When it comes to fall, I'm as "basic girl" as it gets! I love pumpkins, pumpkin spice lattes, fall activities like heading to the apple orchard and cheering for my favorite football teams!
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I don't know about you, but when I wander retail stores this time of year, I am drawn to all of the fun platters and festive plates. But, buying new serving platters each season can get expensive!
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Fall is officially here!! It is by far my favorite season and I am excited to be sharing lots of fun ideas for Fall & Halloween over the next several weeks!
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A ladies weekend at the lake is the perfect way to celebrate any bachelorette! As we head into the summer months full of wedding festivities, grab some fun retro themed ideas for a lake getaway!
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The official summer months may be behind us, but there is still plenty of beautiful fall weather ahead. It's not too late to gather your gals for some glamping!
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Whether you're looking to hold onto summer or embrace the start of fall, there's never a bad time to grab your girls and do a little glamping. I recently had the chance to style the most adorable Girls Gone Glamping party.
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One of the first inklings of fall and football season around our house is Fantasy Football draft time. Check out how you can impress your guests with a fun football themed event.
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To me, summertime is all about the simple pleasures. Garden fresh fruits and veggies, fresh lemonade, and summer nights spent outside with family and friends.
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FINALLY! The big reveal of the Dr. Seuss themed baby shower I recently threw for my wonderful friend Emily!
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Today, I am sharing two additional DIYs made from that same set of recycled books. You may remember that I snagged a stockpile of used Dr. Seuss books for $10 off of Craigslist.
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I generally have some kind of wreath or door sign on display on my front door at all times, so when planning the baby shower, I thought it would be fun to have a wreath and welcome sign on the door.
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Here are some tips and ideas for creating your own Lemonade Stand for Grown-Ups!
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This post is the first in a new series of periodic posts where I'll be sharing an easy dollar store DIY! This first project was a brilliant idea from my husband's cousin, Tracy. She was planning her little boy's 1st birthday party and had decided on an "Under the Sea" theme.
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When one of Melissa's nieces was 6-years-old she asked to sleepover and Melissa embraced the chance to host her and some of her neighborhood friends. What a fun auntie, right?! Fast forward years later and the tradition continues!
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Because I already had fireworks covered with these fun and easy DIY firework napkin rings, I decided to jazz up our bar area for the holiday.
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Like many fellow Americans, my 4th of July weekend often includes grilling out and spending some time on the deck enjoying the summer weather.
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Adding just a few elements to the patio table can make a big impact. Learn how to make your own DIY 4th of July napkin rings for just a few dollars.
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Before it's time for s'mores, let the competition begin! One of our favorite yard games is "Corn hole" (as many in the Midwest call it) or you may also know it as "Bags."
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