Hello! My name is Kate and I have a blog over at http://www.courtandkate.blogspot.com/ if you wanna check it out. Nothin’ special, just an outlet for my occasional creativity and snarkiness, and a place to record the hilarious things my two little chicks say. Muchas gracias (uh, I don’t really speak Spanish) to Mariel and Jessica…
It’s not too late to throw together a Halloween Party! At my house, every year, we throw a party (more like an “open house”) on Halloween night. It’s a blast! Everyone…I mean, EVERYONE dresses up and there is gobs of food, creepy music, prizes, socializing, and tons of fun! My kids SO look forward to…
So Halloween is creeping up, and I know a lot of women play bunko, so this is for you lovely ladies- I’m gonna plan me a party like this! What is Bunco?? See HERE. Halloween Bunco Party When you send out your invitations, give your guests an assigned food for dinner. (It has to be…
I’ve never actually done this…but I just came up with the idea and think it would be WAY super fun! So, I’m totally doing it! I love throwing parties, having people over, organizing, decorating, and coming up with cute ideas. I’m always trying to think of any excuse I can to throw a party! K,…
Here is the best ice cream recipe that has been in my family for years. When we go to my grandparents over the Fourth of July we make homemade ice cream, and we churn it by hand. It’s just that much better because we worked hard for it. It’s tradition, and brings back great childhood…
For birthdays at our house, we just have family over. My kids are 4 and 18 months, so I haven’t really felt the need to have a “friends” birthday party-yet. When we were growing up, we had certain ages that we could have a birthday party and invite our friends. I think it meant more…
So, the 4th of July holiday has been making me think about our country, how much I really know about it and how much my children know. I am positive that my 7 year old geography wiz can kick my trash when it comes to United States trivia! Pretty sad. So, I solicited him to…
This craft is easy and will keep your little ones occupied for at least an hour. You can make it into a pin and show your patriotism on the Fourth of July or make it into a magnet. . Here’s what you’ll need: 1/2 cup salt 1 cup flour 1/2 cup water Acrylic, red, white…
I thought you could use some ideas for Father’s Day from an actual man and father…not me! Here’s my honey (and me)…I’m hiding behind him because I was 6 months pregnant and feeling a little chubby. But, that’s not the point. The point is him…these are HIS ideas to help you out with Father’s Day…
So, I recently gave you the scoop on who the schmell St. Patrick is (was). Now we are faced with another holiday that is at least equally mind-boggling. Where did April Fool’s Day come from?? Way back when, in France, about 1582, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Ha! Wouldn’t you like to think I was…
There are some carb-splurges that are totally worth it. One of them being soft homemade pretzels (others: chocolate molten cake, maple donuts, and fettuccini alfredo) How ’bout turning these fellas into clovers to jazz up St. Patrick’s Day! Remember to start making these at least a couple hours before you need them because they have…
The other day, I was lying in bed wondering why we celebrate St. Patrick’s day in America…and who exactly is this St. Patrick fellow? I fired up the laptop and read about St. Patrick’s Day until I turned blue (wished it was green). Wanna hear the scoop?? (Mariel style…) So, this dude Patricus (otherwise…