Accio awesome baby shower! Anyone who has met me for 5 minutes probably can tell that I am a huge Harry Potter nerd. I love the books and the movies, my husband even took me to the theme park in Florida one year. There is something inherent in us to fall in love with magic….
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Ready to host a simple wine and cheese party? One of the best places to start a really awesome and unique party is by sourcing your food and drinks from you own area or…
Grills are so wonderful! I love the smell of smoldering wood chips and the sight of the smoke rolling into the blue summer sky. But before you don your “kiss the cook” apron, there are a few more items you may want to acquire to make your barbecuing experience the easiest it can be. The…
The eternal argument will always be there, Hamburgers or Hot Dogs? Here at the Anderson household, you never have to pick a side. Unless, of course, that is which delicious side you want to eat first. We love a good classic bbq and with that being said, here is my backyard barbecue menu. We will…
I cannot wait for the summertime to roll around and that classic sign of fun beginning to appear- “Pool open for the season”. Cool turquoise water on a hot sunny day is my definition of paradise at home. You don’t need an excuse to have a celebration, but you might like a theme. I’ve got…
We all remember jumping in to that chilly water in the summertime heat. I would strap on goggles and shout at the top of my lungs “MARCO!!!”. Timeless poolside fun can be passed from generation to generation. Now a days, I see new fun games and accessories popping up left and right. Let me give…
As a southern girl, when I meet with friends, there is nothing better than ordering an appetizer of pimento cheese fries and hanging out to catch up on the week. This experience has now made it into my kitchen by way of McCain Craft Beer Fries. These crispy yet tender slices of potato (with the perfect hint…
Book clubs are a great way to get friends to gather on a regular basis. Want to start a book club, but not sure where to start? Are you looking for fun ideas for your book club like food or themes? I’ve got some fun and innovative Book Club ideas to get you going, inspire you…
Ready to throw an awesome Moana Birthday Party? This post is ready to inspire you with fun food, creative decor, and more! Throughout the article, I provide ideas, how-to videos, shopping lists and more! Moana Birthday Party Food & Drink Options Keep it simple with Fruits and Veggies: You can keep it simple with fruits…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Honestly when I think of all the Father’s Day lunches we’ve had as a family, I don’t remember going OUT to eat very many times. My dad really just liked sitting around the house,…
Father’s day gifts come in all shapes and sizes and generally men are the hardest people to SHOP for. I personally am a fan of gifting activities or experiences instead of “stuff” to celebrate and bring everyone closer together. Depending on your budget, there are so many ways to show the man in your life…
I have experienced so many different graduations in my life. From my son’s Kindergarten graduation to mine and my husband’s college graduations and everything in between, it is the time of year to start gathering items to celebrate. This means one thing- finding the right graduation themes for your party! Here are 31 Graduation Themes…
I love to decorate with bunting. They are so cute and fun and they add flair to anything- from a child’s wall, to a holiday or themed party. When I had my baby shower for the twins, my friends made several pom-pom style ones for the party. They looked so good that I ended up…
Looking for a simple printable bunting template that doesn’t require sewing? You’ve come to the right blog!! In this tutorial I provide the free printable and show you how to make fantastic bunting using felt. The beauty of using felt is that you can get it in so many colors and designs nowadays and my…
I love mother’s day. I think the biggest reason I love it so much is it gives me a great excuse to get out of the house and do stuff on my own or with mom friends without guilt. On the other hand I have friends that use it as a day to do stuff…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. My family is a “gathering” bunch. When I think back on happy memories we’ve made together there is usually a seafood boil at the center of that day. We love an excuse to…
It’s time to celebrate the man of the family. Our heroes when we were children, our rock as a husband, and our best friends- these men have been so much to us and to the people they help raise. “The best way to a man’s heart is through the stomach”, they say. So, here are…
Recently I’ve become rather addicted to looking at local “event” happenings using the Facebook app on my phone. One trend that see regularly is sip and paint party events. As an artist type who enjoys a nice Malbec and painting (like I did before my free time was taken over by diapers and finger paints)…
Whether you are having a fabulous Hollywood theme party or getting a group together to watch the Oscars or the Emmy’s this post has a whole host of ideas to help you make your party great! Hollywood Theme Party Invitations: I know we are living in the digital age but by golly, I still love…
My twins turned 2 and after having boy parties for 5 years, I couldn’t wait to do a girly mermaid themed party for them. As a kid, me and my cousin used to make believe we were mermaids at my grandmas retirement community pool. So, being a Little Mermaid fan myself and seeing all the…
My BFF recently celebrated her 40th and we made it kind of epic! Because 40 is one of those BIG birthday celebrations I wanted to write a post about the best 40th birthday party ideas to give you a little inspiration whether planning for yourself or a friend. For my best friend’s birthday, we road…
This post will show you exactly how you can create a fun and thrifty Minecraft bedroom! When I originally started looking for inspiration for this room, I found myself honestly overwhelmed by the amount of work some people have put into their kid’s rooms. Murals, pixel tiles from floor to ceiling, bricks painted onto the…
In 2017, my family moved from very bustling suburbia to a very small town nestled near the mountains of North Carolina. The one thing they don’t have in my new little town is a party shop believe it or not. So I’ve had to find new ways to find party supplies in my town. The…
Something that I’ve noticed lately is that most of my friends are opting for really simple, yet fun experiential birthday party celebrations. This is right up my alley as I love exploring and trying new things and experiences. I’ve made some really outstanding memories in the past few years! Based on some of the best…
So you’ve got a tween or teen in your house and you’re trying to pull off a birthday party that they will secretly (because they are never going to tell you) like. As well as one that all their friends will like and talk about afterward. That may seem like a lot of pressure but…