Events · Holiday Parties · Picnics

How to: Throw an All American Barbecue

Nothing says summer picnic or the 4th of July like grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. The best thing about having the core of your menu be burgers and dogs is that you can make it as simple or gourmet as you want! If you go the simple route, all you need is high quality hamburgers… Continue reading How to: Throw an All American Barbecue

Drinks · Pudding Shots

Birthday Cocktails: Birthday Cake Pudding Shots

In honor of our mom’s birthday today (Happy Birthday Mom!) and America’s birthday on Saturday, we thought we’d share with you one of our favorite flavors of pudding shots–Birthday Cake! These pudding shots utilize vanilla pudding and cake vodka to get that great birthday cake flavor. Sprinkles finish off not only the birthday cake flavor,… Continue reading Birthday Cocktails: Birthday Cake Pudding Shots

Travel · United States

Where to find the Best 4th of July Firework Shows

One of our favorite parts of celebrating the 4th of July (other than great food & outfits) is going to see fireworks shows. Whether it’s a small show at a local high school, fireworks after a baseball game, or a large show there is just something magical about watching the sky light up in beautiful… Continue reading Where to find the Best 4th of July Firework Shows

Fashion · Holiday Wear · Summer

What to Wear: Fourth of July

One of my favorite holidays is Fourth of July because it means BBQs, friends, fireworks and celebrating America all in one day! A day of fun festivities means everyone needs a great outfit that’s decked out in everything red, white and blue. I’ve hunted online and have found a bunch of things perfect for you… Continue reading What to Wear: Fourth of July

Food · Pies

4th of July Dessert: Mom’s Apple Pie

I know that people always says there mom’s pie, cake, or casserole is the best, I’m pretty sure my mom’s apple pie really is the best apple pie ever. While apple season doesn’t start until August, we typically start seeing apple pie at our family gatherings at the end of June since it’s my brother’s birthday… Continue reading 4th of July Dessert: Mom’s Apple Pie