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Giveaway: $75 Gift Card to P.S. I Adore You

I think we can all confess to getting a little (or a lot) excited when we find a great deal, but imagine that “great deal” feeling paired with a “helping hand” feeling – total bliss, right?  P.S I Adore You, a daily deals website, is all about offering that combination of feelings to their shoppers! […]

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Ruff Draft: FREE PRINTABLE Graduation Giant Chocolate Bar Wrap

It is graduation season and we know many of you will be going to upcoming graduation parties!  My 5th grader, has graduation next week actually… being promoted to middle school.  Wow how time flies – I can’t believe I will be a parent of a jr. high school kid!!!  We recently designed a free printable […]

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Planning an “Easy” Comic Style Super Hero Party for Jeffrey

My son, Jeffrey is turning 8 on June 8th.  Crazy!  I have gone “all out” and the past few years have done the Lego Inspired Party, the Ninjago Ninja Lego inspired Party, the Pool Party.  Well, this year he decided that he wants to take his buddies to see the new Superman Movie (Man of […]

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Lucas Bacardi Shriftman’s Magical Vegas Birthday Excursion & David Copperfield!

    I am happy to welcome Lara Shriftman and Lucas Bacardi Shriftman today to share Lucas’ 5th Birthday Magical Excursion! Lucas really knows how to celebrate.  (Next year, I want to join, Lucas!) Remember we shared his birthday celebration that was hosted by Dylan’s Candy Bar?  Well, the festivities didn’t end there.  Read on […]

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Giveaway Continued: Nautical 4th of July Printable Collection

On Wednesday we partnered with some other great party planners to help hostess a BBQ pinning party on Pinterest!  As a pre party kick off we ran a giveaway for our Nautical 4th of July Printable Collection and we’re extending it through all of next week.  I absolutely love this collection and think Maureen and Adria hit […]

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Giveaway & Upcoming Pinterest Party- Nautical 4th of July Printable Collection (DIY)

As a kick off to the fabulous Chillin’ and Grillin’ Pinterest party tonight (starting at 9pm EST/6pm PST) we are offering one of you our Nautical 4th of July Printable DIY Collection.  With all the awesome and creative party hosts (including Tori Spelling) pinning their fabulous BBQ ideas, we figured what better way to tie the entire […]

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Ruff Draft: Father’s Day Flat Iron Philly Steak Wrap with Rosemary Potatoes {Herb Series}

We are loving fresh herbs this season and today I wanted to show you how to utilize your fresh Rosemary!  If you weren’t able to catch the last herb feature on mint, click here to see how to make a refreshing mint tea!  Father’s Day is quickly approaching… our guys love meat & potatoes, so […]

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Gluten Free Mexican Chocolate Cookies

  I seem to be a cookie nut lately, right!? Coming up with recipes and testing things out… (taste testing, too!) Our Pink Lemonade Cookie recipe was SO popular, that I’ve decided to share some other new recent cookie recipes that I have come up with.  Plus, our Milk & Cookies party printables are such […]

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Giveaway: Matching Girl and Doll Birthday Outfits from Great Stitch Girls

I have loved GreatStitch from the moment we connected!  From their cute apparel which is personalized with embroidery right on up to their amazing and talented owner, Brenda (who is also cute)!  If your child is dreaming it, she can make it!!  Adding to their already amazing line of personalized apparel is  GreatStitch Girls – adorable […]

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Ruff Draft: Free Printable Graduation Money Card

Looking for a cute printable graduation card? Look no further, because we are giving you one today!  All grads love to receive money, so we thought a DIY money card would be the perfect design!  This is gender neutral, age neutral.. can be used over and over again!  The steps are so easy to follow […]

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Maureen’s Key Lime Cookies! {+ Free Printable Recipe Card}

Spring is officially here and I am in full swing gardening mode!  I simply love being outside on spring days in the Carolinas and there is nothing more refreshing than Lemons and Limes.  I love to drink lemon infused water on these gorgeous 70 degree days.  The most perfect companion to a glass of chilled […]

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Ruff Draft: Celebrating Teachers – DIY Snack Bag

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week – Let’s celebrate them with a cute gift idea! I am loving these cotton bags found at Nashville Wraps!  Maureen and I were trying to think of something to give to teachers and we came up with a DIY snack bag!  All teachers love to have a snack at […]

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A Cupcake Themed 1st Birthday party with Paisley and Polka Dots

First birthday parties are SO special and I always love to see the themes that parents pick for their little ones’ first birthday.  I loved my little Pierson’s first bee day (back in the days before I knew I wanted to get into graphic design or party styling!) and I also love the theme that […]

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Giveaway: A Tissue Tassel Garland Kit from The Flair Exchange {2 winners}

When I was a bit younger streamers were a pretty “happening” party decoration.  It hung from door ways, wrapped around banisters and draped across the ceiling.  It was so pretty all twisted and you could get super fancy and put two colors together, twist them, hang them and impress your guests with your mad streamer […]

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Ruff Draft: Mother’s Day Salad

We are celebrating Mother’s Day again this week…  did you happen to see the Mother’s Day Flower Tote I created last week?  If not, you can see this easy DIY project here!  When I used to live in Ohio, I hosted Mother’s Day brunches for mothers and grandmothers over the years.  While planning the menu, […]

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