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frozen themed party platter

The best (BEST!) thing about the grazing board trend is that you can customize a party platter to virtually any theme. They’re perfect for brunch or dessert, they can be tailored to a special holiday, and they’re equally suited to matching a party palette (like this sunrise-themed grazing board) or a party theme- like this Frozen themed grazing board we put together for Bohden’s Olaf birthday party.

The steps are so easy- gather treats in your palette and theme, arrange on a giant platter, and serve at your party.

Rinse and repeat.

For our Frozen themed party board, we added Frozen 2 treats like Olaf, Anna and Elsa lollies and chocolates to a buffet of white candies (and marshmallows).

We even found the cutest Frozen 2 Pez dispensers to add to the lineup!

Guests grazed on Frozen themed treats throughout the party (I also put together a veggie board labeled “Sven Snacks” to balance out the sugar- ha!) and then took some of the goodies home as well. Such a win!

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The best DIY Harry Potter Christmas ornaments

Last year’s Harry Potter Christmas tree is back up and the kids are in round 2 of Harry Potter ornament crafting (ok, me too! Definitely me too!). I know there probably isn’t time to work on any Harry Potter ornaments this year, but I thought I’d still put together a round up of all the […]

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last minute budget amazon gifts (finds under $15, $10 and $5!)

Since the mail system is so overloaded this year and delivery is taking longer than anticipated, I thought I’d do a quick round up of BUDGET AMAZON gifts that are still projected to arrive before Christmas! Teacher gifts/neighbor gifts/small group girl gifts/kid’s friends gifts- this is for them. And for you. AND SO BUDGET FRIENDLY […]

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stocking stuffer ideas (the ultimate list!)

I love Christmas stockings. Actually, I love all gifts, but I have to admit that there is a special place in my heart for a compilation of small presents (maybe that’s why I love gift baskets so much?). And I LOVE the challenge of finding all the little presents to fill all the stockings without […]

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DIY pom pom ornaments (anthropologie inspired)

Even though there isn’t an Anthropologie here in New Zealand, I still LOVE perusing their Christmas goodies online (so much gorgeousness). And they have the best pom pom Christmas ornaments every year! So of course, we DIYed a whole pile of pom pom ornaments for our Christmas tree. It seems sort of silly to put […]

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pastel hot chocolate board

Since Piper’s birthday is in August (and we’ve spent her life in Colorado, Saipan, and Texas), we’ve never once had hot chocolate on her birthday before. But that girl LOVES hot cocoa, and whipped cream and marshmallows are two of her favorite things. So our southern hemisphere home gave us the perfect opportunity this year […]

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2020 Christmas gift guides

YAY! I love (like LOVE) gifts and finding the best gifts and giving the best gifts. It is my actual favorite. And since I know not everyone shares my present-finding passion, I put my best sleuthing skills to work to put together kojo Christmas gift guides this year! The best part is that you can […]

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coziest fall gift basket

Even though fall is not right now in New Zealand, we do celebrate Thanksgiving from across the ocean (and we are even hosting this year)! And even though there isn’t really much ‘cozy factor’ about the beginning of summer in New Zealand, there is something about seeing November on the calendar that makes me want […]

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embroidered map Christmas ornaments

Ok, so these might be my favorite Christmas ornaments that I’ve made (maybe ever? That’s a bold statement, but I REALLY love these New Zealand map ornaments). Maps. Plus Christmas ornaments. Plus embroidery. Plus a nod to our new home in New Zealand. It’s pretty much a compilation of a bunch of favorites. They’re so […]