This Rosemary Mango Old Fashioned recipe is a sponsored post for SocialStars and Sweet’N Low #SweetNLowStars If you’ve been paying attention to the cocktail scene these last couple of years, you will have noticed the trend of old drinks making a come-back.  Thank pop culture influences such as Mad Men,

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Rubbermaid and Sharpie but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #RubbermaidSharpie  http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO I’m hosting a Super Bowl party this year and the RSVP list keeps growing.  Every good hostess knows planning and prep

This whole recipe came about when I stepped foot into the always delightful World Market.  No, this isn’t a post sponsored by the store, just a shout out from me to them.  So inside I found all of these wonderful Dia De Los Muertos decorations and I went a little

Moving to a new city is always a great opportunity to meet new people.  Kids make this even easier because kids want to meet kids, and kids have moms.  Instant mom friends.  Our new house is located within a gated community so with just a few simple strolls around, we

Before it happened to me, I had no idea how stressful a first birthday could be.  You know they won’t remember a bit of it but there is this intense pressure to make it special, nonetheless.  It is their first birthday and they will never have another — well, until

That first year flies by so fast, doesn’t it?  One minute you are holding your new baby, the next you are planning their first birthday party, and it doesn’t slow down from there!  I’m right on the cusp of my first born’s 6th birthday and I just can’t wrap my

Spook up your Halloween festivities with these beyond-amazing lollipops from Vintage Collection.  For Halloween, find eyeballs, insects and gruesome bloody bones inside delicious candy lollipops.  Shop Vintage Confections Etsy store and discover much more than gory.   Perfect for any party or event, these creative lollipops come in a variety

Excited for the London Olympics to begin?  The opening ceremony is July 27th, so kick your American spirit into high gear — It is time to take the gold.  Take a peek at this party seen on Hostess With The Mostess for a little inspiration.  There is also an easy

I know I’ll probably regret saying this, but I’m looking forward to my daughter having sleepovers. This reminds me of when she was little and I just wanted her to talk or express her personality. Then she started talking and never stopped :) Ok I’ve gotten off track. I’m absolutely

Land Ahoy! Pirate parties are great for girls or boys.  I know my landlubber girl loves pirates and pirate ships, so this is too fun not to pin.  Full of shipwreck glory and booty, you can find more pictures and ideas at Noble Nest.