Tag: entertaining ideas

  • 5 Easy Weeknight Meals

    In this day and age, getting a healthful, flavorful dinner on the table during the week can be a challenge. But just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality or taste. Following are five easy, healthy—and above all else, tasty—weeknight dinners that can be prepared in 30 minutes or…

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  • 7 Unexpected Thanksgiving Desserts

    Had your fill of pumpkin pie? Want to impress your guests with an array of non-traditional desserts this Thanksgiving? Here are seven incredible, out-of-the-box Thanksgiving dessert recipes that are sure to tempt their taste buds on Turkey Day! 1. Salted caramel six layer chocolate cake. Chocolate gets a lot of love year-round, but the creamy…

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  • 13 Spooky Halloween Recipes for Kids

    Halloween is right around the corner, and you’re in for a treat! We’ve gathered 13 of the sweetest, spookiest and, quite frankly, most gruesome recipes we could find. Prepare them…if you dare! 1. Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats. The cereal staple takes the shape of fall’s most famous fruit—the pumpkin. It’s a seasonal spin on everyone’s…

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  • Bringing Autumn Into Your Home

    Fall is falling once again, and with it comes colorful leaves, crisp breezes, blazing bonfires and your pumpkin-flavored favorites (think: coffee, cupcakes and savory soups!). Celebrate the start of sweater season by bringing the outdoors inside your home. Here are some simple yet stylish ways to sprinkle autumn throughout your abode. Start at your front…

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  • Picnicking on a Theme

    What wistful afternoon spent outdoors isn’t made better by a picnic? While you can always get by with some of the old standbys—e.g., PB&Js, watermelon, potato chips, lemonade—it’s always fun to approach your empty basket with a wild sense of adventure. We are venturing into nature, after all. For inspiration, check out our themed picnic…

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  • 7 Design Refresh Ideas for Spring

    As the days grow longer and flowers bloom again, you can just feel the excitement in the air. Spring is here! This year, why not make a special point to bring the freshness of the season into your home? Whether you’ve just moved in or have been in your place for years, consider these seven…

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  • 7 Pinners for Homeowners to Follow

    Pinterest can be a great place to get ideas about home decorating, entertaining, organized living and many other ways to enjoy life in and around your home. But, the experience is only as good as the people you choose to follow. If you’re new to Pinterest—or just looking to inject some domestic genius into your…

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  • Creating an Inviting Guest Room

    Your houseguests probably don’t expect hotel-like accommodations. But that doesn’t mean you can’t wow them with a warm, welcoming space that’s worthy of a five-star rating. Creating an inviting guest room is easier than you might think. Read on to learn how to transform your spare bedroom and bathroom into the ultimate guest getaway in…

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  • Back-to-school Lunch Ideas

    Summer is winding down and school bells will soon be ringing. That means it’s time, once again, to brainstorm delicious, nutritious lunch ideas for your star student. Check out these simple, satisfying suggestions to beat lunch box boredom and promote productivity throughout the afternoon. Think beyond the sandwich. If your son or daughter loves PB&J or…

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  • 3 Ideas for Planning the Perfect Picnic

    Summer is winding down and school supplies line the store shelves. Now is the time to enjoy the outdoors before the weather shifts in many areas of the country. And what better way to make the most out of warm days than a picnic? Summer picnic planning can be as simple or as elaborate as…

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  • Setting up Your Outdoor Living Space

    Summer is here, and it’s time to bring the party outdoors. But is your backyard ready for entertaining? Here are some simple, stylish elements to help spruce up your outdoor living space just in time for your next get-together! Lighting It’s one of the easiest ways to alter the ambiance of your patio, deck and/or…

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  • 4th of July BBQ Ideas

    The 4th of July is the highlight of the BBQ season. Are you ready for it? If you need a little inspiration, check out these ideas collected from some of our favorite bloggers, pinners and party planners. Create a (tastefully) star-spangled menu. Pinterest is flooded with red, white and blue cakes, kebabs, candies, salsa, cookies, ice…

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