Party Drink Ideas! Miner’s Brew

Time to put the finishing touches on your harvest party! With the Seven Dwarfs theme, we served none other than “Miner’s Brew." Mugs of Miner’s Brew for the kids are simply root beer floats. A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with creamy root beer, to create this familiar froth, is all it takes. Presentation is the key!

We served the Miner’s Brew in beer mugs adorned with sweet, red polka dot tags. Then, we tied the tags to the mugs with coordinating ribbons. The brown of the root beer floats fits in perfectly with our brown and red color scheme, and vintage-looking striped paper straws are a must!

With the cool, but comfortable autumn air, the festivities were all held outside. As seating can often be a challenge at any party, we opted not to pull furniture from the far corners to seat our guests. Instead, we created rustic bar-like tables and used more of the red and white polka dot fabric to decorate them. Twigs filled with bright, red autumn leaves from the back yard became inexpensive and eye-catching centerpieces.

These charming tables were free! Yep, absolutely free for the asking, with exception of the hauling aspect! We do admit that they are a bit heavy. We visited an electrical supply company in town and were gifted with these perfectly rustic, dwarf- sized “bar tables”. The tables are simply the huge spools that hold electrical cord. Empty, and headed for the dump, we were happy to repurpose the spools, and the company was pleased to off-load them.

Your Seven Dwarfs harvest party plan is complete - be sure to see all the photos on our Pinterest Board. Send out those invitations, and enjoy the crisp fall air while it’s here.

Caramel Latte Popsicles!

This luscious, frosty pick-me-up is a splendidly sweet summer treat.

Here’s how to make your own Caramel Latte Popsicles…

Brewed coffee (leftover from your morning pot of joe is perfect!)
Cream and caramel syrup to taste

Of course, you can make whatever flavor is your personal favorite by substituting any syrup you like. Just mix the ingredients and pour them into mini glasses, filling each glass two-thirds full.

Cover each mini glass with foil and poke a hole in the center of each. Slip the familiar and fun retro striped straws into each glass and stash them in the freezer for a few hours. When the mixture is frozen, add a splash of half and half to each glass and place them back in the freezer until they are completely frozen. Be sure to leave a little room at the top, as they’ll expand as they freeze.

These sweet latte pops add an elegant element of the unexpected to a summer bridal shower or 40th birthday party. Or, just give yourself an extra boost on a hot summer afternoon. Pull out the Slip-and-Slide for the kiddos, and settle in with a caramel latte popsicle while the kids enjoy the backyard thrills and chills.