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4th July Dessert Table

If you are having friends and family over for the 4th of July, and they are staying through the neighborhood ...
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Crafts and Food Inspired by the Boogie Monster Book

These monster crafts and fun food ideas inspired by the Boogie Monster book, by Josie Bissett make a full day of monster fun for kids.
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Homegating Party Tips for the Big Game

Instead of tailgating this year for the big game, host a football party at home with our homegating party tips, fun food, and ideas.
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A Build-A-Bear Party

We went to a Build-a-Bear Workshop birthday party recently for a special little friend.  It's such a fantastic spot for ...
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Make These Easy Monster Cakes for Halloween

These monster cakes are bright, colorful, and quick and easy to make. They are perfect for a Halloween cake walk or Halloween party.
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Tea Party Tableware

I don't think it's any secret that I am a huge fan of Marshalls.  I shop there frequently.  I always seem to find great bargains, especially items for the house.

A while ago I found some very pretty tableware, however there were only 4 small plates, 4 cups and 1 dinner plate left.  I wandered around the store picking up other bits and pieces while debating whether I should grab this too.  It was just too pretty to leave behind though and I spent less than $10 for it.  Who can possibly pass up a pretty bargain.

I decided in the store that I would turn the larger plate into a cake stand and then this set would make lovely tea party tableware for when I have girlfriends over to visit.

This project of course had flitted to the back of my mind recently, you know, with moving house and my office/craft room being in a right royal mess still.   Then, whilst staring starry eyed at Pinterest the other day I came across a link to Brenda of Cozy Little House who has the same tableware, she has found some lovely co-ordinating items too.  It jogged my mind that I still hadn't done anything with my lovely set.  So I dug it out of one of the boxes in my office, then headed to a local thrift store where I found two lovely candle sticks for $1.99/set - I now have a spare for the next lovely plate I find to build on my dessert plate obsession.

Diy cake stand

You are going to need some seriously strong glue to hold this together, but isn't it lovely.

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A housewarming cake

Have I told you our big news?  No! WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! And in honor of such an occasion I ...
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