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Drinks & Cocktails
15+ Celebration Drinks
Ring in the New Year with one of these 15+ Celebration Drinks! This round up is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season! I just love finding reasons to celebrate, especially during the holidays. The week between Christmas and New Years is the perfect time to catch up with family and friends. Every celebration calls for a signature drink. The holidays are a special time and a perfect ...
Spiced Apple Cider Sangria
This post was sponsored by Libbey as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. The holiday season is in full gear and that means one thing. It's time to celebrate! Each year, I host the annual Christmas Eve dinner for my family...all 18 of us. Each year, I love to serve a signature drink that we can all enjoy. This ...
Cranberry Orange Fizzy
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. All opinions are my own. #BrighTENtheSeason The Christmas season is in full swing in my house. The holiday music is blaring, the halls are decked, the baking has begun and I have already started to plan our annual Christmas Eve dinner menu. Squeeee….I am so excited. The holidays are all about ...
Elsa’s Minty White Hot Chocolate
It's hot chocolate season and Elsa's Minty White Chocolate is inspired by one of my favorite Disney movie's - FROZEN. I have a thing for peppermint hot chocolate. It's good. It's really good. As we all know, hot chocolate is the perfect winter warm up. Whether you are sledding, skiing, ice skating or just sitting by the fire, there is something about hot chocolate that not only warms our ...
Barefoot Refresh® Berry Spritzer Float
I am trying not to dwell too much on the fact that the Summer of 2015 is almost in the books. Time really does fly when you are having fun. Summer never seems long enough but no matter what, it was a great one with lots of fun memories made. Even though the Summer of 2015 is almost over, there is still time for one more summer get-together with friends. Today, I am partnering with Barefoot Refresh ...
Cherry Limeade Slush
This Cherry Limeade Slush is the perfect way to cool down and relax on a hot summer's day. In a few short weeks, chaos will ensue. The kids will be heading back to school, their social and activity schedules will be packed and things will be downright crazy as we head into the fall season on our farm. Yes, soon, the season of fall will smack all of us in the head. Forcing us to face the reality ...
Root Beer Float Cocktail
Root Beer Float Cocktail blends the traditional cold root beer with creamy vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream vodka is added to give this adult drink an extra kick. Yesterday was National Root Beer Float day -- and I totally missed the boat. Sigh..... Sorry folks. Note to self: keep better track of all these National Food Holidays. There are so many I can't keep up! I had originally planned ...
Dole Whip Smoothie
Chances are if you have been to Walt Disney World, or any other of the Disney Parks, you know all about the famous Dole Whips. Dole Whips are one of the most popular snacks at the Disney Parks. For me, they are a little taste of heaven. If you have never had a Dole Whip before ( I promise I won't judge), the best way I can describe it is it is like pineapple water ice - but BETTER! Cool and ...
Blueberry Bellini And A Toast To Summer
I just turned my calendar to July and I think it's a perfect time to celebrate summer. This Blueberry Bellini is the perfect way to celebrate. There are so many wonderful reasons to celebrate the summer. Cheers to the kids summer vacation, long hot days, running barefoot in the grass, swimming in the pool, and day trips to the shore. Cheers to chasing fireflies, spontaneous outings, family ...