In some circles an engagement party is a traditional event held in celebration of or to announce an engagement. Though it may be a tradition for many, it’s not an obligation. If you’re toying with the idea of an engagement party, here are some things to consider.
Why do you want to have an engagement party?
There [...]
Do you love to entertain outdoors? My husband and I enjoy barbecuing. We have small white party lights hanging from our pergola and also torches affixed to our deck.
Party lights give a festive touch to any event. Today while surfing the web I found these party lights - “Barbecue Buddies”. Aren’t they cute? [...]
When my parents hosted a party or barbecue, my father liked to make Sangria. Sangria is a mixture of wine and citrus juices and if made properly is delicious. I was thinking today I’d like to learn to make Sangria and looked up some recipes. I found this tutorial on YouTube and thought I’d share [...]
Easter’s early this year. For those of you who celebrate, it’s going to fall on Sunday, March 23rd. It’s not too late to plan your Easter party. My family likes to gather at my sister’s house each year. Of course it’s all about family, but also food and fun. For the little kids we [...]
It may be too late to make chocolate fondue for your Valentine’s Day party, but this recipe works for almost any occasion. Dip strawberries, cheesecake, bananas, pound cake, brownies and more for a decadent treat.
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This’ll go great with your Valentine’s Day punch, heart-shaped ice cubes! This ice cube tray comes from Kitchen Krafts and runs $5.00. Cute, huh?
Both grownups and kids will enjoy heart-shaped ice cubes in their punch. And here’s a tip: So you don’t water down the punch, make “punch cubes”.
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Here’s a great punch recipe for a kid’s Valentine’s Day party. For grownups, substitute ginger ale with champagne.
3 packages of strawberry flavor gelatin (9 ounces total)9 cups water2 cans pineapple juice (26 ounces total)2 bottles ginger ale (4 liters total)
In a punch bowl, mix gelatine and water together.Stir in Juice. Just before serving, mix in [...]
My family loves guacamole. We make it for almost every party or occasion, and even have family “guacamole night” where we much and play games. The best part is most guacamole recipes are so easy to make. My five year old makes ours - we give him a potato masher to “smoosh” the guacamole [...]
Whether you’re making a cake or cupcakes, you’ll want to serve something decadent and romantic. Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a rich velvet cake. Forget your diet for one day and try this recipe:
INGREDIENTS
Cake
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
Red food [...]
I love this heart-shaped muffin/cupcake pan - the possibilities are endless, especially for a Valentine’s Day Party. For a kid’s party they’re perfect! I prefer cupcakes for kids’ parties because there’s not cutting. Everyone gets their own convenient little cake and everyone’s happy. There’s none of the “Hey…his piece is bigger than mine” that [...]
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