Beavers vs. Ducks: Oregon civil war

It was GAME time Saturday. Not having cable I couldn't host. Luckily my friend does have cable and was willing to host, woo hoo!!

                                                           Oregon State University

             

                                                                            Vs.
 
                                                               University of Oregon

Of all my friends I'm the party diva. Hosting many throughout the year. So I was extra excited my friend was hosting and loved how she went all out on such short notice. You see, I sort of emailed her earlier in the week and said, sooo you hosting a civil war party?  {hint hint}
Now I admit, I was expecting her to just order up a pizza and have some soda, maybe some chips. I couldn't have been more wrong.  Her whole kitchen counter was loaded with food. She even themed out the food. Bonus Woo Hoo!! points.  

Meatloaf in the shape of a football. BONUS party points!

Beaver cookies, because all the girls invited, that's right no guys at this football party, went to OSU.  I love how she went the extra fizzy mile and added brown sprinkles for fur, eyeballs and BONUS displayed them in a wood tree bowl.

One of the party guests made a fabulous cheesy fondue and BONUS fizzy points to her too for putting the fondue in a pumpkin. 

I may just be rubbing off on these ladies ;)  Woo Hoo!!

Woo Hoo!! Small Business Wednesday

I'm shaking up the title of Woo Hoo!! Wednesday a little. Show casing small businesses and the fabulous gifts you can find for that party diva in your life. 

Emily-Jane brings the party bling to your ears, neck, wrists and fingers. I'm especially found of Emily-Jane because my wedding jewelry came from here. Her designs **sparkle** and dance in the light. 

 Bubble Off Plumb  has just the man for the job this baking season. Hot Dishes! Varmint Voodoo's available for any ones phobia too. What's a Varmint Voodoo? Clink on over and check it out.

This being WOO HOO!! Wednesday I gotta show case more than 2.

These little owls from Lily Rose Crafts are adorable! Can't you just see one peeking out of everyone's stocking?

I discovered Sweetness Follows from Cupcake Crusaders . Unique jams and jellies to add to your favorite cupcakes, spread on toast, use as a marinade. Oh the possibilities.

Did you visit any of these wonderful small businesses?  Leave me a comment below and let me know. I'd love to know what you think.

Small Business LOVE

Over on Fizzy Party FB I'm giving shout-outs to small businesses. The Saturday after Black Friday is Small Business Saturday.  Where you can show your love and support of small businesses with the 'ol mighty dollar.  Here's some of my favorite small business sites and the products I especially like from them.

Great Big Beautiful Dog  I don't have a dog but I do know people who do and this site has just what you need for that stocking stuffer.  Collar Cozies allow you to make your dog the fashionista they are. You can change out the look of the collar without having to buy a bunch of collars. Brilliant! 

New to the site, Treat Tote Pocket Protector's. I love this idea. Now your pockets won't stink like dog treats and no crumbs in the pockets. A must for anyone with a dog. 

Jaco'lyn Murphy takes every day products you can find in any store and makes the cutest invitations and other party items. Here's a few of my favorites. 
How cute are these invites for a pizza party? Your friends are sure to join you for pizza when they receive an invitation they can use later. 

These cards spoke to me as soon as I saw them.  What a fun idea to have friends over every weekend in December for popcorn and a Christmas movie. 

These are just two of my favorite small businesses. I'll be posting more all week. Let me know what you think of these sites and if you place an order I'd LOVE to know what will be arriving in your mail box soon. 

Family Reunion. What should I bring?

It's one of those days in Oregon where it's just going to rain all day.  I'm at a family reunion today so it can rain all it wants.  I'll be surrounded by extended family love and LOTS of good food.  But what to bring?

I"m bringing delicious spinach dip. You know the one. It's on the back of the Knorr package.

Notice my sample on the edge there :)  I had to make sure it set up right, hee hee

Here's some other ideas of wonderful things you could bring to a family reunion.

Pumpkin Rice Krispy bars. Easy to make, easy to travel. From thekitchn 

                                               Picture is from thekitchn website

Or maybe you feel like showing off your baking skills and making this delicious sounding and looking Candy and Caramel Apple Pie from Doughmesstic
Pop on over to her page and check it out. Trust, it's worth it.

Time to get ready to head out to spend the day with the family.  I feel truly blessed to have been born into such a wonderful family.

Woo Hoo!! Wednesday

I know, it's WAY past Halloween and almost to Thanksgiving and I'm just now posting this. I'm a little slow this time of year. As are a lot of my fellow holiday obsessed pals.  Did we cross over into the Twilight Zone?

The last week of October, just before Halloween I got together with a few girlfriends for pizza night.  I had to fizzy it up so I made some pumpkin donuts and surprised them with this:

The recipe is from King Arthur Flour . Now personally I think they would have been much tastier had I not used wheat flour. I have 2 people in my life who think wheat flour is so much better. For me, it detracts from the pumpkiny goodness. The donuts were still very good but would have been even better with good 'ol processed white flour :)

Woo Hoo!! Go out for pizza and score some donuts :)

Delish pumpkiny goodness

I'm Baaack! Were you beginning to think I would never do a post again. Are you having Woo Hoo!! Wednesday withdrawals?  I know I've been a little MIA but I haven't had any parties for awhile. I'm having withdrawals myself.  And I'm not one to throw a fake party just so I have something to post. With the major holiday season approaching I'll be posting regularly again.

Snooping around Pinterest  one day I came across this delicious pumpkin cupcake recipe.  Now come November, I'm all about the pumpkin.  Getting my Vitamin A on. So you know I had to try these babies.
mmm, mmm, mmm oh my goodness. You NEED to make these.  Cooking Classy is where you can find the recipe.  If you end up making it, which I highly recommend you do, revisit her page and leave her a comment. Bloggers LOVE to know people enjoyed reading the post.

I've been enjoying these for breakfast :)   What? pumpkins good for you. I pair it with a glass of chocolate milk so not only am I getting my Vitamin A on but my calcium and D as well. This party girl has to boost her immunity for the whirlwind party season approaching.

Doesn't this just make you want to make these right now.  Trust. They're worth it. People at the office will be giving you compliments all day. IF you bring any in, hee hee

Let me know if you make them and what you think.  Leave a comment here or on the Fizzy Party Facebook page.