Easy Cocktails, Recipes & DIY Tutorials

Browse my collection of easy cocktails and recipes along with DIY tutorials for party crafts, entertaining inspiration and more. Live a deliciously fun life, I’ll show you how!

Fall Recipes

These fall favorite recipes are full of flavor and fun to share with friends.

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Delicious Whiskey Mule Recipe to Make Right Now

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Apple Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

Spiced Pear Cocktail on a counter with an edible flower garnish.

Spiced Pear Cocktail Recipe with Rum for Fall

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Easy Snickerdoodle Cookie Cake Recipe

Halloween Drink Ideas

Try out these quick and easy Halloween ideas for any spooky gatherings.

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Black Punch Recipe with Vodka

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Black Tequila Cocktail

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Halloween Tequila Cocktail

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13 Easy Halloween Cocktails

Halloween Posts

Thanksgiving Recipes

Whether you’re hosting Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, these recipes are sure to be a hit.

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17 Easy Friendsgiving Ideas for a Pinterest Worthy Party

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Fireball Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Brown Buttered Corn

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Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Pie Recipe

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Dried Beef Cheese Ball Recipe For Your Next Party

Cool Whip Frosting

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Easy 2-Ingredient Soda Cake Recipe

Birthday Dinners for Celebrating at Home

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Fruit Punch Cocktail Recipe with Vodka

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2 Ingredient Vodka and Orange Juice Cocktail Recipe

Brown Buttered Corn

Pan of Pineapple Dump Cake next to a serving on a small white plate.

Fruity Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk

Posts

Classic cocktails to make with what you have in your small home bar.

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TEQUILA

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VODKA

Tropical fruit cocktail garnished with pineapple chunks and a cocktail cherry on a cocktail stick.

RUM

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GIN

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WHISKEY

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BAR BASICS

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Meet Sharon

I’m a mom of two boys, food and cocktail enthusiast, and TV aficionado. You can buy my affection with sauvignon blanc and Nerds Gummy Clusters.

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Latest Cocktails

These easy cocktail recipes are quick and delicious and perfect for sharing with friends.

27 Fireball Cocktails to Make with Cinnamon Whisky

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Easy Champagne Punch For a Crowd

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29 Christmas Bourbon Cocktails

Essential cocktail mixers to keep on hand.

Best Drink Mixers For Your Small Home Bar

Cocktails

Setting Up a Home Bar

You don’t need a huge home bar to make delicious drinks! Let me help you get started and show you how to use everything you have in multiple ways.

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The Liquor You Need to Make Tons of Cocktails But Keep Your Bar Small

Best Drink Mixers For Your Small Home Bar

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The Only Cocktail Glassware You Need For Your Home Bar

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How to Rim a Glass: 3 Ways! {For Cocktails}

Bar Basics

Recent Appetizers

You’ll love these simple appetizer recipes that are made to be shared.

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Dried Beef Cheese Ball Recipe For Your Next Party

Zucchini and corn tostada with cotija cheese, green onions, and fresh lime juice.

Zucchini Corn Tostada

Close up of a white bowl holding a portion of spicy Avocado Hummus topped with cilantro.

Spicy Avocado Hummus Recipe

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Savory Fried Cheerios Recipe with Truffle Oil and Parmesan

Appetizers

Fave Desserts

These simple dessert recipes are the perfect thing for your sweet tooth.

Eggnog Dump Cake

Easy 2-Ingredient Soda Cake Recipe

Blueberry Pineapple Dump Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Dessert

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Seasonal Entertaining

My hosting shortcuts and unique party inspiration will make you want to entertain and gather your friends and family at home. Steal my fun ideas and stress-free tips to keep things easy.

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Newest Posts

Browse the latest posts to find a tasty treat or party idea.