FAVORITE 4TH OF JULY PINS

Since the 4th lands on a Friday this year, we might take off for the long weekend, but that doesn't stop me from pinning some cute ideas to my Red, White and Blue Pinterest board.  Here are a few of my favorite ideas that are very simple to do.

Sources:
Mini bunting HAPPY 4TH free printable from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mommy
Fireworks drink stirrers from HOMEY oh my
Lawn stars from Better Homes & Gardens
Confetti launcher from piikea street

4TH OF JULY DESSERTS FOR ADULTS WITH CK MONDAVI WINE

Summer is in full swing and the 4th of July is quickly approaching.  To me the 4th of July is the pinnacle of summer. People either have trips or big barbecue party plans centered around the holiday. If you are planning a barbecue blast I have some great treat ideas that you (the adults) will love! Y'see, whenever we're at a summer bash, there always seems to be lots of treats distributed to the kids... well what about the adults?  I have your answer–THREE in fact–and I'm doing them all with CK Mondavi wines. Not only does CK Mondavi provide great flavor, it is the only American made/grown wine in the "supermarket wine under $10 category." Another big reason to choose CK Mondavi when making desserts or cooking with wine.  No one wants to fry a $75 bottle of wine!

For these particular desserts, I chose to use CK Mondavi Scarlet Five. It's a full-bodied wine that offers a collective expression of five red varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Frank and Malbec) with the flavors of black cherries and plums. Perfect for these types of recipes!

#1: WINE POPS

Really, why should kids get all the fun?! These wine pops are just as easy to make as regular juice pops.

Ingredients: (Makes 4-5 pops)

• 10 oz. of wine (CK Mondavi Scarlet Five) 
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 6 oz. of no-pulp orange juice
• Couple of blackberries chopped up (optional)

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and pour carefully into pop molds. Freeze overnight and you have your wine pops!

But before you suck up all those wine pops, I have a second idea for you that makes plain old vanilla ice cream a wow dessert.

#2: WINE TOPPED ICE CREAM

Using a fork, scrape up one of the frozen wine pops and place the shavings onto a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I used Blue Bell's Vanilla Homemade. But, something like a Vanilla Bean or French Vanilla would go really well with the wine taste. And the dessert fits right into a red, white and blue color scheme!

Where's the 3rd dessert idea? Well that's simply just a bottle of your choice of CK Mondavi! It's the perfect gift to bring to or serve at any 4th of July occasion. Dress up a bottle with stars like I did to give it a festive touch.

A Purchase with a Good Cause

CK Mondavi wines are produced in the Napa Valley by the iconic C. Mondavi & Family. In honor of Mondavi's American heritage and tradition, CK Mondavi will donate a percentage of sales on all bottles sold through August 2014 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.  The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund supports U.S. military personnel wounded or killed in service to our nation and their families. What better reason do you need to choose CK Mondavi as your wine of choice for the 4th?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

PRINTABLE LEMONADE PARTY FAVORS

My girls love doing some sort of "stand" over the summer. We did a snow cone stand last year. This year they shared a small candy stand with friends during a garage sale the neighborhood had.  This little idea from design, eat, repeat would add a fun item to any lemonade stand or favor for any summer party.  If you can't find chicklets, you can use hard yellow candies available at party stores. The printable is provided free! Find it and the original post here.

GLAMOROUS PINK WEDDING

Get ready to lay your eyes on a gorgeous and glamorous wedding that took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando, Florida. So pretty in pink, I am in love with the sparkly tablecover used on the sweetheart table. Wedding coordinators, Eventfully Yours, used the right balance of pink and mirrors.  Thank you to wedding photographers, Lotus Eyes Photographers, for capturing and sharing the event. Additional vendors are listed below.

Additional participating vendors:
Hair and makeup: Stella Luca
Flowers / Rentals: Greenery Productions
DJ: Live Fusion Entertainment
Ceremony Musician: Valerie Pernice
Bridal Dress: Lily's Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Carmen Steffens
Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies
Stationery: Papyrus
Bridesmaids Gowns: Modern Bridal Shop
Men's Suit: Men's Wearhouse

POPSICLE GARLAND

Did you see this genius idea over on Oh Happy Day?!  Made out of pool noodles, it's perfect for a popsicle stand or ice cream (and popsicle) social over the summer.  See the full post here.

Have a great weekend!