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Unbreakable outdoor dishes that are perfect for all your summer entertaining

by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Apr 8, 2021 | Shopping Finds

Summer is almost here, and you know what that means: Three months of (safe!) outdoor gatherings and barbecues. Or as I like to call it, “The Season of Breaking Stuff Outside.” By the time September comes, you know someone is going to break a plate on the patio or bust...

No magic required: 6 fun Lucky Charms treats for St. Patrick’s Day

by Jane Sweeney | Mar 15, 2021 | Party!, Recipes

Now that St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and it’s Lucky Charms treat season, I’ll confess: I used to believe that you either love Lucky Charms marshmallows or you don’t. As a kid, my sister eagerly slurped up every last clover and horseshoe,...

The best boards for charcuterie boards (like, the actual boards)

by Kate Etue | Feb 3, 2021 | Recipes

It’s super trendy right now but I admit I have always loved a charcuterie board. They’re great for snack trays at parties of course (remember those?) and special treats for the kids, but as lots of us have learned during these so-tired-of-making-dinner...

2021 is the year of the Ox! These 6 Chinese bakeries across the USA let you order Lunar New Year treats

by Kate Etue | Jan 27, 2021 | Party!, Shopping Finds

I’m so excited to celebrate the Lunary New Year this year! As a homeschool mom, one of my favorite ways to teach my kids about customs and traditions around the world is through food. When we learned about ancient Rome, we baked an ancient bread recipe. When we...

Holiday snack trays! These 9 fun ideas make hanging at home feel like a party

by Christina Refford | Dec 16, 2020 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes

I know that creative snack trays and charcuterie boards have become A Thing this year, and holiday snack trays are A Thing too. But I’m not complaining! In fact, I’ve spent way too much time searching for holiday snack tray ideas, In between shopping for...