Hot Tang Lemonade

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Ingredients:
1 jar (10 oz) Tang orange powder
2 ounces Lemonade powder
2 cups Sugar
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Cloves

Directions

Add 2-3 teaspoons to a cup of hot water

Store mix in air tight container

I had my first son on Christmas morning ( what a birthday huh?! ), and the nurses brought me in some of the Hot Tang Lemonade they were having at their Christmas potluck. I will never forget how wonderful it tasted. Every year when it starts to get really cold outside I start craving it. It is a great alternative to tea or coffee. You can also package it up in a mason jar add a cute tag with directions and use it as a holiday party favor or gift. You should definitely treat yourself to some...it really is YUMMY!

Painted Pumpkins

Looking for a quick last minute kids Halloween project? How about painting pumpkins! We picked up some mini pumpkins last week at Safeway for only $0.79 then I grabbed some paint sets at the Dollar Store which are incredibly user friendly for the kids. They would make a great craft project at a kids Halloween party too. Even my 2 yr old got in on the fun. They were really fun to make and they look super cute up on the mantle.

P.S. Sorry for the lack of posts, we unfortunately had to spend some time in the hospital with our youngest son. Thankfully it wasn't to serious and he's home and doing much better!

{ Featured Party } Food Fight!!!!!

How cool , and not to mention brave is Shalimar from Beyond Deweyville for throwing this food fight birthday bash for her little man's 5th birthday. Can you imagine the fun?! I love that she carried the theme into the invites and take home favor bags as well. And their faces in the after shot...Priceless!! This is definetly going on my list of "to have" parties. You can check out more pics as well as some details here.

{ Baby Shower Monday } Little Pumpkin

Jessica from Party Love put together this ADORABLE "little pumpkin" baby shower. It is a perfect baby shower for fall! Besides the great fall colors, I love the little pumpkin details. You can see lots more pictures on Jessica's blog here.

Pumpkins carved with the baby to be's initials

Soup bowls...so stinkin cute!

Prizes for the games were wrapped in burlap. Love the rustic fall feel of burlap!

Super cute diaper cake!

Take home favors were chocolate pumpkins. Perfect!

Frankenstein Marshmallows

Marshmallows with chocolate...Yum! Frankenstein...Classic Halloween inspiration. Put them together and you've got one great Halloween treat! Head on over to Craft O Maniac to see how she made these little monsters.

{ Baby Shower Monday } Candy Pacifiers

I think these lifesaver pacifiers are too cute! And, they are versatile. They could be used as favors, cupcake toppers, drink charms or simply placed in candy dishes around the party. They are made using white lifesaver mints, royal icing, and jelly bellies. You can view directions for assembly here.


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These pacifier cookies from Designer Girl 007 are an adorable twist on the candy pacifiers. You can check out how she made them on her blog.

Baseball Cupcakes

Fall isn't just about crisp air, caramel apples, and Halloween. It's also a time for great Baseball!! We are big Yankee fans and couldn't be happier with their clinch of the ALDS last night. Here are a couple of baseball inspired treats you could make for the upcoming American League Championship Series.

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Scary Skull Cake

This is a great Halloween cake that anyone with an oven could make. Seriously! Wilton came out with a 3 D pan and some super easy frosting ideas.

This first guy is frosted using a heavy glaze made of whole milk and powdered sugar. Two ingredients!! You just pour it on and smooth it over with a wet spatula. Add some black gel frosting and voila!

This guy is simply baked and dusted with powdered sugar. Come on girls it doesn't get any easier!

Images via Wilton

{ Baby Shower Monday } Favor Ideas

Favors are probably my favorite part of any party. The possibilities are endless and thanks to great sites like Beau - Coup and Etsy great favors are only a click away. If you ave the time and at least one crafty bone in your body there are also some adorable DIY favors. Here are a few baby shower favor ideas that have recently caught my eye.

Personalized hot cocoa packs { Plum Party }....love the mini whisks!

Cupcake in a jar { Martha }

Monogrammed note paper with inital stamp { Martha }... Hobby Lobby and Michael's sell alphabet stamp sets.

Mini candy jars { Beau-Coup }

Pie in a jar { This Next }

Sugar cookies { Lori's Place }

Cupcake Bath Fizz Bombs { Sweet Body Soaps }