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Ruff Draft: Valentine’s Day Cookie Basket

I know I know….. more Valentine’s Day stuff – this time it will be sweet, I promise 🙂 Maureen’s dear friend Lori was hospitalized last week, and Maureen wanted to do something special for her.  Lori loves Maureen’s homemade sugar cookies, so Maureen whipped up a batch.  (Don’t worry, I’ll give you her secret recipe […]

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Princess Tea Party with Tutus by Me & Riley (with VIDEO footage!)

If you can’t tell, we are in love with our international clients and the awesome things they come up with.  (We LOVE our US clients, of course, too!)  One thing that I adore about Me&Riley is that they are very progressive and have a distinct style.  They don’t try to do what other planners are […]

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Our SWEET SHOPPE Valentine’s Day Collection!

If you haven’t already heard, I just had my first post as an official Guest Contributor to Hostess Blog!  (The site that ignited my passion for parties!)  I wrote up the details and shared photos of our SWEET SHOPPE Valentine’s Day Party that we styled with our new printable collection.  This party was all about […]

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{1 Day Sale} Valentine’s Day Collections are $9!

As you may have heard, I am so excited to announce that I’m a new guest contributor on the fabulous Hostess with the Mostess! Our SWEET Valentine’s Day Collection was just featured yesterday – my first guest post! To celebrate, we are doing a one day only sale for $9 on all of our Valentine’s […]

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Giveaway: Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener in Red from Ozeri

This week we are giving away Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener in Red from Ozeri.  I was luck enough to review it and I loved it!  I have used the good old fashioned traditional wine openers, the rabbit, and now an electric wine opener and there really is no comparison. First of all, I love […]

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Giveaway Winner: 2 GB Apple iPod and Signature Edible Apples from Pretzels Pleaze

I am super excited for Eileen W.!  You are this weeks winner of a 2gb Apple iPod and 2 Signature Edible Apples for Pretzels Pleaze.  Please contact me at heidi@andersruff.com to collect your prize. Thank you so much Pretzels Pleaze for sponsoring this weeks incredible giveaway.  For those of you still in search of something […]

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Ruff Draft: Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Lunch

Last week I showed you how to bake homemade treats for your pups – today, we thought it would be great to show a Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day lunch for that special someone! Who says Valentine’s Day has to be sugary-sweet???  I like to find ways to make my family feel like they are getting a […]

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Sweet Tweet Birdie Party

We love getting party submissions!  Today we are featuring a sweet tweet birdie party that is so bright and cheery. Holly of Paisley Petal Events sent us these photos and writeup and we are excited to share!  It has been awhile since we shared a bird themed party.  Holly used our printable “sweet tweet birdie” […]

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Giveaway: 2 GB Apple iPod and Signature Edible Apples from Pretzels Pleaze

This week’s giveaway comes from Pretzels Pleaze and it’s super exciting, super cute, and well, just super awesome!  Not only did they just recently treat us to a tutorial on how to  make chocolate covered strawberries, but now they are giving away to one very lucky follower a 2gb Apple iPod and two yummy edible […]

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Real Party – Bridesmaids Viewing Party & Mock Wedding Reception

One of our talented and creative clients, Amy (of the blog Plain & Fancy Living) submitted this super sparkly and fun Bridesmaids movie viewing party that she hosted for some girlfriends.  First off, I love anything related to Bridesmaids (of course!) and I also love the spin she put on the party.  She styled it […]

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Giveaway Winner: A Cookie Decorating Kit and 2 Dozen Heart Decorated Cookies from Bundles of Cookies

Cara S., you’re receiving some yummy and fun cookies this Valentines as you’re this weeks winner of a cookie decorating kit and 2 dozen heart decorated cookies from Bundles of Cookies.  I’ll be in touch to give you details about collecting your prize. Thank you so much Bundle of Cookies for sponsoring this week’s giveaway!

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Ruff Draft: I Heart my Dog Biscuits

I found a recipe for Pink Doggie Biscuits (from this super sweet blog, Classic Hound).  What a great way to spoil your pups or share with your dog-loving friends! ————————————————————————————————————————————— I HEART MY DOG BISCUITS Ingredients * 1/4 cup canola oil * 1 cup applesauce * 1/3 cup beet puree or fresh beet juice * 1 and […]

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Have a Heart – Wag your tail for the Pawparazzi

We are so excited about this announcement today.  We have teamed up with Becca Bond Photography to organize a fabulous fund raiser for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s “Have a Heart Medical Fund”. Wag your tail for the PAWparazzi.  For Valentine’s Day, Becca Bond Photography will be offering mini sessions for kids with their pets […]

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New SWEET Valentine’s Day Photo Card

By popular demand, we introduce our SWEET Valentine’s Day customized printable photo card.  Perfect for sending to family, friends or classmates! (Isn’t the photo on the card precious!? Recognize it?  It was from our “I Heart Valentine’s Day” photo shoot last year…) PS. Our SWEET Valentine’s Day printable collection photo shoot this year is coming […]

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A Valentine’s Day Party Favorite

Valentines Day parties for kids are my favorite.   Holly, of Paisley Petal Events, planned this kid’s Valentine’s Day party last year  I just adore the cake, decorations, beautiful desserts and of course the printables! (Our I Heart Valentine’s Day collection).   Holly displays wonderful treats and also shares fun ideas for a kiddie Valentine’s Day […]

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