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So, you want to catch a leprechaun?

Well, we’ve got the perfect solution for you: our leprechaun trap, which was so easy to put together.

We started with the St. Patrick's Day printable set from GetYourConfetti.com . We cut it out and taped popsicle sticks to the backs. After that, we found this cute rainbow box at Target and used an X-Acto knife to cut a square in the middle and slits to slide the popsicle sticks into. Then we tapped the rest of the signs onto the box.

Next, we found that little ladder at Target a couple years ago but you could easily make one yourself using popsicle sticks. Finally, we sprinkled Lucky Charms all over!

So what’s next? Just wait patiently until a leprechaun arrives! And don’t forget to share pictures of your own traps on social media and tag @CelebrationStylist so we can see it!

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Sponsored by Hasbro. All opinions are my own.

The girls and I are so excited about the new My Little Pony: A New Generation, coming to Netflix on September 24th. I used to watch My Little Pony when I was little so I think it will be so fun to watch this new one together. To celebrate, per usual, I wanted to set up a fun girls night that I knew they’d love. Here are 4 things that you’ll need!

1. Pajamas We love to cuddle up on the couch in cozy clothes to watch movies together. The zip up and pajama set are from Target and totally fit the theme.

2. Snacks Of course you need snacks for movie night. I went with traditional popcorn and rainbow cotton candy and the girls LOVED it. I set up a concession stand sign to make it extra special.

3. Toys and Activities

I wanted to include a few little toys and actives that the girls could do before or after the movie. They doubled as decorations too. It’s also always a good idea to have some little self serve toys for the littles that might need a break from movie watching since their attention spans aren’t always as long

4. Ponies! You just can’t have a My Little Pony night without some My Little Pony figurines right? I collected these as a child and I love to see my girls playing with them now too. We especially love the big set that came with 6 ponies. They have real hair that the girls love to brush and braid. These would also be so cute to gift as party favors for any guests that came! Both

My Little Pony collections are exclusive to Target too!

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This post has been sponsored by Nonni’s. I received product and compensation, but all opinions are my own.

Every year I love to put together a little gingerbread house decorating party of some kind. It’s such a fun tradition that everyone loves. Since things are a little bit different this year, I wanted to turn this party idea into a “station.” A station can be accessed one at a time without anyone sitting so social distancing is easy. No matter what your holiday gatherings look like this year, this is a fun activity to help you get in the holiday spirit. 

Snacks: It’s a great idea to have snacks while you decorate the gingerbread houses. In keeping with the theme, Nonni's Gingerbread Biscotti is perfect for the occasion. These Biscotti are made with crunchy California almonds, real molasses and premium spices dipped in gourmet white icing. They are individually wrapped which is great for a grab and go station like this. Each box of Nonni’s Biscotti contains eight convenient portion-packs and each portion-pack contains one biscotti averaging 110 calories. You can serve with coffee or hot chocolate for the ultimate warm holiday treat. 

Decorations: The decorations don’t have to be complicated or elaborate because the gingerbread houses and candies are almost decorative enough on their own. A few bottle brush trees and maybe a garland or two will make this activity station holiday ready. 

Supplies: I like to use mini pre-assembled gingerbread houses for a party station like this. They’re less time consuming to decorate but still fun. Have a few tubes of icing in different colors and several different types of colorful candies. Leave a stack of plates on the table so guests to grab a Nonni's Gingerbread Biscotti, mini gingerbread house, icing tube, and scoop of candy all on one plate. 

You and your loved ones can get creative as you decorate your gingerbread houses while enjoying festive holiday flavors as you snack on Nonni's Gingerbread Biscotti. You can even pick up these Biscotti here: https://bit.ly/3m8B3l2! It’s the perfect way to still celebrate the season with those close to you this year.

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This post is sponsored by NABISCO®​. All opinions are my own.

After such a long and crazy year for everyone, the holidays are finally near. We really have so much to celebrate. I'm looking forward to hosting a smaller version of our annual Christmas party again this year. These two simple and festive recipes will definitely be part of the gathering. I created a savory cheese spread and a sweet, festive snack for dessert. Having foods that coordinate with the theme and decor is one of my favorite things. It makes for great photos and guests enjoy it too. Both recipes are below. I was able to find all of the ingredients at Target. Make sure to check the Target app weekly for new Circle offers.

WHEAT THINS®​ ​Gruyere Pinecone Spread

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened 1 env. (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix 4 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded 1 cup almonds 1/4 cup sliced almonds 6 sprigs fresh rosemary WHEAT THINS® Original Snacks Beat Neufchatel cheese and dry soup mix in medium bowl until blended. Add shredded cheese; mix well. Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into an oval that is slightly pointed at one end to resemble a pinecone on serving plate. Insert nuts, at a slight angle into cheese mixture. Tuck rosemary sprigs around pinecones. Refrigerate 2 hours. Let pinecones stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving to soften slightly. Serve with WHEAT THINS® .

HONEY MAID® Peppermint Crunch Grahams

8 HONEY MAID® Honey Grahams, broken in to 16 squares 1 pkg. (4 oz.) white baking chocolate, melted 8 crushed green and/or red round peppermint candies or candy canes Spread graham squares with chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Let stand 20 min. or until chocolate is firm.

I'm really craving simpler times these days and I know I'm not alone in that. Evite always makes party planning so much easier. There's no ordering, printing, stuffing, addressing, and stamping. Just make a few clicks and your invitations are sent. I use Evite for almost all of my parties and I don't think I'll ever turn back. This is the one I'm eyeing for this year's smaller gathering. No matter the size of the party, a cute invitation really sets the tone for an event, even if it’s just something as simple as a family gathering at someone’s house. Make sure to look at all the other ideas on Evite for holiday entertaining as well!

One more simple tip is to style your festive foods on a small table in front of your Christmas tree for great photos. With such a gorgeous backdrop you will only need a few small decorations on the table making this a great hack for simplicity and a wow factor your guests will appreciate. Want to #FlavorYourWinterAtTarget? Make sure to check the Target app weekly for new Circle offers.

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Oh what a year it's been. I usually love to do it up for my birthday every year and throw a party or host a dinner. This year, with Covid numbers continuously on the rise, I knew it wasn't a good idea. Even so, after an 6 month summer, virtual school with my Kindergartener for 2.5 months, a puppy, and a toddler, truth be told, I was not up for a party anyway. Even a simple dinner sounded daunting and exhausting. With all that being said, I still wanted to celebrate and catch a break, I just really needed a break. I had the idea of a staycation to Palm Beach. We had talked about it so many times and this was the perfect opportunity. 

Palm Beach is so beautiful and has so much to offer, just 40 minutes away from home. So we dropped the kids off at Grandma and Grandpas and hit the road. I wanted a hotel on the beach (that's a must) that was nice but wouldn't break the bank. That is exactly what we found at The Marriott Palm Beach on Singer Island. We got a 2 bedroom suite with my hubby, bestie, and her husband. We had a gorgeous wrap around balcony with views of the beach and the intracoastal. You have to go check out my instagram Palm Beach highlight to see this. The room also had a kitchen, living area, and laundry which is perfect for families too. Everything was very clean and we felt perfectly safe there. 

Here is the Perfect Staycation Itinerary:

3:00: Schedule yourself a massage at Si-Spa

4:00: Check-in and head to the beach

6:00: Shower and Get ready for dinner

7:00: Dinner and drinks downstairs at Ocean 3800

10:00: Head back to the room for wine and cake

The Next Morning: Order room service breakfast and enjoy the view

This was truly the most perfect way to celebrate my birthday and I already can't wait to go back.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HERSHEY® for SheSpeaks. All opinions are 100% mine.

We are excited to celebrate Halloween, and even start some new traditions. Here are some fun new ways we came up with to celebrate.

Cookie Decorating

Decorating cookies is a fun way to celebrate the days leading up to Halloween. It's also a great activity for the whole family. Just bake up some sugar cookies, grab some icing and HERSHEY® candy from Walmart and let the kids decorate!

I stocked up on all of our favorite treats at Walmart and made a colorful candy board. The variety candy bags I picked up with KIT KAT® Bars, REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups, and the assorted HERSHEY® candies was perfect for having all of our favorites. I unwrapped them and put them on a board in rainbow order to make it easy for the kids to grab their choice for decorating their cookies. It would also be a pretty display at a Halloween get-together wouldn't it? 

Boo Baskets

Boo baskets are a great way to connect with friends. I shared this on Instagram but I wanted to share it here too. To “boo” someone, fill up a cute bucket with goodies like Halloween HERSHEYs and REESES or those decorated cookies you made and drop it off on a friend’s doorstep. Ring the doorbell, and then run! You can even boo your kids at home as a special Halloween treat. I love doing this with my kids on October 1st each year. 

Trick or Treat Cookies

Here's another fun cookie idea that has become a tradition in this house the day after Halloween each year. This is the best way to use up your extra Halloween or Trick or Treating candy and it couldn't be easier. 

1. Make or buy sugar cookie dough 2. Chop up your chocolate candies like KIT KAT bars and HERSHEY bars into bite size pieces. You can also use candy corn and candies like REESES Pieces too. 3. Bake cookies according to the recipe or package. As soon as you pull them out of the oven, press in the candies. Let cool and serve!

I hope this inspires you to celebrate Halloween this year. Put on a costume, snap some pics, and try some of these ideas. I promise it will put a smile on anyone's face. My best advice is to make sure you stock up on Halloween goodies early so you don’t miss all the good stuff! Happy Halloween!!

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Whether you've chosen to go back to school, home school, or virtual school, we are here to help you celebrate it! Even though things are different than they used to be, we've got some simple ideas to make it special.

1. Pencil Cookies

All you need to make these are wafer cookies, icing, food coloring, and chocolate chips. You could try it with waffles or rice krispy treats too! Looking for an even easier option? Trader Joes sells the sweetest cinnamon letter cookies - no DIY necessary. 

2. Dry Erase Checklist 

Put your daily checklist in a picture frame and use dry eraser markers to check off the boxes each day and easily erase for the next. You can easily hang it on the wall too.

3. Celebrate School

School, home school, or virtual school - we got you! We got printables for your home school, home work station or back to school celebration. Join our monthly membership for unlimited downloads for less than the average price of one Etsy download. Join Now!

4. Favorite School Books

These are our favorite educational activity books for kids of all ages. We have several of them! Shop them here. 

5. Back to School Breakfast

Have a donut breakfast for the first day of school or have a summer send off party the day before. Keep it safe and simple by printing some printables to decorate with. We added some back to school must haves to our Amazon shop here.

6. Daily Calendar

I created this for my daughter who will be home doing school virtually for at least 6 weeks. It's simple to DIY. First join the confetti and download the PRINTABLES. Then just pop the first page in a tabletop or wall mounted acrylic sign holder and cut out the rest. Use a hot glue gun to attach mini clothespins where needed. You can laminate the attachments for more durability.

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This post is long overdue! I planned this modern woodland baby shower for my best friend, in my home. I styled this boho baby shower for a girl for her first born a few years back. I have two daughters so planning a shower for a baby boy is a fun challenge for me. This black and white boy baby shower was the only other baby shower I had ever styled for a boy. I really like to style baby showers around the baby's future nursery so that it fits the mom's style. Often, pieces from the baby shower can be repurposed for the room too. She wanted a woodland animals theme which I just loved the idea of. I tried not to go overboard on the blue and focused on neutrals and wood tones for a modern boho vibe. 

Instead of a backdrop, I opted for some woodland animal prints from Minted that she will be able to use in the baby's room. They had so many cute options, it was hard for me to choose but I ended up with the baby deer and baby fox.  I styled them on the entryway table to my home with the cake and a few other accessories. I used a custom color wool ball garland from Glitter Party Co to tie in the blue from the cake. Wool ball garlands look so cute in baby nurseries too! The woodland vase I picked up from Anthropologie {no longer available} and filled with some fall dried plants from Trader Joes. 

For the guest tables, as with most parties in my home, we moved all of the furniture to accommodate the tables in one long row so that everyone was sitting together. The stunning paperware is from Harlow and Grey. I use this company quite often for parties because it's inexpensive but they're so beautiful that they still elevate the look of any occasion. For centerpieces, I picked up some ferns and put them in these white planters that I had left over from my own baby shower. They were beautiful and cost effective. I also scattered some woodland creatures that I found in my mom's Christmas ornament closet. It was such a great find. The mother of the mom to be made some cute little s'mores favors that we place on each setting as a take home.

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This post has been sponsored by Nonni’s. I received product and compensation, but all opinions are my own. Even with lockdown measures slowly lifting, we still have big plans for no plans for the foreseeable future. We have started to get used to this new normal and are embracing it for what it is. With that being said, we really do miss our family and friends a whole lot. We make an effort to connect daily via text or phone and weekly via Zoom. After several weeks of quarantine, here are some tips I have learned to make the Zoom happy hour experience even more fun.

1. First and foremost, pour yourself a drink and grab your favorite snack. I love to have a glass of wine and a couple of Nonni’s Cioccolati Biscotti on our virtual happy hour calls. The Cioccolati flavor is the classic original biscotti dipped in gourmet bittersweet chocolate. Each biscotti only has 110 calories, and is delicious with only real ingredients like eggs, butter and sugar. It’s the perfect way to wind down after a long day at home with the kids.

2. Use your laptop or iPad instead of your phone – it makes the whole experience wayyyy better. 3. Find a fun Zoom backdrop to imagine you’re somewhere besides your house. It’s a great conversation starter too.

4. Designate a “host” {usually the person who invites everyone} and that person can lead the opening conversations to avoid everyone talking over each other. Try to keep the guest list under 10 people, above that, things can get a little tricky. 5. Our favorite Zoom happy hour activities are games that we can all play together. You can find so many different ones if you Google it.

6, Make it a weekly thing! We have a standing invitation now and anyone that can make it, pops in! I stocked up on my Nonni’s Biscotti and wine and am ready to party {virtually} for weeks to come. As difficult as this time can sometimes be, how lucky are we to be living in a time where we can still party virtually, while eating delicious biscotti? ;-)

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This was such a fun Frozen birthday party idea. We gave out these Olaf playdo kits for Lilah's 5th Frozen birthday party. I try to be very intentional about the party favors we give out at our parties. I always want it to be something the kids with play with more than once that won't be just a waste. I don't even know how this idea popped into my head but I'm so glad it did, the kids really liked it and it perfectly fit the theme.

The plastic jars I found on clearance at my local Michaels but I linked a similar one below. The labels I designed in Photoshop to match the "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman" sign from the party and ordered from an online printer (try a place like Vistaprint or Printswell). The white play dough I found online here and it was perfect because they came pre-portioned in individual bags that just so happened to fit perfectly in the jars. I actually had no idea when I ordered it that it would work out that way but it was great that it did. If you're in a time crunch, I linked a regular bulk play dough bucket below with 2 day shipping, that you would just have to roll out into the right size on your own. 

My favorite part was the the super cute snowman accessories that I found on Amazon. I couldn't believe they had them, it was so perfect. Instead of including a top hat, we included 3 arms so one could be used a Olaf's hair and it sort of held him together too. The googly eyes you can find at any craft store or on Amazon as well. You could also use the buttons that come with the kit but we wanted it to be as close to Olaf as possible. I love how these turn out and please comment below if you have any questions!

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Lilah requested a FROZEN birthday party for her 5th birthday. Frozen is the theme I have done more than any other. When I owned my boutique, we hosted almost a years worth of "Frozen Royal Ball"s every Sunday in addition to countless birthday parties. Even still, I was so thrilled to style one just for her, years later. This party was unlike any other I've thrown before. With the exception of a small pool party or BBQ with adults, I almost never host birthday parties outside. I will publish another post with everything I learned about throwing an outdoor party.

On Christmas Eve, Lilah's grandparents surprised her and Chloe with a big pile of real snow, delivered to our front yard in South Florida. It was easily on of the best nights of her life and we knew we wanted to do it again for her birthday party. What a perfect activity for a Frozen birthday party. Many of our guests had never even seen snow before so it was a really special day. They are still talking about it weeks later. In case you're wondering, it was not cold outside but the snow lasted until the next morning. For reference, we had 5 tons of snow delivered for about 20 kids and it was perfect.

I received so many DMs on Instagram about where to find snow delivery in your area. To find a snow provider, all I did was google "Snow Delivery in South Florida" and then called around to the places that popped up. Its usually companies that sell bags of ice. They shave down the ice in a big machine on a truck and it shoots out as snow.

Since this was on outdoor party, I didn't go crazy with decorations, which was admittedly difficult for me. We rented a big white tent that I decorated with a massive 15 foot balloon garland from Balloons and Weights. They were able to customize a set for me that included metallic silver, clear, light blue, and baby blue plus a balloon strip and glue dots. I tied it on the frame of the entrance of the tent. Other than that, we had the most gorgeous plates and napkins from Daydream Society. The second I saw them, I knew they were absolutely perfect for a Frozen party. I also created a sign that said "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?" that we stuck right in the snow.

The cake was a gorgeous ombre blue red velvet buttercream cake with white fondant snowflakes. She added "ice" made from sugar and I added the Elsa figurine and cardstock "5". We also had a dozen cupcakes to fill in the table which was great to have for anyone that needed to leave early, to take home with them. And lastly, we had these adorable snowman playdo sets that we made. The snow was really the main activity and that was really enough for the 2 hour party but I did have some cute sticker sheets and some snowflake flash tattoos in case anyone needed a break. It was a fantastic day and I learned that outdoor parties aren't as intimidating as they seem. I can't wait to see what 5 holds for my girl!

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I have only girls but when your bestie has a baby boy, you have to step out of your comfort zone and style a baby shower for a boy! She chose a "little man" theme in black and white with little bowties. I browsed around Pinterest and was so inspired by this black and white baby shower. Once I found these modern, bowtie napkins, {no longer available}, I decided it was a perfect fit.

These are my top tips from this Black and White Baby Shower for a Boy:

1. Use a white foamboard propped against the wall for a backdrop. I added vinyl triangles that I cut out using my Cricut. 2. Get a plain, white cake from the bakery and add a cute cake topper. 3. Stack Oreo cookies in a cookie jar for an inexpensive dessert. 4. A framed print is a great, inexpensive way to add a prop that ties in your theme. 5. Spray painted train sets from Ikea make the cutest centerpieces for a round table, no matter your color scheme. 6. Hide non-photo worth walls {like this one that had a soda machine on it} with a backdrop for photos.

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This post has been sponsored by Nonni’s. I received product and compensation, but all opinions are my own.

For Spring, I wanted to share some inspiration for a very important party with a purpose: A Dip and Donate Party. It’s a great way to join the fight against childhood cancer with Nonni’s Limone Biscotti in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. You might be wondering what a Dip and Donate party is. It’s easy and fun! Invite guests over for some refreshing drinks and light bites, then ask your guests to donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in lieu of a hostess gift. It’s really a win-win in every way!

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a non-profit organization that funds impactful research to aid in the cure of childhood cancer. Nonni’s is celebrating another year of donations to such a worthy cause. This partnership is highlighted with ALSF branding on the Limone flavor of Nonni’s biscotti, which is perfect for a lemonade stand themed dip and donate party!

If you are not familiar with biscotti, it’s a crunchy cookie, usually with a thin layer of icing or chocolate. It is traditionally intended to be “dipped” in your drink. Hence, “Dip and Donate.” Nonni’s is the best store bought biscotti, available in several different varieties. They are flavorful, crunchy and sweet, made from real eggs, butter and sugar. The limone flavor is a lemon cookie layered with white icing. Each box contains eight individually wrapped biscotti, around 110 calories each.

6 Easy Steps for Hosting Your Own Dip and Donate Party:

1. Invite guests into your home on a beautiful Spring day.

2. Create a fundraiser page as part of Nonni’s Dip and Donate Campaign page. Upon invitation, ask them to make a small donation to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in lieu of a hostess gift. You can collect the funds and donate them on behalf of your friends or send them a direct link to your fundraiser page. 3. Serve lemonade and Nonni’s Limone Biscotti. Unwrap each biscotti and display them on a snack board for a beautifully, elevated look. 4. Add flowers, lemons, and a cute lemonade stand sign for decor. 5. Don’t forget the plates, napkins and cups. When serving biscotti, I recommend a shorter, wider cup for your guests to use for dipping! 6. If you collected donations, after your event, log on to the Nonni’s Dip and Donate Campaign page or your personal fundraiser page on Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s website to donate the collected funds.

Want to help the cause even more? For every social post that tags @NonnisFoods, @AlexsLemonade and #DipandDonate between now and Dec. 31, 2020, Nonni’s will donate $1 per social share to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. I encourage you to host your very own Dip and Donate party this season, but if you can’t and you’d still like to donate, you can do so on my fundraiser page here.

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I’m just trying to see how many photos I can use these balloons in before someone calls me out. 😂🎈💕 T-5 days until our Galentines Day weekend extravaganza!! ❤️❤️❤️ https://ift.tt/2w5rE8D

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On the blog I’m sharing 5 things you need for your Galentine’s Day party 💕 at the top of the list has to be these @jacksonmorgancream milkshakes 🤩 SO. GOOD. Recipe on the blog ❤️ backdrop from @getcuetheconfetti 😘 #sipresponsibly #jacksonmorganpartner https://ift.tt/2SpvNvt

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#AD Now that most of us have kids, my girlfriends and I look for any excuse to get together for a girls' night in. One of our favorites is movie night. I made this snack tray with @PopSecretPop Popcorn and movie theater candy, and it was a hit. I love POP SECRET® Homestyle Microwave Popcorn because it's fast, easy, and delicious with no preservatives, flavors, or dyes. To recreate this movie night tray, pop a bag of popcorn, fill small bowls with candy, and place them on your tray. Then, fill the open spaces with popcorn. Pick up a box of POP SECRET® to take to your next girls' night in, and follow @PopSecretPop on Instagram for more inspiration year round! https://ift.tt/2SpV3C1

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Pretending it’s February 1st and finally giving my girls their pre-Valentines Day gifts. 💕 Luckily, they won’t know the difference. ☺️ I love giving them pajamas and books at the beginning of each month that has a holiday. Last week, hubby had the flu and then Chloe got so sick that it landed her a night in the hospital and now Lilah caught it. Does that mean I’m next?! 😅 If I go down I’m afraid this whole ship is going to go down 😂 #momlife https://ift.tt/2GQAitE