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Easter S’mores Board

Run, run to WalMart if you are looking for cute neutral Easter decor this year. I went looking for new Easter baskets for my girls (found: rattan with bunny ears!) and came home with ivory flocked bunnies and this 12 x 6 inch wood bunny platter. This bunny tray is...

Hot Chocolate Board How-tos

It's about to get so cold here in Georgia that I feel like I'm back living in Minnesota. And that can mean only one thing: hot chocolate. So when Baby A was home from college this past weekend, we made a hot chocolate board of mix-ins for cocoa. Yum! This is so fast...

How to Make Santa Mug Floral Arrangement

'Tis the season for mini floral arrangements! These are great for your Christmas party or to use as teacher or neighbor gifts. Just pair the flowers with a gift card and/or note, and you've got an easy to assemble gift. Santa Mug Floral Arrangement Supplies Dollar...

What Party Supplies Are Worth the Money?

What party supplies are worth the money? That’s a question I hear a lot from party planning moms. "What should I spend my party dollars on?" and "Where should I save my money?" I’m going to help you figure it out, but I'll warn you upfront: you may not like the first...

How to Add a Ribbon Bundle to a Wreath

Each month in the Party Plan Club, I suggest ways to decorate your door for whatever party theme we're focused on that month. (We also cover color palette, invitations, decor, dessert tables, activities and party favors — find out more here.) I always say that front...

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How to Make Cloud Popcorn

For the weather themed part of my daughters' birthday party, I hit on the idea of cloud popcorn. Sweet and salty is a can't lose combo in my book and I had all the ingredients on hand. Cloud popcorn is a lot like Rice Krispies Treats, but even easier to make and not...

How to Make Christmas Tree Brownie Bites

Any excuse for a brownie bite! I loved the fun ghost brownie bites I made for Halloween last year, and it occurred to me that I could just as easily make Christmas tree brownie bites. Christmas tree brownie supplies Brownie bites Green cupcake frosting Mini M&Ms...

How to Make Turkey Cookies for Thanksgiving

I'll probably never be a cookie decorator with a piping bag full of royal icing, BUT, I can swipe on frosting and add googly eyes! And you can too and so can your kids! Here's how to make turkey cookies for Thanksgiving, even if you're like me and have no decorating...

Easy ghost desserts for Halloween

I love a cute desert and don’t mind paying for them, but I’m also very much into saving a little money. One of the easiest treats for your Halloween party is to find pre-made desserts that are white or beige. A little melted chocolate, some googly eye candy plus...

How to Make a Sharkcuterie Board

Y’all, I love a pun. I’m as corny as a dad joke. Anyway, I guess I also have a thing for Shark Week and shark parties, so I thought: how fun would it be to put together a sharkcuterie board full of candy and desserts? Here's how to make a sharkcuterie board for your...