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30 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Punch

categories: cocktail recipes, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Punch

While the Mint Julep is definitely the obvious drink of choice when it comes to Kentucky Derby parties, revelers who aren’t fans of bourbon can sip on vodka-based “Infield Punch” instead. This simple cocktail recipe from Budget Living’s Party Central is basically just fruit punch & vodka garnished with lemon, but it’s so much more [...]

29 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Theme

categories: centerpiece ideas, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Theme

Looking for a reason to party this weekend, but “Hats ‘n’ Heels” isn’t really your thing? Not to worry! One of the best things about the Kentucky Derby is the wide variety of personalities – and methods of celebration – that it attracts.
We’re talking both ends of the spectrum here… from the “lifestyles of the [...]

27 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Run for the Roses Centerpiece Ideas

categories: centerpiece ideas, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party: Run for the Roses Centerpiece Ideas

Red roses play a huge part in the Kentucky Derby, which has been aptly dubbed as the “Run for the Roses” due to the gorgeous garland of more than 400 red roses and bouquet of 60 long-stemmed red roses presented to the winning horse/jockey duo.
So… it goes without saying that roses are a great place [...]

23 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party Ideas (+ Bring the Derby Home Sweepstakes)

categories: get inspired, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas (+ Bring the Derby Home Sweepstakes)

The Kentucky Derby is coming up soon – Saturday, May 2nd – and even if you can’t make it to Churchill Downs yourself, this is SUCH a fun excuse to get together and throw a party at home!
You can go all out with a specific theme like Hats n’ Heels, Racing/Silks, Infield, etc – or [...]

18 Apr

Close Encounters of the Frozen Kind

categories: fun for kids, kitchen tools, theme parties
Close Encounters of the Frozen Kind

These Ice Invaders silicone ice cube trays are way too fun! The perfect addition for any 80’s party or alien/outerspace birthday theme, they also make a great novelty gift idea for gamers or children of the Awesome 80’s! Tray measures 8.5″ x 5″.
($7.49 at perpetualkid.com)

9 Apr

“Barbie-licious” PINK Drinks (Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap – Part 2)

categories: bachelorette, cocktail recipes, theme parties
“Barbie-licious” PINK Drinks (Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap – Part 2)

Just realized that I forgot to post these pink drink recipes earlier from Barbie’s 50th Birthday Party – sorry about that!
Recipes for all 4 (aptly named!) signature drinks from the Colin Cowie-designed bash are below. Cheers!
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Barbie Doll-icious!
1.5 oz Knob Creek
1 oz Cranberry
.75 oz Pineapple Juice
.75 oz fresh OJ
.75 oz fresh Lemon Juice
Ginger Ale
Combine all the [...]

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