Create Stylish Baby Shower Centerpieces with Easy-to-Use Lollipop Stands!

With just a few pieces of coordinating craft paper, some pretty ribbon and personalized stickers from BigDotofHappiness.com, you can transform these easy-to-use lollipop stands into stylish baby shower centerpieces! Read on to learn how we created this eye-catching red, black and white centerpiece for a Modern Ladybug baby shower (and how we made the yummy… Continue reading Create Stylish Baby Shower Centerpieces with Easy-to-Use Lollipop Stands!

Baby Shower Recipe Idea: Flower Push Pops that are Pretty & Delicious!

Perfect for a butterfly- or flower-themed baby shower, these flower push pops are pretty AND delicious – and best of all, they are super easy to make! Simply buy pink cake mix (or dye white cake mix pink with food coloring as I did here), bake a batch of mini muffins, and then stack the… Continue reading Baby Shower Recipe Idea: Flower Push Pops that are Pretty & Delicious!

Creamy Blue-“bear”-y Push Pop Recipe: Perfect for A Teddy Bear Baby Shower!

Perfect for a teddy bear baby shower (or birthday party), this creamy blue-“bear”-y push pop recipe is a tasty way to incorporate your bear party theme into the food table or dessert buffet! Although the original recipe was intended for a flat baking pan, I simply layered the pretzels, whipped cream and blueberry/jello mix in… Continue reading Creamy Blue-“bear”-y Push Pop Recipe: Perfect for A Teddy Bear Baby Shower!

Freshen Up Your Summer Birthday Party Menu with Lemonade Stand-Inspired Treats

A simple birthday party food idea that’s perfect for hot summer days, these lemonade stand-inspired lemon sticks require only lemons and BigDotofHappiness.com’s own green lime citrus sticklettes. To make these treats, you simply slice a lemon in half and insert a citrus stick. As you suck on the candy stick, it hollows and you’re able… Continue reading Freshen Up Your Summer Birthday Party Menu with Lemonade Stand-Inspired Treats

Easy Fourth of July Recipe Idea: Red, White & Blue Kabobs

This easy Fourth of July recipe idea is for all of the party planners out there who need a simple yet creative recipe for their 4th of July party. Made of angel food cake, strawberries and blueberries, these red, white and blue kabobs are a tasty, patriotic addition to your Independence Day party table! Simply… Continue reading Easy Fourth of July Recipe Idea: Red, White & Blue Kabobs

Birthday Party Food Idea for Kids: Luau Banana Split “Bites”

Add a touch of Hawaiian fun to your next luau birthday party by making these luau banana split “bites,” which are an easy and delicious birthday party food idea for kids! This simple recipe requires only sliced fruit, chocolate for dipping, and of course, a method of display. Whether you use toothpicks, Popsicle sticks, or… Continue reading Birthday Party Food Idea for Kids: Luau Banana Split “Bites”

Pink Baby Shower Recipe: Pink Ombré Cake in a Jar!

Colorful ombré patterns are incredibly trendy right now, and they are everywhere – in clothing and accessories, furniture and wall prints, and even party supplies and favor ideas! Since today is National Pink Day, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share a pink baby shower recipe with you: pink ombré cake in a jar! Using… Continue reading Pink Baby Shower Recipe: Pink Ombré Cake in a Jar!

Candy Push Pops: A “Sweetly” Simple Baby Shower Favor Idea!

With a few pieces of candy, some round, personalized sticker labels, and push pop containers (all of which are available on BigDotofHappiness.com), it’s “sweetly” simple to transform push pop containers into baby shower favors! After all, even the most seasoned Hostess Heroes aren’t always able to spend hours creating gorgeous, detailed favors for their guests to enjoy,… Continue reading Candy Push Pops: A “Sweetly” Simple Baby Shower Favor Idea!

5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Baby Shower Meal

Food is the main attraction at most parties, but planning a fabulous baby shower meal that your guests will love can be stressful. If you keep in mind the following questions, however, you’ll find selecting just the right food for a baby shower can be easy – and fun! 1. What time will the baby… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Baby Shower Meal

Bridal Shower Fare: Curried Chicken Salad

Chicken salad in some form or another seems to be a pretty standard offering on Bridal Shower menus. It’s reliably delicious, a crowd-pleaser and it can be easily dressed up a bit for the occasion by being folded into crisp lettuce leaves or nestled into buttery croissants. However, chicken salad is…chicken salad. When you’ve had… Continue reading Bridal Shower Fare: Curried Chicken Salad