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rummy bears

We all enjoy a little party over here at Sunny Slide Up. You might remember our jello shots post from last year. Well, this recipe is even easier than jello shots. Introducing…..

To make rummy bears…

Just dump a bunch of gummy bears in a large Tupperware container – short rectangular works best.

Then just barely cover the bears with rum. A 5-6 lb. bag of gummy bears plus a regular size bottle of rum. (Not the large size you see in the picture above)

Place in the fridge and pull out to stir once a day. Works best if they soak for 3 days, but 2 is ok.

They will enlarge, so don’t fill the container all the way! Best to use two containers for 5-6 lbs. of gummy bears.

Guaranteed to be a huge hit at your party!

march madness party

by heather | creative tips, diy

March Madness is right around the corner people! Selection Sunday is this weekend, and then it will be time to fill out those brackets!

Now, I know I sound super excited about all of this basketball that is about to take place. But really, I get more excited about competing in a fun bracket tournament challenges and planning parties!

My husband has a giant man room where all of the big sports parties happen at our house. You might remember my post Fantasy Football Draft Party, where I helped plan a fun football themed get together. The men don’t really seem to care about all of this fun party planning, but they sure do enjoy it once it is all set up. Well, at the last minute, we are going to throw together a March Madness get together, so time to gather some party ideas!

1. Basketball Reese’s Cups

2. Basketball Cupcakes

3. Different Color Gatorade with Team Labels – awesome!

4. Cheese Balls

5.Basketball Bun Sliders

6. Draw on Oranges (small Cuties) and place in plastic cup with net drawn – genius!

Don’t those little basketball cupcakes remind you of my football cupcakes? Super easy!

Do you have any fun basketball party ideas to share?

flowers that come back each year

by Mandi | creative tips

The Mister and I have recently moved into a new house. Well, let me take that back, we moved back into his home just outside of the city limits.

Remember Bella, she is SO much happier in the new home with a yard and easy neighborhood to walk around. It makes my heart happy to see her running around in the yard playing with her toys and chatting it up with the other dogs. This is from the day we got her… I just love this picture – and I bet she has grown 10 lbs since then!

Anyway, the yard is in need of some help! We need some flowers, some grass – you know… curb appeal! So, I have been thinking about flowers that we could plant that can come back each year. Perennials or Annuals – something easy. I think I will stick with Perennials. Here is the difference: Annuals have a longer bloom time but die at the end of the blooming period. Perennials average a 3-6 week bloom time and may die to the ground during the winter, but will return every spring or summer. Source

Below are some perennials that I think I may try out in the yard!

I can’t WAIT! The yard will be amazing and I will have fresh cut flowers for my house!…. Image Source

rummy bears

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flowers that come back each year

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