Game Day

Game Day is in our backyard, so we are pulling out all the stops for this years Super Bowl party and so should you! 

First: Make sure you  have decorations; there are tons of places to purchase these, such as partycity, etsy, oriental trading, etc. You can always make your own if you have the time.

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Second: Give your guests the freedom to create their own delicious creation. Instead of going the traditional route (subs, hot wings, pizza), create a potato, hot dog, chili and/or pretzel bar. 

We are opting for the hot dog and pretzel bar ourselves. 

For the hot dog bar you can offer onions, mustard, ketchup, sauerkraut, chili, cheese, sour cream, relish, whatever.

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For the pretzel bar we are giving our guests the option of both hot (homemade) pretzels and bags of pretzels that you would get from your local supermarket. They will be accompanied by different dipping sauces like chocolate, mustard, honey mustard, cheddar cheese, etc. 

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Third: You can't have a Super Bowl party without beer, so give your guests a selection of beers that reflect the two rival teams. Need some inspiration on which beers to get, then check out this article in Today Food. 

Fourth: Organize some party games. One idea could be to have each guest predict the winner's final score and write it down on a tag that's tied to their drink. Whoever gets the closest to the correct score wins something fun like beer mugs or this Craft Beer Mug book.

Make Your Wedding Fun & Unique

Your wedding day only comes around once in a lifetime, so step out of the box and have a little fun! Here are some fun and unique things that can make your wedding a little out of the ordinary.

Create this sign to allow your family to start bonding and become one as soon as they step foot into the ceremony.

During the ceremony or at the reception place love letters that were written to each other the night before in a box with a bottle of wine and nail it shut. Then when you have your first fight as husband and wife, open up the box, pour the wine, and read the love letters to each other. It will help you both remember what this marriage is really about.

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Place this Love Story timeline someplace somewhere...It's just too adorable not to.

Most wedding cakes are primary picked out by the bride, so at the bottom hide whatever the groom likes...sports mascot, band logo, anything; because this day is for the both of you.

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At the end of the night, everyone is usually looking for something to snack on, so put together a mid-night snack for each guest to take home with them.

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You can also give your overnight guests these door hangers so housekeeping do not disturb them after their long night of celebrating. 

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After your wedding is over, make sure you capture your wedding cake forever with this customized ornament. All you need to do is send Aberrant Ornaments a picture of your wedding cake and they will take care of the rest!

Want some other ideas? Let us know and we would be more than happy to speak with you. 

A Frozen Birthday Party

Over the past month everyone and we mean everyone has been talking about the newest movie that has hit the theaters - Frozen! Both kids and adults alike are literary singing it's praises. So, since everyone is obsessed with the latest Disney phenomenon, it was only fitting for us to give you a glimpse of how you can throw your kids their very own Frozen party!

Order these fun customized invitations from Shop Sweetums

Need some quick party decorations? Then visit Party City for the latest Frozen decor and paper products. 

Have some extra time on your hands? Make some Olaf cupcakes using marshmallows and vanilla icing. 

If you have no time, then visit Etsy to order these whimsical snowflake cookies. 

Last but not least, make sure to give your guests some fun Olaf party favors. 

To make these miniature Olafs, you can use Crayola Model Magic to form it's head and body and  black jewelry cording for the arms and hair. Make sure you attach the arms and hair beforehand, letting them dry. Then using wooden toothpicks and hot glue attach the mid section and body. For the nose you can use orange felt and tiny black buttons for the eyes. Lastly just add some white felt to the containers lid (where Olaf will be standing) and a couple of spoonfuls of really fine fake snow into the container before you screw together the jar and lid.

Enjoy and have fun!

Fun & Glizy New Years Eve Party

This is the magical night that many celebrate and look forward to; the night that allows us to close the door to the past and open the door to a new beginning. 

If you are hosting a New Year's Eve bash at your house, you are probably thinking of ways to glam up this year's event. Here are some fun glitzy options that will be sure to wow your group; 0ur theme this year Glamorous Gold.

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Here are a couple of other simple ideas you can use to create some Hollywood glamor:

• Scatter votive candles to add brightness and sparkle throughout your rooms.
• Give your guests top hats and tiaras to wear while they ring in the new year.
• Add a gold charger to each of your plates to give your dishes a little more pizzazz.
• Make sure each guest has a champagne flute filled with bubbly for when the clock strikes midnight.
  

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Life goes by way to fast, so this holiday season lets make sure to enjoy some time with family and friends.

Last Minute Christmas Tips

Can you believe that Christmas is two days away! Is this really happening? It feels like just yesterday we were giving tips on how to host a great Thanksgiving dinner, and now we are onto Christmas. Where does the time go? Hopefully during this time, you have decorated your tree, made your Christmas cookies, wrapped your presents, and hung your stockings with care. If not, then check out some quick and easy tips from some of our favorite websites.

Easy Tips for Decorating a Christmas Tree

Traditional Christmas Cookie Recipes

12 Festive Holiday Wrapping Paper Ideas

Pottery Barn Stockings (just because we love them)

Happy Holidays!

Kids Friendly Holiday Activities

Most of the time we spend the holiday's catching up with friends and family, but what do the kids do while we are endlessly chatting away? Let me guess... they are either sitting in front of the TV zoning out, or staring at us completely bored, wondering when they can do something somewhat exciting.

So this year, why not have a fun activity planned for them? Maybe it's decorating their own Christmas tree ornaments or holiday frame. Or you can make your own personal gingerbread house. This is our favorite and has been a tradition in our household for years. It's very simple; all you need is some graham crackers, icing, and candy. The kids will be occupied decorating (and eating) for hours! 

Oh, and here is one more thing that will sweeten the party for both the kids and adults... a hot chocolate bar. Now who doesn't love that?!

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