Fonuts

I'm calling it now..the next big food revolution. Fonuts! As in faux-nuts. Doughnuts that are baked, not fried, and with gluten free options! The shop just opened in LA (Los Angeles, not Louisiana..boo) and the pastry chef uses different methods of steaming and baking at high heat to replicate the light and fluffy texture of a doughnut -- without frying! I want to meet these geniuses and I've got to try these fonuts ASAP! See article HERE. Happy Wednesday! xoxo, Julie

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Halloween Parade Floats

It's 61 days until Halloween and Keri needs some trick-or-treating parade float ideas for her kids! I love this! If you going to trick-or-treat in South Louisiana, you need to do it in style. We take our floats seriously. It's amazing what you can do with cardboard boxes, paper mache, felt, wood, nails, spray paint glue and tape! You can scale a float down to kid wagon-size, or make it mardi gras size! A good article on making floats is HERE. See some creative ones below! Happy Wednesday! xoxo, Julie

Bear driving a Grateful Dead VW Bug via SFgate

Pink Cadillac

In a Hot Air Balloon via Karena Dixon

Babies in a carriage via Creating by Cami

Pirates on a Boat Wagon! via Etsy

More Pirates on a boat via Pinterest

Adults Pirates on a Boat!

More boats via RodeoRap

Batmobile!

Fireman!

Scaled down Mardi Gras Queen float!

Greek Castle!

Animals! Scale down and attach a huge stuffed animal head to the front of a wagon...

Little Mermaid!

Surfing on a huge wave!

Riding in a Log Boat!

Circus Tent via Pinterest

Other Ideas

Scale down a Harry Potter Hogwarts train complete with Fog Machine

Giant blow up balloon floating overhead

Smurf Village!

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Happy National Trail Mix Day!

Tomorrow is National Trail Mix Day! Whats your fav? Mine is salt & pepper almonds, cranberries, mini marshmallows & M&Ms! Yum! Happy Tuesday! xoxo, Julie

via Catch My Party

via EPlove

via TJS Photography

via Family Fun

Head over to Fresh Market in Perkins Rowe to make your own!

pics via me

NYC Picnic Party!

Hi friends! Check out this NYC picnic party featured on Celebrations at Home by event planner Sarah with Dreamers Joy Events & Design out on the East Coast! How talented is she??!! Look at this background! This is so adorable for a shower, birthday party, etc. I'm loving the to-go box sandwiches and the wooden utensils. Couldn't you see this out by the Mississippi River levy, LSU lakes or out at Audubon Park in New Orleans? I could! Thanks so much for sharing your talent Sarah! Happy Tuesday! xoxo, Julie

To see all pics from this event click HERE.

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Credits: Vendors: Styling & Photography - Sarah De Jesus, Dreamers Joy Events & Design / Graphic Designs & papers - Green Beansie Cards / Cake & decorated cookies - The Hudson Cakery / Flower Cupcake Toppers - Lynlee’s Petite Cakes / Take-out boxes & wooden utensils - Think Garnish

Sliders!

My friend Melissa hosted last month's Pokeno night and served us the most amazing sliders! YAY MELISSA! (Think petite hamburgers). I love sliders! Not only are they cute and simple to make, but so good for portion control! And...you don't feel bad going back for seconds and thirds! Plus you can give your guests several fun options and be the hostess with the mostest. Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar serves some great ones if you want take-out! See some fun sliders below! Happy Monday! xoxo, Julie

Cheeseburger Sliders

Melissa had Meatball as well as Turkey & Brie

Blue Cheese, Carmelized Onion & Bacon

Pulled Pork

Sloppy Joe

BLT

Chicken Salad

Make-Your-Own Slider Bar

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Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar & Restaurant on Facebook

The Weekend Find: Tailgating Jackpot!

I hit the college football tailgating party jackpot when I visited my local Baton Rouge Walmart over the weekend! Check out all of the wonderful party supplies I snapped below! Score for Walmart! Happy Monday! xoxo, Julie

Outdoor Tent!