Easy Entertaining

Simple entertaining tips to help you focus on being present + having fun!

Easy Entertaining : Jeff’s Candy Cane Cocktail
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Easy Entertaining : Jeff’s Candy Cane Cocktail

Picture this: a swirl of peppermint perfection mixed with a hint of holiday magic. Jeff came up with this delicious concoction last year and I have been dreaming about it ever since. If your body hates half-and-half like mine does, rejoice! He made it with coconut milk just for us.

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Easy Entertaining : DIY Trader Joe’s Holiday Bouquet
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Easy Entertaining : DIY Trader Joe’s Holiday Bouquet

I recently did some holiday arrangements for a client that were so quick and easy, yet made such a big impact, that I wanted to share! Those few weeks I took of flower arranging in college (until it cramped my Thursday night plans) really paid off - ha! But really, anyone can do this if you just follow a few simple guidelines. Take a look at the video and the simple instructions below and your place will be looking like a winter wonderland in no time!

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Easy Entertaining : A crowd-pleasing (and fast) salad…or app!
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Easy Entertaining : A crowd-pleasing (and fast) salad…or app!

I’m not a recipe creator or food blogger, but I do love feeding people and entertaining! So, I wouldn’t necessarily call this a “recipe”. It's more like a "stash these goodies in your kitchen, and you're ready to dazzle even last-minute guests without breaking a sweat" game plan. Ha! Seriously, though, I've thrown this together multiple times lately, and even my friends who usually make the "I'm too picky" declaration have enthusiastically gone in for seconds.

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