Katie Meyers

Summer's hot temps are the perfect time for devouring a bubbly and refreshing glass of sangria. Follow these simple steps for creating a vibrant cocktail that is just as delicious as it is beautiful.

Create a special centerpiece as a tribute to Mom this Mother's Day. The kids will love getting involved in this simple, family-friendly project.

Encourage guests to plant an outdoor garden or their own window garden this season by gifting seed packets that double as place card holders.

Give the cheese lover in your life a basket filled with their favorite varieties, and wrap it in kraft paper for a sophisticated look.

Send guests home with a popcorn party favor jar for them to enjoy even after the party's over.

Help guests have "s'more" fun even after the party ends by sending everyone home with snacks of nostalgia as a nod to summer campfires.

Crostini is the perfect appetizer to start out a casual party or get-together. Plus, you can get creative by using as many flavor combinations or assorted toppings that you like.

Save yourself the trouble of mixing up cocktail glasses (again!) at your next party by creating personalized drink labels with each guests' name. All that will be left to say is "Cheers!"

Put a spin on a traditional mojito by incorporating summer berries for a refreshing and fruity flavor.

Fruit cobbler is an easy and delicious way to celebrate the start to warm-weather seasons. Put a modern spin on this traditional dessert by baking it in mini ramekins.

Give Mom something special that reminds her of the women who have made an impact on her life. A vintage recipe card written in her grandmother's or great-grandmother's handwriting will serve as a meaningful gift she'll treasure each day.