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The genius idea for packing wine on your picnic
While there's something to be said for sipping wine out of those big red keg cups in the summer, I admit I always feel a little fancy when my Albarino is an actual wine glass. Unfortunately, if you're picnicking, glass isn't going to cut it.
Throw an awesome birthday party for kids without a lick of planning
I'm all about at-home birthday parties for kids. Which is not to say that they don't stress me out, because they totally stress me out.
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5 apple cider cocktails that make mean mocktails, too
These days, I look for a cocktail that's just as tasty without the spirits. (Ah, how times have changed.) I like having yummy drinks on hand for pregnant friends, kids, and those who steer clear of alcohol.
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The perfect gift for the kid whose power is super-coloring
If you--like me--have a little one who has become so devoted to all things "super" that you have to call breakfast "super-Cheerios" and explain that bedtime is the only way to recharge super-batteries, then I guarantee this is a truly super present.
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DIY LEGO gift boxes for LEGOriffic parties
LEGO never goes out of style, so we love this tutorial we just found for making your own LEGO gift boxes.
New! The perfect party decor kits from Minted.com. Now your parties can look like Those Parties without much effort at all.
We've loved the beautiful cards and invitations from Minted.com ever since we discovered them on day one, so it makes perfect, brilliant sense that they'd evolve from cards and invitations, and launch a gorgeous new Party Decor line, also sourced from indie designers.
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5 of our favorite Pinterest pins this week
Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Then check out these 5 awesome pins you won't want to miss.
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Perfect the art of gift-giving with these adorable gift tags
Nothing brings a grin to someone's face like a gift from someone special. And nothing makes a gift-giver like me happier than finding unique gift wrap and supplies.
Dapper DIY Halloween masks, yours for the printing
If I started today, I could probably create Halloween costumes by hand for my three, although it would cost me dearly in terms of time and sanity. But here's another thought: instead of sweating over fabric and glue, I could just hit "print" for some super-cute Halloween masks, throw the kids in colored sweatsuits, and call it a day.
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Watch it wiggle, see it freak out your party guests
Browsing through our archives for cool Halloween ideas, I came across this old link to a post highlighting a recipe for super spooky eyeball Jell-O shots. Non-alcoholic for the kids, of course.
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A giant gumball machine filled with cupcakes? Oh lord, yes
We've seen gumball machines. We've seen the ones that give out terrible lead-paint drenched toys, tattoos and decoder rings. But finally there's one that tops them all: A cupcake machine!
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Striped Ice Cube recipe for colorblock cocktails. Whoa!
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