Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Easy Gift Giving Ideas

Have you forgotten a co-worker's birthday? Need a gift for your mother-in-law's birthday? Does your child have a friend who's birthday is "today?"
Here's a few quick gift ideas that will make everyone smile!


Easy Gift #1:
DVD of a new release
Box of popcorn
Box of goobers or raisinettes
6 pack of soda
Throw in a gift bag... DONE!

Easy Gift #2:
Gift card or certificate for manicure/pedicure.
People magazine
cheap pair of flip flops
Wrap in a cute box... DONE!

Easy Gift #3
2 Ribeye Steaks
2 baking potatoes
1 bottle of wine or a 6 pack of beer
Keep refrigerated of course and give the gift of a great dinner...DONE!

Easy Gift #4
Rainbow loom kit
small tackle box with compartments
Pack in a box or bag....DONE!


Easy Gift #5
Bubble Bath
Magazine
Bottle of Wine
Grocery Store bunch of flowers
Great for getting back on  your wife's good side or impressing a girlfriend....DONE!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

St. Patrick's Day Yummy Food

St. Patrick's Day is fast approacing and here are some cute and easy ideas to add a little IRISH to your table this March 17th!
 
 
 
 
RAINBOW CAKE
Make any of your favorite boxed cake and ice with vanilla icing! Then add skittles in the shape of a rainbow on top....marshmallow clouds and you have a tasty rainbow cake!
 
 
White Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies


Simple mint oreos and white melting chocolate make these yummy treats. Just use a double boiler to melt the chocolate, dip oreo cookie and then sprinkle with green and white decorations. Let cool and ENJOY!
 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Tomorrow is the BIG Day and if you haven't found anything for that special someone, we are here to help! The Southern Girls have put together a quick and easy gift guide for MEN and WOMEN! Ready...Go!

WOMEN: If you are in search of a great thoughtful gift for a woman...look no further! Here are 5 easy to pick-up gift ideas just for HER!

1. Every woman loves flowers! Stop by your local Grocery store (Kroger, Albertson's, etc) for a great selection of flowers at reasonable prices. Grab a heart balloon and a box of chocolates and you're good to go!

2. Wine! Can't go wrong with a nice bottle of wine! Grab some thing sexy like CHOCOVINE's Chocolate wine! Pick up a cute card and VOILA!



 
3. If you're looking to impress on another level purchase a pair of tickets to a local event: Wine Tasting, Concert, Rodeo, etc. Place in a cutesy card and you will win major brownie points!
 
 
4. Sometimes if you're parents you never make time for yourselves....for this Valentine's day buy a room at a local swanky hotel and suprise her! Wouldn't it be great to get out of the house for a night? You don't have to go on Valentine's day, pick a night when you have a sitter....it's the thought that counts!
 
5. For the girl that has everything simply take the time to write a note, plan a date, initiate a scavenger hunt, grab her favorite take out and a movie, have a pizza making dinner together, buy a couple of balloons and write love notes and tie them to the bottom...let them float around the house. EASY thoughtful gifts any MAN can handle!






MEN: If you're searching for something to get your MAN, look here for some great ideas!
5 easy gifts for that guy in your life!
 
1. We all know that men...love women. So give him the gift of time doing something that he wants to do. Buy him tickets to a Sports event, Nascar race, concert, rodeo etc...show a little interest in what he likes and he'll return the favor.
 
2. GOODY BASKET! Men love to eat...so grab his favorite beer, candy, beef jerky, peanuts, etc and fill a basket full of his favorite things! He'll love it for days to come!  Buy one at beergift.com!
 
 
3. Make him a special dinner! Cook things you usually don't and take special care in the presentation. Decorate the table, make some chocolate covered strawberries, have a sampling of wines to taste! Again...men love to eat! Take the time to make something special he likes and make a homemade card to go with it!
 
4. Gift card giving is kind of out of control these days, but what I do love about them is that you can get just the perfect one for your man to buy what he wants. Whether it's Bass Pro Shops or Old Navy... practical gifts are sometimes welcomed!
 
5. So if you want to go all out and really impress your Man....buy him a hot air balloon ride, or a Nascar experience driving lesson, grab some tickets for an upcoming Cruise or plan a road trip vacation for two!




 
Have some fun this Valentine's day! SPREAD THE LOVE!


THE LITTLE MERMAID COCKTAIL

Watch how this drink is made: http://youtu.be/1Y8P55dMaKc
 


THE LITTLE MERMAID COCKTAIL "Sirens Song"
1 oz. (30ml) Orange Vodka
3/4 oz. (22ml) Blue Curacao
3/4 oz. (22ml) Midori Melon Liqueur...

3/4 oz. (22ml) Pineapple Juice
3/4 oz. (22ml) Malibu Coconut Rum
3/4 oz. (22ml) Spiced Rum
1/2 oz. (15ml) Grenadine
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

VALENTINE'S DAY SOUTHERN STYLE

Drop by our shops and find a variety of fun Valentine's Day gift tags and gifts-to-go! It's not too late to order!!!

GREAT TAGS FROM JD PAPERIE!
 


FUN GIFTS FROM MYSTERY BOX COTTAGE!


Heart Prints

This is a fun and easy craft for kids of all ages and all you need are just a few supplies! Great to fold up for Valentine's Cards for family and friends, teachers, or Mom or Dad!

What you need:
Toilet Paper Rolls or Paper Towel Rolls
Acrylic Paint
Paper Plate
Sheets of Card stock paper
 
 
 
Take your toilet paper roll and fold down in the middle to make the heart shape and tape in place! Just like the picture below!
 

Let the kids dip the end in paint and then press it like a stamp onto their sheet of paper!
They will have a great time using different colors too!
 
For the dots on mine I gave the kids a pencil with an eraser and they dipped the eraser in the paint and then made the dots on their paper!
 
So cute, so easy and acrylic paint is WATER SOLUBLE!!