FREEBIE :: USA Art Print + table tents

     

I've got a special gift for you today! I have not one but two different freebies for you to download and use for your next party, ya know the ones where you celebrate the good 'ol U.S.A.! Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor day or any day where celebrating this country is on the menu! 

I have included an American art print . . . the U.S.A. art print to download that you can print out, frame and you will have instant party decor on your food or drink table. Then make sure to also print out the U.S.A. tabletents that you can use to let your guests know what you are serving up at your next BBQ or cookout! They both are free U.S.A. party decor freebies that you can download and enjoy! 

As you can see here, I used them to write in different drink options for my guests. One that was a cocktail and one that wasn't, as it helps to know what you are serving up to drink but you can also use these to label food options as well. 

Another idea would be to use these for placecards if you were wanting to separate people at a sit-down . . . ya know, if you need to do that sort of thing. ;) This will help make it not so obvious. lol Just write in their names after you print them out and no one will be guessing where to take a seat. 

You can download the USA Subway Art and the USA table tents & 
start enjoying them.

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DIY :: Easy BBQ S'more Kits

Easy BBQ S'more Kits
by Melissa

      

It’s bbq season and I can’t wait to start planning all our parties! Memorial Day is coming up and that will be our first “real” bbq of the season!

I always try to have a little something for people to take home with them as a treat after a party.  

This idea came from our camping days and how much fun we all have eating gooey s’mores! 

I had a ton of these “cookie tins” left over from my Christmas cookie exchange and I did not want them to go to waste.  

I turned over the lids using the silver side.  On my Silhouette machine I created these cute “S’more” Camp Badges.  Don’t have a Silhouette, no sweat!  You can purchase some camping theme stickers at your local craft store and use those to embellish the lid. 

Inside – marshmallows, chocolate and some graham crackers – just enough for each guest to have a yummy treat.   Other ideas instead of s’mores – granola, trail mix, pretzels or even cereal.

They are easy to stack and put out on the tables.  If you don’t’ wait to give them out at the end of your party, have your guests use them during the party!  Set up a safe campfire and each person gets their own S’more package.  

I hope you are planning some great gatherings this Spring and Summer!

Until next time – Party On Friends and have S’more Fun!

 

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Guest Contributor: Melissa Newell

Melissa Newell has been planning and executing parties for over 20 years - parties have always been a passion of hers.

 

 Melissa’s motto is Go Big or Go Home! She celebrates with her children every chance they get - making each day a celebration of Life!

Creativity on a budget and the attention to the smallest of details is what she is known for.

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RECIPE :: Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
by Kimberley

Ice cream sandwiches are one of my favorite desserts to serve in the summer when we have friends and family for a barbeque. I love to set up an ice cream sandwich station with different cookies, ice cream flavors, and toppings for rolling the sandwiches. Whether you use homemade cookies and ice cream, or good quality store-bought, ice cream sandwiches will delight your guests. For the little ones, I love to offer Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches that are perfectly shaped and sized for small hands and tummies. 

Also, don't forget to check out my Bake Like a Pro tip to make your baking and cooking projects easier and more professional.

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

To pre-assemble the sandwiches, prepare in advance of serving. Soften ice cream at room temperature for about five minutes. Using a small scoop, dollop a scoop of ice cream on one small cookie. Place second cookie on sandwich and press. Fill all your cookies and place on a baking sheet in the freezer until ready to serve.

Using soft chocolate chip cookies allows you to freeze the cookies until serving and once pulled out of the freezer for about 5 minutes, they will be perfectly chewy. Experiment with all of your favorite cookies and ice cream flavors!

Bake Like a Pro Tip

The simple wooden spoon is possibly one of my favorite cooking tools. I have a set for baking and a set for cooking. They are versatile and friendly to any surface of pan, pot, or bowl. To care for your wooden spoons, hand wash in warm, soapy water. As they age, the wood improves so you can enjoy the spoons for many years.

In addition to wooden spoons, I love silicon spatulas. A relatively new invention for cooking, silicon is amazing for high heat cooking and baking. The spatulas also perfectly scrape inside a bowl, leaving nothing behind. Again, I hand wash my spatulas that have wooden handles to help preserve them.

Simple cooking and baking tools genuinely make a difference in the outcome of your food. Caring for your tools also ensures that they last a long time and save you money.

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Guest Contributor: Kimberley Mulla

My Mom gave me my first cookbook when I was six years old. I have been baking & cooking ever since.

I specialize in artisan marshmallows & confections. I want to sell a product that I would feed my children. The ingredients are simple, often local, organic & fair trade as well.

I love making marshmallows. Every single one. It brings me so much joy to create something unique, tasty, and delightful.

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SIPS :: Americana Pina Colada drink recipe

Hello there!
Welcome to day #2 on my 4th of July Party IDEAS series!
If you missed the IDEA from DAY #1 just click HERE!

Today I am bringing you one of my favorite summer beverages!

AMERICANA PINA COLADA!

I am sure that most of you at one time or another have had this popular yummy tasting fruity drink. BUT why not make it a little more fun & add it into a carved out pineapple! I PROMISE you - it DOES taste better! ;)

Here's my IDEA on this fun Americana Pina Colada:

Here's a recipe for Americana Pina Colada:

 You will need:

~ 1 pineapple

~ pineapple juice - 4 oz

~ 3 oz. rum

~ 2 oz. coconut cream

~ 2 cups crushed ice

Prepare:

~ Cut the top of your pineapple & hollow out the inside just enough to fit in your drink. Pour all the ingredients into a blender & blend on high speed. Pour into your hollowed out pineapple & serve. You made add some garnish to your drink: drink umbrella, slice of kiwi, pineapple, etc. ENJOY!

Hope you enjoyed these tips/ ideas for 4th of July Dessert IDEAS! 

We'll be back for the #3 IDEA for the 4th of July - hope to see you!

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