My family is a traditional Midwestern Wisconsin family. Most of our meals include meat, potatoes and a vegetable. Our Thanksgiving meal is what you may find typical: turkey, potatoes, homemade gravy, cranberries, corn, and pumpkin bars. Although all of this food is absolutely delicious, about five years ago, my mom decided to offer a lighter… Continue reading Lighter Fare at Thanksgiving
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Good (Thanksgiving!) Cooking: Sweet Potato Casserole
We are all familiar with the standard marshmallow-topped sweet potato concoction that makes an appearance on many Thanksgiving tables each year, right? Well, let me assure you: this is not that. This is a sweet potato recipe that will move this beautifully orange, under-rated (healthy!) vegetable from the edge of your plate to the very… Continue reading Good (Thanksgiving!) Cooking: Sweet Potato Casserole
Discover the Differences at BabyShowerStuff.com
At BabyShowerStuff.com, we realize that not everyone is alike. In fact, our multicultural baby shower themes are some of our fastest-growing and popular product lines. We have many different themes that are perfect for African-Americans and Hispanics. As the tagline says, “A baby shower in pinks or blues, we have products for mommies of many… Continue reading Discover the Differences at BabyShowerStuff.com
New from Big Dot! Personalized Baby Shower Centerpieces!
Can I tell you just how excited I am about the new personalized baby shower centerpieces from Big Dot of Happiness??? Oh my goodness, they are A-DOR-A-BLE! And practical. A win-win in my world! Let’s take a closer look, shall we? Now, first things first – you’ll find the new personalized centerpieces in both the… Continue reading New from Big Dot! Personalized Baby Shower Centerpieces!
Good Cooking: Banana Bread
For whatever reason, lately we’ve had an influx of over-ripe bananas at our house. For us, this is a happy problem because we all LOVE banana bread—and there is no better banana than an over-ripe banana if you’re going to make banana bread. I’ve tried many banana bread recipes throughout the years—and there are a… Continue reading Good Cooking: Banana Bread
New Baby Shower Theme! Funfari™- Fun Safari Jungle
Oh. My. Goodness! How absolutely adorable is the Funfari™ – Fun Safari Baby Shower line by Big Dot of Happiness??? I don’t think it could get much cuter! And once again, the fabulous Designers of Dots have pulled the theme together with personalized everything from invitations to candy bar wrappers to name tags and more!… Continue reading New Baby Shower Theme! Funfari™- Fun Safari Jungle
Make It: Festive Candleholders
For all of its history and sentiment, Thanksgiving is truly a holiday that revolves around the dinner table. Naturally, since your table will be the center of your guests’ attention, you want to create a pleasant atmosphere, but with all the work you have to do in preparation for your meal, decorating can easily fall… Continue reading Make It: Festive Candleholders
Mom Talk: My Artwork Kitty
For years before I ever became a mother, I looked forward to one day creating things with my children. I envisioned blissful hours coloring and cutting and gluing. I pictured a refrigerator door adorned with crayon drawings and paste-heavy collages. I couldn’t wait to have a jewelry box crammed with lovingly-crafted play dough pendants and… Continue reading Mom Talk: My Artwork Kitty
Welcome to Big Dot of Happiness Blog!
Hello! Welcome to the Big Dot of Happiness Blog! Big Dot of Happiness is the home of BabyShowerStuff.com, SimplyBabyStuff.com, SimplyWeddingStuff.com, SimplyBirthdayStuff.com, TheShowerFoundry.com, and BigDotofHappiness.com—we’re your one-stop-shop for furnishing all your parties, from the invitations to the tableware to the thank you notes. When it comes to party supplies, we’ve got you covered! We at Big… Continue reading Welcome to Big Dot of Happiness Blog!
Baby Shower Decorations
Decorating for a baby shower is easy when you have Big Dot of Happiness on your side! Choose from over a dozen themes and you’re on your way! In addition to the basic party supplies, we offer personalized baby shower decorations to make sure it’s all about baby. Start with some adorable personalized invitations from dozens… Continue reading Baby Shower Decorations