Category Archives: Entertain

Buffalo Mac ‘n Cheese

Tired of the same old dishes for your Superbowl party? Make this play off the ever so popular chicken wing and wow your guests with something familiar in flavor but new in style! This Buffalo Mac ‘n Cheese blends all … Continue reading

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Fall Outdoor Wedding on the Lake

I recently had the pleasure of attending the wedding of my lovely cousin, Colleen, and her new husband, Tim. The outdoorsy couple chose to have a lakeside wedding at a northern Wisconsin resort and thought of every detail to create … Continue reading

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Pink and Orange Cowgirl Party

My daughter and my niece both have a birthday in September.  So, this year we decided to throw them a joint birthday party.  My mother-on-law and sister-in-law did such a great job on the decorations and treats.  The girls had … Continue reading

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Hosting a Book Swap

In second grade, I read 116 books to win the Bubble Gum Book Award for our classroom. My love affair with books has yet to simmer. While I fancy a good library, I am a sucker for buying books. I … Continue reading

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Pink & Gray Sweet Celebration

Growing up, I was not much of a girly girl. My room was always red and black, I had Michael Jordan and Sammy Sosa posters hanging on my wall and pink was not in my wardrobe. As I’ve grown older, … Continue reading

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{Baby Shower} Gather in the Garden

We are so excited that HAP’s very own Katie will be welcoming a new little bundle this summer. Last weekend, we “Gathered in the Garden” for a garden-themed baby shower in her honor. This baby shower was just like Katie, … Continue reading

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She Said Oui!: A Parisian Bridal Shower

My cousin Jim and his high school sweetheart Jenny are tying the knot this September. It was our families’ honor to throw Jenny a shower. Jim proposed in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, so a French-themed bridal shower … Continue reading

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Lovebirds Bridal Shower

Last weekend I threw a lovebirds themed bridal shower for my younger sister who is getting married in August.  I created custom invites for the shower to match the colors of her wedding and complement her invitations, which focus on … Continue reading

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Going to the chapel…

Well, I’m off to a wedding this weekend. A wedding for my dear friend, Kate. Okay, okay. I may not be whisking off to England, but rather, the royal utopia of Kansas City for my brother-in-law’s wedding this weekend to … Continue reading

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Mashed Potato Bar

I love hosting dinner parties.  I am not sure why, but my husband and I just love having friends over and feeding them!  While I do love the company and enjoy cooking, one thing I do not like about hosting … Continue reading

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