Creatively display this Octopus Dip and guests will think they’re “sea-ing” things! Made using two bright orange bell peppers, some vegetable dip and two candy eyes, this “Octopus Dip” is the perfect addition to an Under the Sea Critters birthday party – and it’s so simple that even the busiest Hostess Hero will have fun… Continue reading Octopus Dip Recipe: A Fun & Healthy Birthday Party Treat!
Category: Recipes
Bridal Shower Fare: Teriyaki Chicken Salad
I love planning the menus for bridal showers. There’s something so fun about pulling together old and new recipes that are just a bit beyond ordinary…a little fancy. And spring is the absolute best time, in my opinion, to be planning a shower menu, because it’s an “in between” season – A time when both… Continue reading Bridal Shower Fare: Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Spring Shower Fare: Flower Pot Cupcakes
Spring is in the air, and, as always, with it comes heaps and heaps of baby showers. And with those baby showers comes CAKE…lots and lots of delicious cake. In the spirit of this lovely baby- and cake-filled season, I offer you this adorable idea (brace yourselves): chocolaty cupcakes, baked in tiny flower pots, adorned… Continue reading Spring Shower Fare: Flower Pot Cupcakes
Birthday Party Favors: Personalized Flower Cookies
In recent years, there’s been a (darling) trend of putting cookies on sticks. These cookie “pops” are especially suited for showers and birthday parties, because they allow you to create striking displays for dessert tables and buffet tables. A particularly popular shape is a cookie flower on a stick (presumably because they are so simple—not… Continue reading Birthday Party Favors: Personalized Flower Cookies
Baby Shower Favors: Marshmallow Pops
Once in a while, I come across a treat that seems made for a certain event. This is exactly what happened when I saw these darling, dipped marshmallow pops—to me, they just scream baby shower! Not only are these little bites of goodness very delicious, they are extremely simple to make, can easily be decorated… Continue reading Baby Shower Favors: Marshmallow Pops
Easy DIY Baby Shower Favors: Washcloth Cupcakes and Fun Bath Salts
This Hostess Hero created delightful DIY party favors, washcloth cupcakes and brilliant bath salts, to make her baby shower one-of-a-kind. The pair gave each guest a little extra pampering and made the favor table a huge hit. Washcloth cupcakes are a fun way to treat your guests to an indulgently soft washcloth, wrapped up and… Continue reading Easy DIY Baby Shower Favors: Washcloth Cupcakes and Fun Bath Salts
Birthday Party Fare: Heart-Shaped Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day
You don’t need a special heart-shaped pan to make darling heart-shaped cupcakes for your little one’s February birthday…all you need are a few marbles! Simply prepare your cake batter as usual, fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full (do NOT overfill these—the heart shape will not appear correctly), and slip a marble between the liner and… Continue reading Birthday Party Fare: Heart-Shaped Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day
Baby Shower Fare: Oreo Truffles
The last thing a busy hostess needs is a putzy, super-involved dessert to prepare as she’s planning a baby shower…so hand crafted truffles (as gorgeous, impressive and delicious as they are) are generally missing from all but the most ambitious of shower menus. Well, no longer. Even the busiest of hostesses can now feature beautiful… Continue reading Baby Shower Fare: Oreo Truffles
Creative Uses for Personalized Cupcake Decorations – And a Delicious Cupcake Recipe
Personalized cupcake decorations aren’t just for baby showers or birthday parties. Creative Hostess Heroes have recognized their numerous uses outside typical party planning and given our Expert Experts a variety of clever ways to use these adorable personalized cupcake toppers. Funfari™ – Fun Safari Jungle cupcake picks proudly displayed the “C is for Cookie Cuppy Cake”… Continue reading Creative Uses for Personalized Cupcake Decorations – And a Delicious Cupcake Recipe
Baby Shower Fare: Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes
A few weeks ago I was a lucky guest at a most beautifully executed baby shower. Our hostess had covered all the shower essentials: yummy food, good company and wonderful entertainment…plus she had decorated her home beautifully for the occasion. One highlight of this impressive shower was a large platter of cupcakes – decorated to… Continue reading Baby Shower Fare: Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes