil, for sauteing

1 + 1/4 pounds ground beef or turkey

1 + 1/3 cups ketchup (like Hunts no high fructose corn syrup)

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon chile powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2/3 cup water

sandwich or hamburger rolls for serving

1. In a large skillet saute onion and pepper over medium-low heat until tender. Remove from skillet and brown beef over medium heat. Drain grease.

2. Add sauteed vegetables back in along with ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, spices, salt, pepper and water. Bring to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes or until water is absorbed, stirring often. 

3. Serve on toasted rolls. 

Serves 4-5.

And I know what you might be thinking...
Sloppy Joe's are just for kids, right?
Not so!

Try making "Mini" Joe Sliders, serve as an appetizer & watch them disappear!

 I'll never go back to 

"the mix" ever again...

Thank you to 

Reeni @ 

Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice

You made my day delish!

Sweet Simplicity!

I am "swooning"

over these simply perfect 

pillars from 

SWOON!

~ Wine Glass Candle Holders ~ 

PURE GENIUS!

Breakfast Casserole

You gotta try this delicious 

Breakfast Casserole
this weekend!

from

The Girl Who Ate Everything

Breakfast Casserole

By Martha McMullin

In a large bowl mix together:
1 small can chopped green chilis
1 large 32 oz bag of shredded hashbrowns
1 Tablespoon dried onion
1 medium container (16 ounces) cottage cheese 
2 cups grated chedder cheese
2 cups cubed ham, cooked bacon, or sausage (pick you favorite, we like sausage)

Beat:
12 eggs

Preaheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine everything but the eggs in a large bowl and pour mixture into a greased 9x13 pan. (Note: use a little less than the full 32 oz.'s of hash brown)

Beat eggs and pour over the mixture. Mix well. Bake at 350 uncovered for 1 hour or until set and slightly brown on top. 

*This can also be made ahead and frozen (raw) and brought out for guests. When frozen cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 1st hour covered 2nd hour uncovered.

Yummy!!!

Pudding Cups!

Does anyone else want to 

try this as much as I do???

Well I did & it was 

just too much fun...

enjoy!

Pudding Cups

Here's the pictorial 

step by step instructions... 

Start with water balloons, blown up, 

washed & dried completely.

Drop a spoonful of melted (not too hot) chocolate onto 

wax paper. This will be the "base" of your cup...

Spray balloon lightly with nonstick cooking spray & DIP!

Dip about 1/2 way up balloon & let excess chocolate drain off...

 Place ballon on top of the chocolate base,

 and repeat, repeat, repeat!

Place full tray into fridge to speed up the hardening process...

Once hardened, "POP" the balloons....

Remove excess balloon debris...

Fill cups with chocolate pudding...

Add whipped cream...

and sprinkles (of course!)...

If you want the full outline/tutorial, including a delicious recipe for 

homemade chocolate pudding, 

click HERE.

DELICIOUS!

Thank you to

Bakerella

for sharing this 

ingenious idea!

Birthday Suitcase!

OMG I love this DIY idea

from the hyper creative 

Sibylle from Funky Time

WOW!

 Gathering the supplies...

 It's those little details 

that make all the difference!

The addition of the cake mix is genius!

This is really stinkin' cute...

so inspiring. 

Thank you Sibylle,
you are ah-mazing!

~ BTW ~ 

I love, love, love 

Sibylle's blog Funky Time

 you really MUST check it out!

Hot Dog!

With today being the 
official first day of summer,

this is my little tribute 

to the all american summertime favorite...

THE HOT DOG!

We have to start with

The Classic!

But I've learned that "the dog" can become so many delicious creations, here are a few...

These sensational 

"Dog Melts" by Wolfgang Puck 

as featured in Food & Wine

are amazing!

Click HERE to learn how to make 

this yummy "Hot Dog Bake"

from In The Wabe

Pretzel Dogs

Simple & tasty!

Wrap your dogs with Pillsbury Dough Bread Sticks, bake according to package directions, sprinkle with salt. Serve with spicy mustard!

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

from Eat Drink Pretty

Inspired to have a 

"Dog Bar" at your next party???

Then you'll need these darling 

Hot Dog & BBQ Printables from

Hostess With The Mostess

click HERE to get the printables...

Hot Diggity Dog
I'm hungry!