Peanut Butter Cracker Balls

I just love peanut butter candy! Last year around Easter I shared a recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter Cups.  And this Easter I've got another peanut butter treat!
This is one that I just threw together as an experiment one night.  It's based on this traditional peanut butter cookie/candy recipe that I shared back in January. And I think you'll find it's the perfect sweet and salty combo candy!
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Rice Krispie Treat Nests with Easter Peeps

Today I've got an amazingly simple and fun treat! It's a great take on a classic favorite, The Rice Krispie Treat, with some fun Easter ingredients added in to create a festive and fun edible party favor that everyone will enjoy!
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Fun Homemade Valentine Ideas

Today I've got some really fun ideas to share with you for children's Valentine cards and favors.  And they all feature puns!  Don't you just love puns?  

Well, even if you don't normally like puns, I think you'll agree that these Valentines are super cute and (dare I say it) just LOVEly!

I'm Bananas For You! tutorial from Fiskars. I think this one is my favorite, either because I love monkeys, or because I love those little banana Runts!
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Free Valentine Printables & Scrapbook Freebies

At the beginning of each month, I'm planning to bring you new freebies. For February I, of course, had to share some free Valentine printables!
Today we've got subway art, Valentine cards, a great party pack, and some scrapbook kits! Visit the links below to download.
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Cheesy Potato Crisps

For New Year's Eve, I always love to serve appetizers.  I think of this recipe for Cheesy Potato Crisps as a meatless alternative to sausage balls.  They taste very similar to sausage balls and are a great appetizer for all ages. And they're very easy on the wallet too!  Serve these alone or alongside your favorite dips like ranch and honey mustard.
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Ice Cream Happy Hour Review, Giveaway, and a Recipe

Eggnog with Brandy and Rum

The holiday entertainment season is upon us, which means lots of excuses for drinking and desserts. What better way to impress your guests at the end of a dinner party or holiday festivity than with boozy ice cream.

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Fun Halloween Sweets

Photo Credit: Taste of Home

Can you believe that Halloween is just a couple of weeks away? Whew...how time flies! Today I've got an array of fun sweets and treats to help inspire your creativity this Halloween!

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Free Halloween Printables

Halloween Party Printables from Party Planning Center

My Free Fall Printables post was my most viewed post last month, so for this month I've got some Halloween printables for you. As always you'll find links to the sources where you can download these beneath the photos. Happy Downloading!

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Blogiversary Giveaway #1 - Little Miss Missy Boutique

I'm really excited to bring you some great giveaways this month in honor of 4 years of blogging! 

Our first giveaway is from Little Miss Missy Boutique. This shop is owned by Missy, a wife and mom from Utah, and it offers Fine Art for Baby, Children, Teen, Adults, Parties, Weddings, Holidays, Custom design and DIY Printables.

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Harvest Halloween Sponsor #1: Kelly's Cottage Shoppe

As some of you may know, I'm participating in a Harvest Halloween Blog Hop. By the way, If you'd like to participate in the hop, you can still sign up over at Savey Spender.
For this event, I will be giving away a prize pack of items from 4 different sponsors, and each week leading up to the event I'll be spotlighting one of these great sponsors.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

With football season in full swing, this week I've decided to share one of our favorite dips for football snacking.  I first made this dip for the 2008 Super Bowl, and at that time I served it cold.  It wasn't until the last couple of times I made it, that I decided to heat it in the microwave.  And I have to say that we enjoy it either way.  And you can also bake it in the oven if your prefer. So it's a very versatile and tasty treat, and it's also fast and convenient! Enjoy!

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Free Fall Printables

Photo Credit: Inspiration for Real Life

A cold front of wind and rain came our way yesterday, and today it's actually 71 degrees in our house without any air conditioning!  I'm know the fall season doesn't officially begin for another couple of weeks, and we'll probably have a few more hot days ahead, but today I'm officially in the mood for fall!

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Spotlight on Cutie Patootie Creations

Why settle for the same "cookie cutter" party invites, when you can have something custom created for you?  My newest sponsor Cutie Patootie Creations is an etsy shop that offers super cute, customized party invitations, decorations, personalized t-shirts, and anything else you might need for your perfect party!

This shop is owned by Stephanie, a mom of two boys, from Charlotte, North Carolina.  Stephanie started Cutie Patooties 6 years ago as a Tie Dye Boutique Clothing company. The company has now grown and branched out, selling to two local upscale boutiques in Charlotte as well as seven online boutique stores.

So what sets Cutie Patootie Creations apart from other shops?  For one thing, they have a variety of styles and party themes for boys, girls (and adults) of all ages!  And Stephanie designs all the items, so you are sure to get a unique design that you can't get anywhere else!  

And if you don't find what your looking for in Stephanie's shop, she will be happy to work with you on a custom order!

What I really love about this shop is that you don't have to stop at invitations!  You can actually order everything you need for your ultimate party all in one place.

If you're mind can imagine it, they've got it: Kids Thank You Cards, Notes, Cupcake Toppers, Party Favor Tags, Water Bottle Labels, Banners, TShirts, Centerpieces, Door Signs, Food Tent Cards, Centerpieces, Chocolate Wrappers, Cake Decorations and More!

I'm especially in love with the name/age shirt concept, and Cutie Patooties has some ADORABLE designs available for these as well.  And in case you were wondering.... Yes! You can order matching cupcake toppers, invitations, etc. to match these too.  Super!

No matter what kind of party you're planning, be it a kid's birthday party, a baby/bridal shower, or even something a little more adult friendly, Cutie Patootie Creations has the custom design for you!

Connect!  Follow Cutie Patootie Creations on Facebook and Twitter. Also, check out her Artfire Shop.

Stop by Cutie Patootie Creations, and get ready to get your party on!

Disclosure: Cutie Patootie Creations is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home. If you'd like to sponsor this blog, please see my PR page for details.

Cool 4th of July Desserts

I always enjoy checking out new food ideas for 4th of July. They are so festive, fun, and patriotic! A few weeks ago I shared some Patriotic Desserts in honor of Memorial Day.  And this week I've gathered together some fun and cool treats that you can prepare for 4th of July. Hope you enjoy!

Red, White, & Blue Ice Pops from My Recipes

Ice Cream Sandwich Pops from Living Locurto

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from Love From The Oven

Red, White, & Blue Ice Cream The Idea Room

Red, White, & Blue Parfaits from Martha Stewart

Linking up at these parties.

Ann's Bridal Bargains Giveaway

"Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get married."

I'm really excited about this week's giveaway! It is for a $100 gift certificate to Ann's Bridal Bargains, an online retailer of wedding essentials and supplies.  They have everything you need, whether you're throwing a bridal shower for a friend or loved one or walking down the aisle yourself.

They have wedding napkins in just about every color and design you can imagine.

They also have a variety of decor, including aisle runners and table centerpieces.

And they have everything you need for the perfect reception, including cake toppers and serving sets.

And since cupcakes are my favorite, I was really excited to see these adorable wedding cupcakes picks.  Aren't these the cutest?

And they also have all the "little things" that make your wedding complete like favors, invitations, and programs.

But since I'm already married, I had to see if there was anything at the site for us married gals.  And I was pleased to find these adorable initial necklaces.  If I was eligible to win this giveaway, I'd definitely want one of these!

And I also liked these wedding albums.  We had a TON of pictures printed from our wedding, so I know that you can't ever have too many photo albums!

Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $100 Gift Certificate to Ann's Bridal Bargains.

How to enter: You must be a follower of Simply Sweet Home, and use the Rafflecopter form to tell us something that you'd like from Ann's Bridal Bargains. 

(Note: I'm testing  Rafflecopter this week.  So no need to leave comments, however, comments are always welcome! If you have any problems using the Rafflecopter application, feel free to submit your entries via the comments section, or email me for assistance! Thanks!)

The Sweetest Easter Tablescapes

I think I've got Easter Fever!  I had so much fun sharing all the great Easter wreaths last week, that I couldn't wait to share some Easter tables that I found!  These photos are so cheery!  And everything is so cute!  It really makes me wish I was going to an Easter party!

See what I mean?  Don't you want to go to this party? I Do!  Evertything is so cute---even the carrot centerpeice! Just adorable!  This is fromWants and Wishes.

Loved this!  It's so whimsical and pretty! I love the soft pastels, and I love both of these egg trees.  You can see the tutorial at Torie Jayne.

Okay! Believe it or not, this isn't a real tablescape! Surpise!  It's actually dollhouse size!  But it was so cute I had to include it, and I think it would be great inspiration for a life size table. Check it out at Hummingbird Miniatures.

So many beautiful things here!  It's Always a Party at the Parkers is a site that I found long time ago and forgot about.  I don't know how I forgot because they sell some totally unforgettable party supplies!  And after you check out the party table, you can pick some free printables.

This one's actually an Easter Brunch Table.  Isn't that a cute concept?  Check out The Party Dress to see what is being served up.

I love the simplicity of this, and the tree with the birds is gorgeous.  I'm not sure of the original source, but this and other tablescapes are being featured at 79 Ideas.

For more cute Easter ideas, check out my Easter board.

This post is sponsored by Petite Rouge. Are you looking for the perfect finishing touch? Petite Rouge has it. Simple, elegant blossoms to brighten up any outfit. Dainty enough for your smallest princess. Sophisticated enough for your growing girls. Clip on a headband or wear alone. 

Baby Shower Photos and Ideas

Last month I attended a baby shower for my niece.  She actually gave birth on March 10, so now we have a new nephew named Abel.  The party was very nice, so I just had to share some of the pictures with you.  Hopefully they will inspire you!

The refreshment table was simple yet elegant.  And there were a lot of great food choices.  There were cupcakes, nuts, potato chips, a cheese & cracker tray, shrimp, a fruits & veggies tray, cocktail weenies, and dip.

I also like that they decorated with the two twisted streamers.  I haven't seen that in a long time, and I forgot how good it looks.  Yet it's also easy to do and inexpensive, which is a real plus.

The cake was a stork cake, and this was homemade by someone on the other side of my niece's family.  It was really cute and tasty!

I already shared this great punch with you last week.  If you missed it, here's the recipe.

And as if the punch wasn't cute enough, these tiny little pacifiers were inside the ice cubes!  Since I'm all about saving things as keepsakes, I fished mine out after I was finished with my punch. It now has a home in my China cabinet with all my other treasures.

And here's another idea I love.  To decorate the tables, they just used a little confetti and some baby toys.  This is such a simple idea.  Yet it looks very elaborate and cute.  Plus, the mom-to-be can use all the stuff afterwards!

And this is a photo of the main table where my niece at.  Her name is Faith (if you can't tell).

All in all, it was a great party.  We had a good time, and my niece got a ton of diapers and gifts for the new baby.  And Aunt Jerri even won a prize for bringing a package of diapers. Yay!

Hope you enjoyed the shower!  I'm linking this post up at these parties.