Krewes, King Cake, and The Origins of Mardi Gras
Everybody knows about Mardi Gras. Images of drunken merrymakers clad in purple, green, and gold, throwing beads throughout the streets of New Orleans likely come to mind when you think of this holiday. What many people don’t know is that there’s much more to the colorful history of Mardi Gras than confections, nonstop parties, and […]
Your Guide to Planning the Perfect Valentine’s Day
You’ve arrived at the store for your weekly grocery shopping trip. You grab your cart, pull out your list, and begin to walk the aisles searching for what you need. But wait, what’s this? An aisle of giant teddy bears? Displays of pink M&Ms, generic chocolate boxes, and red heart-shaped gummies? The undeniable feeling of […]
4 Easy Dessert Ideas for Your 4th of July Party
Planning a 4th of July party can be stressful! You need to make sure you have enough food, drinks, festive decorations, fun activities and things to do—not to mention the cleaning and setup you’ll have to do to get your home party-ready. Luckily, there are a ton of great resources and helpful tips out there […]