Tagged: barbecue

4th of July / Father's Day / Food / football / summer

August 8, 2020

Brownie Burgers on a Faux Charcoal Grill

I love summertime grilling and entertaining so I created this Faux Charcoal Grill to enjoy the summer theme even when it is 20 degrees out side. I like serving food that is delicious with a fun presentation so it adds life to my party. This is why I created these… Read more

Food / summer

July 23, 2020

How Do You Eat Corn On The Cob – Around or Straight?

I love summer produce especially a freshly picked ear of corn from the farmers market that is cooked to perfection – crispy and sweet slathered in butter! So how do you eat your corn on the cob? Do you eat it around or straight across? Some people claim it says… Read more

4th of July / Oatmeal Container / Reuse

July 4, 2020

Cookie Rocket – 4th of July Decorations

I love creating theme platters for my parties like this cookie rocket…it not only is a fun way to serve food but it doubles as a party decoration. For the 4th of July, I wanted to make a rocket with a cookie exhaust to put on my dessert table. I… Read more

4th of July / Paper Towel Rolls

June 25, 2020

DIY 4th of July Napkin Rings

Create 4th of July napkin rings to dress up your patriotic barbecue — they can be used for a place setting or displayed on a buffet table. I love having themed napkin rings but can never seem to find my fancy ones when the holiday rolls around. This is an… Read more

Water Bottles

July 8, 2014

DIY Water Bottle Tiki Torches

I love using tiki torches, they add instant charm to any barbecue. I was planning a festive Luau cookout and I thought why not make a version that can be used inside as a table decoration. I still wanted to have the look of a lit tiki torch even if… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / kids / Media / Occasions / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

June 23, 2014

4th of July Party Ideas

I absolutely love celebrating the 4th of July — the barbecues, desserts, decorations and the fireworks are things I look forward to every year. Here are some of my ideas for creative 4th of July decorations and centerpieces using household items so you can get a start on preparing your… Read more

Everything / Food / summer

July 8, 2013

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

For the Fourth of July I thought it would be fun to make some of my own barbeque sauce for my charcoal grilled barbecue chicken. I used to make it all the time following a Bourbon Barbeque Sauce recipe from Bon Appetite. Now that I have children, I have since… Read more

Crafts / kids / Media / Reuse / reuseable / summer / TV Segments

June 29, 2013

Fourth of July Decorations

There is still time to make some fun Fourth of July decorations for your patriotic barbecue using household items and inexpensive things found at the craft store. Here are some of my ideas I demonstrated on WBAL. Click here to watch the video.… Read more

Crafts / Everything / kids / Masks / Occasions / summer

June 26, 2013

American Flag Inspired Masks

I like to create party favors for all types of events. It puts everyone in a good mood and helps to add positive energy to any get together. Favors are not just for kids anymore…adults can also have fun playing with party favors too, like the ones I made here. … Read more

Free Pattern Downloads / Reuse / Tissue Boxes

September 17, 2012

Tissue Box Tiki Faces

I always tell everyone to save your tissue boxes. These sturdy boxes that would normally be tossed into the recycle bin can be transformed into fun and unique party decorations. The tiki faces shown were created from my reused stash of tissue boxes, coffee sleeves and leftover acrylic paint. You… Read more