Who says Halloween is just for kids? Certainly not me! While much of my time during the month of October is spent coming up with unique costumes for the kids, supervising their craft projects and baking fun kid-friendly treats together, I also look forward to having some adults-only Halloween fun. It’s the perfect excuse for…
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Halloween Root Beer Floats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FrighteninglyFunFlavors Add a bit of batty to your Halloween Root Beer Floats this year with cute bat sugar cookies and some bat food. The kids will love it! In case you have not yet noticed, Halloween is pretty…
Fresh Blueberry Mojito
This Fresh Blueberry Mojito recipe is a refreshing cocktail that is full of flavor! Featuring fresh blueberries muddled with sugar, mint, and lime juice, this is a drink you’ll reach for time and time again. Don’t you just love a good fruity cocktail at the height of summer? Fruit is at its peak freshness and a cold…
Cranberry Orange Hard Lemonade- Video
An easy Cranberry Orange Hard Lemonade is made with Mike’s Hard Lemonade and perfectly festive for the holiday season. It’s perfect for a crowd! This post has been sponsored by Mike’s Hard Lemonade. MIKE’S IS HARD. SO IS PRISON. DON’T DRIVE DRUNK® PREMIUM MALT BEVERAGE ©2017 MIKE’S HARD LEMONADE CO. CHICAGO, IL I love incorporating traditional…
Dirty Chai Latte- NANCY’S Petite Stuffed Bagels
Thank you NANCY’S Petite Stuffed Bagels for sponsoring this post. Brunching at home just got easier and more delicious with the launch of NANCY’S Petite Stuffed Bagels! Host a holiday brunch this year with a Dirty Chai Latte bar and some delicious NANCY’S Petite Stuffed Pumpkin Spice Bagels. It will be a delicious occasion! The…
Blackberry Rum Cocktail- The Raven
If you are looking for a spooky drink this Halloween, try The Raven. This Blackberry Rum Cocktail will knock your bat decorated socks off! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NightOfTheBat #UnmaskYourSpirit #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or…
Apple Cider Sangria
Whenever I have a party, I always try and have a signature drink. I love making cocktails, and this is my time to come up with something fun for everyone to try. Plus, if you make them with enough alcohol and serve them about an hour before eating, it’s almost a guarantee that everyone will…
Raspberry Moscow Mules
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CelebrateTheSummer #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Play responsibly. A Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with vodka, a spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge…
How to build a Gin + Tonic Bar
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WaterOnlyBetter #CollectiveBias During the summer months we love entertaining. Last year, my husband built an entire deck out of free pallets and a gorgeous 16 foot farm table out of my grandmother’s old fence. We finally have the…
Moscato Melon Kiwi Slushies
It is so exciting that my little sister is finally of drinking age. We can now finally go out for a glass of wine over a nice meal and catch up. Oh wait. I forgot. I am not quite cool enough for that, yet. I am sure I will eventually become her best friend once…
Strawberry Lemonade
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreshOnTheGo #CollectiveBias Keeping three kids with a 3+ year age gap entertained is no easy task. One of them is always bored. When I was young, the minute I got up, I was outside playing with my neighborhood…
Rhubarb Ginger Cocktail
Are you the type of person that meal plans and takes a very specific list to the grocery store or farmer’s market? Or are you the type that just strolls the isles looking for inspiration? I am the latter…usually. I love going to the farmer’s market and bringing dishes together with the fresh purchase. This…
Winter Sangria
Happy National Sangria Day! This is a great excuse to commence that Holiday Festivities with a Winter Sangria! Being a huge fan of cocktails and specialty drinks I was very excited when I was asked to review Beso Del Sol Sangria. They use high quality Spanish Tempranillo wine is blended with a selection of fruits…
Bolthouse Farms Happy Hour
We live in an area where people move in and out quite often. After being here for seven years, we tend to not get very close to our neighbors because without a doubt their rent will be raised and they will move within two years. However, this new wave of renters seems to be more…
Lavender Lemonade
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than an ice-cold lemonade. Scented with lavender, this lemonade takes on a gourmet status. Tart from the fresh lemons, sweet from the sugar, combined with the floral aroma of the lavender, this is one drink you will not want to put down. Make it a…
Mango Papaya Margaritas
Welcome to La Playa del Panadero, which according to google translator means The Seaside Baker. For the upcoming week, we will be featuring some of our favorite and regular Mexican dishes in preparation for Cinco de Mayo! We love Margaritas in our home, and make them rather often. I love using fresh fruit to flavor…