16 Oct

Halloween BITES: Creepy Jigglers/Shooters

categories: cocktail recipes, food and drinks, halloween
Halloween BITES: Creepy Jigglers/Shooters

Here’s a fun Halloween party idea that can be tailored to adults OR kids… Jello Jiggler “Bites” or “Shots” with gummy body parts trapped inside! I tried this idea both ways; the orange jigglers were non-alcoholic and the yellow ones were the “cocktail” version – utilizing water and vodka – and both worked out great!

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15 Oct

Free Printables: Enchanted Fairy Birthday

categories: DIY, birthday party ideas, free printables
Free Printables: Enchanted Fairy Birthday

I’ve been receiving a lot of requests for downloadable versions of the posters from this Enchanted Fairy Birthday Party theme I did a while back, so…. here they are! I made a more “general” version of the “Happy Birthday” poster that could be used by anyone, and also created versions of the “number” poster in [...]

15 Oct

Halloween Cocktails: Black Widow Martini and Screwed-Up Shooters

categories: cocktail recipes, halloween
Halloween Cocktails: Black Widow Martini and Screwed-Up Shooters

Ok, since we went for the extra-creepy cocktail look yesterday, here’s are a couple ideas for those of you that might not have the stomach for a “speared eyeball” garnish and like your Halloween libations on the “classier” side…
Both of these cocktails incorporate Blavod black vodka to achieve their perfectly Halloween-esque hue. Pictured at top [...]

14 Oct

Halloween Cocktail: Pina Ghoulada with Creepy “Speared Eyeball” Garnish

categories: cocktail recipes, halloween
Halloween Cocktail: Pina Ghoulada with Creepy “Speared Eyeball” Garnish

Halloween is supposed to come with a little shock factor, right? That’s my excuse for this next creepy cocktail: Pina Ghouladas served in “blood rimmed” glasses and garnished with “bleeding eyeballs”.  I promise they taste way better than they sound! =)
The from-scratch drink recipe is below, or you can keep things easy and just use [...]

13 Oct

Halloween Cocktail: The Jack-o’-Lantern

categories: cocktail recipes, halloween
Halloween Cocktail: The Jack-o’-Lantern

Looking for a fun Halloween cocktail? Here’s one we whipped up last night – the Jack-o’-Lantern! The cocktail recipe is below, but you can really achieve this look with any of your favorite orange-colored cocktails or drinks. This would even be cute with straight-up O.J. for a Halloween breakfast!
It’s really all about the “Pumpkin Top” [...]

12 Oct

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Party Basics for New Nesters {author signed copies}

categories: books, reader giveaways
SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Party Basics for New Nesters {author signed copies}

Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for all the great recommendations! I’m going to compile a list for everyone from them soon!  And the 3 random winners of the drawing are… Commenters #94 – Grace, #15 – April, and #116 – Barb. Congrats, ladies! We’ll be contacting you via email to [...]

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