January 2014 - The Pretty Party Shoppe

Football Party Ideas and Recipes

January 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

If you are anything like me, Football Parties and the Super Bowl are more about the food and decor than the game itself. No matter what the event is, I like everything to be pretty! So I thought I would put together a round up with some of the cutest printables I have found to get your Football or Super Bowl Party started right. Enjoy!

These adorable little popcorn boxes and food trays can be downloaded over at Hostess With The Mostess. Plus, you will find printable pretzel bags, cupcake toppers and drink labels!

Find these “Go Team” flags, table tents, football banner, and many more stylish football printables over at Three Little Monkeys Studio!

Don’t forget the kids, if you have them. Here is a free printable football helmet to help get them in the football spirit too. Why not color one yourself in your favorite teams colors? Coloring page found at She Knows.

Of course you are going to need a few food ideas and recipes. Let’s start off with an appetizer, because everyone loves a good dip! How about giving this Beer Dip a try from Lady Behind The Curtain.

Another quick and easy way to entertain your guests is to put out a DIY Nacho Bar! Guests will love that they can add the things they like, and you do the prep work in advance so that you can enjoy the party too. Recipe over at The Magical Slow Cooker.

And what’s a football party without pizza and buffalo wings (or buffalo anything!)? Football Pizza idea from Babble and Buffalo Chicken Cups can be found at Young Married Chic. In case you are like me and love All Things Buffalo, make sure you check out my Pinterest board for more ideas!

For a cute and easy dessert, dip strawberries into chocolate and then pipe on white chocolate to look like a little football. These can come together in 10 minutes or less! See details over at Plain Chicken.

I hope some of these ideas help you plan for your next football party or for any Super Bowl Party. GO TEAM!

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Super Bowl 2014 Party Pack Giveaway

January 22, 2014 2 Comments

Are you ready for some Football!!! We will be heading to a friend’s house for the Super Bowl this year, so I will be sure to bring enough Party Straws in matching team colors for everyone to cheer on their favorite team. What are your Super Bowl plans? Let’s get you ready for the big game…

I have teamed up with some of my favorite party shops to bring you this fantastic Super Bowl Party Pack! Here is what you can win…

Football Printables from Spaceships and Laser Beams…

Paper straws AND candy cups (blue or green) from The Pretty Party Shoppe…

A 9ft fabric triangle or rag bunting in red, white, and blue (which will be perfect for your patriotic holidays as well!) from Cupcake with Character…

*Not the actual bunting, this is just a sample of her work

Tulle pom poms strung or on wands (perfect for cheering!) from Fizzy Party…

As seen on Hostess With the Mostess™ Trend Alert

A set of game day baking and decorating supplies from Sprinkles N Stuff Decorating…

Set of Sparkle Sticks™ in either Broncos team colors or Seahawks or a combination of the two teams from me, Made by a Princess…

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The Best {Slow Cooker} Hot Cocoa Recipe!

January 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Best Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Recipe and Hot Cocoa Bar!

Photo credit: Judith Maroudas Photography

I recently threw a baby shower and wanted to have a Hot Cocoa Bar. I scoured the internet and Pinterest to find a good recipe. I found this great one from Mandy’s Recipe Box and it did not disappoint. Everyone loved it, especially when we customized it with our favorite toppings!

We had whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, peppermint mallows, and french vanilla mallows. I also put out peppermint candy candy sticks and chocolate hazelnut piroulines to use as stir sticks! See the full recipe below. I hope you enjoy it!!

Best {Slow Cooker} Hot Cocoa

Yield: Serves 8-10

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 c. milk chocolate chips
6 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into mugs; serve warm.

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Rockin’ New Year’s $1,100 Cash Giveaway

January 6, 2014 2 Comments

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas and Tags for Kids

January 2, 2014 1 Comment

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about the ones you love. One of my favorite ways to share some love is to give a little something sweet to my kids’ friends at school and their teachers. Here are a few of my Valentine’s Day gift ideas and tags to make it a sweet day!

I made these super easy Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks last year they came out so cute! Just dip large pretzel rods in chocolate, then sprinkle with heart shaped confetti or pink and red sprinkles before they dry. Place them in a bag and add a tag “Stick with me Valentine!” designed by The Pretty Party Shoppe. You can find the printable version HERE.

Valentines Day Favor Tags - great for school teachers and friends!
I love the classic “I Dig You” Valentine. Add M&M’s and a little shovel in a bag and tie with ribbon and a personalized favor tag and you have a super cute gift. Personalized printable tags can be purchased HERE.

Valentines Day Favor Tags - great for school teachers and friends!
Or you can make your favorite cookie, put them in a bag and add these adorable Owl Favor tags. Pink owls for girls and blue owls for boys. “Hope your Valentine’s Day is a Hoooot! Love, Elizabeth” The tags are also designed by The Pretty Party Shoppe.