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CELEBRATING SAINT PATRICK’S DAY! ???

Festive snack ideas, dollar store decor, party favor finds, cute crafts, cocktails, mocktails and more that will leave you feeling GREEN. It’s all right here!

Popsicle Stick Crafts ?

Popsicle stick crafts are super fun! This green shamrock and moss covered coffee and tea house was fun to create with my daughter and very imaginative on her part. She LOVES coffee. It can be as simple or elaborate as you want to make it. Supplies: 150 craft sticks, hot glue gun, moss, shamrock string lights, flowers and accessories. All can be found at a local craft store like Michael’s.
  • Transformer Garage
  • Drawing up his master plan

My son’s vision had little to do with St. Patty’s Day and more to do with creating a custom garage for his transformer. Super creative and I just love the custom paint job and wire on the roof. 

Key Lime Ice Pops are such a treat, fun to make and so delicious. Perfect for the whole family! ?

Click here for recipe.

Relax with a Lucky Leprechaun Rum Punch in your hand. ?

  • Courtesy of Freutcake

Ingredients:

  1. 1 bunch fresh mint, stems removed plus more for garnish
  2. 2 pkg. Kool-Aid Lemon-Lime Flavor Unsweetened Drink Mix
  3. 2 qt. (8 cups) pineapple juice, chilled
  4. 1 bottle (2 L) carbonated lemon-lime soda, chilled
  5. 1 bottle (750 ml) white rum, optional
  6. 2 lemon, sliced
  7. 3 lime, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Rim glasses: Place Lucky Charms marshmallows in a ziplock bag and crush into small pieces. Pour out onto a plate and set aside. Dip glasses in honey then in crushed marshmallows.
  2. Make the punch: Muddle mint with Kool-Aid in punch bowl or pitcher.
  3. Add pineapple juice; stir until mix is dissolved.
  4. Stir in soda, rum and fruit just before serving.
  5. To serve, pour punch carefully into rimmed glasses, add a few extra slices of citrus and a sprig of mint.
Find more festive, holiday inspired drinks by Freutcake here!
http://www.freutcake.com/category/in-the-kitchen/drinks-anyone

Unwind with this refreshing Mojito Sherbert Punch recipe. ?

Ingredients:

  1. 1 handful 1 cup mint leaves + extra for garnish
  2. 4 cups club soda
  3. 1 can frozen margarita mix
  4. 1 can frozen limeade mix
  5. 1 pint lime sherbet
  6. 1 bottle 750 ml white rum
  7. 4-5 limes sliced

Instructions:

  1. Muddle mint together with 1 cup club soda.
  2. Combine with additional club soda (3 cups), frozen margarita mix, frozen limeade mix, lime sherbet, and white rum.
  3. Stir together and add ice to keep chilled.
  4. Garnish with sliced limes and mint leaves
 Find more party and entertaining ideas at https://pizzazzerie.com.

Two Mocktail recipes that won’t leave you hanging. ?

Mint Juleps (Nonalcoholic)
2 tbsp mint simple syrup (see below)
Juice of 2 large lemons (Or you can substitute in some lemon-lime soda)
Ice
Sparkling mineral water

To make the mint syrup, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 4-6 sprigs of mint in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, or until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let infuse for 10 minutes. Strain out mint and transfer liquid into a jar and let it cool completely.

Combine mint syrup and lemon juice in glass, fill the glass 3/4 full with ice and top off with sparkling mineral water. Garnish with mint leaves and sugar rim.

Lemon Basil Daiquiri (Nonalcoholic)
4 basil leaves
Juice of 1 large lemon
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp water
Ice

Combine all ingredients in a powerful blender and blend until smooth.

Calling All Leprechauns! ?

Create a party that will leave your guests feeling green! Add your own details, catering it to the age and restrictions of your guests. From festive gluten-free cupcakes and ombre veggies to leprechaun loot and green fruit, this party was fun to create and budget friendly. I headed to my local dollar store and Hobby Lobby for favors, crafts and supplies. This party was surely designed with young leprechauns in mind.

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