Happy New Years to you all! I hope you had fun ringing in the new year last night and are as excited as I am for all that 2013 will bring! Cheers to each and every one of you!
What did you do last night to ring in the new year?
xoxo
Megan
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Merry Christmas to you all!
This is truly the time of year to be merry. I hope each of you are able to spend time with those that you love most today. I am off to celebrate with my family todayHave a wonderful Christmas day!
xoxo
Megan
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If you haven’t been watching TV, listening to the radio, reading the newspaper, or going out into society you may have missed that today is Election Day. Want to have a little fun waiting to find out who is going to be the next president? Invite your friends over tonight for a fun Election Day party. Here are some great ideas that you can easily pull together.
An easy start to creating the perfect Election Day party is to stock up on some festive red and blue table ware. Party City has enough items to choose from for a dueling Election Day party.
Kick your party off with some yummy red, white and blue treats. These Election Day cupcakes are delicious no matter the party affiliation. Serve Election Day shooters. You can even turn it into a game as the results come in tonight. (rules are yours to create) Find out how to make these shooters from She Knows Food and Recipes blog. Create a game for your guests by handing out state maps and red and blue markers when they arrive. Ask each guest to fill out their predictions and then have a big state map to fill in as results come in. See who can get the most correct states.
Today is the 11th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. It is always nice to take a moment to remember those who were lost on this day and who risked their lives to stop and help others. I will always remember exactly what I was doing when the first attack happened and I know I will never forget.
Even though it has been 11 years since that sad day, it is always nice to know that we are part of a country that will come together, no matter what, during a time of need.
So when you have a moment today, pause to remember all those that were affected by the tragedy and to also thank those that help to protect the place you call home. What were you doing on this day 11 years ago?
xoxo
Megan
This Saturday, July 21st Colonial Downs will be hosting the Virginia Derby. For those that are going or if you will be watching the race at home I have put together some great ideas that you can put together for your very own Derby Party. You can also look back at yesterday's Derby themed wedding and steal some of those ideas for your race day event. To get your derby party started in the right direction you need to find some great free printable downloads online that will help get your party decorated. Some great sites that I found with derby party craft ideas and printables include Hostess with the Mostess, Fresh Home Ideas, Kara's Party Ideas and You can even create your own decorations by drawing inspiration from the jockey's outfits, colors and patterns. Derby races incorporate so much color that anything you choose can be deemed derby worthy. If you are hosting your own derby party at your house a great way to get your guests to dress up is by hosting your own derby hat contest and to have all the guests vote to see who's takes win. For the guys you can ask them to wear their preppiest attire and also have the guests vote on their favorite. What preppy guy or girl wouldn't want to be a part of this contest?
And when it comes to hosting the perfect derby party you can't forget about the food and drinks. Classic mint julep and bourbon drinks are a staples at any derby get together. You can also take the same flavors and incorporate them into the other food items you have at your party like bourbon balls and mint julep cupcakes. Any southern staples, like southern style biscuits, cheese sandwiches, meatballs, and min crab cakes, make up the perfect menu for a derby party. I also found one great derby party planner that made their own chocolate horses for all the guests to enjoy! Do you plan to attend or celebrate this Saturday for the Virginia Derby? I might just have to make these mint julep cupcakes even when I am not hosting a derby party they look so good. For those that have already celebrated or been to the races earlier this year I would love to hear all about it. Share your derby party ideas in the comments section below.
xoxo
Megan
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