Entertaining & Parties Archives

Runner Bib Invitations for a Birthday Party

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Lucy

Customizable Racer Bib Invitations for any running themed party. Edit them in your favorite photo editing to meet the needs of your event. Perfect for a color run, or a track or cross country themed birthday or other event. Could even be used to promote a fun run. I originally made these invitations for my oldest son’s birthday. He loves cross country & track and we thought it would be fun to throw him that kind of birthday party. My husband asked if I could make runner bib invitations. I turned to Picmonkey (affiliate link) and was very happy with

Hot Cocoa Bar

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Kerry

What better way to endure all the snow and cold than with a Hot Cocoa Bar. A fun way to have a party and stay warm during the winter. Snow! So much snow! Jamie, Lucy and I were just talking about how we get tired just thinking about going outside. It seems us adults don’t enjoy the snow and cold like we did as kids. I think it has to do with adults having less energy than kids. Staying warm requires energy and why use the energy for that. Kids seems to have an abundance of energy so they don’t

Squirt Gun Cake

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Lucy

Super easy & super fun squirt gun cake that’s perfect for a summer birthday or for any little kid! This cake is so cute but yet so easy!! You don’t have to be a master cake designer to pull it off! I’m not great with cakes. Not at all! So my mom has been making my children’s birthday cakes for awhile now. She made this one as well but I think I could have even pulled this one off! Squirt Gun Cake Directions What you need: Your favorite cake recipe made in either one large round pan or two regular

Super Bowl Party Recipes

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Lucy

Looking for the best appetizers, snacks, & food for your super bowl party? Check out these 65 great recipe ideas!! Kerry & I are big football fans (Denver Broncos fans!) And we always have a super bowl party at my house. We invite lots of friends, some are big football fans & others just come for the food! And the food is always AMAZING! I can’t wait to try out some of these great recipes for this year! If you are looking for just dips, be sure to check out these 30 Great Dip Recipes! 65 Super Bowl Recipes

Under the Sea Party Foods

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Lucy

10 great snacks, desserts, or appetizers to serve at an underwater or “under the sea” party! So if you’re planning a little mermaid, fish, or any other ocean party, this list is perfect for your party! Last week I share with you one of the kids’ favorite crafts for our VBS this summer. Today, I thought I’d share some of our snacks! The theme of our VBS was submerged so all the food was under-water or beach themed. Our snack lady (who is also my friend) went all out this year! The kids loved the snacks & so did the adults!

OREO Basketballs & Taste the Madness Bingo

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Lucy

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GreatTasteTourney #CollectiveBias Get the whole family excited for the Big Tournament with OREO Basketballs & Taste the Madness Bingo!! We love March around here. Not only is it the start of spring, and a month full of family birthdays but it’s also basketball tournament time. We love watching the Big Tournament! We love filling out brackets & competing against our family & friends. My oldest son has been filling out brackets & competing with us for the last several years. But I

Cranberry Raspberry Punch & Red Birthday Party

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Lucy

Dark Red & Delicious Cranberry Raspberry Punch & a surprise birthday party decorated with red roses & decorations. Kerry turned 40 in December!! Her husband wanted to throw her a surprise party! So he, my mother & I planned & threw her a birthday party at my house in late December. She was so surprised! We had a lot of fun planning the party & a lot of fun at the party! And I’m finally getting around to share the amazing punch recipe from it & some of the details of her party! Kerry’s favorite color is red so

Kids Birthday Cake Ideas Anyone Can Make!!

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Lucy

Over 20 Kids Birthday Cake Ideas that Anyone Can Make. You don’t have to be a great cake decorator to impress your children with these ideas!! Confession: I have zero cake decorating skills. Well, maybe like one drop of cake decorating skill. One year, I did accomplish a Dora the Explorer cake that actually looked like Dora but I will never be mistaken for a professional cake decorator. However this lack of skill, doesn’t keep me from wanting to make my 4 kids birthday cakes. So I’ve collected birthday cake ideas that any non-skilled cake decorator can do, even me!

A Baby Shower, Ham & Cheese Sliders, and Bruschetta

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Kerry

Part of the reason I went to Denver was to attend and help with a baby shower. My friend, Colorado BFF, that got married last June is having a baby in May. We all are so excited for them and their family. This is the first grandchild of her mother, Mile High Grandma. My mom has been here helping with quilting and sewing for the new baby. I have helped some with food. We have just had a marvelous time. I always stock up on things I can’t get in my town in Idaho while I’m here. I must

15 DIY Kids Party Ideas

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Lucy

If you have spent much time on Pinterest you have seen some pretty spectacular children’s parties. Every time I see one of those, I think that would be such a cool party if I was way more talented than I am and willing to shell out a bunch of money on a kids party! But luckily there is much more DIY friendly kids parties ideas out there too! Some even I can do and do easily! There is some great cake ideas, party games, and party decor that any parent or grandparent could do. Plus these won’t break the bank!!