It was so wonderful to see my first Effortless Entertaining contributor's post on the oh-so-fabulous La Dolce Vita blog this morning! Go check it out! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are flying out to Florida tonight, and our flight i already delayed 2 hours. Wish us luck! . . .
The Kids Table
There is no reason anyone should dread sitting at the kids table! The fun ideas below give your tiniest guests even more reason to run to their seat at your Thanksgiving feast! via via via via via via . . .
Recipe: Aunt Ruthie’s Cornbread Dressing
Happy Thanksgiving week! One of my very favorite Thanksgiving side dishes of all time is my Aunt Ruthie's Cornbread Dressing. It is packed with flavor, the perfect consistency, and is even better the next day. I know that each family has their favorite recipe, but this one can't be beat! You can easily make it the night before, and quickly heat it up before meal time. When I went hunting for this recipe, I found it in my homemade recipe binder on two small pieces of paper . . .
My 5th Wedding Anniversary. Wow!
I can't believe I have been married to my lovely husband, Mat, for five years! So much has changed since that chilly November day, and our relationship has truly grown for the better. His love and commitment to Rex and me is what keeps our family together. Now, don't get me wrong, things are not always rosey [insert Vegas here], but we always push through and come out stronger then before. When I think of the morning our home flooded, I can't think of someone else I would have . . .
Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Soup
It is finally chilly here in Texas! Hooray! I can't think of anything better than a creamy, warm soup (or stew!) for dinner. This super easy -- and delicious -- creamy pumpkin soup truly hits the spot. Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Soup Serves 4 (inspired by this recipe) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground . . .
Exciting news!
Good morning! I apologize for my lack of posts since Halloween. South Austin had record flash flooding early Halloween morning, and unfortunately, our home was one of the many homes that was covered in four feet of water. We were able to evacuate, and we are safe a sound. We are so very grateful. Over the next five months, we will be practically rebuilding our home. Expect many before and afters here! With that dreadful day behind us, we are moving on! With . . .
Menu: Halloween Dessert Costume Party Menu
Today's menu is the kid's counterpart to last week's Halloween Cocktail Party menu. This menu is perfect for your Halloween night get together, and parents and children alike will love it. cupcakes - caramel apples - popcorn - rice krispies - ghosts . . .
Free Printables: Pumpkin Party Buffet Cards
Hello! What a wonderful weekend we had with my sister and her family. We lunched with family. We pumpkin patched. We went to Rex's school fall festival. We even watched my brother-in-law drive a race car. I love these weekends, and I hate when they come to a close. Good thing is, we have Halloween coming up this week! That means quality time with our wonderful friends and seeing all of our sweet babies dressed up in fun costumes. If you . . .
Free Printable: Halloween Cocktail Party Buffet Cards!
Last week I posted a Halloween cocktail party inspiration board and menu! Today, I have created some simple, but definitely spooky, buffet cards for your Hallow's Eve soiree. There are six 3.5" x 2.5" buffet cards that are perfect for labeling food and drinks. These are available in a pdf, and all you need to do is open and click print. Click here for the link to the printable PDF. If you are having issues downloading, please click here to email me! Monday, I will . . .
Quick Recipe: Pesto Drumsticks
This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or even for your upcoming Halloween soiree! Recipe: Pesto Drumsticks 6 - 8 chicken drumsticks with the skin on 2 - 3 TB of softened butter 1 cup of pesto (store-bought or homemade) Non-stick cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash drumsticks under running water and make sure you pat dry with paper towels. Slide your fingers underneath the skin to loosen it up a bit without tearing it . . .