St. Patrick's Day treats

So you have the house covered in green and shamrocks and glittered gold coins left by the "leprechauns" and are almost ready for your St. Patrick's Day get together.

Put the clover on top with these adorable themed party snacks!

 

Find the recipes here!

What's one of your St. Patrick's Day staples??

Cute Christmas goodies: Lump of Coal

"He's making a list, he's checking it twice, gunna find out who's been naughty and nice..." We all know Santa is coming to town soon and if you haven't been nice you may find yourself with a lump of coal this year under the tree.

These Lump of Coal Cookies from Make, Bake, Celebrate are perfect for that boy or girl on your list who hasn't had a perfect track record this year!

Just add dark food coloring to your favorite sugar cookie recipe to give a jar o' coal!

Do you have someone on your Christmas list these would be perfect for?? These are too fun!

Thanksgiving themed treats

Thanksgiving is known for it's traditional staples. You have the turkey, your stuffing, the cranberry sauce, and the green bean casserole. While all of this is amazing, as all food signature to a holiday devoted to eating should be, there's not much room for creativity. Add some fun to your tradition this year!

How adorable are these turkey snacks seen on Our Best Bites??

What you will need:
Double Stuffed Oreo Cookies
Candy Corn
Whoppers
Peanut butter Cups
Chocolate frosting
Yellow Frosting
Optional: Red frosting
Optional: black sprinkles for eyes

Find the complete tutorial here!

Use these as escort cards or just as a fun treat!

Photo Credit: Our Best Bites

Would these get gobbled up at your dinner this year?

Halloween Cupcakes

We love when snacks at a party tie into the theme, and these cupcakes were too spook-tacular not to share!

We LOVE these adorable cupcakes we saw featured on Julie Yoon!!

Get the how-to here to avoid any messy mistakes!

Photo Credit: Our Best Bites

 

 

Photo Credit: Love From the Oven

What do you say...would these ghosts and goblins make an appearance at your Halloween parties??

Halloween Party: Mar-gore-ita

As Halloween party season is in full-swing, it's always fun to find things that set your haunted holiday fest apart from the rest! This fun cocktail featured by Jeanne Benedict during her appearance on The Today Show is sure to be a winner among all of your guests!

 

Mar-gore-ita

 1 1/2 oz. Tequila
1/2 oz. triple sec
2 oz. sweet and sour mix

Find the rest of the how-to here!

Move over Cinco de Mayo, the margarita is entering a new season now! How many of you think this drink would put the nail in the coffin at your Halloween festivities?

S'more Lovin'

Some things come together to create perfect harmony- chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers are one such combination. No Fall season, bonfire, or camping experience is complete without the ooey, sticky, goodness of a freshly roasted s'more. With that in mind, these favors are the perfect take away for your guests for your wedding or party this Fall.

Photo Credit: Hostess with the Mostess

How many pieces of chocolate do you add to your s'mores- one,two, or go crazy with three??

Perfect snacks for your football tailgate!

Are you ready for some football?? Oh, yes, tonight is Monday night football! We all know there are staples to every football party or tailgate. First off-oversized TV to watch the game. Secondly, team spirit, taken to whatever degree you feel is necessary to cheer your team to victory. Lastly, but certainly not least, refreshments and food to keep your energy up all throughout the game!

While chips and dip is a pretty standard player in any tailgate, we love these ideas to elevate your tailgate even further up the field!

Photo Credit: 20 Going on 80

 

Your guy may not appreciate how adorable some of these ideas are, but these are sure to make you the ultimate game day host/hostess!

Football Party

Well, it's official- football season is officially back! Parties and tailgates are a huge part of football season and the last thing you want to do is drop the ball on your event!

This football party featured on Hostess with the Mostess looks like so much fun! No matter what the score of the game is, this party gets a WIN!

    Does this party score a touchdown in your party book??

The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

When you find "the one," you have found the person with whom you are going to spend the rest of your life with-you can't imagine life without them. You go together like peanut butter and jelly, like popcorn and a movie, like s'mores and a campfire. Whatever it is that relates to your relationship, you know you two are the perfect fit.

With that in mind, how adorable is this puzzle piece cake topper???

Photo Credit: Lover.ly

Does this piece everything together for your wedding??

Mini Brunch Shower

Favorite meal of the day....go (and yes, dessert can be considered a meal)! While you may prefer a nice steak dinner with all the fixings, there is one meal that is said to be the most important- breakfast. Sometimes, however, breakfast time comes just a little too early in the morning to enjoy. For this reason, whoever created brunch, was brilliant!

How delicious would this be for your next party as opposed to the standard dinner extravaganza?!?

 

Photo Credits: Hostess with the Mostess

Baby shower, bridal shower, just-because-we-love-each-other, this theme is perfect for so many occasions!

What's a must-have at your brunch??

Keep your wine cold!

Metal buckets are a go-to when you think of how to keep drinks cold at your party, are they not? Here's a new twist that is a must-try to keep wine chilled at your next party- the ice bottle chiller mold from Williams-Sonoma. Ice mold holds for up to 6 hours!

                           The metal pan catches condensation so there's no mess for you!

Photo Credit: The Party Dress

Make it even more fun by adding different slices of fruit, flowers, and more! Incorporate elements of the season into the mold!

Is this not a must-have for your next party?!?

Sno-Cone Cupcakes

As summer is drawing to a close, it's important to cherish every last warm moment before we break out the jackets for Fall! One of the staples of summer is the snow cone. I'd bet that virtually everyone has a snow cone memory that brings a smile to their face. Carnivals, concerts, lounging poolside....the cool treat is perfect for any outdoor occasion!

That being said, how adorable are these snow cone cupcakes?!?

Photo Credit: The Party Dress

Photo Credit: The Party Dress

1. Place the cupcake, sans wrapper, inside a Styrofoam cup.

2.  Pour pink sugar in to a small bowl. While holding the base of your cupcake, gently roll the frosting around in the sprinkles until it is thoroughly coated.

3. Add straws or spoons to your cupcake to make it even more festive!

Would these not be perfect for your end-of-summer bash?!?

Rice Crispy Treat Cake

When choosing a cake for your party, be it a birthday, anniversary, wedding, and more, there are some important decisions to be made. Chocolate, vanilla, ice cream? Butter cream frosting, fondant, and oh, how to decorate....

We love this nontraditional take on the cake!

Photo Credit: Ruffled

An entire cake of rice crispy treats??!? Yes, please!

How do you think guests would enjoy a slice of this gooey snack at your next celebration??

M & Ms

There are several things in life you can't go wrong with. Candy happens to be one of those things. In the vast realm of sweet treats, M & M's will be a timeless classic. Aside from being irresistibly delicious, and c'mon, tell me you can eat just one....they are also a great addition to any wedding or party!

With all of the different customizable options, you can get just the right treat for your next get together or celebration!  

Fun jars and bags make for the perfect favor for guests to walk away with at the end of the party!

M & Ms

They make great favor options for weddings too! Put your faces or your date and get them in your wedding's colors!

M & Ms

And for all you sport's fans out there, make them the perfect snack at your next playoff game party or tailgate!

MLB M & Ms

NBA M & Ms

  

How would you personalize your M & Ms?

Fruit-Infused Ice Cubes

Favorite fruit-go! Mine is strawberries. Whatever yours is-think about how perfect it could fit into your next cocktail or fun summer thirst quencher....

These fruit-infused ice cubes we spotted on The Party Dress are SO perfect for a quick refresher on one of the hottt summer days!

Photo Credit: The Party Dress

Simply slice your fruit of choice into small pieces, drop into a square in your ice tray, fill with water, and freeze!

Photo Credit: The Party Dress

*Tip* Boil the water before you fill the ice tray with it. This makes sure your ice cubes come out clear so you can see through to your fruity slices!

These would be great to add to your cocktail or to pop in themselves!

Wouldn't this be a great additional to your next tailgate or backyard BBQ????

POP-corn Bar

Whenever people plan the menu for an event, desert is always a must. While you can't go wrong with something sweet, why not spring for something with that perfect sweet & salty combo to end your night??

This popcorn bar featured on The Party Dress is the perfect way to add a super fun element to any event!

You can add all your favorite mix-ins for a fun, guaranteed crowd-pleasing snack! 

Does this not just make you POP with excitement?!?

Ice Cream Bar

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!! There is no better time for a fudgesicle or rainbow pop than in the dead heat of the summer.

Cool off your guests at your next summertime get together with this refreshing ice cream bar we saw on Hostess with the Mostess. It's brilliant!

What toppings would be a must at your ice cream bar??

No Fuss Finger Foods

With all the craziness that planning an event can create, it's important to take as many steps as you can to make your life as easy as possible!

There are lots of things to think about in preparing for an event-your theme, the flowers, the music, the guest list, and much more. One of the most important things at a party, however, is the food. The food can make or break a hostess. If you decide on a menu with lots of prep work involve, you will spend more time in the kitchen than with your guests. Make your life easier by incorporating finger foods or things that don't need to be cooked directly prior to being served.

Photo Credit: My Wedding Reception Ideas

What are some great recipes you've used at your parties??

Wedding Cake Forks

People's favorite things about weddings: great company, fabulous entertainment, and of course, the cake! One of the sweetest things a couple shares at their wedding is the cake, literally! How fun would it be to enjoy your first bite of sweets with these adorable cake forks from Etsy??

Do you guys not love these?? These could make a great wedding present too!

Frozen Fruit Skewers

Summertime is hott! While ice cream is a good go-to for a cool-down treat, it's kind of been done. Try these fruit skewers we saw on The Party Dress instead at your next party to refresh your guests! These would be great for kids and adults alike! Add your skewer to other fruit juices, water, or for the adults, maybe even your champagne. After all, who says strawberries get to be the only fruit that gets to be paired with the sparkling indulgence?  

What kind of fruit/beverage combos would you make??