Do You Hear What I hear?
October 4, 2011 at 3:02 pm | Posted in Holidays, New Trends, The Rosemary Company | 3 CommentsTags: Cards, Christmas, cupcakes, Desserts, Dinner, Family, fun, Games, holiday, napkins, party, Planning
If you’re anything like me then you do. It’s the sound of the holiday season rushing towards you! A co-worker pointed out to me just last week that we have less than 3 months until Christmas. I have major planning and shopping to do.
Christmas cards. Do you send them? When the kids were smaller, and were not as involved in so many activities, we took the time to type up a family newsletter, pose for a cute family photo and hand address all of our Christmas cards. Now time is a precious commodity. We enter all the addresses into a mail merge and print labels. This year we’ve been selected (or wrestled into, whichever way you like to put it) to host Christmas Dinner. We decided to put these Personalized Holiday Memory Cards in our Christmas Cards. 
This way our family and friends who will be attending the big shindig will have time to fill them out. This not only forces me to get the cards out plenty early, but gives me something to look forward to. Making memories is the best part of getting family together over the holidays. I’m sure the embarrassing stories of my childhood will provide my kids with a good laugh.
Food for the holidays. Thankfully our Christmas dinner is a potluck. I am supplying the desserts and the paper products. That makes easy clean up for me. Of course we’ll be using some of our Christmas Holiday Paper Plates, Napkins and Cups. 
You can see the Lunch Plates to the right. I do have sturdier plates for the little ones to use. They are more apt to spill and leave me with pretty holiday colored stains. We all know what headaches those can cause! I just love the bright colors and it makes the table look so festive. We’ll also be using the cupcake stand to display the goodies. This year I’ll be making my new favorite cupcakes. They’re called Hot Chocolate Cupcakes from my new favorite blog, Bake It In A Cake! I can’t wait for everyone to try them!
I’ll also be coordinating fun games for all ages. A game of Pin The Nose on Rudolph will get them all fired up. Then the little ones will be set up with a craft corner. Coloring, cutting and gluing on the to-do list. The grownups will be having Christmas Bingo, Name that Christmas Tune and a rousing game of Christmas Trivia! I found some printable trivia games at this site. 
These oh so cute Holiday Click Pens are fun to use during the games and are inexpensive enough that everyone can take one home.
Whew, it looks like I’m more prepared than I thought! Now if only I had a personal shopper to take care of that aspect of the holidays. Anyone have any tips?
When you frost a cupcake, you spread love.
September 23, 2011 at 1:29 pm | Posted in Birthday, Holidays, New Trends, The Rosemary Company | 1 CommentTags: baking, birthday, cupcake, decorating, fun, holiday, party, party picks, Planning, snack picks
Now that school is back in session so begins the school parties. From birthday celebrations to holiday parties there is a need for treats. One of my favorite things to do with my kids is bake. It’s time shared that we can use to discuss the week’s events and do a little math, without the kids noticing.
Cupcakes are a great treat for all kinds of parties! Easy to decorate with cute picks and no worries about taking serving utensils for divvying up the goodies!
One of my favorite products is our Holiday Cupcake Picks and Liners. Talk about one stop shopping! Liners for cute serving containers and picks for easy decoration! It’s so much fun to bake and decorate. This takes the worry over how the kids frost out of the equation. They can ice the cupcakes, throw on some sprinkles and place the pick in for a festive holiday look! Aren’t they cute? And so economical! Easy cleanup is a big bonus as well! Just get a “crumb catcher” (as our kindergarten teacher called napkins) and voila, you’re done!
Birthdays are another great time for cupcakes. No slicing up the cake, worrying about who gets the most frosting, who gets the corner piece and how in the world are you going to fit the leftover cake in the fridge. For moms of school aged kids it is the easiest way to treat all the kids in the class to a sweet treat!
I have two daughters and they could not be more different. My oldest is rough and tumble, loves Nascar and anything science related. Our Froggie Cupcake Picks were perfect for her “swamp thing” birthday. The cupcakes were iced with blue-green frosting and then we piped on green lily pads. We stuck one of these cute little guys in and when you put all the cupcakes together we had our giant swamp! 
It’s so easy to get carried away with your theme and have such fun creating decorations, food and of course the cupcakes! My girlfriend made cute little frog fruit from the recipe found here. I was so glad for her help, because I was not blessed with the crafty gene.
Now my middle child, my second daughter has, and always probably will be, a girly girl. If it’s pink and frilly she loves it. We have done so many princess themed parties that I’ve got a huge stash of every princess under the sun. We used these Princess Birthday Party Picks for one of her toddler birthdays and I was able to wash them up and save them for future use!
Aren’t they adorable! And they are washable, reusable and work for both birthdays and princess tea parties. Believe me, we’ve had a few of those in our years with our princess-loving daughter!
Our last princess party (which may very well be the last as she seems to be outgrowing the little girl fun and heading toward pre-teen angst) was geared toward Cinderella and each girl received one of the Cinderella Slipper Fillable Favors in her goody bag.
Cupcakes just make this over-scheduled mom happy. The baking and decorating process gives us the time to just relax, take time out of our busy day and share in family time. The easy serving and easy clean up gives you the time to sit back and enjoy while the party is going on.
Share your cupcake tips, pictures or stories with us! Have you used our picks to decorate? Leave us a picture. We love seeing the parties and events that our customers share with us!
“Every cupcakes gives us the chance to love, to learn, to dream, and to become more than we ever imagined.”
“If you are having one of those days….. eat cupcakes it helps!”
“Be KIND – Kindness is like serving cupcakes it makes life taste a little sweeter.”
Someday your prince will come, but first you have to kiss a few frogs.
September 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm | Posted in bridal shower, New Trends, The Rosemary Company, Weddings | 1 CommentTags: Bridal, bridal shower, Engaged, Fairy Tale, Favors, Frog Prince, INVITATIONS, party, Planning, Themes
I know I said a little bit about our new Frog Prince Bridal Shower Theme in a previous blog, but I just think it’s so adorable and unique that I had to devote a whole post to it. Every little girl dreams about finding her prince charming. Most of us, as adult women, know it’s not as easy as it seems. There are a lot of frogs out there and we have to wade through them to find the right guy. When you find him that’s when the planning begins!
Let’s take it step by step.
- First you have to select the guest list. This can be more complicated than you think. You have to decide if this will be a couples shower or ladies only. Should it be a family only shower? Just friends? Or a mixture of both?
- Once you have the guest list ready you have some invites to address! Filling out those invites can be a daunting task. We’ve made that process a little easier by offering Personalized Frog Prince Bridal Shower Invitations. Let us do the work! You provide us with the Bride to Be’s name, the date, time and place for the shower. We’ll also put the hostesses’ contact information down so people can RSVP.
- Once the invites are on their way and responses are starting to roll in, it’s time to start ordering the party supplies. You’ll need napkins, plates, napkins, cups and silverware. We have lots of fun solid colored plates that you can mix and match with our Frog Prince Beverage Napkins. Using solids is not only budget conscious, but also makes accent pieces easy to find!
- Now comes decorating. Our Deluxe Party Favor Display Stand does double duty! It works as a centerpiece and a display area for the cute favors your guest will take with them when the shower is over. We chose the Prince Charming Candle Favors . They are so cute! Don’t forget to get some balloons to either mark the shower spot or dress up the cake table!
- Next comes the food. Your guests will arrive and they will be hungry. All that is really required is cake and something to drink. Don’t let that stop you! We do have a few food ideas on our Frog Prince Bridal Shower page. If you have more or some must have munchies, please feel free to leave it as a comment.
- Once your guests arrive you want to make sure they are having fun. Games have never been easier than our Personalized Frog Prince Scratch Off Game Cards. Quick, easy, unique and personalized for the honoree.
- Lastly, the bridal shower is about making memories for the bride as well as helping the couple start out their new life together. We suggest putting a Personalized Frog Prince Bridal Shower Advice Card at every place setting. Guests from young to old will have advice to give to the new bride. These cards can be treasured for years to come in a scrapbook, or put away in a time capsule to look on later in the marriage.
I am so excited about this new line. It’s so festive! Why not celebrate the bride to be finding her Prince Charming and starting her happily ever after with a Frog Prince Bridal Shower?
Labor Day – Goodbye to Summer, Hello to Fall.
August 31, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Posted in bridal shower, Fall, The Rosemary Company, Weddings | Leave a commentTags: Autumn, Bridal, Fall, Favors, Leaves, Wedding
Even though it’s still warm outside, once Labor Day comes and goes our thoughts turn to cooler temperatures. With the cooler weather come bursts of color in the trees before they loose those beautiful russet and gold leaves. I just love fall. If I had to plan my wedding all over again, I think it would be a fall wedding. The color palette is just so rich and vibrant.
We here at The Rosemary Company would love to be part of your special day. Check out a few of our fall favorites!
- Autumn Leaf Candle/Place Card Holder
- Autumn Fall Leaves Party Picks
- Autumn Leaf Wine Bottle Stopper
- Autumn Leaves Sugar Cubes
Are you planning a fall wedding? If you use our products as part of the big day, make sure to let us know! Send us pictures via email, tweet us, or post on our Facebook wall!
Don’t forget that we tweet coupon codes that are exclusively for our Twitter followers!
Also if you have tips for other fall brides, we’d love to have you share them! You can leave a comment right here on the blog, or tweet us and we’ll re-tweet the tip, or post on our wall! You may have the answer to the problem that has been keeping a bride to be frazzled.
Gotta get back, back, back to school again…
August 25, 2011 at 2:41 pm | Posted in bridal shower, New Trends, The Rosemary Company | Leave a commentTags: Back to School, bridal shower, Fiesta, Frog Prince
It’s that time of year again. The cheering you hear is from parents celebrating the return of school. The children may be gnashing their teeth and rubbing sleep from their eyes, but we know they’ll adjust.
Along with the elation of not having the kids saying they are bored every few minutes comes that sense of dread realizing you have to go shopping. Schools have such budget constraints now that they don’t provide much of anything. From pencils and notebooks to calculators and glue sticks, your kids will have a huge list of stuff they need. That usually means your pocketbook is under a lot of strain.
We decided to throw a “Goodbye to Summer, Hello to School” party. We went with a fiesta theme. My husband’s mother has taught us how to make the yummiest homemade tortillas! I decided to use Fiesta Partyware because it was on sale and fit our theme. 
The kids helped make tortillas and the guacamole for dipping and adding to tacos. Homemade tortillas lend themselves to a fun taco bar!
We put out the meat, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, onions and let people make their own taco creation. It’s easy and no mess, no fuss. With the heavy duty plastic tablecovers we can just peel them off and wipe them down. We also got the cute Margarita Picks for our appetizers and to hint to the adults that the celebration doesn’t end for them.
Speaking of parties. ..I’m a little bummed that my niece has already had her bridal shower. I am loving the new Frog Prince Bridal Shower Theme! 
How cute is that? What girl doesn’t know about kissing a few frogs to find Prince Charming? We know that the right one is hard to find, but is so worth the wait! Check out our new theme if you know someone that is getting married? They will live “hoppily ever after.” I know, I just couldn’t help myself!
Whatever you are celebrating, we hope that you will include us in your special day. If you use our products at your shower, wedding or any other party we’d love to see your pictures! You can email them to us at rosemarymrktng@tc3net.com or visit us on Facebook or even tweet at us on Twitter!
Happy back to school and may you all find your Prince Charming!
Making the most of your 4th!
June 24, 2011 at 4:20 pm | Posted in Baby Shower | 2 CommentsFourth of July means celebration time! Time to celebrate not only our country’s independence, but also reunite with family and friends. To most people a summertime get together means barbecue, fun in the sun and cool summer treats.
My fourth of July party started off with these Patriotic Flag Invites.
They are cute, simple and priced exactly right! Check out Rosie’s Basement to find them.
Next I got the Pastel Blue Luncheon Plates. 
They will be paired with White Luncheon Napkins.
The only thing left is the color red to complete my Red, White and Blue bash!
The red will be represented in my menu selections. Featured on my rocking red smorgasbord will be:
- Paprika sprinkled deviled eggs.
- Juicy, ripe watermelon
- scrumptious red raspberries
- Plenty of red meat on the grill
- My special, delicious red punch
- A beautiful flag cake, made with strawberries, blueberries, yummy creme cheese frosting and strawberry gelatin inside
Anyone have suggestions for any other red foods? I’m all ears. I love trying new recipes and introducing new foods to my family.
We’ll be having this Red, White and Blue celebration by the shining waters of a nearby lake. The jetskis will be out and our guests will be free to swim, eat and play. At dusk the fireworks will be reflected in the lake and provide a spectacular end to our day.
Wishing you and yours a joyous 4th of July celebration!
Happy Father’s Day!
June 2, 2011 at 1:01 pm | Posted in Father's Day, Holidays, The Rosemary Company, Updates | Leave a commentTags: balloons, Father's Day, napkins, party, plates, sale
Father’s Day is fast approaching! It seems like dads are easily pleased and don’t require as much fuss as moms do on their special day, but at the same time they are hard to shop for. How many #1 Dad t-shirts or coffee mugs can one man wear?
Our father’s day this year will be spent watching a Nascar race sans kids. It seems like it should be about the kids celebrating dad, but my husband is perfectly content to spend the day alone with just the two of us. Well, the two of us and almost 100,000 Nascar fans. The kids will be with Grandma, who will be visiting from Texas, so they will be very happy to stay home and be spoiled.
What will you be doing this Father’s Day? We at The Rosemary Company would love to be a part of your celebration. We have Father’s Day Napkins that coordinate well with our Chocolate Brown Solid Color Party Supplies.
We also have Father’s Day Balloons to decorate for your party or to tie outside so that no one will miss the location of your Father’s Day Event!
Make sure to also check out all of our Father’s Day Gifts. We have something for every day. From the new daddy to the seasoned grandpa!
We also understand the need to remember those who have passed on. I lost my grandpa when my kids were very little. They’ll never know his kind heart, stern discipline, or burnt hamburger sandwiches. This Grandfather Memorial Stone is a simple, sweet reminder in my garden of all the times we shared, the trips we took and the lunches he cooked. 
Whatever you do to celebrate the dads in your life, we hope you include us in your celebration. We also wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Cherish the time with your family no matter what you’re doing.
Holiday Stress
December 2, 2010 at 12:52 pm | Posted in Baby Shower | Leave a commentIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. Some people find it’s also the most stressful time of the year. From shopping to party planning it all adds up.
Here are some tips to de-stress your holidays.
- Plan ahead. I am the queen of procrastination where the holidays are concerned. I have many friends who start buying their holiday gifts in January or February. Starting early eases not only the stress level, but also the financial strain. It allows you to spread purchases out and capitalize on sale prices.
- Shop online. I hate crowds. And the closer to the holidays the more crowded the stores get. The aisles are full of fellow procrastinators trying to find just the right gift along with the right price. Those of us who live in cold weather country also know that we have to bundle up against the frigid temperatures. That’s great for keeping toasty outside, but once you hit the stores in all your winter garb it’s too toasty and can lead to cranky customers. Shopping online is an easy way to avoid crowds and stay comfortable. What is better than a great deal while sipping a nice cup of coffee in your comfy clothes and fuzzy slippers?
- Make your own gifts. I know this sounds like adding more stress to the equation. You don’t have to be a craft genius to print out coupons on your computer. Making time to spend with loved ones seems to be shoved to the bottom of our list of priorities. Kids, work, school and our day to day lives leave us feeling like we’re on a never ending tread mill. Give your family the gift of you. Print out coupons for a dinner out, a coffee break, a movie night or a snuggle on the couch with your sweetie. By all means if you are crafty and can make socks, sweaters, potholders, scrap book pages or anything else then go for it. Many times people appreciate hand made gifts all the more because you took the time to really think about them.
- Delegate. Ladies, this one is directed at you. We, as women, tend to want to be in control. Or feel as if we are expected to be the one to plan, organize, shop and wrap. This year give yourself the gift of less stress by sharing the responsibility. Let the kids take over some wrapping for family members. The corners may not be crisp and tight, but they will glow with pride telling Grandma and Grandpa how they wrapped the gift “all by myself”. Instead of cooking a huge meal for everyone, have each guest or family bring a dish to pass. Better yet, eat out or have the meal catered if your budget allows. Some restaurants offer banquet rooms to large parties or a group discount. This cuts down on your stress by lessening clean up and prep time. It may also be less stressful on family members who aren’t able to contribute food to the meal because they lack the Martha Stewart gene. Send the hubby out with a shopping list. He will be fine. He may even find deals you wouldn’t have noticed because he’s not as caught up in the planning frenzy.
- Take frequent breaks. I know this seems to contradict your every instinct. Trust me, a break once in a while will keep you sane. Well, reasonably anyway. Go out and sled with the kids. Snuggle up on the couch to watch a holiday movie with your kids and a big bowl of popcorn. Take a nap. Whatever you do to give yourself a break, it will make the work of getting ready for the big celebration seem not so bad when you get back to it.
We at The Rosemary Company wish you a very happy, stress free holiday.
Holiday Traditions
November 12, 2010 at 5:11 pm | Posted in Holidays, The Rosemary Company, Updates | Leave a commentWhen you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. ~Joyce Brothers
Where did this year go? The holidays are creeping up on us. It’s almost Thanksgiving! The holidays mean time with family. Traditions new and old are something that transcend the generations.
Brand new to The Rosemary Company this year we have:
- Personalized Thanksgiving Day Memory Cards
- Personalized Holiday Memory Cards
- Personalized Hanukkah Memory Cards
You can use these cards in different ways. Have relatives that are out of state? Send them a Memory Card with your holiday cards. You can have them fill it out to send back to you so that they can feel like they are still a part of your family gathering. They are also great to set at each place setting so that everyone can fill them out to share their memories. What a great gift that would make for Grandma or Grandpa!
What are your holiday traditions? I know that when I was a child it was football and turkey on Thanksgiving, on Christmas Eve we got to open one gift. Somehow Santa always knew that we needed pajamas. How did he do it?
Whatever your family does to celebrate we hope that you’ll include us in your party preparation.
Top 10 Bridal Shower Favors 2010
April 30, 2010 at 4:26 pm | Posted in bridal shower, New Trends, The Rosemary Company, Updates | Leave a commentAt The Rosemary Company, we’re very interested in what you like, so we can better server you. That’s why we’ve put together our Bestselling Favors pages.
Since it’s the time for Bridal Showers, here are our Top 10 Bridal Shower Favors for 2010 (so far!):
Our #1 Bestselling Bridal Shower Favor is our Crystal Rose Favor. Good things come in small packages and this indulgent miniature measures a dainty 3 1/2″ in length and features a luminous crystal bud atop a silver metal stem with embossed leaves. Surrounded by satin, inside a signature silver heart design box (4 1/4″ x 1 7/8″), these favors are stunningly detailed. Finishing touches include an organza and satin bow topped with a crystal heart and an attached matching heart shaped tag. *Crystal is clear and colorless.
#2 is our Personalized Tea Favor with Caddy. We have a large variety of different designs, colors, and fonts for you to choose from to create your own special favor. Personalized tea bag available in several attractive designs, topped off with a porcelain teapot-shaped caddy. Teabag packaging is 3.25″ x 2.75″, teapot dish / caddy is 4.75″ x 3.25″. Imprint the name of the bride-to-be or couple and the event date – any two lines of your choice.
Champagne Fillable Favor Bottles is #3 for bestselling favors. This favor is sooo versatile! Large 8″ tall and 2 1/2″ in diameter. This is a very popular favor for baby showers, birthdays, retirements, and more! The top of each bottle is wrapped with gold foil and shaped to resemble an actual champagne bottle. The bottom of the fillable favor bottle unscrews, and anything from candies to favors to a special message can be placed inside the bottle.The right fit for your party: this Cinderella Slipper Fillable Favor!
#4 is our Cinderella Slipper Fillable Favor. 
Transparent plastic high-heeled “Glass Slipper” will turn any celebration into a magical affair. The Cinderella Slipper Fillable Favor is large enough to fill with candies or treats, yet dainty enough to inspire fairy-tale fantasies. It’s the perfect way to make every female guest feel like a princess. Perfect with our Cinderella Slipper Fillable Prize-Size / Centerpiece for a bridal shower or engagement party. Dimensions: 3 .5″ x 2.25″ x 1.25″
#5 is our Dressed to the Nines Tuxedo or Gown Mint Tins. Metal tins in a black and white Tuxedo or sophisticated Gown design add style and flair to your tables. Mix and match for all the ladies and gentlemen sharing in your special day. Wrapped in individual clear poly bags, each tin measures 2 ¼” by 1 1/8” and makes a noteworthy container for any number of personal trinkets once your guests take them home. Minimum order of 12 of either design. (You’ll surely want some of each!).
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