Santa Claus Cupcakes DIY

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Santa Claus Cupcake DIY | CatchMyParty.com

I love food crafting! When I saw that our snowman cupcakes were such a hit this year, I decided to try my hand at this Santa Claus cupcakes DIY.

Using mostly store-bought items I was able to make these pretty quickly, and I think they turned out so cute. To me these little Santas almost came to life... so much so, that when my daughter bit into one, I actually felt a little pang in my heart. :( I know, the good thing is I can always make more!


Peppermint Bark Recipe

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Peppermint Bark Recipe for the holidays! | CatchMyParty.com

Here's a delicious and easy peppermint bark recipe from Shauna at Ella and Annie Magazine that is a fun treat to serve at your holiday parties or as part of a Christmas gift basket!

With the holidays fast approaching, I am getting all my recipes in order for our gift baskets. Ever since I was a little girl I have watched my mother bake. Christmas time for our family is a special time of year. We bake. We bake for family and friends.



Thanksgiving Kids' Table Ideas

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Last-Minute Kids' Table Thanksgiving Ideas |CatchMyParty.com

Today we have some fun, last-minute Thanksgiving kids' table ideas from Laura Aguirre from Laura's Little Party!

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays! We love the time that is spent with family. And this year, our family has grown. So if your family is big like ours, and you're thinking about setting up a kid’s table, here is some inspiration to get you started!


Last Minute Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

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Last-Minute Delicious Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas | CatchMyParty.com

If you are looking for last-minute and delicious Thanksgiving dessert ideas, we've got them! Here are 9 of my favorite desserts to give you some ideas beyond the usual fare.

I've created each recipe myself, so I know they how easy and tasty each one is, I promise you won't be disappointed. And if you make one of these =, please email me a photo to jillian(at)catchmyparty(dot)com. I'd love to see how yours turned out!


Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe

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Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast! | CatchMyParty.com

There is just something about this cranberry orange scones recipe that I love. Well, scones period. Perfect for breakfast, warmed with a dab of butter. I could eat an entire batch!

The best part is they aren’t too sweet. The tartness of the fresh cranberries and citrus of the orange, make these scones a delicious holiday treat!


Thanksgiving Chalkboard Menu DIY

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Thanksgiving Chalkboard Menu DIY | CatchMyParty.com

Our blog contributors, Kristen and Missy from Sweetly Chic Events & Designs, are sharing a rustic Thanksgiving chalkboard menu DIY that's perfect for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we have been busy planning our holiday menu and decor. With that, we thought it would be fun to combine both, and create a stylish way to display our cuisine of choice for the evening with this DIY Thanksgiving Chalkboard Menu!


Free Thanksgiving Printables from J at Your Service

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Free Thanksgiving printables | CatchMyParty.com

I have known Jeannette from J at Your Service for a while. She was one of the first people to add her parties to our site way back when! It's fun to watch what she does, and I'm very excited to be sharing her free Thanksgiving printables. I love her use of purple in the set (a color we're seeing a lot of this year) and her classic designs.

The free Thanksgiving printables include: a sign, banner, cupcake toppers, drink wraps, menu cards and napkin rings.