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07-02-2015, 01:15 PM
In my opinion there are three things that make for a good party (http://thechicsite.com/category/party/): signature drinks, great food and beautiful decorations! Add a few of these tips below to this weekend's gathering and you're guaranteed to have the party everyone can't stop talking about.
Patriotic Punch (http://thechicsite.com/2014/06/30/patriotic-punch-2/)
This punch is the perfect beverage for the 4th of July. It's fun, festive and super easy to make!
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Red, White & Blue Wreath (http://thechicsite.com/2015/06/29/red-white-and-blue-wreath/)
Yes, adding a lot of cupcake wrappers to a wreath is a little time consuming, but it isn't difficult. And, you're friends will "pin" with envy when they see this gorgeous thing hanging from your door.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789375-5537449-4thofJulyWreathFeatured600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789375-5537449-4thofJulyWreathFeatured600x303.jpg)
Slow Cooker Hot Wings (http://thechicsite.com/2014/09/05/slow-cooker-hot-wings/)
This recipe is super easy to make and healthier than traditional chicken wings. Plus you're probably too busy and it's simply too hot to be deep frying wings for a small army.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789068-9406680-slowcookerhotwings600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789068-9406680-slowcookerhotwings600x303.jpg)
Sangria Vodka Margarita (http://thechicsite.com/2015/06/30/sangria-margarita/)
Keep things festive with this bold red cocktail. Not to mention it combines two of my favorite things in one, vodka and tequila, so it's guaranteed to be delicious!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435787990-9126267-sangriavodkamargarita600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435787990-9126267-sangriavodkamargarita600x303.jpg)
Party Ice Cubes (http://thechicsite.com/2015/06/11/pretty-ice-cubes/)
This tip is so simple but adds such a nice touch to your party. By simply putting a few berries and mint in your ice trays you've now completely elevated your water station.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789651-7090767-PrettyPartyIceCubesFeatured600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789651-7090767-PrettyPartyIceCubesFeatured600x303.jpg)
S'mores Pizza (http://thechicsite.com/2015/07/01/smores-pizza/)
You can't have a party without dessert and summer screams s'mores! This is my newest, and possibly favorite, creation. Give it a try!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788552-9646514-smorespizza600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788552-9646514-smorespizza600x303.jpg)
Sparkling Peach Lemonade (http://thechicsite.com/2015/05/15/sparkling-peach-lemonade/)
This is the perfect way to spruce up store bought raspberry lemonade and make your guests feel like you've gone out of your way to impress them. Just a few simple steps and this delicious drink is ready in no time.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788278-4773844-SparklingPeachLemonade600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788278-4773844-SparklingPeachLemonade600x303.jpg)
Grilled Guacamole (http://thechicsite.com/2014/06/13/grilled-guacamole/)
Grilling and summer are just meant to be together. That's why I had to change the way you will forever look at guacamole. You're welcome!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788755-5752088-GuacamoleontheGrill600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788755-5752088-GuacamoleontheGrill600x303.jpg)
Individual Mason Jar Place Settings (http://thechicsite.com/2014/06/20/style-utensils-on-the-buffet/)
Use mason jars and your favorite red, white and blue napkins to set up individual place settings for your guests at the buffet table. A simple, yet classy touch to an outdoor gathering.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789896-5103732-MasonJarPlaceSettings_Featured600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789896-5103732-MasonJarPlaceSettings_Featured600x303.jpg)
Interested in more of my tips? Hop on over to The Chic Site (http://www.thechicsite.com) or follow me on Instagram (https://instagram.com/msrachelhollis/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheChicSite?ref=hl).
Looking for a summer read? Snag one of my books HERE (http://www.amazon.com/Rachel-Hollis/e/B00J237V5I)!
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Patriotic Punch (http://thechicsite.com/2014/06/30/patriotic-punch-2/)
This punch is the perfect beverage for the 4th of July. It's fun, festive and super easy to make!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435787784-5093981-patrioticpunch600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435787784-5093981-patrioticpunch600x303.jpg)
Red, White & Blue Wreath (http://thechicsite.com/2015/06/29/red-white-and-blue-wreath/)
Yes, adding a lot of cupcake wrappers to a wreath is a little time consuming, but it isn't difficult. And, you're friends will "pin" with envy when they see this gorgeous thing hanging from your door.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789375-5537449-4thofJulyWreathFeatured600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789375-5537449-4thofJulyWreathFeatured600x303.jpg)
Slow Cooker Hot Wings (http://thechicsite.com/2014/09/05/slow-cooker-hot-wings/)
This recipe is super easy to make and healthier than traditional chicken wings. Plus you're probably too busy and it's simply too hot to be deep frying wings for a small army.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789068-9406680-slowcookerhotwings600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789068-9406680-slowcookerhotwings600x303.jpg)
Sangria Vodka Margarita (http://thechicsite.com/2015/06/30/sangria-margarita/)
Keep things festive with this bold red cocktail. Not to mention it combines two of my favorite things in one, vodka and tequila, so it's guaranteed to be delicious!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435787990-9126267-sangriavodkamargarita600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435787990-9126267-sangriavodkamargarita600x303.jpg)
Party Ice Cubes (http://thechicsite.com/2015/06/11/pretty-ice-cubes/)
This tip is so simple but adds such a nice touch to your party. By simply putting a few berries and mint in your ice trays you've now completely elevated your water station.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789651-7090767-PrettyPartyIceCubesFeatured600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789651-7090767-PrettyPartyIceCubesFeatured600x303.jpg)
S'mores Pizza (http://thechicsite.com/2015/07/01/smores-pizza/)
You can't have a party without dessert and summer screams s'mores! This is my newest, and possibly favorite, creation. Give it a try!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788552-9646514-smorespizza600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788552-9646514-smorespizza600x303.jpg)
Sparkling Peach Lemonade (http://thechicsite.com/2015/05/15/sparkling-peach-lemonade/)
This is the perfect way to spruce up store bought raspberry lemonade and make your guests feel like you've gone out of your way to impress them. Just a few simple steps and this delicious drink is ready in no time.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788278-4773844-SparklingPeachLemonade600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788278-4773844-SparklingPeachLemonade600x303.jpg)
Grilled Guacamole (http://thechicsite.com/2014/06/13/grilled-guacamole/)
Grilling and summer are just meant to be together. That's why I had to change the way you will forever look at guacamole. You're welcome!
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788755-5752088-GuacamoleontheGrill600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435788755-5752088-GuacamoleontheGrill600x303.jpg)
Individual Mason Jar Place Settings (http://thechicsite.com/2014/06/20/style-utensils-on-the-buffet/)
Use mason jars and your favorite red, white and blue napkins to set up individual place settings for your guests at the buffet table. A simple, yet classy touch to an outdoor gathering.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789896-5103732-MasonJarPlaceSettings_Featured600x303-thumb.jpg (http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2015-07-01-1435789896-5103732-MasonJarPlaceSettings_Featured600x303.jpg)
Interested in more of my tips? Hop on over to The Chic Site (http://www.thechicsite.com) or follow me on Instagram (https://instagram.com/msrachelhollis/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheChicSite?ref=hl).
Looking for a summer read? Snag one of my books HERE (http://www.amazon.com/Rachel-Hollis/e/B00J237V5I)!
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