Tag Archive — cocktails

Celebrate This: Friendship Week

This week we celebrate National Friendship Week and let’s face it, what fun are parties without your friends? If you haven’t already plan a night (or day) this week to get together with your friends and let them know how much they mean to you.  Here are some fab ideas for both a girls night [...]

Celebrate This: National Creamsicle Day

Brrrr! It’s cold in here! There must be some bloggers in the atmosphere!  Here are some creamy, dreamy and cool ways to beat the heat all whilst celebrating Creamsicle Day, which just happens to be this Saturday. The guest of honor should be equal parts sweet and tangy, and smooth and luxurious like an exotic [...]

Celebrate This: National S’mores Day

Somewhere between the promise to serve one’s country and to respect others, there has to be something about making grade-A s’mores included under Girl Scout Law, right? If not, I demand an amendment be made to include this campfire classic. Today we celebrate National S’mores Day, a day that if celebrated with tradition in mind [...]

Celebrate This: Hammock Day

With the Dog Days of summer upon us and as the temperatures rise to blistering levels, a little rest and relaxation is in order. Today we celebrate Hammock Day, a holiday that demands nothing but R&R from its participants, and hardly even requires a hammock. Similar in its intentions to Labor Day, housework is forbidden [...]

Celebrations Circle!

Kiss me, I'm Irish! Saint Patrick's Day is next week and we're lovin' these ideas from some of our favorite bloggers. Whether you want to plan a full-fledged theme party, are looking for a fun cocktail to toast the occasion with or for a sweet treat to send the kiddies off to school with, we've [...]

Celebrations Circle!

And the winner is... Whether or not you're a movie buff, you have to admit the Oscars are just another fabulous reason to throw a party. Here, in no particular order, are some of the best ideas web land has to offer for throwing your own Oscar-themed party this weekend. These ideas range from silly [...]

Celebration Circle…

I don't know about the rest of you, but this week's weather made me wish for  sprinklers, creamsicles and lemonade. It's just too darn hot!  In honor of the dog days of summer,  this week's Celebration Circle is filled with spectacularly "cool" ideas from some of our favorite bloggers, to slow down and beat the [...]

Kentucky Derby Party

Ready for the races this weekend? If not, we've got some last minute ideas and tips to get you ready for the celebration. Mint Julep Cupcakes Kentucky Derby Barbaque Ideas Derby Games for the Kids to Play Mint Julep Inspired Cocktails How will you be celebrating? Hat party? Cocktails? Tell us!

Holiday Cocktail Tips

One thing I've learned about hosting parties both small and large is that getting sidetracked with serving drinks and food can really impact how much a host or hostess enjoys their company. Setting up a self-serve bar and buffet is a great way for a party host to set out the edible treats and kick back and relax.

Pumpkin Fondue Bowl

I saw this idea over at Everyday with Rachel Ray and had to share. Whether you're throwing a Fall dinner party, a chic Halloween bash or Thanksgiving cocktails, this pumpkin bowl is the perfect decor feature for your table. Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin, large enough to fit a bowl.  Use [...]