American Ninja Warrior

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Does your family watch American Ninja Warrior?  We love this show at our house.  It's so positive, inspiring, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat!  We found ourselves a few episodes behind so we used Movie Night to catch up.  This set inspired our themed dinner buffet.

This box came with all kinds of ANW-themed party goods.  We only used a small amount of the stuff inside for this night, leaving the rest for other viewings.  I know we will get a lot of value out of this one party set.

The wristbands from the box were a huge hit with my kids, as were the headbands!

You know temporary tattoos are always a treat.

We brought the kids these shirts from our NYC trip last fall.  They were fully decked out and in the Ninja Warrior spirit!

The napkin design is really cool and the medals make a fun accessory too.  I used star plates left over from the 4th of July and they mixed in nicely.

I've mentioned my quesadilla maker is getting a lot of use this summer... such an easy dinner!

Serving buffet style made it easy for all my little ninjas to load up their plates.

This dessert isn't the most photogenic, but it's one of my husband's all-time favorites... sopapilla cheesecake.

If you haven't checked out American Ninja Warrior, give it a try!  For those of you who already have ninja fever, here are some other fun accessories...

BEAT THAT WALL!

Book Club: All We Ever Wanted

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A warm summer night, a saucy book and great friends are the ingredients of a perfect evening.  I had such a nice time hosting book club this month.  Summer is winding down, so we soaked up the carefree feeling and warm weather as much as we could.  

Our selection was All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin.  We all enjoyed it, but just a note... if you've read her other novels, you'll be surprised at the content in this one.  Let's just say it's not for kids!

The only thing shallow about my book club was this pool. Ha!  I floated La Croix in little inflatable holders and the result was lots of fun.  I've wanted to do this for a while and this was the perfect setting.

I also busted out my Lilly for Target plates and accessories.

Dinner was Texas Caesar Salad followed up by a selection of desserts from a French bakery near my home.  They were so, so pretty!

I love a party favor, of course, so I used some things I had stashed away.  Book marks, Lilly for Target nail files, and a chocolate.

These flamingo cups held everything nicely.

It's always nice to send your guests off with a little something at the door.

I truly enjoy decorating, cooking, planning out a theme, and hosting, but it's the friendships that grow with each evening spend lingering around the dinner table that are my favorite part.  Here's to the last days of summer and many good books to come!

Tuesday Treats: Recent Reads

Today's Tuesday Treats are for bookworms!  I've read some great books this summer and if you're like me, you're always looking for your next read.  So, here are some suggestions... 

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Elvis and Me

We are Elvis fans (who isn't) and this book by Priscilla Presley was fascinating.  Can you believe she was 14 years old when her parents let her start dating the biggest star in the world?  It's romantic, it's revealing, and extremely personal.  This one was hard to put down!  Elvis and Me is a delightful dose of pop culture.

Empty Mansions

This was by far my favorite read of the summer.  I spent my entire beach trip talking about it to my family.  This non-fiction account dives into the life of one of America's wealthiest and most reclusive heiresses.  Empty Mansions offers a glimpse into an extraordinary life spanning 105 years.

Love Lives Here

If you're a fan of Bob Goff, you'll love this book by his wife, affectionately known as Sweet Maria.  Love Lives Here is an encouragement to mothers everywhere.  Tales of finding the joy in everything and living with bold faith will leave you inspired.

The Summer Wives

Warning, this one gets a little Rated R at times, but it's romantic and captivating.  The Summer Wives takes you off for a glamorous summer on an island where outsiders aren't welcome and mystery unfolds.  I was gripped by this book!

Lilly:  Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend

If you're a Lilly girl like me, this is a must-read!  I love to learn about those who lead spectacular lives.  Lilly lets you inside the life of the woman behind our favorite summer prints.  I passed on the other books in this stack to friends, but this one gets to live on my coffee table.

What are you reading these days?  Happy Tuesday!