Appetizers, desserts, drinks and main meal ideas for hosting or attending a party.
The 5th of May is a fun occasion to pull out the stops and have a great time especially if you have the right Cinco De Mayo Menu! Right after Easter and before the start of summer, we always love a reason to get together and enjoy time with friends. If you like an excuse…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. With the holidays right around the corner, I’m already starting to plan my parties. One of my biggest party food “hits” with my guests is my Charcuterie and cheese boards. It’s easier to build than it…
I come from a family that loves to cook. We gather in the kitchen and spend time together while the food is readying. Now that my children are getting bigger and more self-sufficient, I like to find ways to bring us all together to cook as a family. The easiest (and safest) way right now…
If you are hosting a party or gathering at your house, platters are a great, crowd-pleasing option. They are fantastic at taking up table space, looking amazing (with minimal effort), and give your guests something awesome to graze on with a nice variety of options. Here are some of my favorite platter ideas. We’ve also…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. I love how watching a sporting event in someone’s home can bring family, friends, and even the team traitors together. It’s one of the best ways to be able to gather in your home regularly with built-in…
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…
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,…
Fire it up! The days are longer and the time has come to pull the tarp off the grill and get to cooking. We love our grill and any chance we get to utilize its flames, we take. I don’t think there is nothing tastier than the flavor that is produced by its flame-broiled heat….
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…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. Spring has sprung and summer is near. Its the best time of the year to enjoy the sunshine and breezes that the outdoors has to offer. One of my favorite memories is grabbing a blanket and driving…
Are you hosting a nice dinner or about to attend one? In this article Rhonda explains setting up a basic table setting as well as which order you should use your utensils when sitting at a basic table setting! Would you like to feel more comfortable sitting before or setting a proper table? Would you…
This post has two parts. Part one is the recipe for Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Dip and the second half is a simple tutorial for how to take a festive plain old ceramic pumpkin and make it a chic new dip holder! These chic repainted pumpkins can be used during the months of October and…
Do you and your family do special themed food nights around your house? It’s a thrifty way to mix up and spice up family dinner time. This week, whether you are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, Taco Night Whether you are hosting a large group of friends for Cinco de Mayo, famil for Taco Tuesday, a…
I don’t know about you but I’m straight up addicted to the Instant Pot. Pretty much since they day I stumbled upon an article that said I could cook dried beans without soaking them beforehand, I was hooked. As you know, I struggle with focus and having to soak beans the night before never works…
I love this Instant Pot Dried Bean White Chicken Chili Recipe. If you didn’t know already I’m super obsessed with my Instant Pot (I have the Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W version). My slow cooker is literally collecting dust and I feel sorry for it because it’s kind of like Woody in…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine. I don’t know about you, but I love Super Bowl parties! There is something about all the excitement in the house, the tasty food, rivalries, comradery and the fun with friends! Even if I don’t watch…
This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and brought to you by The Motherhood. All opinions in this blog are my own. Don’t you love this time of year? The expectation of friends and family coming together to share a meal as the colder weather forces everyone indoors seeking warmth. Well, I have a…
Here’s the truth. I’m writing the ultimate guide to classy naked cakes for lazy bakers because I love to bake and I love to eat what I bake. But when this chronically disorganized mama bakes it looks like a freakin’ bomb went off in my kitchen. And though I like “made from scratch” desserts…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you have that one dessert in your life that brings childhood memories souring back into your consciousness the moment you take a bite and your taste buds light up? I do. And lucky for me…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento® Cheese for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Recently I was brainstorming quick dinners for busy days with some of my mom friends. I’ve become a bit of an expert on this with the addition of the brand new twin babies so I…
Ready for some summer fun & cooking in the backyard? This episode Kim & Rhonda share tips on how to throw and participate in thrifty, fun cookouts this summer with family & friends! Here are our Thrifty Summer Cookout tips! Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thrifty-little-mom-podcast/id1051357786 Music from pond5.com Feel Good Trip by BeatheBeat…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Giant Food Stores for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s 4th of July time again and that means summer is in full swing! The season for great food, great fun and spending quality time with friends and family enjoying the warm summer weather!…