This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Anniversary Party Ideas for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

In 2002, my husband’s grandparents celebrated their 50th gold anniversary.  We were so fortunate to rejoice with them on that special occasion!  The event was hosted in a community hall where all of their friends and loved ones could witness the history of this amazing couple.  If you’re preparing a 50th gold anniversary event for someone special, here are some Anniversary Party Ideas to make your celebration a success. 

• Gold frames can be clustered in groups, or set as singletons on tables.  Frame table cards, photos of the lucky couple, or even well-wishes from guests. 
• Favor boxes and mint tins with gold motifs hold tiny treasures – from mints and nuts to chocolate treats. 
• Renaissance glass tealight holders with gold accents double as party favors.  Use them at each table to evoke a romantic atmosphere, then invite guests to take one home.  
• Metallic cupcake wrappers make it simple to dress up simple cupcakes!  
• Looking for a DIY vibe?  Try gold + silver foil stickers to dress up everyday items.  They’ll give instant pizazz to mason jars, tablecloths, and even the special couple’s chairs. 
• Set out a guest book and gold pen, wedding ceremony style.  Ask each guest to record a special memory or blessing for the celebrating couple.  Then, the couple keeps the guest book for reminiscing later.  

What party planning ideas do you have? 

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Each year, Santa brings my kids books. He must really like to read! The books are always welcome at our house, but especially on Christmas since they are a way to settle in for a quiet afternoon after the frantic paper-ripping on Christmas morning. Here are some Santa-worthy stocking stuffer ideas in book form.

Power Up! is a devotional book specifically for girls. Through vignettes and personal experiences, each page shares a story about a female athlete. I wouldn’t have realized that these were all stories about girls if the cover hadn’t been so obvious. I plan to pass the book along to the FCA sponsor at my school; it’s the perfect resource for those who need a story to share during a moment of reflection. I liked that many sports were represented in the book. From golf to tennis to basketball, there were athletes from every background and experience. [Read more…]

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Put it in a Mason jar and I’m sure to love it. Put a Mason jar on the cover and I’m bound to read it. CALL IT The Mason Jar and there’s no doubt – it’ll be a favorite.

Jars have long been a staple in my life. Coins, trinkets, and fireflies all made happy homes in the jars of my childhood. As a newlywed, my husband and I invested in a few jars to use as glasses. Even now, I use Mason jars to decorate and organize (if you could call it that) my home. So when The Mason Jar came across my inbox?

Click.

Submit.

Cross my fingers.
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Disclosure: I received product samples. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Welcome to the It’s a Free for Fall Giveaway Hop! This event is hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network.  Now that fall is here, the days are getting cooler and our blankets are just a bit cozier! We’re celebrating the changing seasons with a fun giveaway hop. Each blogger in the hop has a prize for you worth at least $25; make sure you hop around to them all in the linky at the bottom of this post.

One lucky reader will receive a prize pack from Mrs. Renfro’s (4 products), a Room on the Broom DVD from NCircle Entertainment, and a copy of the book God Is Always Good from Tommy Nelson! [Read more…]

Disclosure: I received a product sample; the opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Welcome to the Luck of Liberty giveaway hosted by MamaNYC.  You didn’t think we’d let an event like Independence Day go by without lots of blogger fireworks, didja?  Our way of celebrating is to have lots and lots of giveaways!  So here you have it, a whole linky full of chances to win. Have at it!  The event only runs for one week, though, so get your entries in now!!!

Savings in Seconds partnered with Fiordifrutta for a sweet treat on July 4.  Lucky readers, you have a chance to taste the brand new fruit spread they’re rolling out in July/August.   [Read more…]

Disclosure: I received product samples.  The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Welcome to the Made in the USA Giveaway Hop! This event is hosted by Happy Mothering, Easy Green Mom and Brittleby’s Corner through the Green
Moms Network! The bloggers in this hop came together to bring you the chance to win prizes that are Made in the USA. After entering my giveaway, be sure to hop around and enter all of the other #USAMade giveaways listed on the linky at the bottom of this post!

When I received the offer to share Henry’s Humdingers with you, I just smiled when I saw the name.  It’s the cutest ever!  [Read more…]

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By now, summer vacation might be feeling like an albatross around your neck.  The kids are sick of each other, it’s hot outside, and you don’t have a lot of money to spend on activities.  Feeling it?  There are ways to use things you have right in your house to keep the kids busy with ZERO prep work on your part.  In one of my early education classes, my professor said she could teach an entire math semester using only a phone book.  I marveled at that statement but now realize what she meant.  Be creative and get the kids busy with things you have at your house!   Here are some ideas. [Read more…]

I received a product sample. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Our sponsor for this giveaway is Lovable Labels.

We grow several varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash in our small garden.  While we’ve always loved fresh garden goodness, I really want to learn to can these items for the winter months.   It’s also fun to make strawberry freezer jam with the kids, then give away those containers at Christmas.  For those of you who use your homegrown produce to create kitchen masterpieces, you can kick up those jars a notch by using these beautiful custom labels.  The best part is, the jars can be gifted again and again because these labels happily go in the dishwasher, freezer, fridge, or even the microwave. [Read more…]